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2022 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Change of Command Ceremony
Off the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Facebook page The 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment invites you to witness the virtual Change of Command Ceremony on Sunday, February 6, 2022 […]
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Check Six – 1976–1987: The F-4C Phantom Era
The 199th Fighter Squadron flew the McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II from 1976–1987. The F-4C was a workhorse tactical fighter-bomber during the Vietnam War. It could also be used as an effective interceptor […]
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Taps: Louis W. “Bob/Bobby” Perry Jr.
Louis W. “Bob/Bobby” Perry Jr. went home to our Lord Jesus Christ on December 23, 2021. He was born on May 30, 1935, to Louis and Laura Perry (deceased). Bobby […]
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Check Six – 2017: Keith Tamashiro Retires
Brig. Gen. Keith Tamashiro retired on October 1, 2017 after 33 years of service. He joined the Hawaii Army National Guard after serving four years on active duty. Three Hawaii […]
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Check Six – 1985: Phillip Tokunaga and sons
Phillip Tokunaga served in the Hawaii Air National Guard after his active duty in the Air Force. He was one of pilots who flew the 154th Composite Group’s Operational Support […]
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East-West Center President: Suzanne Vares-Lum
The East-West Center ushered in a new era on Monday, January 3, 2022, as Suzanne Vares-Lum became the Center’s first female and Native Hawaiian president. Get to know her as […]
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Aviator Call Signs: The History & Naming Rituals
From the Department of Defense website If you’ve been a fully trained military pilot for more than a few months, chances are that you’ve scored yourself a call sign by […]
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Launaole Outstanding Airman Award Ceremony
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Check Six: Hawaii’s Air Defense Mission
This photograph shows a Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Nike Hercules missile battery at Bellows Field, Waimanalo. Click to enlarge The 199th Fighter Squadron’s alert mission began on July 1, 1956 […]
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Maintenance Still Does FOD Walks
Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Some of our daily routines can seem simple at times, however they make an enormous impact. Maintenance Airmen, for example, start their […]
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Check Six – 1980s: Wallace Whang
This undated photograph shows Wallace Whang, who ran the Material Control section in the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (154 CAMRON). Wally’s service began in the 1950s and he served […]
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Check Six – Late 1970s: William “Bill” Austin
This undated photograph shows William “Bill” Austin. Bill transferred from the Oregon Air National Guard as the 154th Composite Group started their conversion from F-102 Delta Daggers to F-4 Phantoms. […]