1980’s

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This post first appeared in Issue 121 of the e-newsletter Retiree News on April 29, 2011 The Hawai Air National Guard hosted many parties in the fighter hanger over the years. In this undated photo, members of the...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph then-Brig Gen Edward Richardson, State Representative Barbara Marumoto, Larnette (Phillips) Doi, and Pamela Goya. They were awaiting the start of lunch at the old dining hall on the second floor of the...

Hawaii Air National Guard photographs Gregory B. Gardner flew F-4C Phantoms with the 199th Fighter Squadron from November 1978 through December 1982. He served as a instructor pilot in the later years of his assignment. The squadron named Greg the Outstanding...

Personal photograph used with permission Thanks to John "JC" Chun for sharing this undated photograph. He and Grant Suzui identified most of the members in the photograph. Many friendly faces from a long time ago. Top Row: Jeffrey Banuilos, Mark...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Retiree News asked Randall Lum to comment on this photograph: This would have been a November 16 (King Kalakaua’s Birthday) posting of the Guard at ‘Iolani Palace. The photograph shows Luna Koa (1st Lt) Harry Awana reporting...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph show William "Bill" Rodrigues after his F-4 Phantom orientation flight. Fliying the mission was Michael "Boss" Tice, the future 154th Wing commander. Annually, Hawaii Air National Guard Outstanding Airmen awardees were offered...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph show Wayne "Wildman" Wakeman conducting a mission brief. The whiteboard drawing does not look like Hickam AFB. Talked to Wildman about the photograph and he could remember the location. It was probably...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Col Richie "Kuni" Kunichika, the Deputy Commander for Operations (DCO) and some of his staff. In the photograph (L-R): Col Kunichika, unknown, unknown, Lt Col William "Bill" Mossman, Lt Col Edwin...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Retiree News asked Joseph "Primo Joe" Ah New for comments on these photographs. His comments: This was my final flight and it was on drill Saturday, July 7, 1984, I had just brought a 4-ship...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Lt Col Harold "Shaka" Schatz receiving a presentation gift. When asked for comments on the photograph, Shaka said: My memory is getting kind of old but my best guess is that...