Check Six – Early 1980s: Richard Sanders Awarded Master Recruiter Badge

Posted on Jan 11, 2021 in 1980's, Check Six
Hawaii Air National Guard photograph

This undated photograph shows Ronald Silva, Richard “Dickie” Sanders, and John “Saigon” Lee. Dickie was awarded his Master Air National Guard Recruiters Badge.

Ron served many years in the Hawai‘i Air National Guard. His last assignment was the Director of Personal when he retired in 1987.

Dickie retired in the late 1980s after long recruiting career. He had over 32 years of total Federal service. Dickie passed away in 2014.

Saigon retired in 1989 with his last assignment as the commander of the then-154th Composited Group. He joined the Guard in the late 1960s after his Air Force service.


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