• With the F-22’s Future Uncertain, Hickam Airmen Reflect

    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 […]

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  • Taps: Lester Nagamine

    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 […]

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  • Check Six – 1980s: Engine Shop

    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 […]

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  • Taps: Melvyn Taira

    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 […]

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  • Hawaiian Inter-Island ACE Helps PACAF Practice Close to Home

    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 […]

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  • Check Six – 2010: At the White Cell Exercise

    Check Six – 2010: At the White Cell Exercise

    The Hawaii National Guard Joint Force Headquarters conducts White Cell exercises. The exercise playmakers work within the white cell components to carry out the tasks assigned as part of the […]

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  • Check Six – Early 2000s: Old Friends

    Check Six – Early 2000s: Old Friends

    This undated photograph show (L-R) Bruce Minato, Fred Higa and Wayne “Wildman” Wakeman. The photograph was probably taken a retirement ceremony in the dining facility. Bruce served his entire technician […]

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  • Check Six – F-4 Era: Flying with the Marines

    Check Six – F-4 Era: Flying with the Marines

    Over the years, there were several occasions where the 154th Group/Wing flew against Marine aviation from Marine Corp Base Hawaii. This dissimilar air combat training (DACT) was an important part […]

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  • Check Six – 1956-1958: John C. Giraudo – The Big Kahuna

    Check Six – 1956-1958: John C. Giraudo – The Big Kahuna

    The 199th Fighter Squadron converted to North American F-86 Sabre in 1954. It was more than aircraft conversion from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt to the Sabres; it was a transition from props […]

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  • Check Six – F-4 Era: Weapons Loading

    Check Six – F-4 Era: Weapons Loading

    This undated photograph shows Gerald Chung checking a missile upload on a McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom. Note: the crew chief of this aircraft is TSgt Calvin Yoshimoto. Cal retired as […]

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  • Check Six – F-47 Era 1947-1954

    Check Six – F-47 Era 1947-1954

    Hawaii Air National Guard photographs The 199th Fighter Squadron flew the Republic F-47 Thunderbolt from 1947-1954. Originally known as the P-47 (P for Pursuit), the aircraft were redesignated F-47 shortly […]

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  • Check Six – 2006: RIMPAC 2006

    Check Six – 2006: RIMPAC 2006

    The following article, written by TSgt Chris Vadnais, was featured in the Air Force Print News and reprinted in a 2006 issue of the Pūpūkahi. Hickam Air Force Base, Hawai‘i (AFNS) […]

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December

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
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

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
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