Retiree News

In January 1968, the capture of the U.S.S. Pueblo and the Tet Offensive caused President Lyndon Johnson to reverse his policy on using the reserve components in the Vietnam War.  The Air National Guard ...
Read More Check Six – 1968: Operation Palace Alert

This undated photograph shows Kenneth “Kenny” Camara (L) and two unidentified maintenance mechanics. They are standing in front of a North American Aviation F-86 Sabre; a fighter jet the 199th ...
Read More Check Six – F-86 Era: Kenny Camera

This undated photograph shows a Convair F-102A Delta Dagger four ship at the “last chance” end of runway inspections. The photograph was taken from the cockpit of the 154th Fighter ...
Read More Check Six – F-102 Era: Four Ship End of Runway

This undated photograph shows James Suzuki working on a wheel repair. He was one of the aircraft mechanics who help maintain the F-102 Delta Daggers and F-4C Phantoms. Because of ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: James Suzuki

Leroy “Stringer” Perry completed his fini flight on April 30, 1997. Stringer flew F-102 Delta Daggers, F-4D Phantoms and F-15 Eagles with the 199th Fighter Squadron. As usual, there were ...
Read More Check Six – 1984: Leroy Perry’s Fini Flight

This undated photograph shows Gordon Martin at his retirement ceremony. It was a Sunday afternoon ceremony on the Ewa side of the Building 3400. As technician, Gordon was a leader ...
Read More Check Six – Late 1980s: Gordon Martin Retires

This undated photograph was taken about 50 years ago. It shows David Leong in the cockpit of a Convair F-102A Delta Dagger. Dave and other engine shop airmen were doing ...
Read More Check Six – Early 1970s:

This undated photograph shows Geraldo Gapol working in the Weapons Shop. Gerald served many years as a technician before his retirement.

This undated photograph shows some of the members of the then-154th USAF Dispensary. In the photograph are (L-R) are unknown, Harry Teruya, unknown, John Arakaki, unknown, and Leslie Nakashima. In ...
Read More Check Six – Early 1960s: Medical Staff

This undated photograph shows Daniel “Stoney” Stone during his preflight. The 199th Fighter Squadron flew F-4C Phantoms from 1976 through 1987. We believe the photograph is from the late 1970s ...
Read More Check Six – Late 1970s: George Stone