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Check Six – F-102 Era: Four Ship End of Runway
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
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Check Six – 1980s: Weapons Shop
This undated photograph shows four members of the Weapons Shop in the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. In the photograph are (L-R) Richard Ching, Walter Wauke, unknown, and Gerald Chun.
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Check Six – 1980s: Friends From the NDI Shop
As the 199th Fighter Squadron transitioned to the McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantoms, a new shop was added to the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. The Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) shop added
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Check Six – 1988: Norman C. Ault, Jr. Retires
The following article, written by then-Captain Stanley “Ossum” Osserman, appeared in the September 1988 issue of the Kūkā‘ilimoku. Ossum covered the retirement of Lt. Col. Norman C. Ault, Jr., the commander of
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Retiree Update: ROMEOs Meeting Again After a COVID Timeout
The ROMEOs met for the first time since COVID lockdown. We were at the Pacific Aviation Museum. In the photograph are: Back row (L-R): Scott “Rats” Hoadley, Alan “Bizzare” Robinson, Richard
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‘13 years in the making,’ Hawaii ANG receives EOD mission
The Air National Guard’s newest Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight was activated at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on May 31, as the unit transitioned from the Air Force’s Active-Duty branch. This
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Check Six – 2009: MG Gary Hara Retires
The Hawai‘i State Department of Defense once held Awards and Retirement luncheons twice a year. These luncheons recognized retiring Federal and state employees. Current employees who achieved 10, 20, 30
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Hawaii Air National Guard unit’s innovative approach to drill
In the photograph above. Airmen 1st Class, Michael Caravalho, and Airmen 1st Class Kayla Musrasrik-Romero, Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) Headquarters Detachment 1 (Det 1) reviews the days brief for
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Check Six – 2006: TAG’s Birthday
This group photograph was taken at Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee’s birthday celebration. It was a cake and coffee event in the Headquarters conference room. In the photograph (L-R): Carolyn
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Check Six – F-4 Era: Egress Technicians
This undated photograph shows Michael Montero (left) and an unidentified member working on a McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom. Mike served for many years as a full-time technician before leaving the
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Retiree News Pau Hana Notice
As I have posted earlier, these Retiree News posts are coming to an end. Starting in 2013, the initial intent was a 2-3 year gig; it has lasted over nine
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Check Six: Two Command Sergeant Majors
This photograph was taken on August 22, 2006 and shows Command Sergeant Majors John “JJ” Yakushiji and Vern Nakasone. JJ served full-time with the aviation function at Wheeler Army Air
July
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 13th Ka Huaka‘i “The Journey” Retention Event | 16th Art classes every first and third Wednesday 9am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center | 17th Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding: [email protected] (808) 433-7826 Bring your Domino Set | 18th Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 | |||
| 23rd TAPS: Mario Gilbert Calantoc | 24th Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding: [email protected] (808) 433-7826 Bring your Domino Set | 25th Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 | ||||
| 31st Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding: [email protected] (808) 433-7826 Bring your Domino Set |
August
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 1st Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 | ||||||
| 6th Art classes every first and third Wednesday 9am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center | 7th Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding: [email protected] (808) 433-7826 Bring your Domino Set | 8th Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 | ||||
| 14th Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding: [email protected] (808) 433-7826 Bring your Domino Set | 15th Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 | |||||
| 20th Art classes every first and third Wednesday 9am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center | 21st Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding: [email protected] (808) 433-7826 Bring your Domino Set | 22nd Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 | ||||
| 28th Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding: [email protected] (808) 433-7826 Bring your Domino Set | 29th Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 |