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Check Six – 1999: Smiling Friends

April 6, 2022

This 1999 photograph shows two members of the 204th Airlift Squadron - Kevin Garcia and Karen (Cary) Fujimoto. Back then, the squadron flew Lockheed C-130H2/H3s Hercules.  The squadron was established and allotted to the Hawaii Air National Guard in 1994. The unit received Federal...

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Check Six – F-4 Era: Henry Chang

March 31, 2022

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph show Henry "Uncle" Chang working on a F-4C Phantom. Henry started Hawaii Air National Guard career in maintenance complex and later cross trained to become a flight engineer. He was one of...

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Check Six – F-4 Era: Geraldo Gapol

March 30, 2022

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Geraldo Gapol working in the Weapons Shop. Gerald served many years as a technician before his retirement.

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Check Six – F-4 Era: Machine Shop

March 29, 2022

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph show Roy Yamane and Michael Kang, both members of the Machine Shop during the F-4 Phantom era. The skills of Roy, Mike and other members of the Machine Shop were an important...

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Check Six – 1980s: Old Friends from Engine Shop

March 25, 2022

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows David Leong and William Beck from the F-4 Engine Shop. Both served many years in the Hawaii Air National Guard before their retirements. Thanks to Yvette Miraflor for identification assistance.

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Check Six – 1980s: Henry Hasuike

March 24, 2022

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph features Henry Hasuiki, probably in the 1980 based on his fatigue uniform. He served in the Avionics Branch before moving the Quality Control section later in his career. For many years, he...

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Check Six – Early 1960s: Medical Staff

March 23, 2022

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows some of the members of the then-154th USAF Dispensary. In the photograph are (L-R) are unknown, Harry Teruya, unknown, John Arakaki, unknown, and Leslie Nakashima. In the front is Dr. Claude...

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Check Six – 1980s: Lionel Calvin

March 22, 2022

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Lionel Calvin at his workbench in the Avionics Branch. Lionel served his career in the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. A great technician. Lional's brother Charles Calvin served many years on...

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Check Six – Early 1990s: Allen Shinsato

March 21, 2022

Retiree News photographs This undated photograph shows Allen Shinsato, who served as the 154th Wing's comptroller. Among the challenges he faced as the comptroller was the F-15 conversion and the startup of the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron. This photograph shows...

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Check Six – Late 1970s: George Stone

March 19, 2022

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Daniel "Stoney" Stone during his preflight. The 199th Fighter Squadron flew F-4C Phantoms from 1976 through 1987. We believe the photograph is from the late 1970s because there is no Hawaii...

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