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Check Six – 1968: Operation Palace Alert
In January 1968, the capture of the U.S.S. Pueblo and the Tet Offensive caused President Lyndon Johnson to reverse his policy on using the reserve components in the Vietnam War. The Air National Guard […]
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Webmaster Comments
The Hawai’i Air National Guard needs to establish a way to ensure proper recognition of individuals who have made significant contributions to our organization. This program would be open to […]
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Check Six – 2008: Old Friends Retiring
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, […]
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Check Six: Aviator Call Signs Updated
In an earlier Retiree News post – Aviator Call Signs: The History & Naming Rituals – we linked an Department of Defense article about aviator call signs. The night before posting – […]
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Check Six – 2010: Friends at a Retirement Ceremony
Retirement ceremonies are an important part of a person’s military career. Many times retirees join currently serving members to honor the newest retiree. William Petti‘s ceremony was June 25, 2010 […]
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Check Six – 2007: Christmas Tree Trimming
One of the traditions at the Department of Defense headquarters is the annual Christmas tree trimming. Everyone brings an ornament to trim the Christmas tree in the second floor hallway. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
December
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 17th Art classes every first and third Wednesday 9am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center | 18th Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding: [email protected] (808) 433-7826 Bring your Domino Set | 19th Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Maj. Gen. Roy J. Macaraeg Retirement Ceremony | 20th Santa’s Workshop | |||
| 26th Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Keaukaha Military Reservation Food Distribution | ||||||
January
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 2nd Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 | ||||||
| 7th Art classes every first and third Wednesday 9am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center | 8th Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding: [email protected] (808) 433-7826 Bring your Domino Set | 9th Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 | 10th Chief Master Sgt. Richard Costa Jr. Retirement | |||
| 11th Hawaii Air National Guard Change of Command | 15th Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding: [email protected] (808) 433-7826 Bring your Domino Set | 16th Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 | ||||
| 21st Art classes every first and third Wednesday 9am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center | 22nd Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding: [email protected] (808) 433-7826 Bring your Domino Set | 23rd Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 | ||||
| 29th Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding: [email protected] (808) 433-7826 Bring your Domino Set | 30th Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 |