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Taken from the HANG 25 Booklet, the History of the Hawaii Air National Guard, November 4, 1946 to November 3, 1971 Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows the 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron on Mount Kaala.…

This photograph was taken on July 4, 2011 in Kandahar AB, Afghanistan. In the photograph are (L-R) are 1SG Stephanie Hika, Capt Jeffrey Hickman and Maj Melina Juan, celebrating the Fourth of July. They were the command section of the 117th Mobile Public Affairs…

This undated photograph shows Gar Pilgram, who served as a Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), during the 199th Fighter Squadron’s F-4 Phantom era (1976–1987). A Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), nicknamed "Wizzo", is an air flight officer directly involved in all air operations and weapon systems of a military…

Retiree News photographs Over the years, Hawai‘i Army and Air National Guard facilities have been featured in many movie and television programs. Watching the original Hawai‘i 50 and Magnum PI shows, you can see Guard facilities in the backgrounds. During…

Personal photograph used with permission MSgt Joseph "Joe" Ramos retired in July 2016. During his long Hawaii Air National Guard career, Joe served in several units. Through the years, he was the "go to" person who knew how to get…

Personal photograph used with permission 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 to John "JC" Chun for…

Retiree News photograph This photograph was taken on May 8, 2012 at the Governor’s Ceremonial Room at the Hawai‘i State Capitol. It was Braden “Mongo” Sakai‘s brigadier general promotion ceremony. Among the attendees were then-Col Dann and Sherilyn Carlson and…

On November 4, 2016, Brig. Gen. Ryan Okahara, Commander, Hawaii Air National Guard, hosted the promotion ceremony for Brett “Doogie” Wyrick.  Hawaii Air National Guard photograph For the photograph from left to right:  Lt Col Marlon Rimando - flight surgeon Lt Col James Faumuina, former…

Retiree News photograph Eli Ichishita served as the Department of Defense's State Personnel Officer for many years. On August 9, 2021, there was a retirement luncheon at Hee Hing Restuarant. Among the many people there were (clockwise from the upper…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows a North American Aviation F-86E Sabre on the University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa campus. The 199th Fighter Squadron transitioned from Republic Aviation F-47N Thunderbolts into the jet age. There was a need…