-
Check Six – 1961: Transitioning to the Deuce
On July 19, 1960, the National Guard Bureau officially announced the 154th Fighter Interceptor Group (154 FIG) was converting to Convair F-102A Delta Daggers. The first Deuces arrived in Hawaii […]
-
Check Six – 1958: Alert Facility Dedication
Nine pilots were put through a concentrated training program and became qualified as Alert Ready. The 199th Fighter Squadron went on 24 hour active air defense alert at 0001 October […]
-
Check Six – 2011: Joseph Kaaikaula Retires
The Hawai‘i State Department of Defense once held their Awards and Retirement luncheons twice a year. These luncheons recognized retiring Federal and state employees. Current employees who achieved 10, 20, […]
-
Check Six – 2015: Darryll Wong Retirement Party
The State Department of Defense hosted a retirement party for Darryll Wong. Darryll served as the Adjutant General during Governor Neil Abercrombie’s tenure. The part was held at the Hilton […]
-
Check Six – 2015: BG Logan’s Promotion Ceremony
Arthur “Joe” Logan was promoted to brigadier general on December 15, 2015. The ceremony was held at Washington Place. Governor David Ige pinned Joe and administered the oath. There were […]
-
Check Six: State Senior Enlisted Advisors
The Air National Guard established a Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA) position in each state headquarters in 1978. The position title changed to Command Chief in the 1990s. In the same […]
-
With the F-22’s Future Uncertain, Hickam Airmen Reflect
Shade from the corrugated metal roofs that protects both maintainers and the F-22 fighter aircraft flown by the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 199th Fighter Squadron and the Air Force’s 19th […]
-
Taps: Lester Nagamine
Retiree News is sad to report the passing of Lester Nagamine He passed in early June. Lester was a Traditional Guardmember who served his Guard career in the medical unit. Chaplain […]
-
Check Six – 1980s: Engine Shop
Through the years, the Engine Shop has been a integral part of the maintenance complex. This undated photograph show some members of the Engine Shop during the 1980s. In the […]
-
Check Six – 1935: Hickam Field, Territory of Hawaii
From the Images of Old Hawaii website Site selection narrowed to about 2,200-acres of land bordered by Pearl Harbor channel on the west, Pearl Harbor Naval Reservation on the north, […]
-
Taps: Melvyn Taira
Retiree News is sad to report the passing of Melvyn Taira. He passed in early May. Mel was a long serving technician in the Avionics Branch before his retirement. Militarily, he […]
-
Hawaiian Inter-Island ACE Helps PACAF Practice Close to Home
From the Air Force Magazine website F-22 Raptors assigned to the Hawaii Air National Guard 199th Fighter Squadron and the active duty 19th Fighter Squadron, are staged on the flightline […]