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Major General Arthur J. Logan

January 27, 2025
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  • Bringing Disaster Recovery for Hawaii Businesses into the New Age – (left to right) Command Master Sgt. William A. Parker, Hawaii National Guard senior enlisted leader, State Rep. Gregg Takayama, Maj. Gen. Arthur J. “Joe” Logan, the adjutant general Gov. David Y. Ige and Doug Mayne, administrator of Emergency Management. Emergency management officials attended the formal signing of Act 210, which appropriates funding for the creation of a business recovery center (BRC). HI-EMA photo
  • Governor David Ige and Major General Arthur “Joe” Logan lay a wreath during a ceremony to honor veterans.
  • The Adjutant General of Hawaii, Maj. Gen. Arthur “Joe” Logan, relinquishes responsibility to former Deputy Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara during a transfer of authority ceremony as Soldiers, Airmen, distinguished guests, family and friends gather at Washington Place, Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2019. After five years of leadership as the Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Logan will be retiring from the Hawaii Army National Guard next month with over forty years of dedicated service. Please join the State of Hawaii in bidding a fond farewell to Maj. Gen. Logan and his ohana, for his service and dedication.
  • Major General Arthur J. Logan gives remarks during a deployment ceremony at the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center in Kalaeloa, HI on March 17, 2019.
  • Right to Left: Adjutant General Arthur Logan, Governor David Ige, and Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell salute a wreath honoring veterans during the Veterans Day ceremony hosted at the Hawaii State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Kaneohe.
  • Maj. Gen. Arthur J. Logan delivers opening remarks during the Hawaii National Guard Birthday Commemoration at Honolulu, Hawaii Dec. 15, 2017 at the Hawaii Convention Center. The birthday ball celebrated 381 years of the Hawaii National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Amanda H. Gerlach)
  • Maj. Gen. Arthur J. Logan receives an award during the Hawaii National Guard Birthday Commemoration at Honolulu, Hawaii Dec. 15, 2017 at the Hawaii Convention Center. The birthday ball celebrated 381 years of the Hawaii National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Amanda H. Gerlach)
  • Maj. Gen. Arthur J. Logan is briefed by a civilian contractor on the details of the Kahauiki Village Project in Honolulu, Hawaii on Aug. 9, 2017. Logan arrived to oversee the progress of the soldiers working alongside the civilian contractors to build a community for homeless families. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Pfc. Chavaughn Washington)
  • From left: Brig. Gen. Keith Y. Tamashiro, Maj. Gen. Arthur J. Logan, Brig. Gen. Bruce E. Oliveira stand at attention during the Hawaii Army National Guard change of command ceremony Aug. 2, 2015 at Kalaeloa, Hawaii. Brig. Gen. Bruce E. Oliveira relinquished authority to Brig. Gen. Keith Y. Tamashiro as the new HIARNG commander. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Sheldon/Released)
  • Brigadier General Arthur “Joe” Logan was confirmed as the Adjutant General of the Department of Defense in a unanimous vote on April 2.
  • Colonel Kenneth Hara, who was also confirmed by the Senate as the Deputy Adjutant General, Senator Lorraine Inouye; (D) KaupulehuWaimea- North Hilo, Gaylene Logan, Brigadier General Arthur “Joe” Logan, and Senator Will Espero; (D)Ewa Beach - Iroquios Point pose for picture after the confirmation vote. (Air National Guard Photo by TSgt. Andrew Jackson / Released.
  • Brig. Gen. Arthur J. Logan (right) receives the Hawaii Department of Defense flag from Governor of Hawaii, David Y. Ige(center) during adjutant general transfer of authority ceremony Feb. 8, 2015 at Kalaeloa, Hawaii. - Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson
  • Brig. Gen. Arthur J. Logan (right) Governor of Hawaii, David Y. Ige, (center) Maj. Gen. Darryll D. M. Wong (Left) approach the command representatives for the transfer of authority. Feb. 8, 2015 at Kalaeloa, Hawaii. - Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson
  • I SWEAR TO . . . – Gov. David Ige administers the oath of office to newly promoted Hawaii Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Arthur J. “Joe” Logan at Washington Place in January 2015. Master Sgt. (Ret.) Stephen M. Lum photo
Maj. Gen. Arthur J. Logan
Maj. Gen. Arthur J. Logan

SOURCE OF COMMISSIONED SERVICE  

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EDUCATIONAL DEGREES

  • Hawaii Pacific University – BA – Justice Administration and Management
  • U.S. Army War College – MSS – Strategic Studies

MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED

  • Infantry Officer Basic Course
  • Engineer Officer Advanced Course
  • U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
  • U.S. Army War College
  • Harvard University, General and Flag Officer Homeland Security Executive Seminar
  • Army Strategic Education Program – Basic (ASEP-B)
  • CAPSTONE

FOREIGN LANGUAGE(S)

None Recorded

PROMOTIONSDATE OF APPOINTMENT
2LT29 Jul 84
1LT29 Jul 87
CPT19 Nov 89
MAJ6 Nov 95
LTC26 Oct 00
COL22 May 06
BG14 Jan 15
FROMTOASSIGNMENT
Jan 15Dec 19The Adjutant General, Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii
Dec 13Dec 14G3, Hawaii Army National Guard, Kapolei, Hawaii
Oct 13Dec 13J1, Joint Staff, JFHQ-HI, Honolulu, Hawaii
Oct 10Oct 13Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, JFHQ-HI, Honolulu, Hawaii
Apr 08Oct 10Chief of Staff, Hawaii Army National Guard, Kapolei, Hawaii
May 07Apr 08Commander, Regional Police Advisory Command-Central, Combined Joint Task Force – Phoenix, Afghanistan (Deployment)
Jun 04Apr 07Counterdrug Coordinator, Hawaii Army National Guard, Honolulu, Hawaii
Jul 03Jun 04Student, U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
Jul 00Jul 03Counterdrug Coordinator, Hawaii Army National Guard, Honolulu, Hawaii
Jun 99Jun 01Commander, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, Honolulu, Hawaii
Oct 97Jun 99Executive Officer, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, Wahiawa, Hawaii
Feb 96Oct 97S3, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, Wahiawa, Hawaii
Sep 93Feb 96Brigade Engineer Officer, 29th Infantry Brigade, Honolulu, Hawaii
Jan 89Sep 93Commander, 227th Engineer Company (Combat), Pearl City, Hawaii
Jun 87Nov 88Executive Officer, C Company, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, Maui, Hawaii
Nov 86Nov 88Mortar Platoon Leader, C Company, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, Maui, Hawaii
Apr 85Nov 86Rifle Platoon Leader, C Company, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, Maui, Hawaii
Aug 84Apr 85Rifle Platoon Leader, B Company, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, Kauai, Hawaii
SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTSDATEGRADE
The Adjutant General, Hawaii, Honolulu, HawaiiJan 15 – PresentBrigadier General
Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, JFHQ-HI, Honolulu, HawaiiOct 10 – Oct 13Colonel
Commander, Regional Police Advisory Command-Central, Combined Joint Task Force – Phoenix, Afghanistan (Deployment)May 07 – Apr 08Colonel
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONAL ASSIGNMENTSDATEGRADE
Commander, Regional Police Advisory Command-Central, Combined Joint Task Force – Phoenix, Afghanistan (Deployment)May 07 – Apr 08Colonel

US DECORATIONS AND BADGES

  • Legion of Merit
  • Bronze Star
  • Meritorious Service Medal
  • Army Commendation Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
  • Army Achievement Medal
  • Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (with 1 Silver and 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
  • National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
  • Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
  • GWOT Expeditionary and Service Medal
  • Humanitarian Service Medal
  • Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Gold Hourglass and M Device)
  • Army Service Ribbon
  • Overseas Service Ribbon
  • Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (with Numeral 4)
  • NATO Non-Article 5 Medal
  • Hawaii National Guard Service Medal (with 4 Bronze Kahilis)
  • Hawaii National Guard State Active Duty Ribbon (with 2 Bronze Kahilis)
  • Hawaii National Guard Humanitarian Service Medal
  • Hawaii National Guard Hurricane Iniki Ribbon

CIVILIAN OCCUPATION

Director of Emergency Management, Hawaii-Emergency Management Agency, State of Hawaii. Responsible for the mitigation, preparation, planning, responding, and recovery of natural and manmade disasters affecting the State of Hawaii. Homeland Security Advisor, Office of the Governor, State of Hawaii. Serves as the Governor’s advisor regarding terrorism, cyber, and law enforcement activities.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

2013-2015, Contingency Planners of the Pacific, Member
Association of U.S. Army, Life Member
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Life Member
Military Officers Association of America, Member
Hawaii National Guard Association, Past President and Vice President, Member
National Guard Association of U.S., Member
National Guard Hawaii – Insurance Incorporated, Past Vice President and Treasurer

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

1997, awarded the Honolulu Police Department Bronze Medal of Merit, for meritorious police service for lunging into a vehicle and grabbing hold of a large knife thereby preventing a male from committing suicide

Last updated July 2019

Brig. Gen. Arthur J. Logan (right) Governor of Hawaii, David Y. Ige, (center) Maj. Gen. Darryll D. M. Wong (Left) approach the command representatives for the transfer of authority. Feb. 8, 2015 at Kalaeloa, Hawaii. - Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson
Brig. Gen. Arthur J. Logan (right) Governor of Hawaii, David Y. Ige, (center) Maj. Gen. Darryll D. M. Wong (Left) approach the command representatives for the transfer of authority. Feb. 8, 2015 at Kalaeloa, Hawaii. – Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson
Brig. Gen. Arthur J. Logan (right) receives the Hawaii Department of Defense flag from Governor of Hawaii, David Y. Ige(center) during adjutant general transfer of authority ceremony Feb. 8, 2015 at Kalaeloa, Hawaii. - Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson
Brig. Gen. Arthur J. Logan (right) receives the Hawaii Department of Defense flag from Governor of Hawaii, David Y. Ige(center) during adjutant general transfer of authority ceremony Feb. 8, 2015 at Kalaeloa, Hawaii. – Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson
(Pictures from the 2015 February Pūpūkahi)

Kalaeloa, Hawaii- Gov. David Y. Ige presided over a “Transfer of Authority” ceremony in which outgoing state adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Darryll Wong, formally relinquished his authority to incoming state adjutant general, Brig. Gen. Arthur “Joe” Logan, in front of the 29th Infantry Brigade Readiness Center at Kalaeloa.

The state adjutant general is a member of the governor’s cabinet and oversees the training and readiness of the Hawaii Army and Air National Guards. He is also the Director of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (formerly State Civil Defense) and is the State’s Homeland Security Advisor

For Wong, the ceremony marked the culmination of nearly 43 years of military service, which he began as a C-141 pilot during the final years of the Vietnam War. Wong holds the distinction of being the last Vietnam War-era pilot still in active military service. Wong assumed the role of adjutant general for the State of Hawaii on January 9, 2011. At a time when the U.S. military began to reduce its involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan, and in an environment of continued fiscal restraint, Wong ensured …

– 2015 February Pūpūkahi pp. 1
I SWEAR TO . . . – Gov. David Ige administers the oath of office to newly promoted Hawaii Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Arthur J. “Joe” Logan at Washington Place in January 2015. Master Sgt. (Ret.) Stephen M. Lum photo
I SWEAR TO . . . – Gov. David Ige administers the oath of office to newly promoted Hawaii Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Arthur J. “Joe” Logan at Washington Place in January 2015. Master Sgt. (Ret.) Stephen M. Lum photo
(Picture from the 2015 Annual Report)

New Department of Defense Leadership Confirmed by State Senate

Brigadier General Arthur “Joe” Logan was confirmed as the Adjutant General of the Department of Defense in a unanimous vote on April 2.
Brigadier General Arthur “Joe” Logan was confirmed as the Adjutant General of the Department of Defense in a unanimous vote on April 2.
(Picture from the 2015 April Pūpūkahi)

Brigadier General Arthur “Joe” Logan was confirmed as the Adjutant General of the Department of Defense in a unanimous vote on April 2.

“Brigadier General Logan has excellent credentials and has demonstrated a high level of understanding of the State’s emergency management and homeland security needs,” said Senator Will Espero, Chair of the Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs committee. “His years of military service, accomplishments, and leadership experience indicate that he is capable and ready to serve as the Adjutant General in peacetime and during times of emergency

– 2015 April Pūpūkahi pp. 1

Hawaii Dept. of Defense welcomes newly promoted Hawaii Adjutant General

The Adjutant General of Hawaii, Maj. Gen. Arthur “Joe” Logan, relinquishes responsibility to former Deputy Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara during a transfer of authority ceremony as Soldiers, Airmen, distinguished guests, family and friends gather at Washington Place, Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2019. After five years of leadership as the Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Logan will be retiring from the Hawaii Army National Guard next month with over forty years of dedicated service. Please join the State of Hawaii in bidding a fond farewell to Maj. Gen. Logan and his ohana, for his service and dedication.
The Adjutant General of Hawaii, Maj. Gen. Arthur “Joe” Logan, relinquishes responsibility to former Deputy Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara during a transfer of authority ceremony as Soldiers, Airmen, distinguished guests, family and friends gather at Washington Place, Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2019. After five years of leadership as the Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Logan will be retiring from the Hawaii Army National Guard next month with over forty years of dedicated service. Please join the State of Hawaii in bidding a fond farewell to Maj. Gen. Logan and his ohana, for his service and dedication.
(Picture from 2019 Winter Pupukahi)

Honolulu, HI- A transfer of authority ceremony and a promotion ceremony was held Dec. 06 for Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara, the newly appointed Hawaii Adjutant General. Hara was first promoted from Brig. Gen. to Maj. Gen., and then was transferred authority as Adjutant General from his predecessor, Maj. Gen. Arthur Joe Logan. Over a hundred people attended the ceremony at Washington Place, including Governor David Ige.

In 1987, General Hara received his commission as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry through the Hawaii Military Academy, Officer Candidate School, Hawaii Army National Guard. He has served in numerous positions of increased authority and responsibility, from 29th Infantry Brigade Commander and most recently as the Commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard. In addition to multiple federal mobilizations, he’s also led Hawaii National Guard efforts on several recent state missions, including responses to Hurricane Lane, Tropical Storm Olivia and the Kilauea volcanic eruption.

The former Hawaii Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Logan, has served five years in his leadership role with the State of Hawaii, Department of Defense and will now retire from the Hawaii Army National Guard in January.

– 2019 Winter Pupukahi pp. 1