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This photograph shows Bernice Pharr and an Airman we cannot identify which was taken in 1976. Bernice was a member of the support staff for the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance ...
Read More Check Six – 1976: Bernice Pharr

This undated show Melvin Chang, who served in the Munitions Branch of the 154th Consolidated Aircraft MAintenance Squadron. Melvin was a technician and retired after many years of service. He ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: Melvin Chang

This undated photograph shows Wallace Whang, who ran the Material Control section in the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (154 CAMRON). Wally’s service began in the 1950s and he served ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: Wallace Whang

This undated photograph shows William “Bill” Austin. Bill transferred from the Oregon Air National Guard as the 154th Composite Group started their conversion from F-102 Delta Daggers to F-4 Phantoms. ...
Read More Check Six – Late 1970s: William “Bill” Austin

This undated photograph shows Samuel “Sam” Pacarro. Considering he is wearing fatigues, a good guess the photograph was taken in the 1980s. Sam served for many years and retired from ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: Samuel Pacarro

This March 2012 photograph shows retirees Harold DeMello and John “BJ” Wahinekapu eating breakfast at the Olomana Golf Course. Both served as the Engine Shop chief during their careers. Thanks ...
Read More Check Six – 2012: Retired Engine Shop Chiefs

The 199th Fighter Squadron flew with the Marines from Marine Corps Base Hawaii during the F-4 Phantom era. This undated photograph shows a typical end of exercise beer and pupu ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: Exercise Parties

Taken from the HANG 25 Booklet, the History of the Hawaii Air National Guard, November 4, 1946 to November 3, 1971 Lt Col Harold T. (“Slim”) Mattos donned a Santa Claus suit ...
Read More Check Six – 1969: Community Service Project

This undated photograph shows Melvyn Taira and some members of his avionics shop. In the photograph are (L-R): George Matsumoto, Melvyn Taira, Val Nakahara, Lawrence Lum, Eric Wada, unknown, Ronald ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: Mel Taira and his crew

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 ...
Read More Check Six – 1970s: Early Mobility Exercises