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    A collage of black-and-white newspaper clippings and photographs from the early 1960s documenting a women's sailing group called the 'Wet Hens' based at Hickam Harbor, Kochi. The main photograph shows a sailboat named 'Kochi' with the text 'WET HENS 1961-1964' on its hull, surrounded by group members on a dock. Two newspaper clippings reference an honorary male member named Lew (Lou) Foster and associated sailing club members.

    JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    09.01.2012

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares 

    15th Wing

    Newspaper clippings on a display board honor the accomplishments of Louis‚ "Papa Lou‚" Foster, a retired Air Force master sergeant, and creator of Hickam Harbor, during a memorial ceremony at Foster Point, Sept. 1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Founder of the Wets Hens, an all-female sailing club at Hickam, Foster is best known for his sailing skills. He died in his hometown of Eagle Point, Ore., at the age of 90.

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    Date Taken: 09.01.2012
    Date Posted: 09.20.2012 01:03
    Photo ID: 668463
    VIRIN: 120901-F-ZB240-004
    Resolution: 3855x2561
    Size: 8.44 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, US
    Web Views: 105
    Downloads: 2

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    A collage of black-and-white newspaper clippings and photographs from the early 1960s documenting a women's sailing group called the 'Wet Hens' based at Hickam Harbor, Kochi. The main photograph shows a sailboat named 'Kochi' with the text 'WET HENS 1961-1964' on its hull, surrounded by group members on a dock. Two newspaper clippings reference an honorary male member named Lew (Lou) Foster and associated sailing club members.
    A military service member in dress uniform holds a wooden cremation urn with white-gloved hands during what appears to be a military funeral or memorial ceremony. The uniform displays multiple service ribbons/medals and a unit patch. The formal attire and ceremonial urn suggest this is an official military honors burial service.
    A military honor guard ceremony is taking place under an outdoor pavilion near a waterfront. Several uniformed Air Force personnel are folding or presenting an American flag to seated attendees, which appears to be a formal military retirement or memorial ceremony. The setting appears to be a park or base recreational area with a body of water visible in the background.
    A large, wide-canopied tree dominates the scene on a grassy waterfront lawn with vivid turquoise water and blue sky in the background. Three figures in silhouette, appearing to wear military or formal uniforms, stand together beneath the tree. The composition contrasts the dark silhouettes against the bright tropical seascape.
    A U.S. Air Force Base Honor Guard member in dress uniform plays a bugle, likely performing 'Taps' at a military ceremony. The service member wears the rank of Staff Sergeant and is dressed in formal ceremonial attire including white gloves and a service dress cap. The outdoor setting with trees in the background suggests a memorial or funeral service.
    A group of people are gathered outdoors under a covered pavilion in what appears to be a tropical or Hawaiian setting, raising their drinks in a toast. Three women wearing matching red polo shirts are seated together alongside a man in a Hawaiian-print shirt, all smiling and appearing to celebrate. The background shows palm trees, parked vehicles, and what appears to be a marina or waterfront area.
    The image shows people working on a sailboat with registration number 'HA 514 XE'. At least two individuals are visible on deck, appearing to handle sails and rigging. The scene takes place on turquoise water with other sailboats visible in the background.
    A group of people are gathered on or around a sailboat in what appears to be a tropical marina setting. A military servicemember in dress uniform with sergeant chevrons is interacting with a civilian woman wearing a lei, suggesting a ceremonial or celebratory event. Several volunteers or crew members in red polo shirts and life vests are assisting participants.
    A dramatic seascape photograph showing multiple sailboats on turquoise water under a vivid deep blue sky with large cumulus clouds. The sun is positioned near the top center of the frame, creating a strong starburst lens flare effect. Mountains or hills are faintly visible along the distant horizon.
    A white sailboat with four passengers is sailing on turquoise shallow water near a sandy beach. The boat is decorated with green leaf garlands along its sides, and the passengers appear to be enjoying a leisure sail. A sandy shoreline with trees and a few onlookers is visible in the background.
    A fleet of small sailboats navigates turquoise tropical waters under a dramatic sky with large cumulus clouds and a bright sun causing lens flare. The scene appears to be a casual sailing regatta or group outing, with multiple crewed vessels visible. A lush green shoreline is faintly visible in the background.
    A dramatic seascape photograph featuring a vivid turquoise ocean under a dynamic sky with large cumulus clouds and a bright sun causing lens flare. Several small sailboats are visible along the horizon on the right side of the frame. A distant cityscape or shoreline is faintly visible on the left horizon.
    A white sailboat with full sails deployed navigates turquoise-green waters under a dramatic, cloud-filled sky. Several passengers are visible aboard the vessel, silhouetted against the bright sails. A coastal cityscape and mountain range are faintly visible in the background on the right horizon.
    A white sailboat with a tall mainsail navigates turquoise waters near a rocky shoreline. Three people are visible aboard the vessel, which bears the sail markings 'IR9' and 'PA'. In the background, a tree-lined park or waterfront area is visible with a group of spectators watching from the shore.
    The image shows two small sailboats in close proximity on turquoise water, likely during a sailing lesson or regatta. One person wearing a red life jacket is leaning forward on the deck of the left boat, while another person's legs are visible standing on the right boat. The boats bear registration markings and the number '2' is visible on the right hull.
    A sunny day at a marina showing three small sailboats docked at a pier in calm turquoise water. Two people are visible on the dock and boats — a blonde woman in a red shirt and life vest holding a rope on the dock, and a man in a red life vest standing on one of the sailboats. The registration numbers 'HA 514 XF' (boat #4) and 'HA 512 XF' (boat #2) are clearly visible on the hulls.

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