• Retiree Update: Gerald Lum

    Hawaii Air National Guard retiree Douglas Awana and his wife, Diane are on a 2-3 year RV road trip of the continental 49 states. One of the goals of their once-in-a-lifetime trip is to […]

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  • Taps: Nicholas Muragin Jr.

    Nicholas Muragin Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, attended St. Theresa Catholic School and graduated from St. Louis […]

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  • Retiree Update: William “Hammer” Ladd

    Retiree News recently reconnected with William “Hammer” Ladd. Hammer flew with the 199th Fighter Squadron during the F-4 and F-15 eras. His recent email provided the following comments: My apologies to […]

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  • SSgt John Linzmeier Nationally Recognized

    SSgt John Linzmeier is a member of the 154th Wing’s Public Affairs team. His articles and photographs have appeared in the Kūkā‘ilimoku, Air National Guard and Air Force publications. John […]

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  • Check Six – 1980s: Old Friends from Engine Shop

    This undated photograph shows David Leong and William Beck from the F-4 Engine Shop. Both served many years in the Hawaii Air National Guard before their retirements. Thanks to Yvette […]

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  • Medal of Honor Day 2022

    The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States government’s highest and most prestigious military decoration that may be awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, Space Force guardians, and […]

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  • Check Six – 1980s: Henry Hasuike

    This undated photograph features Henry Hasuiki, probably in the 1980 based on his fatigue uniform. He served in the Avionics Branch before moving the Quality Control section later in his […]

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  • Check Six – Early 1960s: Medical Staff

    This undated photograph shows some of the members of the then-154th USAF Dispensary. In the photograph are (L-R) are unknown, Harry Teruya, unknown, John Arakaki, unknown, and Leslie Nakashima. In […]

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  • Check Six – 1980s: Lionel Calvin

    This undated photograph shows Lionel Calvin at his workbench in the Avionics Branch. Lionel served his career in the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. A great technician. Lional’s brother Charles […]

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  • Taps: Herbert Shinichi Watanabe

    Herbert Shinichi Watanabe, 93 years old, of Hilo, Hawaii, passed on February 21 in Honolulu. Born in Wailuku, Maui. He was a graduate of Lanai High School and the Stout […]

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  • Check Six – Early 1990s: Allen Shinsato

    This undated photograph shows Allen Shinsato, who served as the 154th Wing’s comptroller. Among the challenges he faced as the comptroller was the F-15 conversion and the startup of the […]

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  • Check Six – Late 1970s: George Stone

    This undated photograph shows Daniel “Stoney” Stone during his preflight. The 199th Fighter Squadron flew F-4C Phantoms from 1976 through 1987. We believe the photograph is from the late 1970s […]

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