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Check Six – Late 1979s: Family Days

November 19, 2021

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph - click to enlarge The 154th Composite Group hosted many family days/open houses over the years. It was always great to bring family and friends to the unit to see what you did on drill...

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Check Six – 1980s: 201 CCGP Recruiting 

November 18, 2021

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph During the 1980s, the 201st Combat Communications Group recruiters created recruiting brochures. These brochures listed benefits and had photographs of unit members and equipment. They were a important part of the recruiting process. Check out...

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Posting of the Guard 2021

November 17, 2021

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/hawaiiairguard/videos/421996682759022 Congratulations and happy birthday to the HIANG Royal Guard, which was reorganized on this day in 1962.The ceremonial unit has roots that dates back to the 19th century and was originally...

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HING JTF Continues to Assist in the State’s COVID-19 Response

November 17, 2021

Off the Hawaii Army National Guard Facebook page Hawaii National Guard photographs Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers serve their communities at home, and have been an integral asset during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following authorization for 5- to 11-year-olds to receive...

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Check Six – 2013: Royal Guard 50th Anniversary

November 16, 2021

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This photograph was taken on November 16, 2013 in front of Iolani Barracks on the Iolani Palace grounds. It was the fifth anniversary of the reestablishment of the Royal Guard. In the photograph are (L-R):...

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Check Six – Late 1970s: HIANG Aircraft

November 12, 2021

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows the fighter flightline, looking toward the mountains. The de Havilland Canada C-7 Caribou is parked on the Ewa side of the fighter hanger (Building 3400). On the flightline are several McDonald...

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Check Six – 1954: T-33 T-Bird and Mechanics

November 10, 2021

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Taken from the HANG 25 Booklet, the History of the Hawaii Air National Guard, November 4, 1946 to November 3, 1971 Year of the Jet - Fiscal Year 1954. The fiscal year started off with...

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Check Six – 1970s: Early Mobility Exercises

November 8, 2021

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph In the late 1970s, the 154th Fighter Interceptor Group exercised "bare base" operations. Saturday UTA began with a early morning recall. Selected maintenance and support personnel were processed and were flown to Barking Sands. The...

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Check Six – Mid-1950s: F-86 Sabre Preflight

November 5, 2021

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph The 199th Fighter Squadron flew North American Aviation F-86E Sabres from 1954 through 1958. This undated photograph shows a mechanic and pilot during a preflight at Hickam AFB, Hawai‘i. The 199 FS flew out of...

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Hawaii Air National Guard: 75 Years of Service

November 4, 2021

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Hawaii Air National Guard composite photograph It all started 75 years ago. In the months leading up to November 4, 1946, the Hawai‘i Air National Guard was a small militia comprised of...

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