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Check Six – 1980s: Exercise Parties

December 9, 2021

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph The 199th Fighter Squadron flew with the Marines from Marine Corps Base Hawaii during the F-4 Phantom era. This undated photograph shows a typical end of exercise beer and pupu party. Henry Kajiwara from the...

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Check Six – 1950s: Early Airmen in the Shop

December 5, 2021

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows four Airmen in an office setting. Based on the uniforms, this was in the 1950s when the 199th Fighter Squadron was located in Area 65 on Hickam AFB. The second Airman...

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Check Six – 1969: Community Service Project

December 4, 2021

Taken from the HANG 25 Booklet, the History of the Hawaii Air National Guard, November 4, 1946 to November 3, 1971 Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Lt Col Harold T. ("Slim") Mattos donned a Santa Claus suit December 29, 1969 when he...

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Check Six – 2004: 154th Mission Support Group Party

December 3, 2021

Retiree News photograph This photograph shows members to the 154th Support Group during a party during the June 2004 UTA weekend. They were watching some of the unit games during the party. The 154th Mission Support Group hosted a going-away...

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Check Six – Early 1960s: Deuce Two Ship

December 1, 2021

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph show two F-102 Delta Daggers in a formation banking right. This was early in the conversion period because the aircraft vertical stabilizers do not even have the old round ANG logos.

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Check Six – 1952: 199th Fighter-Bomber Squadron

November 24, 2021

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.

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Check Six – 1950s: Flightline Security

November 23, 2021

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...

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Check Six – 1980s: Mel Taira and his crew

November 22, 2021

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...

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Check Six – Late 1979s: Family Days

November 19, 2021

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...

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Check Six – 1980s: 201 CCGP Recruiting 

November 18, 2021

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...

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