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This undated photograph shows then-Maj George Duncan between a F-86E Sabre and a F-86L Sabre Interceptor. The 199th Fighter Squadron transitioned from the “E” to the “L” model in late 1957 through early 1958. They had flown the “E’s” since 1954. The “L’s” assumed alert status on May 1, 1958 and were flown until 1961.
More than 6,000 F-86s were manufactured by North American Aviation’s Los Angeles, Calif., and Columbus, Ohio, divisions. The first swept-wing airplane in the U.S. fighter inventory, the F-86 scored consistent victories over Russian-built MiG fighters during the Korean War, accounting for a final ratio of 10-to-1. All 39 United Nations jet aces won their laurels in Sabers.
Four models of the craft (F-86A, E, F and H) were day fighters or fighter bombers, while the F-86D, K and L versions were all-weather interceptors.
The conversion to these all-weather fighters presented major changes and challenges to the Hawaii Air National Guard. These changes and challenges are covered in a section of the HANG 25 – History of the Hawaii Air National Guard booklet.
Lt Col George R. Duncan retired in the late 1960s. He was one of the charter members of the Hawaii Air National Guard federally recognized on November 6, 1946.
From the This Day in Aviation website
11 May 1964: At Air Force Plant 42, Palmdale, California, the first prototype North American Aviation XB-70A-1-NA Valkyrie, 62-0001, was rolled out. More than 5,000 people were there to watch.
In August 1960, the U.S. Air Force had contracted for one XB-70 prototype and 11 pre-production YB-70 development aircraft. By 1964, however, the program had been scaled back to three XB-70s. Only two of these would actually be completed.
What to do when assisting a loved one socks your wallet
Family caregivers open their hearts and their minds when caregiving for ailing loved ones. They often open their wallets, too. But there are a few ways you can try to recover the financial costs of caregiving, as experts explain below.
From the Honolulu Magazine website
Every year we seek out the best food, shopping, services and more for our Best of Honolulu issue to celebrate what makes this city so great. While many of these businesses are currently struggling, there are still ways to support them right now.
Here are some of the top contenders for Best Smash Burger, which all offer takeout.
The dramatic market losses stemming from COVID-19 have many investors thinking about the safety and security of their nest eggs. For women, in particular — who are more likely to live longer and often have less money set aside for retirement than men — the financial hit may feel especially stressful.
Mother’s Day is a holiday celebrated annually as a tribute to all mothers and motherhood. It is celebrated on various dates in many parts of the world. Although the origins of the holiday date back to the times of the ancient Greeks and Romans, the modern form of the celebration of Mother’s Day in the United States began in the early 20th century.
This undated photograph show the Convair F-102A Delta Dagger which the 199th Fighter Squadron flew from 1960-1976. The Hawai‘i Air National Guard retained aircraft 53-3366 and it became a static display roadside outside the gate to the Wing compound.
Cost for maintaining a static display is borne by the unit. The costs and labor associated with the Deuce rose over the years. Eventually, aircraft 3366 moved to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island. The Deuce was fully restored and remains on display today.
From the Air Force Magazine website
With six words, Elon Musk sent a shudder throughout the great hall in which thousands of Airmen and aerospace industry officials had gathered to hear his comments at the conclusion of AFA’s annual Air Warfare Symposium in February.
“The fighter jet era has passed.”
First came a moment of silence, then a rolling murmur. Reporters tweeted. Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein, seated in the front row, sat up straight, then leaned in to hear what followed. The rumble died down.
On Thursday, April 16, 2020, Daniel “Danny” Kwock Cheong Au, loving husband, sibling, dad, grandpa, uncle, granduncle and friend, passed away at age 86.
Danny was born on January 18, 1934 in Honolulu to David and Rose Au. He attended Royal Elementary, Central Intermediate and McKinley High School, where he was the student government President, played varsity
tennis and was a member of the ROTC. He received his Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1956 and received the ASUH Real Dean Award, was an ASUH Senator and Peng Hui Fraternity member. On September 28, 1957, he married Sau Jean Goo, the love of his life. They lovingly raised four children.
He had a long and distinguished military career rising to the rank of Air Force Colonel and traveling to many places, including serving in Japan and Vermont and on Kauai and Oahu. His positions included U.S. Property and Fiscal Officer for Hawaii and Hawaii Deputy Adjutant General.
He also was the owner and President of Oriental Photo. During his lifetime, he was a member, volunteer, President and/or Board member of numerous organizations.
In their retirement, Danny and Sau Jean enjoyed watching and caring for their nine grandchildren, gathering and traveling with friends and family, and creating beautiful and functional pottery, which he shared with many. He was known for his kind and caring ways, infectious smile, leadership, friendliness and compassion.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Donald. He is survived by his wife Sau Jean, his children and their spouses (Dianne, Jennifer and Daniel, David and Donna, and John and Cheryl), his grandchildren (Jason, Alison, Kyle, Taryn, Danielle, Dominique, Kimberly, Arilyn and Jasmine), his siblings and their spouses (Norma, Linda, Velma and Francis, and Dave and Diane), and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews who comprise the RADAU clan.
On May 4, 2020, a private funeral service was held at Borthwick Mortuary, followed by a private burial at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl Crater.
Danny was the first Air Guard officer to serve the U.S. Property and Fiscal Officer. Earlier, he was the commander of the 154th Supply Squadron. He was active member of the Hawaii National Guard Association (HNGA) and was part of several legislative teams who worked to improve Guard benefits.
The U.S. Space Force’s first commercial has a message for its new troops and potential recruits: “Maybe your purpose on this planet isn’t on this planet.”
It’s the closing line in the 30-second commercial, which gives viewers a glimpse into what a Space Force job might look like. That could mean protecting U.S. satellites in ground operations centers, overseeing rocket launches to deploy satellites in orbit, or perhaps recovering the super-secret X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, according to the imagery seen in the video.
Recent Retiree News posts referenced newer Hawai‘i Air National Guard units. There were several requests about a compete list of HIANG units.
On the Hawaii Air National Guard website, there is a list of HIANG units, some with their Federal Recognition dates.
Several new organizations use legacy identification numbers taken from units deactivated earlier.
– The 201st Air Operations Group and the 201st Intelligence Squadron’s numbers is from the 201st Combat Communications Group (Hickam).
– The 298th Air Defense Group’s number is from the 298th Air Traffic Control Flight (Barking Sands).
– Det 2, HQ HIANG, 109th Air Operations Group get its number from the 109th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron.
– Det 3, HQ HIANG, 150th Air Operations Squadron get its number from the 150th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron.
– Two units used the Det 4, HQ HIANG, 202nd Air Mobility Operations Squadron number. There was a 202th Combat Communications Flight at Hickam AFB which later became the 293rd Combat Communications Squadron. There was a 202nd Air Traffic Control Flight at Barking Sands.
The website still lists the 293rd Combat Communications Squadron, but the unit deactivated on November 5, 2016. The squadron’s legacy identification number will continue with the eventual activation of the 293rd Space Control Squadron.
Did you know that not keeping your family’s information current in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) could delay their access to health care? Errors can also cause delays with your claims and delivery of your prescriptions. Now is an important time to check your DEERS records. Whether you’re new to TRICARE or a regular beneficiary, keeping your information up to date in DEERS is critical. Doing so means you can access your TRICARE benefits and get the care you need.
Thanks to Gordon Lau for submitting this article.
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