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HING Supports Mass COVID-19 Testing

September 12, 2020

Hawaii National Guard photograph Off the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Facebook page On September 3, 2020, the Hawaii Army and Air National Guard supported the mass testing in the Tetsuo Hirano tunnels on H-3. Hawaii National Guard members assigned...

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Secretary of Defense visits 154th Wing

September 8, 2020

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper recently visited the 154th Wing. The Secretary was in Hawaii to speak at the 75th Anniversary of the End of World...

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Check Six – F-4 Era: Survival Equipment Shop

September 7, 2020

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows members of the Survival Equipment shop. In the photograph are (L-R): Keith Iwamasa, Peter Kwock (kneeling) Fred Takara, Robert Yokono, unknown, Pedro Bega and Jason Caires. They are packing F-4 Phantom drogue chutes in the aluminum cans in front of...

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Check Six – 1970s: CPT Edward “Butch” Correa, Jr.

September 3, 2020

This photograph shows a very young Edward “Butch” Correa, Jr. in the 1970s.  in July 1970, General Correa joined the Hawai‘i Army National Guard. Throughout the years, he served in various positions including Commander of Troop E, 19th Cavalry; senior tactical officer...

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Lower Observable Airmen keep Hawaiian Raptors Stealthy

September 2, 2020

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Stealth technology is one of the prime reasons why the Hawaiian Raptors are able to dominate the skies and keep the Pacific safe from any aerial threat...

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Guardmember Spotlight: MSgt Wayne Drowns

September 1, 2020

Off the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Facebook page Throughout the military you will find individuals who are able to perform multiple duties, “wear different hats”. Master Sergeant Wayne Drowns of the 201st Intelligence Squadron is one such person. “Being...

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HING Assists Honolulu Fire Department with COVID-19 Testing

August 31, 2020

Hawaii National Guard photograph Off the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Facebook page Hawaii National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have been assisting the Honolulu Fire Department with COVID-19 'surge testing' throughout the City and County of Honolulu. Testing will be...

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Check Six – 1970s: UTA Celebrations

August 29, 2020

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph In the 1970s and 80s, Unit Training Assemblies (UTAs) were filled with a heavy flying schedule with a lot of ground training. Occasionally, there was a special ceremony - like a change of command or...

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Check Six: F-102 Delta Dagger Cockpit

August 27, 2020

A familiar cockpit view of the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger flown by the 199th Fighter Squadron. On 1 December 1960, the 199th was authorized to expand to a group level, and the 154th Fighter-Interceptor Group was established by the National Guard...

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