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 ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: Mel Taira and his crew
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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 ...
Read More Check Six – Late 1979s: Family Days
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 ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: 201 CCGP Recruiting
This photograph was taken on November 16, 2013 in front of Iolani Barracks on the Iolani Palace grounds. It was the fifth anniversary of the reestablishment of the Royal Guard. ...
Read More Check Six – 2013: Royal Guard 50th Anniversary
This undated photograph shows the fighter flightline, looking toward the mountains. The de Havilland Canada C-7 Caribou is parked on the Ewa side of the fighter hanger (Building 3400). On ...
Read More Check Six – Late 1970s: HIANG Aircraft
Taken from the HANG 25 Booklet, the History of the Hawaii Air National Guard, November 4, 1946 to November 3, 1971 Year of the Jet – Fiscal Year 1954. The ...
Read More Check Six – 1954: T-33 T-Bird and Mechanics
In the late 1970s, the 154th Fighter Interceptor Group exercised “bare base” operations. Saturday UTA began with a early morning recall. Selected maintenance and support personnel were processed and were ...
Read More Check Six – 1970s: Early Mobility Exercises
The 199th Fighter Squadron flew North American Aviation F-86E Sabres from 1954 through 1958. This undated photograph shows a mechanic and pilot during a preflight at Hickam AFB, Hawai‘i. The ...
Read More Check Six – Mid-1950s: F-86 Sabre Preflight
This photograph shows John “Saigon” Lee, Judy and Robert Maguire. They were attending the HIANG 60 Celebration at the Sheraton Waikīkī on September 17, 2006 The event celebrated the Hawai‘i ...
Read More Check Six – 2006: HIANG 60 Celebrants
Taken from the HANG 25 Booklet, the History of the Hawaii Air National Guard, November 4, 1946 to November 3, 1971 The Hawaii National Guard was re-established following the end ...
Read More Check Six – 1946: 199th Fighter Squadron Received Federal Recognition
