This undated photograph shows Gar Pilgram, who served as a Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), during the 199th Fighter Squadron’s F-4 Phantom era (1976–1987). A Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), nicknamed “Wizzo“, is an air flight officer ...
Read More Check Six – F-4 Era: WSO Gar Pilgram
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Retiree News photographs Over the years, Hawai‘i Army and Air National Guard facilities have been featured in many movie and television programs. Watching the original Hawai‘i 50 and Magnum PI ...
Read More Check Six – 2015: Hawaii 50 Uses Department of Defense Facility
MSgt Joseph “Joe” Ramos retired in July 2016. During his long Hawaii Air National Guard career, Joe served in several units. Through the years, he was the “go to” person ...
Read More Check Six – 2016: Joe’s Retirement Party
This March 2012 photograph shows retirees Harold DeMello and John “BJ” Wahinekapu eating breakfast at the Olomana Golf Course. Both served as the Engine Shop chief during their careers. Thanks ...
Read More Check Six – 2012: Retired Engine Shop Chiefs
This photograph is from Stanley “Ossum” Osserman‘s brigadier general promotion ceremony. The ceremony took place on October 20, 2008 at the Governor’s Ceremonial Room at the Hawaii State Capitol. In ...
Read More Check Six – 2008: Old Friends
This undated photograph shows Lt Col Tai Sung Hong briefing a Korean Air Force officer who is seated in the F-4C Phantom simulator. Over the years, the 154th Wing hosted ...
Read More Check Six – Early 1980s: Korean AF Guest
This photograph was taken on May 8, 2012 at the Governor’s Ceremonial Room at the Hawai‘i State Capitol. It was Braden “Mongo” Sakai‘s brigadier general promotion ceremony. Among the attendees ...
Read More Check Six – 2012: Two Future HIANG Generals
The 201st Combat Communications Group deployed to Team Spirit exercise in Korea from the late 1970s through the early 1990s. These photograph show 291st Combat Communications Squadron members unloading clothing ...
Read More Check Six – 1984: 291st Combat Communications Squadron Supports Korean Orphanage
On November 4, 2016, Brig. Gen. Ryan Okahara, Commander, Hawaii Air National Guard, hosted the promotion ceremony for Brett “Doogie” Wyrick. For the photograph from left to right: Lt Col Marlon Rimando – flight ...
Read More Check Six – 2016: Doogie Promoted to Brigadier General
On August 8, 2016, 204th Airlfit Squadron retirees gathered for a small get together. Among the retirees were (L-R): Patrick Oka, Gerald Mansell, Ramona Fujimoto, and Phillip Tokunaga.
