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PHOTOS: Fourth- and Fifth-Gen Fighters Hold Combat Training in Hawaii

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June 10, 2024

PHOTOS: Fourth- and Fifth-Gen Fighters Hold Combat Training in Hawaii

A combination of fourth- and fifth-generation fighters will wrap up a large-scale simulated combat exercise around Hawaii in the coming days.

Sentry Aloha, which first began more than 20 years ago, is a fighter-focused exercise hosted by the Hawaii Air National Guard. The latest edition began May 29 and will last through June 12. F-22s from the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam are flying alongside F-16 Fighting Falcons, F-35 Lightning IIs and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, as well as KC-135 and KC-46 tankers and some C-130s.

The biannual fifth and fourth-gen combat training returned in January this year after a two-year break. Hawaii’s strategic Pacific location makes it an ideal military training ground as Sentry Aloha keeps growing and evolving with each iteration.

And F-22 Raptor, operated by the 199th and 19th Fighting Squadrons, approaches Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 3, 2024, Hawaii, during exercise Sentry Aloha 24-2. This iteration of the exercise involves approximately 1,060 participants and 42 aircraft from nine states. Sentry Aloha has been hosted by the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing for more than 20 years to provide tailored, cost-effective and realistic combat training for total-force Airmen and other Department of Defense services. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier)

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron approaches Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 3, 2024, Hawaii. The aircraft relocated to Hawaii to participate in exercise Sentry Aloha 24-2, a training event hosted by the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing for more than 20 years. Sentry Aloha is held to provide tailored, cost-effective and realistic combat training for total-force Airmen and other Department of Defense services. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier)

An F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 177th Fighter Wing approaches Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam June 3, 2024, Hawaii. The 177th Fighter Wing members relocated from Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, New Jersey, to participate in exercise Sentry Aloha 24-2. The Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing has hosted the exercise for more than 20 years to provide tailored, cost-effective and realistic combat training for total-force Airmen and other Department of Defense services. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier)

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthog assigned to the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center takes off at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, June 4, 2024. A-10 aircraft and personnel relocated from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base to Hawaii to participate in exercise Sentry Aloha 24-2, the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing has hosted the exercise for more than 20 years to provide tailored, cost-effective and realistic combat training for total-force Airmen and other Department of Defense services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien)

An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, exits a formation above Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 3, 2024, Hawaii. The aircraft relocated to Hawaii to participate in exercise Sentry Aloha 24-2, a training event hosted by the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing for more than 20 years. Sentry Aloha is held to provide tailored, cost-effective and realistic combat training for total-force Airmen and other Department of Defense services. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier)

Senior Airman Marissa Cox, a crew chief assigned to the 119th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon June 1, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The 177th Fighter Wing members relocated from Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, New Jersey, to participate in exercise Sentry Aloha 24-2. The Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing has hosted the exercise for more than 20 years to provide tailored, cost-effective and realistic combat training for total-force Airmen and other Department of Defense services. (courtesy photo)

F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, fly in formation above Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 3, 2024, Hawaii. The aircraft relocated to Hawaii to participate in exercise Sentry Aloha 24-2, a training event hosted by the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing for more than 20 years. Sentry Aloha is held to provide tailored, cost-effective and realistic combat training for total-force Airmen and other Department of Defense services. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier)

This iteration had a total of 42 aircraft from nine states, with 1,060 personnel participating. A spokesperson for the Hawaii Air National Guard’d 154th Wing confirmed the participating aircraft with Air & Space Forces Magazine:

F-22 and KC-135 from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
F-16 from the 177th Fighter Wing, Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, N.J.
F-35 from the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
F-16 from the 162nd Wing, Tucson Air National Guard Base, Ariz.
F-16, A-10, KC-135, and HC-130J from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center, Ariz.
KC-46 from the 157th Air Refueling Wing, Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H.
HC-130 from the 129th Rescue Wing, Moffett Air National Guard Base, Calif.
MQ-9 from Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Hawaii.
C-130H aircraft from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center and the 189th Airlift Wing, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.
KC-135 from the 186th Air Refueling Wing, Key Field Air National Guard Base, Miss.

The spokesperson declined to say the number of each aircraft type, citing operational security.

The fighters and other aircraft are manuevering through Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, with additional operations occurring around Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay and Kona International Airport in Kalaoa, where the aircraft are staged for the training.

“The state offers great airspace and weather to maximize training such as Agile Combat Employment and distributed operations,” Maj. Michael Oliver, the exercise director and a pilot of the 154th Wing, said in a release.

Senior Airman Jean Zambrano, an F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief assigned to the 119th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, reviews technical orders June 1, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The 177th Fighter Wing members relocated from Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, New Jersey, to participate in exercise Sentry Aloha 24-2. The Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing has hosted the exercise for more than 20 years to provide tailored, cost-effective and realistic combat training for total-force Airmen and other Department of Defense services. (courtesy photo)

Senior Airman Marissa Cox, a crew chief assigned to the 119th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a training sortie June 1, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The 177th Fighter Wing members relocated from Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, New Jersey, to participate in exercise Sentry Aloha 24-2. The Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing has hosted the exercise for more than 20 years to provide tailored, cost-effective and realistic combat training for total-force Airmen and other Department of Defense services. (courtesy photo)

Maintenance professionals from the 157th Air Refueling Wing service a KC-46 Pegasus June 4, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Tanker aircraft and personnel from Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire, relocated to Oahu to participate in exercise Sentry Aloha 24-2. The Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing has hosted the exercise for more than 20 years to provide tailored, cost-effective and realistic combat training for total-force Airmen and other Department of Defense services. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Cabuco)

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthog assigned to the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center is inspected before takeoff at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, June 4, 2024. A-10 aircraft and personnel relocated from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base to Hawaii to participate in exercise Sentry Aloha 24-2, the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing has hosted the exercise for more than 20 years to provide tailored, cost-effective and realistic combat training for total-force Airmen and other Department of Defense services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien)

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthog operational test pilot from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center prepares for takeoff at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, June 4, 2024. A-10 aircraft and personnel relocated from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base to Hawaii to participate in exercise Sentry Aloha 24-2, the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing has hosted the exercise for more than 20 years to provide tailored, cost-effective and realistic combat training for total-force Airmen and other Department of Defense services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien)

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthog operational test pilot from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center gears up for takeoff at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, June 4, 2024. A-10 aircraft and personnel relocated from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base to Hawaii to participate in exercise Sentry Aloha 24-2, the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing has hosted the exercise for more than 20 years to provide tailored, cost-effective and realistic combat training for total-force Airmen and other Department of Defense services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien)

The 154th Wing is the largest wing in the Air National Guard, hosting Raptors, Stratotankers, and C-17 Globemasters, backed by some 2,500 personnel. In April, the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons of the Wing deployed their F-22s to Kadena Air Base in Japan as part of the rotation to maintain a constant fighter presence at the key location.

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Legendary music group coming to Hawaii in support of flooding recovery

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March 31, 2026

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Legendary music group coming to Hawaii in support of flooding recovery

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Earth, Wind & Fire is scheduled to perform at the Blaisdell Arena for one night in June to help fund local flooding relief efforts.

The concert is set for Saturday, June 13, at 8 p.m. Organizers said there will be no opening act, and all proceeds will be donated to help those impacted by the Kona low storms.

RELATED STORY: City continues Kona low recovery efforts

History

Earth, Wind & Fire was founded in 1969 by musician Maurice White. They have since created eight number-one hits and sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.

Out of 23 albums released, eight have earned Double Platinum status, and the group has won 9 Grammy Awards.

Earth, Wind & Fire was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.

Ticket information

Hawaii residents will have the first opportunity to purchase tickets during an exclusive online-only presale beginning Friday, April 3, at 10 a.m.

Mainland attendees and Blaisdell Box Office customers will be able to purchase tickets starting Friday, April 10, at 10 a.m.

Up to eight tickets may be purchased by one patron. Children younger than five years old will not be allowed to attend.

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‘Absolutely shocking’: Scituate community mourns couple killed in Hawaii helicopter crash – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

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March 30, 2026

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‘Absolutely shocking’: Scituate community mourns couple killed in Hawaii helicopter crash – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

SCITUATE, MASS. (WHDH) – The Scitutate community is fondly remembering a couple killed in a helicopter crash in Hawaii Thursday during a post-retirement trip.

Patrick “P.J.” Haskell, 59, and his wife Margaret Rimmler, 65, lived in a Scituate neighborhood near the ocean. They took a trip to Hawaii last week after Haskell permanently retired from the insurance business he ran with his father for decades.

“We figured Massachusetts was close enough for us, and then when we hear it was our next door neighbor – it was shocking. Absolutely shocking,” said Steve Osborne, a neighbor.

Neighbors said Rimmler worked in the tech marketing field for years, and Haskell had big plans for retirement involving his garden and bee hives.

“He loved his gardening, and he had an overabundance of vegetables in the summertime,” said Mary Talbot, a neighbor.

“I had just spoken to him last week, and he had checked the bees and they all made it through the winter,” Osborne said.

On Thursday afternoon, the sightseeing helicopter the couple was flying in crashed near a remote beach off the coast of Kauai, killing them and one other person. Experts say the area’s geography of tall seaside cliffs and sharp mountain ridges can make for turbulant air and hazardous flying conditions.

In a memorial posting, Haskell Insurance Agency wrote, “Patrick recently retired and along with Margaret, deserved many more years together…Patrick’s kindness and selfless nature impacted all who knew him. He extended respect and compassion to everyone he encountered.”

Neighbors said the couple will be sorely missed.

“They were just the nicest people, the nicest people,” said Osborne. “Every time I look out over there it’s just so sad.”

Federal authorities are investigating the cause of the helicopter crash.

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