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1992 Hurricane Iniki Response Photos with Captions

February 27, 2025
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WATER RELIEF, Lihue Kauai, Sept.17, 1992: Ann Bowers of Hanamaulu, Kauai gets a helping hand from Spec. Reginald Daguman of the 297th Supply and Service Battalion . Members of Wahiawa's 29th Supply and Service Battalion have set up five distribution and disaster assistance centers on Kauai. The centers are located at the Hanapepe Army National Guard
WATER RELIEF, Lihue Kauai, Sept.17, 1992: Ann Bowers of Hanamaulu, Kauai gets a helping hand from Spec. Reginald Daguman of the 297th Supply and Service Battalion . Members of Wahiawa’s 29th Supply and Service Battalion have set up five distribution and disaster assistance centers on Kauai. The centers are located at the Hanapepe Army National Guard
Armory, Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Hawaii War Memorial Convention Hall (Lihue), Kapaa Army National Guard Armory and Princeville Playground. They will distribute fruits, vegetables, military Meals-Ready-to-Eat, water, plastic sheeting, batteries and some building materials. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Capt. George A. White)
TROOPS HAVE ARRIVED: Lihue, Kauai, Sept. 12, 1992 - Hawaii Army National Guard troops from the 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry of the big island of Hawaii deplane at Lihue airhead to begin their initial mission of security on the island of Kauai the day after hurricane Iniki cut a path of destruction through all parts of the island. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Steve C. Lai)
TROOPS HAVE ARRIVED: Lihue, Kauai, Sept. 12, 1992 – Hawaii Army National Guard troops from the 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry of the big island of Hawaii deplane at Lihue airhead to begin their initial mission of security on the island of Kauai the day after hurricane Iniki cut a path of destruction through all parts of the island. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Steve C. Lai)
THE DAY AFTER INIKI: Lihue, Kauai, Sept. 12, 1992 - (L-R) Spec. Duane Caceres, a merchandiser from Hilo stands by as 1st Lt. Moses Kaoiwi, a police officer from Hilo and Staff Sgt. Clyde M. Tabata, a full-time maintenance platoon sergeant with the Hawaii National Guard at Hilo confer on security operations at one of Lihue, Kauai's shopping centers. The soldiers are members of Hilo's Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry. (Hawaii National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Steve C. Lai)
THE DAY AFTER INIKI: Lihue, Kauai, Sept. 12, 1992 – (L-R) Spec. Duane Caceres, a merchandiser from Hilo stands by as 1st Lt. Moses Kaoiwi, a police officer from Hilo and Staff Sgt. Clyde M. Tabata, a full-time maintenance platoon sergeant with the Hawaii National Guard at Hilo confer on security operations at one of Lihue, Kauai’s shopping centers. The soldiers are members of Hilo’s Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry. (Hawaii National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Steve C. Lai)
LOADING MASTER: Airman from the Hawaii Air National Guard's 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load three pallets of Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MR- E) on a Air National Guard C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, Sept.12. The aircraft flew relief supplies including food, medical supplies and communications equipment to Kauai in the aftermath of Hurricane lniki. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Capt. Curtis H. Matsushige)
LOADING MASTER: Airman from the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load three pallets of Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MR- E) on a Air National Guard C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, Sept.12. The aircraft flew relief supplies including food, medical supplies and communications equipment to Kauai in the aftermath of Hurricane lniki. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Capt. Curtis H. Matsushige)
FRONT-LINE FIRST AID: Kapaa, Kauai, Sept. 18, 1992 - Hawaii National Guard soldiers from Company C (Medical), 29th Support Battalion, discuss the seriousness of a shoulder injury Mike Poai (right) of Kapaa received while cleaning up after Hurricane Iniki. Capt. (Dr.) Michelle Moran (left) and Sgt. Matt Patterson worked with other Hawaii Guard medics in treating patients at the Kapaa National Guard Armory medical aid station. (Hawaii National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha)
FRONT-LINE FIRST AID: Kapaa, Kauai, Sept. 18, 1992 – Hawaii National Guard soldiers from Company C (Medical), 29th Support Battalion, discuss the seriousness of a shoulder injury Mike Poai (right) of Kapaa received while cleaning up after Hurricane Iniki. Capt. (Dr.) Michelle Moran (left) and Sgt. Matt Patterson worked with other Hawaii Guard medics in treating patients at the Kapaa National Guard Armory medical aid station. (Hawaii National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha)
BROWN BAGGING IT: Kaumakani, Kauai, Sept. 24, 1992 - Pfc. Derrek Rabago (standing) of Company C 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, hands out Meals-Ready-to-Eat to needy residents of the Kaumakani District of Kauai. Rabago is originally from Waimea, Kauai but currently resides on Kahului, Maui. He is employed by the Loomis Armored Inc. Also of Company C is Spec. Les Ramoran (sitting in truck), of Kahului. He is employed as a produce clerk for Star Market. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Spec. Janis T. Tanimoto)
BROWN BAGGING IT: Kaumakani, Kauai, Sept. 24, 1992 – Pfc. Derrek Rabago (standing) of Company C 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, hands out Meals-Ready-to-Eat to needy residents of the Kaumakani District of Kauai. Rabago is originally from Waimea, Kauai but currently resides on Kahului, Maui. He is employed by the Loomis Armored Inc. Also of Company C is Spec. Les Ramoran (sitting in truck), of Kahului. He is employed as a produce clerk for Star Market. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Spec. Janis T. Tanimoto)
ROOF REPAIR: Kapaa, Kauai, Sept. 18, 1992 - Hawaii National Guard's Spec. Gordon Mattos, aligns the plywood planks before pounding in the boards of the roof of a victim of Hurricane Iniki. The 298th Engineer Detachment soldier is among the more than 1,300 Hawaii Guard soldiers assisting Kauai residents recover from the worst hurricane in Hawaii this century. (Hawaii National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Steve c. Lai)
ROOF REPAIR: Kapaa, Kauai, Sept. 18, 1992 – Hawaii National Guard’s Spec. Gordon Mattos, aligns the plywood planks before pounding in the boards of the roof of a victim of Hurricane Iniki. The 298th Engineer Detachment soldier is among the more than 1,300 Hawaii Guard soldiers assisting Kauai residents recover from the worst hurricane in Hawaii this century. (Hawaii National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Steve c. Lai)
KEEP 'UM RUNNING: Lihue, Kauai, Oct. 1, 1992 - Sgt. Mason Nakayama of the 291st Combat Communications Squadron, Hawaii National Guard, from Hilo, inspects a 3 kilowatt generator. A generator this size can be used to power a home. Members of his unit also maintained larger 750 kilowatt generators to power Board of Water Supply water pumps. Sgt. Nakayama works in the meat department at KTA supermarket. As a National Guardsman, he is trained in generator and refrigeration maintenance. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Capt. Curtis H. Matsushige)
KEEP ‘UM RUNNING: Lihue, Kauai, Oct. 1, 1992 – Sgt. Mason Nakayama of the 291st Combat Communications Squadron, Hawaii National Guard, from Hilo, inspects a 3 kilowatt generator. A generator this size can be used to power a home. Members of his unit also maintained larger 750 kilowatt generators to power Board of Water Supply water pumps. Sgt. Nakayama works in the meat department at KTA supermarket. As a National Guardsman, he is trained in generator and refrigeration maintenance. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Capt. Curtis H. Matsushige)
OPERATION ASSISTANCE: Kapaa, Kauai, Sept. 18, 1992 - - Hawaii National Guard Staff Sgt. Samuel David talks to Kapaa resident Dominador Agayan, 85, about temporary home repair services available from the Hawaii Guard. David, a soldier with Oahu's 298th Engineer Detachment, is in charge of making on-site assessments for supplies, tools and personnel needed to make emergency repairs to private homes. Repairs are made for elderly or incapacitated persons on a case-by-case basis. (Hawaii National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen M. Lum)
OPERATION ASSISTANCE: Kapaa, Kauai, Sept. 18, 1992 – – Hawaii National Guard Staff Sgt. Samuel David talks to Kapaa resident Dominador Agayan, 85, about temporary home repair services available from the Hawaii Guard. David, a soldier with Oahu’s 298th Engineer Detachment, is in charge of making on-site assessments for supplies, tools and personnel needed to make emergency repairs to private homes. Repairs are made for elderly or incapacitated persons on a case-by-case basis. (Hawaii National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen M. Lum)
CAN DO: Hanapepe, Kauai, Sept. 24, 1992 - Spec. Laureano Santiago a mortar platoon gunner for Company A, 1st Battalion 299th Infantry lends a hand at the Hawaii Army National Guard's food distribution center at the Hanapepe Armory. The food was donated by the Hawaii Food Bank. Santiago is employed as a machinist for Kekaha Sugar. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Spec. Janis T. Tanimoto)
CAN DO: Hanapepe, Kauai, Sept. 24, 1992 – Spec. Laureano Santiago a mortar platoon gunner for Company A, 1st Battalion 299th Infantry lends a hand at the Hawaii Army National Guard’s food distribution center at the Hanapepe Armory. The food was donated by the Hawaii Food Bank. Santiago is employed as a machinist for Kekaha Sugar. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Spec. Janis T. Tanimoto)
TEAM WORK: Lihue, Kauai, Sept. 17, 1992 - Soldiers from the 227th Engineer Company (Combat), Hawaii National Guard, load lumber into the back of their 5-ton dump truck to transport it to one of five distribution centers on Kauai. The company also transported 25 pounds of nails, and 64 rolls of plastic sheeting during this delivery run. The engineer unit from Oahu has been active in the clean-up of schools on Kauai. (Hawaii National Guard photo by Capt. Curtis H. Matsushige)
TEAM WORK: Lihue, Kauai, Sept. 17, 1992 – Soldiers from the 227th Engineer Company (Combat), Hawaii National Guard, load lumber into the back of their 5-ton dump truck to transport it to one of five distribution centers on Kauai. The company also transported 25 pounds of nails, and 64 rolls of plastic sheeting during this delivery run. The engineer unit from Oahu has been active in the clean-up of schools on Kauai. (Hawaii National Guard photo by Capt. Curtis H. Matsushige)
PACKING RELIEF: Hanapepe, Kauai, Sept. 24, 1992 - Sgt. Alex Duldulac, a ammunition handler for Company A, 1st Battalion 299th Infantry, prepares a package of canned goods and household supplies for the residents of Kauai. The food was donated by the Hawaii Food Bank and distributed at the Hanapepe Armory. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Spec. Janis T. Tanimoto)
PACKING RELIEF: Hanapepe, Kauai, Sept. 24, 1992 – Sgt. Alex Duldulac, a ammunition handler for Company A, 1st Battalion 299th Infantry, prepares a package of canned goods and household supplies for the residents of Kauai. The food was donated by the Hawaii Food Bank and distributed at the Hanapepe Armory. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Spec. Janis T. Tanimoto)
AND A TOUCH OF GARLIC: Kapaa, Kauai, Sept. 22, 1992 - Sgt. El Ulep (L) and Sgt. Kyle Ancheta (R} of the big island of Hawaii 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry, prepare the evening meal at the Kapaa Hawaii Army National Guard Armory for the Hurricane Iniki ravaged community of Kapaa, Kauai. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Spec. Janis T. Tanimoto)
AND A TOUCH OF GARLIC: Kapaa, Kauai, Sept. 22, 1992 – Sgt. El Ulep (L) and Sgt. Kyle Ancheta (R} of the big island of Hawaii 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry, prepare the evening meal at the Kapaa Hawaii Army National Guard Armory for the Hurricane Iniki ravaged community of Kapaa, Kauai. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Spec. Janis T. Tanimoto)
AND A TOUCH OF GARLIC: Kapaa, Kauai, Sept. 22, 1992 - Sgt. El Ulep (L) and Sgt. Kyle Ancheta (R} of the big island of Hawaii 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry, prepare the evening meal at the Kapaa Hawaii Army National Guard Armory for the Hurricane Iniki ravaged community of Kapaa, Kauai. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Spec. Janis T. Tanimoto)
WATER RELIEF – Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers Sgt. 1st Class Guy Fukumoto (bottom) and Spec. Gayne Palmero from the 29th Support Battalion, 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate), fill a 400-gallon water trailer in preparation for Hurricane Iniki, Sept. 11. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha)
WAIMEA RELIEF: Waimea, Kauai, Sept. 17, 1992 - Sgt. Virgilio Marzan of Company C, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry (Kahului, Maui unit) hands out food to local disaster victims at the Waimea, Kauai fire/police station. Sgt. Virgilio is a retailer from Kahului, Maui. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Steve C. Lai)
WAIMEA RELIEF: Waimea, Kauai, Sept. 17, 1992 – Sgt. Virgilio Marzan of Company C, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry (Kahului, Maui unit) hands out food to local disaster victims at the Waimea, Kauai fire/police station. Sgt. Virgilio is a retailer from Kahului, Maui. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Steve C. Lai)
SUPPORTING CAST - Airman from Kauai's 154th Air Control Squadron load an emergency generator for delivery, May 18. Tech. Sgt. Norman Ario operates the crane, while (left to right) staff Sgt. Nolan Faldo, Master Sgt. Royden Horibe and Tech. Sgt. Dennis Takemoto maneuver the generator onto the Guard truck. photo by Lt. Col. Norman Nitta
SUPPORTING CAST – Airman from Kauai’s 154th Air Control Squadron load an emergency generator for delivery, May 18. Tech. Sgt. Norman Ario operates the crane, while (left to right) staff Sgt. Nolan Faldo, Master Sgt. Royden Horibe and Tech. Sgt. Dennis Takemoto maneuver the generator onto the Guard truck. photo by Lt. Col. Norman Nitta
NIGHT SHIFT - Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers from Hilo, Hawaii's Company D, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry prepare to move out for security patrol in Kapaa, Kauai's business district. The Big Island of Hawaii soldiers flew in to Kauai, Sept. 12. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo Staff Sgt. Stephen M. Lum)
NIGHT SHIFT – Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers from Hilo, Hawaii’s Company D, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry prepare to move out for security patrol in Kapaa, Kauai’s business district. The Big Island of Hawaii soldiers flew in to Kauai, Sept. 12. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo Staff Sgt. Stephen M. Lum)
Lihue Kaua’i, sept. 27, 1992 -- Soldiers of Delta company, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry waits at the Lihue Airport for aircraft to take them back to the Big Island following two weeks of state active duty. The Hilo- based 2nd Battalion deployed to Kaua’i, Sept. 12 to support Hurricane Iniki relief operations. (Hawaii National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iba)
Lihue Kaua’i, sept. 27, 1992 — Soldiers of Delta company, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry waits at the Lihue Airport for aircraft to take them back to the Big Island following two weeks of state active duty. The Hilo- based 2nd Battalion deployed to Kaua’i, Sept. 12 to support Hurricane Iniki relief operations. (Hawaii National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iba)
KEEPING IN TOUCH: Lihue, Kauai, Sept. 17, 1992 - Sgts. Russell J. Wong and Steven P.K. Higa, both of Headquarters Service Company, 1st Battalion, 193rd Aviation, Hawaii National Guard, use combat net radios to communicate with the Emergency Operating Center {EOC) and arrange helicopter lift missions. The two flight operators have set up station and camp in the old airport terminal lobby which has an optimal view of the airfield through a picture window which was blown-out during the hurricane. The atmosphere is hectic and extremely noisy at the terminal and the two Oahu residents haven't had much sleep due to the constant air traffic day and night. {Hawaii National Guard photo by Capt. Curtis H. Matsushige)
KEEPING IN TOUCH: Lihue, Kauai, Sept. 17, 1992 – Sgts. Russell J. Wong and Steven P.K. Higa, both of Headquarters Service Company, 1st Battalion, 193rd Aviation, Hawaii National Guard, use combat net radios to communicate with the Emergency Operating Center {EOC) and arrange helicopter lift missions. The two flight operators have set up station and camp in the old airport terminal lobby which has an optimal view of the airfield through a picture window which was blown-out during the hurricane. The atmosphere is hectic and extremely noisy at the terminal and the two Oahu residents haven’t had much sleep due to the constant air traffic day and night. {Hawaii National Guard photo by Capt. Curtis H. Matsushige)
CHECK POINT- Hawaii Army National Guard and Kauai police check to see if vehicles passing need to get through to Hanapepe town for any emergencies after the destruction of Hurricane lniki, Sept. 11. Sgt. Timothy J. Bonnette and Cpl. Dwayne D.A. Kuilipule of Hilo Hawaii's Company, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry, assist Kauai patrol officers Mark J. Scribner and Daniel Fort. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen M. Lum)
CHECK POINT- Hawaii Army National Guard and Kauai police check to see if vehicles passing need to get through to Hanapepe town for any emergencies after the destruction of Hurricane lniki, Sept. 11. Sgt. Timothy J. Bonnette and Cpl. Dwayne D.A. Kuilipule of Hilo Hawaii’s Company, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry, assist Kauai patrol officers Mark J. Scribner and Daniel Fort. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen M. Lum)
BAGGED LUNCH: Lihue, Kauai, Sept. 24, 1992 - Wilcox elementary school 4th grader Andy Oda samples a Meal-Ready-to-Eat entree, complements of Cpl. Edward H.K. Delos Santos of
BAGGED LUNCH: Lihue, Kauai, Sept. 24, 1992 – Wilcox elementary school 4th grader Andy Oda samples a Meal-Ready-to-Eat entree, complements of Cpl. Edward H.K. Delos Santos of
Company A, 2 nd Battalion, 299th Infantry of Hilo, Hawaii. Looking on is teacher Jackie Yamahira and school mates (1-r) Davis, Tiara and Jamie. More than 360 soldiers from the Big Island have been on Kauai since Sept. 12, assisting in recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Iniki. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1 st Class Wayne Iha.)
A TEAM EFFORT: Hanapepe, Kauai, Sept. 24, 1992 - Soldiers from Company A, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, segregate canned goods to be distributed to Kauai residents at the Hanapepe Armory. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Spec. Janis T. Tanimoto)
A TEAM EFFORT: Hanapepe, Kauai, Sept. 24, 1992 – Soldiers from Company A, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, segregate canned goods to be distributed to Kauai residents at the Hanapepe Armory. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Spec. Janis T. Tanimoto)
A BIG HAND: Kapaa, Kauai, Sept.17, 1992- Earl Kashiwagi, President of Esaki's Produce, donates $150,000 of produce to Kapaa, Kauai hurricane victims. Esaki's gave the produce to the Hawaii National Guard, who in turn distributed the much needed fruits and vegetables through their distribution centers. Spec. Troy Caminos from the 292nd Supply and Service Company receives produce. (Hawaii National Guard photo by Capt. Curtis H. Matsushige)
A BIG HAND: Kapaa, Kauai, Sept.17, 1992- Earl Kashiwagi, President of Esaki’s Produce, donates $150,000 of produce to Kapaa, Kauai hurricane victims. Esaki’s gave the produce to the Hawaii National Guard, who in turn distributed the much needed fruits and vegetables through their distribution centers. Spec. Troy Caminos from the 292nd Supply and Service Company receives produce. (Hawaii National Guard photo by Capt. Curtis H. Matsushige)
TRYING THE GUARD ON FOR SIZE: Kauai, Sept 17, 1992 - Eight-year-old Bradley Wakuta of Kilauea, Kauai tries on the Kevlar helmet of Spec. Cristopher Winfrey. Winfrey is from Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry out of Hilo, Hawaii. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha).
TRYING THE GUARD ON FOR SIZE: Kauai, Sept 17, 1992 – Eight-year-old Bradley Wakuta of Kilauea, Kauai tries on the Kevlar helmet of Spec. Cristopher Winfrey. Winfrey is from Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry out of Hilo, Hawaii. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha).
MEDICAL OUTREACH: Anahola, Kauai, Sept. 23, 1992 - Spec. Victor Peltier, a combat medic with Company c, 29th Support Battalion gives Pedialyte (a diarrhetic) to Mrs. Emmaline White; holding her 1 year-old granddaughter Gina. Spec. Hannah Kupihea accompanied Peltier as part of a team of Hawaii National Guard medics providing first aid and information to residents injured during Hurricane Iniki. (National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Wayne Iha)
MEDICAL OUTREACH: Anahola, Kauai, Sept. 23, 1992 – Spec. Victor Peltier, a combat medic with Company c, 29th Support Battalion gives Pedialyte (a diarrhetic) to Mrs. Emmaline White; holding her 1 year-old granddaughter Gina. Spec. Hannah Kupihea accompanied Peltier as part of a team of Hawaii National Guard medics providing first aid and information to residents injured during Hurricane Iniki. (National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Wayne Iha)
MEALS TO GO: Kalaheo, Kauai, Sept 17, 1992 - Soldiers from the 292nd Supply and Service Company distribute Meals-Ready-to-Eat (M-R-E's) to hurricane victims at the Kalaheo Neighborhood Center on Kauai. From left: Sgt. Robert Villapondo, Sgt. Serafin Codera, Sgt. Ferdinand Corpuz and Staff Sgt. Garret Iha. (Hawaii National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Steve C. Lai)
MEALS TO GO: Kalaheo, Kauai, Sept 17, 1992 – Soldiers from the 292nd Supply and Service Company distribute Meals-Ready-to-Eat (M-R-E’s) to hurricane victims at the Kalaheo Neighborhood Center on Kauai. From left: Sgt. Robert Villapondo, Sgt. Serafin Codera, Sgt. Ferdinand Corpuz and Staff Sgt. Garret Iha. (Hawaii National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Steve C. Lai)
MAINTAINING MILITARY BEARING: Lihue, Kauai, Sept. 17, 1992 - Staff Sgt. Robert" the Barber" Leite of Hilo, a heavy equipment operator with Yamada & Sons Inc. gives Staff Sgt. Owen Pabila, a worker at Meadow Gold Dairies in Hilo a haircut. Both soldiers are soldiers with Hilo's Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry of the Hawaii National Guard that was sent to Kauai for Hurricane Iniki disaster relief, Sept. 12. (Hawaii National Guard photo by Capt. Curtis H. Matsushige)
MAINTAINING MILITARY BEARING: Lihue, Kauai, Sept. 17, 1992 – Staff Sgt. Robert” the Barber” Leite of Hilo, a heavy equipment operator with Yamada & Sons Inc. gives Staff Sgt. Owen Pabila, a worker at Meadow Gold Dairies in Hilo a haircut. Both soldiers are soldiers with Hilo’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry of the Hawaii National Guard that was sent to Kauai for Hurricane Iniki disaster relief, Sept. 12. (Hawaii National Guard photo by Capt. Curtis H. Matsushige)
HOTS FOR LUNCH: Princeville, Kauai, Sept. 17, 1992 - Sgt. Blayne Freitas of Company c, 29th Support Battalion of the Hawaii National Guard serves Nancy Wattson and her daughter Samantha (foreground) their first hot meal in days. The Hawaii National Guard served 200 to 300 meals for lunch and dinner to residents of Princeville and neighboring communities devastated by Hurricane Iniki. (Hawaii National Guard photo by Capt.' Curtis H. Matsushige)
HOTS FOR LUNCH: Princeville, Kauai, Sept. 17, 1992 – Sgt. Blayne Freitas of Company c, 29th Support Battalion of the Hawaii National Guard serves Nancy Wattson and her daughter Samantha (foreground) their first hot meal in days. The Hawaii National Guard served 200 to 300 meals for lunch and dinner to residents of Princeville and neighboring communities devastated by Hurricane Iniki. (Hawaii National Guard photo by Capt.’ Curtis H. Matsushige)
HELPING OTHERS: Kapaa, Kauai, Sept. 17, 1992 - Col. Patrick Aiu the Hawaii Army National Guard state surgeon stands at the entrance to the disaster aid station at the Hawaii National Guard's Kapaa Armory. Dr. Aiu, a resident of Wailea Homesteads on Kauai, checked on one. of two medical response teams staffed by medical personnel from the Hawaii National Guard. The station, receiving 60 to 70 persons daily, staffed earlier by three combat medics, was beefed up with a psychiatrist (doctor) from Queen's Medical Center, Capt. Michelle Moran, Capt. Judy Mullen a registered nurse, a stress management specialist, and more corpsmen to make a 13 person team. Dr. Aiu's own home was demolished by Hurricane Iniki. He credited the three medics who put forth a 110% effort for the Kapaa residents. (Hawaii National Guard photo by Capt. Curtis H. Matsushige)
HELPING OTHERS: Kapaa, Kauai, Sept. 17, 1992 – Col. Patrick Aiu the Hawaii Army National Guard state surgeon stands at the entrance to the disaster aid station at the Hawaii National Guard’s Kapaa Armory. Dr. Aiu, a resident of Wailea Homesteads on Kauai, checked on one. of two medical response teams staffed by medical personnel from the Hawaii National Guard. The station, receiving 60 to 70 persons daily, staffed earlier by three combat medics, was beefed up with a psychiatrist (doctor) from Queen’s Medical Center, Capt. Michelle Moran, Capt. Judy Mullen a registered nurse, a stress management specialist, and more corpsmen to make a 13 person team. Dr. Aiu’s own home was demolished by Hurricane Iniki. He credited the three medics who put forth a 110% effort for the Kapaa residents. (Hawaii National Guard photo by Capt. Curtis H. Matsushige)
BOXED LUNCH: Lihue, Kauai, Sept. 12, 1992 - Under the wing of an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules cargo airplane, Staff Sgt. Roy Gacutan, forklift driver, from the 291st Combat Communication Squadron from Hilo, unloads a palletized boxes of Meals-Ready-to-Eat at the Lihue Airport. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Capt. Curtis Matsushige)
BOXED LUNCH: Lihue, Kauai, Sept. 12, 1992 – Under the wing of an Air National Guard C-130 Hercules cargo airplane, Staff Sgt. Roy Gacutan, forklift driver, from the 291st Combat Communication Squadron from Hilo, unloads a palletized boxes of Meals-Ready-to-Eat at the Lihue Airport. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Capt. Curtis Matsushige)
ALL HANDS HELP: Kauai War memorial Convention Center, Lihue, Kauai, Sept. 16, 1992 - Trash and debris pick-up is first order of business for CPT Paul Nanamori (left), SSG Anthony Domingo, and all members of the 292nd Supply and Service Company as they await supplies for public distribution. The 292nd, located in Wahiawa, Oahu, is part of the 297th Supply and Service Battalion. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by CPT George A. White)
ALL HANDS HELP: Kauai War memorial Convention Center, Lihue, Kauai, Sept. 16, 1992 – Trash and debris pick-up is first order of business for CPT Paul Nanamori (left), SSG Anthony Domingo, and all members of the 292nd Supply and Service Company as they await supplies for public distribution. The 292nd, located in Wahiawa, Oahu, is part of the 297th Supply and Service Battalion. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by CPT George A. White)
MISSION READINESS - Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry, assemble at Wilcox Elementary School, Lihue, Kauai, before being trucked to Kilauea, Hanalei and Nawiliwili towns, Sept 12. The Honokaa and Kapaau, Hawaii soldiers provided security for the towns shredded by the 165 mile per hour winds of Hurricane Iniki. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen M. Lum)
MISSION READINESS – Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry, assemble at Wilcox Elementary School, Lihue, Kauai, before being trucked to Kilauea, Hanalei and Nawiliwili towns, Sept 12. The Honokaa and Kapaau, Hawaii soldiers provided security for the towns shredded by the 165 mile per hour winds of Hurricane Iniki. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen M. Lum)
FOOD RELIEF, Kapaa Kauai, Sept. 16, 1992 - Residents of Kapaa, Kauai line up and wait patiently at the Kapaa Armory as hot meals are prepared and served. Soldiers of Company B, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry (Kauai) helped feed nearly 300 residents a supper of chicken, rice and beverages. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by 2L T Steve C. Lai)
FOOD RELIEF, Kapaa Kauai, Sept. 16, 1992 – Residents of Kapaa, Kauai line up and wait patiently at the Kapaa Armory as hot meals are prepared and served. Soldiers of Company B, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry (Kauai) helped feed nearly 300 residents a supper of chicken, rice and beverages. (Hawaii Army National Guard photo by 2L T Steve C. Lai)
(Pictures from the Hawaii National Guard Archives)