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Hawaii Air National Guard photograph The 199th Fighter Squadron flew Douglas B-26 Invaders from 1946 until the early 1950s. The Squadron had four Invaders assigned. The squadron was briefly known as the 199th Fighter-Bomber Squadron – July 15 to November 19, 1952.

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows a "trespasser" being detained by the Air Police in Area 65, next to a 199th Fighter Squadron F-86 Sabre jet. Flightline security has become an increased priority as the value of...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Melvyn Taira and some members of his avionics shop. In the photograph are (L-R): George Matsumoto, Melvyn Taira, Val Nakahara, Lawrence Lum, Eric Wada, unknown, Ronald Ota. They were part of...

The East-West Center Board of Governors has selected Ms. Suzanne Puanani Vares-Lum to be the institution’s next president. The appointment concludes an extensive search to succeed outgoing president Dr. Richard R. Vuylsteke at the beginning of the new year.  A former Major General in the US Army, Vares-Lum,...

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Congratulations to the top-performing Airmen from the 292nd Combat Communications Squadron, who are recipients of the 2021 Information Dominance Awards! Senior Airman Edilito Ranchez took home the AF Outstanding Cyber Systems Airman...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph - click to enlarge The 154th Composite Group hosted many family days/open houses over the years. It was always great to bring family and friends to the unit to see what you did on drill...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFqeVfGtnzM There were no Veterans Day ceremonies again this year. The Oahu Veterans Council created a video – a virtual Veterans Day ceremony – honoring those who have served. Maj. Gen. Suzanne Vares-Lum, United States Army (Ret.) serves as the emcee....

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph During the 1980s, the 201st Combat Communications Group recruiters created recruiting brochures. These brochures listed benefits and had photographs of unit members and equipment. They were a important part of the recruiting process. Check out...

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/hawaiiairguard/videos/421996682759022 Congratulations and happy birthday to the HIANG Royal Guard, which was reorganized on this day in 1962.The ceremonial unit has roots that dates back to the 19th century and was originally...