Department of Defense

Brigadier General Allen M. Mizumoto is the Commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard. He is responsible for providing command and control over 22 units located on four islands in the State of Hawaii. The Hawaii ANG has an authorized strength of over 2,200 personnel.

General Mizumoto was born on November 30, 1936 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated from Kaimuki High School in 1954. The General completed Squadron Officer School in 1969, Air Command and Staff College Seminar Program in 1974, and the National Security Management Course in 1978.

His military career began when he enlisted in the Hawaii Air National Guard in 1954 and was assigned to the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron as a fire control systems mechanic. He was promoted to the rank of senior master sergeant in 1964 and his last assignment as an enlisted member was as the noncommissioned officer in charge of the armament and electronics branch in the 154th Material Squadron.

In 1966, he was assigned to Headquarters, Hawaii Air National Guard, as a ground electronics officer. He then became the chief, communications-electronics maintenance division, and in 1977 assumed the responsibilities as director of logistics.

In 1979, he was transferred to the 154th Composite Group as the deputy commander for maintenance. He assumed command of the Hawaii Air National Guard in July 1991.

General Mizumoto’s military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with four oak leaf clusters, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with eight oak leaf clusters, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with two hourglass devices, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon and the Hawaii National Guard Service Medal with 30-year service bar.

His professional affiliations include the Air Force Association, National Guard Association of the United States and the Hawaii National Guard Association.

General Mizumoto is married to the former Miriam M. Mimori of Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. They have three children: Lance, Lori and Cari.