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Check Six – F-4 Era: WSO Gar Pilgram

January 10, 2022

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 directly involved in all air operations and weapon systems of a military...

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Check Six – 2016: Joe’s Retirement Party

January 6, 2022

Personal photograph used with permission 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 who knew how to get...

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Check Six – 2012: Retired Engine Shop Chiefs

December 29, 2021

Personal photograph used with permission 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 to John "JC" Chun for...

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Check Six – 2008: Old Friends

December 27, 2021

Retiree News photograph 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 the photograph (L-R) are: Blossom Logan, Robert...

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Check Six – Early 1980s: Korean AF Guest

December 22, 2021

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph 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 many guest from out Asia-Pacific...

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Check Six – 2012: Two Future HIANG Generals

December 20, 2021

Retiree News photograph 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 were then-Col Dann and Sherilyn Carlson and...

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Check Six – 2016: Doogie Promoted to Brigadier General

December 17, 2021

On November 4, 2016, Brig. Gen. Ryan Okahara, Commander, Hawaii Air National Guard, hosted the promotion ceremony for Brett “Doogie” Wyrick.  Hawaii Air National Guard photograph For the photograph from left to right:  Lt Col Marlon Rimando - flight surgeon Lt Col James Faumuina, former...

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Check Six – 2016: 204th Airlift Squadron Retirees

December 16, 2021

Personal photograph used with permission 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.

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