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In the 1960s, the 154th Fighter Group flew out Dillingham Field, testing bare base operations plans. This photograph shows a 199th Fighter Squadron pilot in the make shift “control tower”. ...
Read More Check Six -1960s: Dillingham Field Operations

The Daniel K. Inouye Fighter Squadron Operations Facility & Aircarft Maintenance Facility was dedicated on August, 20, 1914. The hanger/maintenance facility was another milestone in the conversion upgrade to the ...
Read More Check Six – 2014: F-22 Raptor Facility Dedication

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 ...
Read More Check Six – F-4 Era: WSO Gar Pilgram

Taps: Joseph “Primo Joe” Ah New

Posted on Nov 13, 2021 in Taps

Retiree News has learned of the passing of Joseph “Primo Joe” Ah New. He passed away on October 14, 2021.  Primo Joe served with the 199th Fighter Squadron, flying F-102 Delta ...
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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 Year of the Jet – Fiscal Year 1954. The ...
Read More Check Six – 1954: T-33 T-Bird and Mechanics

MSgt. Benjamin “Benny” M. R. Goo, Chief of the Aircrew Training Division, retired after 33 years of military service In October 1982. Goo began his military career in 1944 when ...
Read More Check Six – 1982: MSgt Benny Goo Retires

During aircraft conversions, there are many two-ship aircraft photographs shown the current and future aircraft. This photographs shows a F-86L Sabre Interceptor and a F-102A Delta Dagger flying off Diamond ...
Read More Check Six – 1960: Conversion Two Ship off Diamond Head

Taps: John S. Carroll

Posted on Sep 21, 2021 in Taps

Retiree News has learned of the passing of John S. Carroll. He was 92 years old.  During his service in the Hawaii Air National Guard, he was a F-102 Delta ...
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Sunset of the Old Alert Pad

Posted on Sep 20, 2021 in 2020's, History

The alert facility – alert pad to many – is scheduled for demolition on September 22, 2021. 199th Fighter Squadron aircrews all have memories – good, bad and funny – ...
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This undated photograph shows ten Hawaii Air National Guard Deuces flying in formation. The 199th Fighter Squadron flew Convair F-102 Delta Daggers from 1960 to 1976. This photograph was taken ...
Read More Check Six – 1960: F-102s in Formation