2000’s

Special thanks to Dave Molinaro and Peter Ching for their help identifying the Guardmembers in this photograph. This photograph was taken at the 2007 National Guard Association of the United ...
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The 154th Wing fighter flightline is filled with aircraft shelters for more than a decade. One of the biggest benefits for sheltering the jets is corrosion prevention. As much as ...
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On December 6, 2006, Raymond Moriguchi passed away at age 76. Ray retired as a colonel after a long career in the Hawai‘i Air National Guard. Born in Honolulu, he ...
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Check Six – 2006: Ro Johnson

Posted on Oct 29, 2016 in 2000's, Check Six

Garro (Rojo) Keeaumoku Johnson ended his long battle with cancer on October 29, 2006.  In his second round with cancer, he refused to undergo further chemotherapy treatments. He passed away peacefully ...
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Check Six: C-17 Serial No 05-5146

Posted on May 12, 2016 in 2000's, History

Has it been 10 years since the Hawai‘i Air National Guard’s first C-17 Globemaster III arrived at Hickam Field? A Retiree News follower sent in this link to the McChord ...
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Check Six: Barry Castellano

Posted on Jul 22, 2015 in 2000's, Check Six

Fifteen years ago, Barry Castellano passed away on July 22, 2000. He was 44. He suffered a medical condition at his home in Whitmore Village, taken to Wahiawā Hospital, where he ...
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