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All-AAPI Aircrew Flights

May 29, 2021

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Hawaii Air National Guard photograph In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Hawaii Air National Guard launched a unique set of sorties today with aircrews comprised of...

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Check Six – 2005: Jon Iwashita Retires

May 28, 2021

Retiree News photograph CMSgt Jon Iwashita retired from the 154th Wing, and there was retirement party for him on January 9, 2005. The party was held after the January UTA at a local sports bar. In the photograph are: Jon,...

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Check Six – 2012: Awards and Retirement luncheon

May 25, 2021

Retiree News photograph The 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 or more years of longevity received service awards....

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Check Six – 1980s: HIANG Hosts Rep. Marumoto

May 24, 2021

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph 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 the second floor of the...

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Check Six: An Old Friend at the Boneyard

May 23, 2021

This undated photograph shows a Hawaii Air National Guard F-4C Phantom II, No. 37562 at the "Boneyard". Officially know as the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARC), the boneyard is located on Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, Arizona. If you enlarge...

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HIANG Member Focus: Gina “Pua” Cavaco

May 22, 2021

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Like so many Airman in the Hawai‘i Air National Guard, Tech. Sgt. Gina ‘Pua’ Cavaco wears many ‘hats’ while carrying out her day-to-day mission. As a boom operator, she ensures that aircraft can traverse...

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Check Six – 1960s: Deuces at Dillingham

May 20, 2021

The undated shows a Hawaii Air National Guard Convair F-102A Delta Dagger on the ramp at Dillingham Field. The 154th Fighter Interceptor Group flew out of Dillingham during "summer camps" in the 1960s and the early 1970s. Photograph from the...

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Check Six – Early 1960s: Two 154 CAMRON Members

May 17, 2021

Off the Hawaii State Archives Facebook page This undated photograph shows Lawrence Partika and Charles Calvin, two members of the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. They are working at the rear of the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger, near the speed...

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Check Six – 1966: Armed Forces Day Open House

May 15, 2021

For many years, the Hickam AFB hosted a base open house on Armed Forces Day – the third Saturday in May. The open house featured many military aircraft static displays. Armed Forces Day evolved to Military Appreciation Month over the...

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