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The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Defense (HIDOD)

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

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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.

HIARNG
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.

HIANG
Hawaii Emergancey Management

Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA)

HIEMA plans for and responds to both natural and human-caused emergencies. HIEMA is the coordinating agency between federal and local agencies.

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.

Civ-Mil

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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Hawai‘i National Guard History

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

History

Offices of the HIDOD

Human Resources

Engineering

Public Affairs Office

Other Offices

News

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NEWS RELEASE: Hawaiʻi National Guard to Close Hilo Job Challenge Academy

May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026 #2026-005 HILO, Hawaiʻi – The Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) will be closing the Hawai‘i Job Challenge Academy (JCA) in Hilo following the current class graduation on June 22, 2026, due to federal budget cuts. JCA allowed graduates from the Hawai‘i Youth Challenge Academy (YCA) on O‘ahu, a chance…

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