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Check Six – Early 1950s: New 199 FS Patch

September 18, 2020

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows George Duncan and an unidentified mechanic pointing to the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron patch. It is painted on the engine cowling of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. We estimated the date as...

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Check Six – 2011: Two HIARNG Leaders

September 17, 2020

Retiree News photograph This photograph shows Joseph Chaves and Theodore "Ted" Daligdig III, two long time Hawai‘i Army National Guard leaders. General Chaves was the Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Pacific. Retired Colonel Daligdig was a State Department of Defense employee. They were attending...

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Check Six – 2004: Comptroller Section Get Together

September 14, 2020

Personal photograph used with permission Thanks to retiree Gary Momohara emailed this photograph to Retiree News. Gary said it was a Comptroller Section party in 2004. In the photograph are (L-R): Bryan Yonemoto, Nani Mahaulu, Ben Murata, Colosse Eliapo, and Carol Orr. The hard-working Comptroller section did...

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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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