History

several members of the engine conversion team: Richard Castaneda, Harley Kang, Peter Tan and Robert Dekine. JC served as the NCOIC of the engine upgrade project. the upgraded engine before installation in the F-15 Eagle. John "JC" Chun provided the...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph We can’t explain exactly why, but astonishing things tend to happen aboard the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron’s historic aircraft, ‘Hoku 0329.’ While supporting a Central Command mission in 2016, Majors Kelly Church and Carrie Hironaka...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Gordon Martin at his retirement ceremony. It was a Sunday afternoon ceremony on the Ewa side of the Building 3400. As technician, Gordon was a leader on the flightline during the...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows the end of runway crew recovering a McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom. After the landing, the maintenance crew did a quick check of the aircraft and recover the drag chute. A loud...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph - click to enlarge Retiree John "JC" Chun continues to share photographs and individual identification. JC credited Gay Ross for ID assistance. This photograph shows the Engine Shop crew in 2001. It was taken at...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows a North American F-86 Sabre that the 199th Fighter Squadron flew from 1954 through 1958. The photograph was taken in Area 65, the first Hawaii Air National Guard operating location on...

Retiree News photograph This photograph shows Aaron Kimura and Harry Miller, two Hawaii Army National Guard retirees. Both began working for the then-State Civil Defense (SCD) after their military retirement.  On August 18, 2011, there was a party for Aaron as he was...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph show Maj Peter "Skipper" Pawling. He was a full-time pilot with the 199th Fighter Squadron. Skipper is a happy retiree who periodically tours the United States with his RV.

The National Guard Bureau activated the 201st Mobile Communications Squadron (201 MCS) on March 6, 1967 with initial duty station at Battery Selfridge. Major Paul S. Mori was appointed Commander. On October 13, 1967, four subordinate flights were authorized. October...

Thanks to John “JC” Chun for sharing these personal photographs taken on September 15, 2011. The 204th Airlift Squadron flew in one of their C-17 Globemaster IIIs to provide a static display.  The crew enjoying some down time. Lt. Jason 'Loots' Lilly and TSgt Chad...