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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 ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: HIANG Hosts Rep. Marumoto

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 ...
Read More Check Six – 1982: Greg Gardner’s Fini Flight

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. ...
Read More Check Six – Early 1980s: Engine Shop and Friends

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 ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: Annual Posting of the Guard at ‘Iolani Palace

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 ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: Bill’s Orientation Ride

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 ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: Wildman Briefing

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 ...
Read More Check Six – Early 1980s: Operations Staff

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 ...
Read More Check Six – 1984: Joe Ah New’s Fini Flight

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 ...
Read More Check Six – 1989: Shaka Receives a Presentation Gift