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The State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Defense

(HIDOD) is over 6,000 individuals strong and led by a director called The Adjutant General. HIDOD includes five divisions: the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard, the Hawaiʻi Air National Guard, the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency, the Office of Veterans’ Services and Civilian Military Programs.

The Mission: Always ready, the State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Defense enables a safe, secure, and thriving state and nation.

Our Vision: Trusted, Ready, Responsive

Divisions of the Department of Defense

Hawaii Army National Guard

Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG)

The HIARNG provides manned, trained and equipped units that can respond to any national contingency ranging from war and peacekeeping missions to responding to natural disasters.

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Hawaii Air National Guard

Hawai’i Air National Guard (HIANG)

The HIANG provides organized, trained units, Airmen, and Guardians that can respond to any national contingency ranging from war and peacekeeping missions to responding to natural disasters.

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Hawaii Emergancey Management

Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA)

HIEMA plans for and responds to both natural and human-caused emergencies.

HIEMA
Office of veterans services

Office of Veterans’ Services (OVS)

OVS is the principal state office responsible for the development and management of policies and programs related to veterans, their dependents, and/or survivors. 

OVS
Civil military programs

Civilian Military Programs (Civ-Mil)

Civ-Mil leverages the skills and resources of the HIDOD with the community to empower civil-military relationships:

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HIDOD Community Support

HIDOD welcomes the opportunity to connect. As a community-based organization, HIDOD supports and participates in events throughout the State of Hawaiʻi to benefit our citizens

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Retiree News

Sharing information with Hawaiʻi National Guard retirees, members and friends since 2013

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Noise Complaint

File a noise complaint for HIDOD and its divisions, including HIARNG, HIANG, HIEMA, OVS, and Civ-Mil Programs

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Ask the Adjutant General

Ask the Adjutant General or the Command Senior Enlisted Leader a question

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HING History

The Hawaiʻi National Guard can trace its lineage to the volunteers of the 1st Hawaiian Guard, organized Nov. 17th, 1852.

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Offices of the HIDOD

Human Resources

Engineering

Public Affairs Office

Other Offices

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2025 Messages of Hope

August 7, 2025

Fold a Crane. Share a message. Inspire a community. The Messages of Hope crane display is a powerful community awareness initiative that brings together the Hawaiʻi National Guard and wider community to raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health….

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