History of the 199th Fighter Squadron
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199th Fighter Squadron Chronological History



The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B Eagle aircraft which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies.
– 2000 Annual Report pp. 15



The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B Eagle aircraft which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense
– 2001 Annual Report pp. 15
system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies.
SENTRY ALOHA (4) – 199th Fighter Squadron, main player. The 154th Wing hosts visiting ANG flying units. These exercises integrate forces and maximize field training in a SAFE, realistic scenario. Mission objectives include some or all of the following: engaging and fighting dissimilar aircraft; defending Hawaii and the surrounding Pacific islands from airborne threats; and air refueling in offensive and defensive scenarios.
– 2001 Annual Report pp. 18
February 2001: Two F-15 aircraft from the 199th Fighter Squadron assisted a civilian aircraft issuing a distress call. The fighters escorted the civilian plane from an area north of the island of Maui, until it landed safely at the Kahului, Maui, airport.
– 2001 Annual Report pp. 18
May 2001: 199th Fighter Squadron conducted a flyby missing man formation for the world premiere of the Disney movie, Pearl Harbor, bringing international attention and highlighting the Hawaii Air National Guard.
– 2001 Annual Report pp. 19


The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B Eagle aircraft which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies.
– 2002 Annual Report pp. 11-12
Immediately following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11th, the Federal Aviation Administration shut down all commercial air traffic across the nation. Hawaii Air National Guard F-15s from the 199th Fighter Squadron were scrambled to safely escort all remaining airliners into Honolulu and Kona’s Keahole International Airports.
– 2002 Annual Report pp. 13
The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B Eagle aircraft which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies
– 2003 Annual Report pp. 12-13

Stateside exercises were also on the agenda. In November/December 2003 the 154th Logistics Group paiticipated in the Combat Archer/ Combat Sage deployment to Tyndall AFB. FL. Teamed with ru1 F-18 mlit from Canada and an F -16 unit from Wisconsin they successfully accomplished numerous live-fire exercises pe1fonning air-to-air missile shoots. Altogether they deployed nine F-15 aircraft and approximately 115 personnel.
– 2004 Annual Report pp. 14
The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 NB Eagle aircraft which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies.
– 2004 Annual Report pp. 15
The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B Eagle aircraft which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies
– 2005 Annual Report pp. 13-14
The 154th Wing wrapped up participation in the joint and combined multi-lateral training Exercise Cope Tiger, in Thailand Feb. 4, 2005. The 203rd Air Refueling Squadron deployed one KC-135 as the 203rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, the 204th Airlift Squadron deployed two C-130s as the 204th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, and the 199th Fighter Squadron deployed eight F-15s as the 199th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron.
– 2005 Annual Report pp. 16

The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B Eagle jetfighter which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies
– 2006 Annual Report pp. 17


The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B/C/D Eagle fighter aircraft which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies
– 2007 Annual Report pp. 15
The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B/C/D Eagle fighter aircraft which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies
– 2008 Annual Report pp.15-16
Wing deployments and exercises included the 199th Fighter Squadron sending F-15 Eagle aircraft and pilots and maintenance personnel to Australia for an exercise with the Australian Air Force
– 2008 Annual Report pp. 16
The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B/C/D Eagle fighter aircraft, which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active-duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies.
– 2009 Annual Report pp. 15


The 199th Fighter Squadron began the conversion from the F-15 A/B/C/D Eagle fighter aircraft to the F-22 Raptor in FY 2010, taking delivery on the first two Raptors at the beginning of FY 2011.
The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies.
– 2010 Annual Report pp. 15
Throughout the year, the Hawaii Air National Guard continued to prepare for the arrival of the F-22 Raptors which are replacing the F-15 Eagles the 199th Fighter Squadron as flown since 1987. The first two Raptors flew into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam just days prior to the July 9 arrival ceremony.
– 2010 Annual Report pp. 18
A few months later, the Hawaii Air National Guard participated in another highly important mission, but this time its role was more behind the scenes as President Obama and his family visited Oahu for Christmas and New Years. The 199th Fighter Squadron provided top cover for Air Force One.
– 2010 Annual Report pp. 18

The 199th Fighter Squadron has converted to the F-22 Raptor, replacing the older F-15 Eagles. The 199th is tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other operational contingencies.
– 2011 Annual Report pp.14
During FY 2011, the HIANG began a new chapter in its flying history. In July 2010, the first two F-22 Raptors arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. In August, the HIANG’s 199th Fighter Squadron flew is final F-15 Eagle local training sortie, and the last two F-15s in the unit’s inventory departed Hawaii on Sept. 1, 2010. During the time that the HIANG was transitioning to the F-22, a detachment from the Montana Air National Guard’s 120th Fighter Wing assumed the around-the-clock air defense mission.
The HIANG broke ground on several new military construction projects at Hickam related to the conversion to the F-22 in FY 2011. A projected $146 million in new facilities should be completed in the next several years.
– 2011 Annual Report pp.16

The 199th Fighter Squadron flies the F-22 Raptor in conjunction with the 19th Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Air Force. The 199th is tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other operational contingencies.
– 2012 Annual Report pp. 14
In March 2012, the HIANG dedicated a new KC-135 simulator facility and later that Spring, ground was broken for a new operations/maintenance facility for the F-22 aircraft. Other F-22 construction projects were also begun or were on the drawing board.
– 2012 Annual Report pp. 18


The Hawaii Air National Guard’s F-22s, which it flies and maintains with the active duty Air Force, reached Full Operational Capability
– 2013 Annual Report pp. 1
The 199th Fighter Squadron flies the F-22 Raptor in conjunction with the 19th Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Air Force. The 199th is tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other operational contingencies.
– 2013 Annual Report pp. 17
After many years of planning and the initial fielding of the F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft, the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons reached Full Operational Capability (FOC) in April 2013. FOC means the units are combat capable and can deploy a majority or all of their F-22s Raptors, the world’s most advanced fighter, for any contingency operation. The F-22A Raptor is capable of both airto-air, as well as air-to-ground combat and is the Air Force’s primary air superiority fighter providing unmatched capabilities for air supremacy and homeland defense.
The fifth-generation F-22 Raptor has unparalleled stealthiness, supercruise, unmatched maneuverability and improved sustainability that would enable the aircraft to strike deep and fast, day or night, paving the way for friendly air, ground and naval forces to operate freely; gather and distribute intelligence across the battlefield; and even engage incoming missiles. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam is home to a total of 20 F-22 Raptors. The HIANG and the active duty air Force share responsibility for flying and maintaining the F-22s.
– 2013 Annual Report pp. 18-19




The 199th Fighter Squadron flies the F-22 Raptor in conjunction with the 19th Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Air Force. The 199th is tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other operational contingencies.
– 2014 Annual Report pp. 18
F-22 Raptor pilots and maintenance personnel flew to Malaysia in May 2014 for Exercise COPE TAUFAN. The exercise, held in conjunction with the Royal Malaysian Air Force, demonstrated the HIANG’s ability to deploy the world’s most advanced fighter, anywhere within the U.S. Pacific Command’s area of responsibility. The F-22A Raptor is capable of both air-to-air, as well as airto-ground combat and is the Air Force’s primary air superiority fighter providing unmatched capabilities for air supremacy and homeland defense. The fifth-generation F-22 Raptor has unparalleled stealthiness, supercruise, unmatched maneuverability and improved sustainability that would enable the aircraft to strike deep and fast, day or night, paving the way for friendly air, ground and naval forces to operate freely; gather and distribute intelligence across the battlefield; and even engage incoming missiles. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam is home to a total of twenty F-22 Raptors.In March 2014, the 199th Fighter Squadron hosted its largest SENTRY ALOHA exercise to date. Exercise SENTRY ALOHA’s mission is to provide the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force and DoD counterparts a multi-faceted, joint venue, with supporting infrastructure and personnel that incorporates current, realistic, integrated training to equip the warfighter with the skill sets necessary to fly, fight and win. In previous years, SENTRY ALOHA would typically involve one or two visiting units for Dissimilar Air Combat Training. However, the exercise has grown to provide even more complex and highly realistic training scenarios. More than 350 visiting airmen and nearly 50 aircraft from five states participated in this iteration.
– 2014 Annual Report pp. 19

The 199th Fighter Squadron is partnered with an active associate unit, from the active duty Air Force’s 15th Wing which provides pilots and support personnel. . .
The 199th Fighter Squadron flies the F-22 Raptor in conjunction with the 19th Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Air Force. Together they make up the “Hawaiian Raptors” team. The 199th is tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other operational contingencies. Additionally, the Hawaiian Raptors maintain around the clock air defense alert at JBPH-H and can be quickly scrambled to defend Hawaii’s airspace.
– 2015 Annual Report pp. 16

Sentry Aloha, which provides cost effective, tailored training for employees to perform homeland defense and overseas combat missions. (Photo by: Senior Airmen John Linzmeier)

The 199th Fighter Squadron is partnered with an active associate unit, from the active duty Air Force’s 15th Wing which provides pilots and support personnel. . .
The 199th Fighter Squadron flies the F-22 Raptor in conjunction with the 19th Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Air Force. Together, they make up the “Hawaiian Raptors” team. The 199th is tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other operational contingencies. Additionally, the Hawaiian Raptors maintain around the clock air defense alert at JBPH-H and can be quickly scrambled to defend Hawai‘i’s airspace.
– 2019 Annual Report pp. 18
The 199th Fighter Squadron is partnered with an active associate unit, from the active-duty Air Force’s 15th Wing which provides pilots and support personnel. . .
The 199th Fighter Squadron flies the F-22 Raptor in conjunction with the 19th Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Air Force. Together, they make up the “Hawaiian Raptors” team. The 199th is tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other operational contingencies. Additionally, the Hawaiian Raptors maintain around the clock air defense alert at JBPH-H and can be quickly scrambled to defend Hawai‘i’s airspace.
– 2020 Annual Report pp. 18

199th Fighter Squadron (199th FS): Kadena deployment – The 199th FS deployed to Kadena Air Base Japan in support of a theatre security package. This included participation in multiple high visibility missions and higher headquarters taskings, highlighting the strategic importance of joint interoperability with allies and partners in the region. Our ability to integrate with assets across Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Pacific Air Forces, Philippine, Australian, Japanese, Singapore, and Korean Air Forces is critical to deterrence within the region and it ensures a free and open INDOPACIFIC. While abroad, we had the opportunity to participate in multiple subject matter expert exchange briefs, tactical mission execution and help promote the DOD message across the Pacific, including advancing the HIANG SPP
– 2024 Annual Report pp. 36



The 154th Operations Group consists of the 199th Fighter Squadron, 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, 204th Airlift Squadron, 154th Operations Support Squadron and 297th Combat Airfield Operations Squadron.
– 2025 Annual Report pp. 37
The 199th Fighter Squadron (199th FS) deployed to Kadena Air Base (AB) Japan in support of a theatre security package. This included participation in multiple high visibility missions and higher headquarters taskings, highlighting the strategic importance of joint interoperability with allies and partners in the region. Our ability to integrate with assets across Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Pacific Air Forces, Philippine, Australian, Japanese, Singapore, and Korean Air Forces is critical to deterrence within the region and it ensures a free and open INDOPACIFIC. While abroad, we had the opportunity to participate in multiple subject matter expert exchange briefs, tactical mission execution and help promote the DOD message across the Pacific, including advancing the State Partnership Program (SPP)
– 2025 Annual Report pp. 38-39
199th Fighter Squadron Leadership
- FY 2003 – FY 2004 Lt. Col. Chris Sakamoto
- FY 2005 – FY 2007 Lt. Col. Braden Sakai
- FY 2008 – FY 2012 Lt. Col. Jeffrey Namihira
- FY 2013 Lt. Col. Mark Latkow
- FY 2019 Lt. Col. Shane Nagatani
- FY 2020 Lt. Col. Brian Nash
- FY 2024 Lt. Col. Kenneth Peterson
- FY 2025 Lt. Col. Curtis Yoshimoto
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