In January 1968, the capture of the U.S.S. Pueblo and the Tet Offensive caused President Lyndon Johnson to reverse his policy on using the reserve components in the Vietnam War. The Air National Guard ...
Read More Check Six – 1968: Operation Palace Alert
1960’s
On July 19, 1960, the National Guard Bureau officially announced the 154th Fighter Interceptor Group (154 FIG) was converting to Convair F-102A Delta Daggers. The first Deuces arrived in Hawaii ...
Read More Check Six – 1961: Transitioning to the Deuce
Over the years, there were several occasions where the 154th Group/Wing flew against Marine aviation from Marine Corp Base Hawaii. This dissimilar air combat training (DACT) was an important part ...
Read More Check Six – F-4 Era: Flying with the Marines
This undated photograph shows Gerald Chung checking a missile upload on a McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom. Note: the crew chief of this aircraft is TSgt Calvin Yoshimoto. Cal retired as ...
Read More Check Six – F-4 Era: Weapons Loading
This undated photograph shows Kenneth “Kenny” Camara (L) and two unidentified maintenance mechanics. They are standing in front of a North American Aviation F-86 Sabre; a fighter jet the 199th ...
Read More Check Six – F-86 Era: Kenny Camera
This undated photograph shows the start of weapons loading prior to aircraft launch. The members of the Weapons Shop worked tirelessly to load aircraft on the tarmac. The challenge of ...
Read More Check Six – F-4 Era: Weapons Loading
This undated photograph shows a Convair F-102A Delta Dagger four ship at the “last chance” end of runway inspections. The photograph was taken from the cockpit of the 154th Fighter ...
Read More Check Six – F-102 Era: Four Ship End of Runway
This undated photograph shows Michael Montero (left) and an unidentified member working on a McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom. Mike served for many years as a full-time technician before leaving the ...
Read More Check Six – F-4 Era: Egress Technicians
An earlier Retiree News post – Check Six – 1962: Dedication of the 154th Fighter Group Hanger -discussed the dedication of Building 3400 in the new 154th Fighter Group compound. However, we ...
Read More Check Six – 1962: Dedication of the 154th Fighter Group Hanger
This undated photograph show a McDonnell Douglas F-4C 4-ship returning to Hickam AFB after a training mission. A 4-ship Phantom low level flyover was common before landing. Miss the view ...
Read More Check Six – F-4 Era: 4-Ship Returning from a Training Mission
