Tag: Check Six

Memories. Some "Check Six" photographs posted on this website bring interesting comments from Hawai‘i Air National Guard retirees. They say these photographs bring back memories of “notable” members we served with over the years. Stories of these “notable” members occurred…

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…

Hawaii Army National Guard photograph - Pfc. Chavaughn Washington Off the 111th Army Band Facebook page Members of the 111th Army Band play music in support of departing Soldiers during the deployment ceremony at Kalaeloa, Hawaii on April 20, 2018.…

The Hawai‘i State Archives recently posted several old photographs featuring the Hawai‘i Air National Guard. We contacted Randall Lum and he replied the photograph was taken in 1976. He said the photograph was taken by MSgt Ignacio Gabriel. Before Gabe…

From the Hawaii Guardsman Magazine, Volume 19, No. 2, Summer 1973  MSgt Delbert O. Dandurant of the HANG Data Processing Section was awarded the Outstanding HANG Airman of the Year Award, for his demonstration of outstanding ability and performance during Fiscal Year…

Hawaii Air National Guard photographs Gregory B. Gardner flew F-4C Phantoms with the 199th Fighter Squadron from November 1978 through December 1982. He served as a instructor pilot in the later years of his assignment. The squadron named Greg the Outstanding…

Retiree News photograph This photograph shows Edward "Rick" Richardson and Christopher "Frenchy" Faurot, taken at Kathleen F. Berg’s retirement ceremony. Her ceremony and reception were held at the Hickam AFB Officer Club lanai on April 3, 2009. General Richardson retired on December 30, 1999.…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph show Hawaii Air National Guard members at a dinner celebration. Looks like a dinner at one of the many tea house restaurants of the day. Several familiar faces...

Photograph from the Hawaii State Archives Facebook page This undated photograph shows Airmen in the chow line. The 199th Fighter Squadron facilities were located in Area 65 on Hickam Air Force Base. Love those metal trays. The Hawai‘i State Archives’…

Family photograph used with permission This undated photograph shows Kenneth "Eagle" Wicks and Dr. James Gallup near a F-4C Phantom. He was a new flight surgeon and this was his first home station mission. Dr Gallup practiced as an Anatomic…