Sentry Aloha is an ongoing series of fighter exercises, hosted by the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing, involving multiple types of aircraft and services. Sentry Aloha provides tailored, cost effective and realistic combat training for U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard and other Department of Defense services to provide U.S. warfighters with the skill sets necessary to perform their homeland defense and overseas combat missions. This iteration of Sentry Aloha consists of approximately 1,000 Airmen and more than 40 aircraft from across seven states. From the Eagle community the 159th Fighter Wing ‘Bayou Militia’ is taking part. Here are some nice photos taken by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy.
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard, departs through a Water Salute given by the Federal Fire Department during exercise Sentry Aloha 26-1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 29, 2026. The training demonstrates the 154th Wing’s capability to lead large-force employment exercises, reinforcing the Guard’s position as a vital component of the nation’s operational force. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
A U.S. Air National Guard F-15 Eagle from the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard, takes off during exercise Sentry Aloha 26-1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2026. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
A U.S. Air National Guard F-15 Eagle from the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard, takes off during exercise Sentry Aloha 26-1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2026. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
A U.S. Air National Guard F-15 Eagle from the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard, takes off during exercise Sentry Aloha 26-1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 27, 2026. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle’s assigned to the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard, prepares for a training sortie during exercise Sentry Aloha 26-1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2026. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard, prepares for a training sortie during exercise Sentry Aloha 26-1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2026. . (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
