History

Check Six – 2009: Asia-Pacific Homeland Security Conference

Posted on Apr 2, 2021 in 2000's, Check Six

This photograph shows then-Lt Cols Suzanne and Courtney Vares-Lum. They were attending the 2009 Asia-Pacific Homeland Security Summit & Exposition.  The Hawaii State Department of Defense hosted the conference on November 9th and ...
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HIANG Participates in Agile Combat Employment Initiative

Posted on Mar 30, 2021 in 2020's, History

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page The Total Force Airmen on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam take on all kinds of challenges on the daily. But when it comes ...
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Check Six – 1980s: Annual Posting of the Guard at ‘Iolani Palace

Posted on Mar 29, 2021 in 1980's, Check Six

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 ...
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Hickam aircraft maintenance units execute C-17 to F-22 refueling

Posted on Mar 25, 2021 in 2020's, History

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Total Force Initiative (TFI) Airmen from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam executed ground refueling between two separate and contrasting airframes February 25. Airmen ...
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Check Six – 2010s: 22nd Avenue Facilities

Posted on Mar 24, 2021 in 2010's, Check Six

This undated photograph shows the Hawaii Army National Guard facilities on 22nd Avenue. The lack to military vehicles in the then-29th Infantry Brigade facility indicates this was after the brigade’s ...
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The Hawai‘i Air National Guard Leadership team tour the 298th Air Defense Group

Posted on Mar 23, 2021 in 2020's, History

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page During the comprehensive tour, during March 2021 drill, Brig. Gen. Joseph Harris, Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Fritz and team received a capability brief along with ...
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Check Six – 1980s: Bill’s Orientation Ride

Posted on Mar 22, 2021 in 1980's, Check Six

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 ...
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The Skies Not the Limit with Lt. Col. B.J. Itoman

Posted on Mar 21, 2021 in 2020's, History

A former Rainbow Wahine basketball standout turned female aviator joins the ‘Muthaship’ this week! BJ Itoman has been literally soaring to new heights since dazzling fans on the court as an ...
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Check Six – 2011: Retirement Luncheon at Hale Koa

Posted on Mar 19, 2021 in 2010's, Check Six

The Hawai‘i State Department of Defense once held Awards and Retirement luncheons twice a year. These luncheons recognized retiring Federal and state employees. Current employees who achieved 10, 20, 30 ...
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Check Six – 2012: Two Retired HIARNG Members

Posted on Mar 18, 2021 in 2010's, Check Six

This photograph shows two Hawai‘i Army National Guard retirees – Harry Miller and Theodore “Ted” Daligdig. Harry served with the then-State Civil Defense in the 24/7 State Warning Point. Ted ...
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