1980’s

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated show Melvin Chang, who served in the Munitions Branch of the 154th Consolidated Aircraft MAintenance Squadron. Melvin was a technician and retired after many years of service. He smiled a lot.

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph The 199th Fighter Squadron flew the McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II from 1976–1987. The F-4C was a workhorse tactical fighter-bomber during the Vietnam War. It could also be used as an effective interceptor as the 154th Tactical Fighter...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Phillip Tokunaga served in the Hawaii Air National Guard after his active duty in the Air Force. He was one of pilots who flew the 154th Composite Group's Operational Support Aircraft (OSA) - then a...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Wallace Whang, who ran the Material Control section in the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (154 CAMRON). Wally's service began in the 1950s and he served until his retirement. Related Retiree...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Samuel "Sam" Pacarro. Considering he is wearing fatigues, a good guess the photograph was taken in the 1980s. Sam served for many years and retired from the Missile Shop. A true...

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...

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...

Personnel photographs used with permission 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 and other supplies at the...

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...

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...