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2020’s HING Photographs

December 12, 2024
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230th Engineers conduct CERFP refresher training during COVID-19 pandemic, Kīhei, HI. Hawai‘i National Guard Soldiers Sgt. Lyndsey Pascual, a heavy equipment operator utilizes her ropes refresher training to descend to the ground during COVID-19 operations on Maui, Kīhei, and Hawai‘i island. This type of training is vital to the search and extraction mission conducted by CERFP. (Photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama)
230th Engineers conduct CERFP refresher training during COVID-19 pandemic, Kīhei, HI. Hawai‘i National Guard Soldiers Sgt. Lyndsey Pascual, a heavy equipment operator utilizes her ropes refresher training to descend to the ground during COVID-19 operations on Maui, Kīhei, and Hawai‘i island. This type of training is vital to the search and extraction mission conducted by CERFP. (Photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama)
Deputy of the Army Inspector General outbrief, Honolulu, HI. Stephen McFadden, the Deputy Inspector General from the First Army IG Team outbriefs the deputy adjutant general, chief of staff, FMO, and the USPFO staff on the results of the IG findings. The DA-IG team inspected for compliance of the acocunts and records of the property and fiscal officer and verified if they were properly maintained. (Photo by: Janine Tenorio)
Deputy of the Army Inspector General outbrief, Honolulu, HI. Stephen McFadden, the Deputy Inspector General from the First Army IG Team outbriefs the deputy adjutant general, chief of staff, FMO, and the USPFO staff on the results of the IG findings. The DA-IG team inspected for compliance of the acocunts and records of the property and fiscal officer and verified if they were properly maintained. (Photo by: Janine Tenorio)
HIANG air traffic controllers ensure safe flight ops, Kalaeloa, HI. Tech. Sgt. Tiffany McKenzie, 297th Air Traffic Control Squadron training and standardization NCO-in-charge, aims a light gun toward inbound aircraft. The light gun is used to direct air traffic when radio communications are unavailable. (Photo by: Senior Airman Robert Cabuco)
HIANG air traffic controllers ensure safe flight ops, Kalaeloa, HI. Tech. Sgt. Tiffany McKenzie, 297th Air Traffic Control Squadron training and standardization NCO-in-charge, aims a light gun toward inbound aircraft. The light gun is used to direct air traffic when radio communications are unavailable. (Photo by: Senior Airman Robert Cabuco)
204th Airlift Squadron adds "flare" to it's mission, JBPH-H, HI. 204th Airlift Squadron loadmaster Tech. Sgt. Josh Morraco prepares to deploy a MK 25 Marker from the back of a C-17 Globemaster III during a flare deployment training operation. (Photo by: Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
204th Airlift Squadron adds “flare” to it’s mission, JBPH-H, HI. 204th Airlift Squadron loadmaster Tech. Sgt. Josh Morraco prepares to deploy a MK 25 Marker from the back of a C-17 Globemaster III during a flare deployment training operation. (Photo by: Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
Placing of the state wreath on Memorial Day, Honolulu HI. Gov. David Ige, Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Kenneth Hara, Deputy Adjutant General Col. Stephen Logan, Senior Enlisted Leader Command Sgt. Maj. Dana Wingad, OVS Director Col. (Ret). Ronald Han and others, participate in a special wreath laying ceremony at the Hawai‘i State Veterans Cemetery to pay tribute to and honor the sacrifices of our fallen members of the Armed Forces on Memorial Day. (Photo by Tech Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Placing of the state wreath on Memorial Day, Honolulu HI. Gov. David Ige, Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Kenneth Hara, Deputy Adjutant General Col. Stephen Logan, Senior Enlisted Leader Command Sgt. Maj. Dana Wingad, OVS Director Col. (Ret). Ronald Han and others, participate in a special wreath laying ceremony at the Hawai‘i State Veterans Cemetery to pay tribute to and honor the sacrifices of our fallen members of the Armed Forces on Memorial Day. (Photo by Tech Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
(Pictures from the 2020 Annual Report)
Hawai‘i National Guard Leadership visits JBPH-H during Sentry Aloha
Hawai‘i National Guard Leadership visits JBPH-H during Sentry Aloha
Maj. Gen. Kenneth Hara officially swears in as the State of Hawaii Adjutant General, March 16, 2020 Honolulu. The ceremony was held at the Governor of Hawaii’s ceremonial room directly after Hara and the Deputy Adjutant General, Col. Stephen F. Logan were confirmed by the Senate. (U.S Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt Andrew Jackson)
Maj. Gen. Kenneth Hara officially swears in as the State of Hawaii Adjutant General, March 16, 2020 Honolulu. The ceremony was held at the Governor of Hawaii’s ceremonial room directly after Hara and the Deputy Adjutant General, Col. Stephen F. Logan were confirmed by the Senate. (U.S Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt Andrew Jackson)
Maj. Gen. Kenneth Hara officially swears in as the State of Hawaii Adjutant General, March 16, 2020 Honolulu. The ceremony was held at the Governor of Hawaii’s ceremonial room directly after Hara and the Deputy Adjutant General, Col. Stephen F. Logan were confirmed by the Senate. (U.S Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt Andrew Jackson)
Maj. Gen. Kenneth Hara officially swears in as the State of Hawaii Adjutant General, March 16, 2020 Honolulu. The ceremony was held at the Governor of Hawaii’s ceremonial room directly after Hara and the Deputy Adjutant General, Col. Stephen F. Logan were confirmed by the Senate. (U.S Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt Andrew Jackson)
Members of the 291st Combat Communications Squadron participate in a training activity June 7, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The team of Airmen set up a mobile training station as a means to conduct their weekend drill, without relocating to their geographically separated unit, based in Hilo. Members of the Hawaii Air National Guard have been reducing their routine travel routes as a measure to prevent the spread of disease. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
Members of the 291st Combat Communications Squadron participate in a training activity June 7, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The team of Airmen set up a mobile training station as a means to conduct their weekend drill, without relocating to their geographically separated unit, based in Hilo. Members of the Hawaii Air National Guard have been reducing their routine travel routes as a measure to prevent the spread of disease. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
Hawai‘i National Guard Leadership visits JBPH-H during Sentry Aloha
Hawai‘i National Guard Leadership visits JBPH-H during Sentry Aloha
Hawai‘i National Guard Task Forces Airlifted Home from Neighboring Islands, HI. Hawai‘i National Guard Airmen and Soldiers prepare for transit on a C-17 Globemaster III at Kahului Airport. The guardsmen were airlifted from neighboring islands and back to O‘ahu by the 204th Airlift Squadron after serving in various task forces to help the state mitigate the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Alison Bruce-Maldonado).
Hawai‘i National Guard Task Forces Airlifted Home from Neighboring Islands, HI. Hawai‘i National Guard Airmen and Soldiers prepare for transit on a C-17 Globemaster III at Kahului Airport. The guardsmen were airlifted from neighboring islands and back to O‘ahu by the 204th Airlift Squadron after serving in various task forces to help the state mitigate the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Alison Bruce-Maldonado).
Members of the 291st Combat Communications Squadron participate in a training activity June 7, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The team of Airmen set up a mobile training station as a means to conduct their weekend drill, without relocating to their geographically separated unit, based in Hilo. Members of the Hawaii Air National Guard have been reducing their routine travel routes as a measure to prevent the spread of disease. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
Members of the 291st Combat Communications Squadron participate in a training activity June 7, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The team of Airmen set up a mobile training station as a means to conduct their weekend drill, without relocating to their geographically separated unit, based in Hilo. Members of the Hawaii Air National Guard have been reducing their routine travel routes as a measure to prevent the spread of disease. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
GHSAC CONFERENCE
GHSAC CONFERENCE
(Pictures from the 2020 Spring Pupukahi)
HIANG ‘Ohana!
HIANG ‘Ohana!
HIANG Airman Tops in Crowded National Field
HIANG Airman Tops in Crowded National Field
The Hawaii Army National Guards Newest Aircraft Arrives On-board Naval Vessel.
The Hawaii Army National Guards Newest Aircraft Arrives On-board Naval Vessel.
An Airman’s Journey to New Role as Hawaii ANG Commander
An Airman’s Journey to New Role as Hawaii ANG Commander
Sgt. Patrick Pangan
Sgt. Patrick Pangan
HIANG ‘Ohana!
HIANG ‘Ohana!
Capt. Elijah Lincoln, Hawai‘i National Guard Joint Staff Cyber Mission Assurance Team commander, observes as his Airmen receive achievement medals May 14, 2022, at Fort DeRussy, Hawaii. Lincoln and his team were recognized by U.S. Army and Air Force leadership for enhancing the Hawai‘i National Guard’s cyber response capabilities during a National Guard Bureau pilot program, held from October 2018 through March 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Capt. Elijah Lincoln, Hawai‘i National Guard Joint Staff Cyber Mission Assurance Team commander, observes as his Airmen receive achievement medals May 14, 2022, at Fort DeRussy, Hawaii. Lincoln and his team were recognized by U.S. Army and Air Force leadership for enhancing the Hawai‘i National Guard’s cyber response capabilities during a National Guard Bureau pilot program, held from October 2018 through March 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Combat Comm Airmen Resume Training Amongst HIANG Ohana
Combat Comm Airmen Resume Training Amongst HIANG Ohana
The Hawaii Army National Guards Newest Aircraft Arrives On-board Naval Vessel.
The Hawaii Army National Guards Newest Aircraft Arrives On-board Naval Vessel.
US Secretary of Defense Visits Team Hickam Airmen U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper visits the Daniel K. Inouye F-22 Raptor Facility with Hawaii Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force leaders Aug. 31, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The visit is part of a key leader engagement to demonstrate Joint Force combat readiness and resilience during a global pandemic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
US Secretary of Defense Visits Team Hickam Airmen U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper visits the Daniel K. Inouye F-22 Raptor Facility with Hawaii Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force leaders Aug. 31, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The visit is part of a key leader engagement to demonstrate Joint Force combat readiness and resilience during a global pandemic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
HIANG ‘Ohana!
HIANG ‘Ohana!
HIANG Unit Postured for Astronaut Recovery During Historic Launch
HIANG Unit Postured for Astronaut Recovery During Historic Launch
US Secretary of Defense Visits Team Hickam Airmen U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper visits the Daniel K. Inouye F-22 Raptor Facility with Hawaii Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force leaders Aug. 31, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The visit is part of a key leader engagement to demonstrate Joint Force combat readiness and resilience during a global pandemic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
US Secretary of Defense Visits Team Hickam Airmen U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper visits the Daniel K. Inouye F-22 Raptor Facility with Hawaii Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force leaders Aug. 31, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The visit is part of a key leader engagement to demonstrate Joint Force combat readiness and resilience during a global pandemic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
US Secretary of Defense Visits Team Hickam Airmen U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper visits the Daniel K. Inouye F-22 Raptor Facility with Hawaii Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force leaders Aug. 31, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The visit is part of a key leader engagement to demonstrate Joint Force combat readiness and resilience during a global pandemic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
US Secretary of Defense Visits Team Hickam Airmen U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper visits the Daniel K. Inouye F-22 Raptor Facility with Hawaii Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force leaders Aug. 31, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The visit is part of a key leader engagement to demonstrate Joint Force combat readiness and resilience during a global pandemic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
US Secretary of Defense Visits Team Hickam Airmen U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper visits the Daniel K. Inouye F-22 Raptor Facility with Hawaii Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force leaders Aug. 31, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The visit is part of a key leader engagement to demonstrate Joint Force combat readiness and resilience during a global pandemic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
US Secretary of Defense Visits Team Hickam Airmen U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper visits the Daniel K. Inouye F-22 Raptor Facility with Hawaii Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force leaders Aug. 31, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The visit is part of a key leader engagement to demonstrate Joint Force combat readiness and resilience during a global pandemic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
HIANG ‘Ohana!
HIANG ‘Ohana!
HIANG Unit Postured for Astronaut Recovery During Historic Launch
HIANG Unit Postured for Astronaut Recovery During Historic Launch
Members of the 291st Combat Communications Squadron participate in a training activity June 7, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The team of Airmen set up a mobile training station as a means to conduct their weekend drill, without relocating to their geographically separated unit, based in Hilo. Members of the Hawaii Air National Guard have been reducing their routine travel routes as a measure to prevent the spread of disease. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
Members of the 291st Combat Communications Squadron participate in a training activity June 7, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The team of Airmen set up a mobile training station as a means to conduct their weekend drill, without relocating to their geographically separated unit, based in Hilo. Members of the Hawaii Air National Guard have been reducing their routine travel routes as a measure to prevent the spread of disease. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
Members of the 291st Combat Communications Squadron participate in a training activity June 7, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The team of Airmen set up a mobile training station as a means to conduct their weekend drill, without relocating to their geographically separated unit, based in Hilo. Members of the Hawaii Air National Guard have been reducing their routine travel routes as a measure to prevent the spread of disease. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
Members of the 291st Combat Communications Squadron participate in a training activity June 7, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The team of Airmen set up a mobile training station as a means to conduct their weekend drill, without relocating to their geographically separated unit, based in Hilo. Members of the Hawaii Air National Guard have been reducing their routine travel routes as a measure to prevent the spread of disease. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
204th Airlift Squadron Airmen, Master Sgt. Brandon Sarceda, Senior Master Sgt. Kale Barney, Maj. Kalei Ho’opai, Capt. Justin Sato, Tech. Sgt. Sean Chang, and a member of the 535th AS, 1st Lt. Andrew Lightsinn, celebrate their arrival at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 31, after completing a 41-hour aeromedical-evacuation mission. The crew transported prematurely born twins from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, culminating in care at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for advanced care. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
204th Airlift Squadron Airmen, Master Sgt. Brandon Sarceda, Senior Master Sgt. Kale Barney, Maj. Kalei Ho’opai, Capt. Justin Sato, Tech. Sgt. Sean Chang, and a member of the 535th AS, 1st Lt. Andrew Lightsinn, celebrate their arrival at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 31, after completing a 41-hour aeromedical-evacuation mission. The crew transported prematurely born twins from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, culminating in care at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for advanced care. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
Senior Airman Kathyrn Bayudan, material management specialist with the 154th Logistics Readiness Squadron adjusts ornaments and Angel Tree tags on her unit’s ‘Angel Tree’ Christmas tree, Dec. 5, 2020, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Angel Tree is a charitable program that collects donations to fulfill christmas wishlists for elderly and children in need. Through the program, Bayudan and fellow LRS Airmen have collected donations to fulfill more than 80 separate christmas wishlists for the Salvation Army sponsored project. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Orlando Corpuz)
Senior Airman Kathyrn Bayudan, material management specialist with the 154th Logistics Readiness Squadron adjusts ornaments and Angel Tree tags on her unit’s ‘Angel Tree’ Christmas tree, Dec. 5, 2020, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Angel Tree is a charitable program that collects donations to fulfill christmas wishlists for elderly and children in need. Through the program, Bayudan and fellow LRS Airmen have collected donations to fulfill more than 80 separate christmas wishlists for the Salvation Army sponsored project. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Orlando Corpuz)
Capt. Elijah Lincoln, Hawai‘i National Guard Joint Staff Cyber Mission Assurance Team commander, observes as his Airmen receive achievement medals May 14, 2022, at Fort DeRussy, Hawaii. Lincoln and his team were recognized by U.S. Army and Air Force leadership for enhancing the Hawai‘i National Guard’s cyber response capabilities during a National Guard Bureau pilot program, held from October 2018 through March 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Capt. Elijah Lincoln, Hawai‘i National Guard Joint Staff Cyber Mission Assurance Team commander, observes as his Airmen receive achievement medals May 14, 2022, at Fort DeRussy, Hawaii. Lincoln and his team were recognized by U.S. Army and Air Force leadership for enhancing the Hawai‘i National Guard’s cyber response capabilities during a National Guard Bureau pilot program, held from October 2018 through March 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Capt. Elijah Lincoln, Hawai‘i National Guard Joint Staff Cyber Mission Assurance Team commander, observes as his Airmen receive achievement medals May 14, 2022, at Fort DeRussy, Hawaii. Lincoln and his team were recognized by U.S. Army and Air Force leadership for enhancing the Hawai‘i National Guard’s cyber response capabilities during a National Guard Bureau pilot program, held from October 2018 through March 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Capt. Elijah Lincoln, Hawai‘i National Guard Joint Staff Cyber Mission Assurance Team commander, observes as his Airmen receive achievement medals May 14, 2022, at Fort DeRussy, Hawaii. Lincoln and his team were recognized by U.S. Army and Air Force leadership for enhancing the Hawai‘i National Guard’s cyber response capabilities during a National Guard Bureau pilot program, held from October 2018 through March 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Hawaii National Guard Donates Blood to the Armed Services Blood Program Col James Barros, Chief of Staff of the Joint Task Force, Hawaii National Guard during the COVID-19 response donated blood to the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP), August 26, 2020, Kalaeloa, Hawaii. The ASBP received over 60 blood donations from HING Soldiers and Airmen over the first two days. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. John Schoebel)
Hawaii National Guard Donates Blood to the Armed Services Blood Program Col James Barros, Chief of Staff of the Joint Task Force, Hawaii National Guard during the COVID-19 response donated blood to the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP), August 26, 2020, Kalaeloa, Hawaii. The ASBP received over 60 blood donations from HING Soldiers and Airmen over the first two days. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. John Schoebel)
Airmen from various Team Hickam units load pararescuemen equipment onto a C-17 Globemaster III, May 26, 2020 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Team Hickam Airmen pre-rigged the C-17 in order to be able to quickly respond to astronaut rescue in the Pacific region in support of a manned space flight launch on May 30. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz)
Airmen from various Team Hickam units load pararescuemen equipment onto a C-17 Globemaster III, May 26, 2020 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Team Hickam Airmen pre-rigged the C-17 in order to be able to quickly respond to astronaut rescue in the Pacific region in support of a manned space flight launch on May 30. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz)
(Pictures from the 2020 Fall Pupukahi)
Army Capitan. Valentine Roberts, Survey Team Leader 93rd CST, recently placed 3rd in his age group in the Louisiana Half Marathon. Capt. Roberts is a member of the National Guard Marathon Team and participated in the Louisiana Race for training in Jan, 2021.
Army Capitan. Valentine Roberts, Survey Team Leader 93rd CST, recently placed 3rd in his age group in the Louisiana Half Marathon. Capt. Roberts is a member of the National Guard Marathon Team and participated in the Louisiana Race for training in Jan, 2021.
Hawaii National Guard Counterdrug Program Receives Award for Community Service
Hawaii National Guard Counterdrug Program Receives Award for Community Service
Capitan Raynell K. Anes
Capitan Raynell K. Anes
204th Airlift Squadron
204th Airlift Squadron
Hawaii Air National Guard- Honor Guard Team
Hawaii Air National Guard- Honor Guard Team
Hawaiian Raptor Scheduling Team
Hawaiian Raptor Scheduling Team
Major Michael Namocot II
Major Michael Namocot II
Major Brent Howard
Major Brent Howard
Captain Bruce S. Yamamoto
Captain Bruce S. Yamamoto
Captain Shaun Kawakami
Captain Shaun Kawakami
Master Sergeant Kehaulani Lobetos
Master Sergeant Kehaulani Lobetos
Master Sergeant Harlasun Kang
Master Sergeant Harlasun Kang
Master Sergeant Derek Wheeler
Master Sergeant Derek Wheeler
Technical Sergeant Michael Higuchi
Technical Sergeant Michael Higuchi
Technical Sergeant Shane Williams
Technical Sergeant Shane Williams
Senior Airman Daniellejordan DeMello
Senior Airman Daniellejordan DeMello
Senior Airman Aaron Moriama
Senior Airman Aaron Moriama
298th Air Defense Group
298th Air Defense Group
20 Years of Civil Support
20 Years of Civil Support
Army Capitan. Valentine Roberts, Survey Team Leader 93rd CST, recently placed 3rd in his age group in the Louisiana Half Marathon. Capt. Roberts is a member of the National Guard Marathon Team and participated in the Louisiana Race for training in Jan, 2021.
Army Capitan. Valentine Roberts, Survey Team Leader 93rd CST, recently placed 3rd in his age group in the Louisiana Half Marathon. Capt. Roberts is a member of the National Guard Marathon Team and participated in the Louisiana Race for training in Jan, 2021.
20 Years of Civil Support
20 Years of Civil Support
20 Years of Civil Support
20 Years of Civil Support
20 Years of Civil Support
20 Years of Civil Support
Hawaii National Guard Physician’s Assistant Receives EFMB Award
Hawaii National Guard Physician’s Assistant Receives EFMB Award
Senior Airman Kathyrn Bayudan, material management specialist with the 154th Logistics Readiness Squadron adjusts ornaments and Angel Tree tags on her unit’s ‘Angel Tree’ Christmas tree, Dec. 5, 2020, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Angel Tree is a charitable program that collects donations to fulfill christmas wishlists for elderly and children in need. Through the program, Bayudan and fellow LRS Airmen have collected donations to fulfill more than 80 separate christmas wishlists for the Salvation Army sponsored project. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Orlando Corpuz)
Senior Airman Kathyrn Bayudan, material management specialist with the 154th Logistics Readiness Squadron adjusts ornaments and Angel Tree tags on her unit’s ‘Angel Tree’ Christmas tree, Dec. 5, 2020, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Angel Tree is a charitable program that collects donations to fulfill christmas wishlists for elderly and children in need. Through the program, Bayudan and fellow LRS Airmen have collected donations to fulfill more than 80 separate christmas wishlists for the Salvation Army sponsored project. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Orlando Corpuz)
Tech. Sgt. Paul Roberts, 204th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, observes a parachute drop at the Kane’s drop-zone Jan. 14, 2020, at Kahuku, Hawaii. The training drop was part of Exercise H20 which focuses on interoperability between Hawaii and Alaska Air National Guard units, tasked with executing contingency astronaut rescue for NASA’s SpaceX Commercial Crew Program. Roberts was serving as the drop zone officer for the operation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Orlando Corpuz)
Tech. Sgt. Paul Roberts, 204th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, observes a parachute drop at the Kane’s drop-zone Jan. 14, 2020, at Kahuku, Hawaii. The training drop was part of Exercise H20 which focuses on interoperability between Hawaii and Alaska Air National Guard units, tasked with executing contingency astronaut rescue for NASA’s SpaceX Commercial Crew Program. Roberts was serving as the drop zone officer for the operation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Orlando Corpuz)
Hawaii National Guard Counterdrug Program Receives Award for Community Service
Hawaii National Guard Counterdrug Program Receives Award for Community Service
(Pictures from the 2021 Winter Pupukahi)
Chief Master Sgt. Lara Owczarski
Chief Master Sgt. Lara Owczarski
Lt. Col. Johnny Wandasan
Lt. Col. Johnny Wandasan
Barrier breaking Airman is first Female Filipino Colonel in Chaplain Corps
Barrier breaking Airman is first Female Filipino Colonel in Chaplain Corps
Col. Pam Ellison
Col. Pam Ellison
Deputy Adjutant General Stephen F. Logan promoted to Brigadier General
Deputy Adjutant General Stephen F. Logan promoted to Brigadier General
Deputy Adjutant General Stephen F. Logan promoted to Brigadier General
Deputy Adjutant General Stephen F. Logan promoted to Brigadier General
Deputy Adjutant General Stephen F. Logan promoted to Brigadier General
Deputy Adjutant General Stephen F. Logan promoted to Brigadier General
Deputy Adjutant General Stephen F. Logan promoted to Brigadier General
Deputy Adjutant General Stephen F. Logan promoted to Brigadier General
Deputy Adjutant General Stephen F. Logan promoted to Brigadier General
Deputy Adjutant General Stephen F. Logan promoted to Brigadier General
Deputy Adjutant General Stephen F. Logan promoted to Brigadier General
Deputy Adjutant General Stephen F. Logan promoted to Brigadier General
Barrier breaking Airman is first Female Filipino Colonel in Chaplain Corps
Barrier breaking Airman is first Female Filipino Colonel in Chaplain Corps
Deputy Adjutant General Stephen F. Logan promoted to Brigadier General
Deputy Adjutant General Stephen F. Logan promoted to Brigadier General
Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Soldier Spc. Florani Camacho, an Automated Logistical Specialist with Bravo Company, 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group prepares to get blood drawn during the blood drive, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 12, 2021. Soldiers volunteer in support of the event driven by the HIARNG, the Hawaii Building & Construction Trades Council and the Blood Bank of Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Spc. Mariah-Alexsandra Manandic-Kapu)
Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Soldier Spc. Florani Camacho, an Automated Logistical Specialist with Bravo Company, 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group prepares to get blood drawn during the blood drive, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 12, 2021. Soldiers volunteer in support of the event driven by the HIARNG, the Hawaii Building & Construction Trades Council and the Blood Bank of Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Spc. Mariah-Alexsandra Manandic-Kapu)
Soldiers of the Hawaii Army National Guard with 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment and 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment participate in the Shallow Water Egress Training (SWET), Kaneohe, Hawaii, June 10, 2021. Soldiers use this to prepare themselves for Helicopter Over-Water Survival Training (HOST). (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Mariah-Alexsandra Manandic-Kapu)
Soldiers of the Hawaii Army National Guard with 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment and 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment participate in the Shallow Water Egress Training (SWET), Kaneohe, Hawaii, June 10, 2021. Soldiers use this to prepare themselves for Helicopter Over-Water Survival Training (HOST). (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Mariah-Alexsandra Manandic-Kapu)
Soldiers of the Hawaii Army National Guard with 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment and 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment participate in the Shallow Water Egress Training (SWET), Kaneohe, Hawaii, June 10, 2021. Soldiers use this to prepare themselves for Helicopter Over-Water Survival Training (HOST). (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Mariah-Alexsandra Manandic-Kapu)
Soldiers of the Hawaii Army National Guard with 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment and 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment participate in the Shallow Water Egress Training (SWET), Kaneohe, Hawaii, June 10, 2021. Soldiers use this to prepare themselves for Helicopter Over-Water Survival Training (HOST). (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Mariah-Alexsandra Manandic-Kapu)
Ewa Makai Middle School held a two-day “Purple Up Day Parade” on 21-22 April 2021, to honor their military students, families, first responders, community heroes, and other essential workers. During the event, Staff Sgt. Kiley Neves was presented with several awards for her community service and volunteerism from the Joint Venture Education Forum (JVEF) – the JVEF is comprised of public school educators, and leaders from military commands, government, community and business. The 29th Brigade Support Battalion has a longstanding relationship with Ewa Makai Middle School that will continue to strengthen and grow as both organizations strive to improve our community
Ewa Makai Middle School held a two-day “Purple Up Day Parade” on 21-22 April 2021, to honor their military students, families, first responders, community heroes, and other essential workers. During the event, Staff Sgt. Kiley Neves was presented with several awards for her community service and volunteerism from the Joint Venture Education Forum (JVEF) – the JVEF is comprised of public school educators, and leaders from military commands, government, community and business. The 29th Brigade Support Battalion has a longstanding relationship with Ewa Makai Middle School that will continue to strengthen and grow as both organizations strive to improve our community
Royal Australian Air Force Airmen from No. 2 Squadron depart an E-7A Wedgetail, based at RAAF Base Williamtown, Australia April 20, 2021, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Royal Australian Air Force Airmen from No. 2 Squadron depart an E-7A Wedgetail, based at RAAF Base Williamtown, Australia April 20, 2021, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Col. Leah Boling, 154th Wing chaplain, delivers a virtual prayer invocation June 2, 2021, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam-Hawaii. Boling became the first Asian American and Pacific Islander female being promoted to the rank of colonel within the U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Col. Leah Boling, 154th Wing chaplain, delivers a virtual prayer invocation June 2, 2021, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam-Hawaii. Boling became the first Asian American and Pacific Islander female being promoted to the rank of colonel within the U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
A Guardian Angel pararescueman from the 131st Rescue Squadron waits for a search-and-rescue team during an airdrop-training scenario May 20, 2021, at Santa Cruz Water Drop Zone, Calif. Members of the Hawaii and California Air National Guards validated their ability to recover a splashed-downed team of astronauts during a contingency rescue event.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Stefany Leyva)
A Guardian Angel pararescueman from the 131st Rescue Squadron waits for a search-and-rescue team during an airdrop-training scenario May 20, 2021, at Santa Cruz Water Drop Zone, Calif. Members of the Hawaii and California Air National Guards validated their ability to recover a splashed-downed team of astronauts during a contingency rescue event.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Stefany Leyva)
Total-force Airmen who comprise ‘Team Hickam’ and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets gather in front of a C-17 Globemaster III May 25, 2021, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. In observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, an aircrew from the 204th Airlift Squadron, made up of all-AAPI Airmen, showcased the C-17 to ROTC cadets from the University of Hawaii. AAPI Heritage months celebrates the contributions AAPIs have made to our nation and community. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Total-force Airmen who comprise ‘Team Hickam’ and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets gather in front of a C-17 Globemaster III May 25, 2021, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. In observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, an aircrew from the 204th Airlift Squadron, made up of all-AAPI Airmen, showcased the C-17 to ROTC cadets from the University of Hawaii. AAPI Heritage months celebrates the contributions AAPIs have made to our nation and community. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Deputy Adjutant General Stephen F. Logan promoted to Brigadier General
Deputy Adjutant General Stephen F. Logan promoted to Brigadier General
An all-Asian American and Pacific Islander aircrew from the 204th and 535th Airlift Squadrons conduct a training mission on a C-17 Globemaster III May 25, 2021, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii. In observance of AAPI Heritage Month, the aircrew joined other aircraft, flown by AAPI Airmen, in a practice refueling mission. AAPIs in the military and maintain a legacy of service and sacrifice set by those before them. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Orlando Corpuz)
An all-Asian American and Pacific Islander aircrew from the 204th and 535th Airlift Squadrons conduct a training mission on a C-17 Globemaster III May 25, 2021, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii. In observance of AAPI Heritage Month, the aircrew joined other aircraft, flown by AAPI Airmen, in a practice refueling mission. AAPIs in the military and maintain a legacy of service and sacrifice set by those before them. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Orlando Corpuz)
A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail, operated by No. 2 Squadron based at RAAF Base Williamtown, Australia, flies in formation with Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptors April 21, 2021, near Oahu, Hawaii. The command-and-control aircraft, traveled to Hawaii to participate in exercise Pacific Edge 21 and provide airborne early warning support to airborne participants. The exercise was held to enhance air-combat proficiencies through the integration of allied units and further the interoperability between the two countries’ aircraft. In a unique association, the F-22s and the air defense mission at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam are assigned to the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. The 199th Fighter Squadron and the 19th Fighter Squadron serve together under the Air National Guard-led active-associate construct to accomplish their assigned mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail, operated by No. 2 Squadron based at RAAF Base Williamtown, Australia, flies in formation with Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptors April 21, 2021, near Oahu, Hawaii. The command-and-control aircraft, traveled to Hawaii to participate in exercise Pacific Edge 21 and provide airborne early warning support to airborne participants. The exercise was held to enhance air-combat proficiencies through the integration of allied units and further the interoperability between the two countries’ aircraft. In a unique association, the F-22s and the air defense mission at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam are assigned to the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. The 199th Fighter Squadron and the 19th Fighter Squadron serve together under the Air National Guard-led active-associate construct to accomplish their assigned mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers address the Singapore Armed Forces during the virtual “Hand Shake” at Exercise Tiger Balm 2021 held at the 298th Regiment, Regional Training Institute (RTI), Waimanalo, Hawaii, May 6, 2021. This celebrates the 40th anniversary of Exercise Tiger Balm occurring in Hawaii from May 6 – 13, 2021. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Shaoyu L. Lee)
Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers address the Singapore Armed Forces during the virtual “Hand Shake” at Exercise Tiger Balm 2021 held at the 298th Regiment, Regional Training Institute (RTI), Waimanalo, Hawaii, May 6, 2021. This celebrates the 40th anniversary of Exercise Tiger Balm occurring in Hawaii from May 6 – 13, 2021. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Shaoyu L. Lee)
Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Salvador, and Staff Sgt. Justin Lun, 204th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, secure rescue equipment onto a C-17 Globemaster III May 18, 2021, at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Stefany Leyva)
Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Salvador, and Staff Sgt. Justin Lun, 204th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, secure rescue equipment onto a C-17 Globemaster III May 18, 2021, at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Stefany Leyva
Soldiers of the Hawaii Army National Guard with 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment and 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment participate in the Shallow Water Egress Training (SWET), Kaneohe, Hawaii, June 10, 2021. Soldiers use this to prepare themselves for Helicopter Over-Water Survival Training (HOST). (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Mariah-Alexsandra Manandic-Kapu)
Soldiers of the Hawaii Army National Guard with 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment and 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment participate in the Shallow Water Egress Training (SWET), Kaneohe, Hawaii, June 10, 2021. Soldiers use this to prepare themselves for Helicopter Over-Water Survival Training (HOST). (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Mariah-Alexsandra Manandic-Kapu)
(Pictures from the 2021 Spring Pupukahi)
Michele Hanson, a Registered Nurse, explains the plasma donation process to Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Soldier Capt. Thomas Moriyasu, Executive Officer with the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment during an organized blood drive, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 12, 2021. HIARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion (RRB) teamed with the Blood Bank of Hawaii and the Hawaii Building and Construction Trades Council to conduct their first of many collaboration efforts scheduled throughout the summer to combat the blood storage deficiency in Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama)
Michele Hanson, a Registered Nurse, explains the plasma donation process to Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Soldier Capt. Thomas Moriyasu, Executive Officer with the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment during an organized blood drive, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 12, 2021. HIARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion (RRB) teamed with the Blood Bank of Hawaii and the Hawaii Building and Construction Trades Council to conduct their first of many collaboration efforts scheduled throughout the summer to combat the blood storage deficiency in Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama)
A Guardian Angel pararescue jumper from the 131st Rescue Squadron looks out the window of a C-17 Globemaster III Sept. 9, 2021, near Santa Cruz Drop Zone, Calif. The aircraft is operated by members of the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 204th Airlift Squadron, who conduct routine rescue operations with Guardian Angels as part of their mission to provide contingency rescue operations for splashed-down astronauts. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
A Guardian Angel pararescue jumper from the 131st Rescue Squadron looks out the window of a C-17 Globemaster III Sept. 9, 2021, near Santa Cruz Drop Zone, Calif. The aircraft is operated by members of the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 204th Airlift Squadron, who conduct routine rescue operations with Guardian Angels as part of their mission to provide contingency rescue operations for splashed-down astronauts. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Hawaii Army National Guard Soldier, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Anthony Peck, a UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot with Detachment 1, Golf Company, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment, 103rd Troop Command gets some air while performing the standing power throw (SPT) event during the Army Combat Fitness Test, Waimanalo, Hawaii, April 2, 2021. The SPT measures upper and lower body explosive power, flexibility, and dynamic balance assisting with tasks like a buddy drag, throwing a hand grenade and employing progressive levels of force in man-to-man contact.
Hawaii Army National Guard Soldier, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Anthony Peck, a UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot with Detachment 1, Golf Company, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment, 103rd Troop Command gets some air while performing the standing power throw (SPT) event during the Army Combat Fitness Test, Waimanalo, Hawaii, April 2, 2021. The SPT measures upper and lower body explosive power, flexibility, and dynamic balance assisting with tasks like a buddy drag, throwing a hand grenade and employing progressive levels of force in man-to-man contact.
Michele Hanson, a Registered Nurse, explains the plasma donation process to Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Soldier Capt. Thomas Moriyasu, Executive Officer with the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment during an organized blood drive, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 12, 2021. HIARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion (RRB) teamed with the Blood Bank of Hawaii and the Hawaii Building and Construction Trades Council to conduct their first of many collaboration efforts scheduled throughout the summer to combat the blood storage deficiency in Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama)
Michele Hanson, a Registered Nurse, explains the plasma donation process to Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Soldier Capt. Thomas Moriyasu, Executive Officer with the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment during an organized blood drive, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 12, 2021. HIARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion (RRB) teamed with the Blood Bank of Hawaii and the Hawaii Building and Construction Trades Council to conduct their first of many collaboration efforts scheduled throughout the summer to combat the blood storage deficiency in Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama)
Staff Sgt. Gabriel Kealoha
Staff Sgt. Gabriel Kealoha
The Winston P. Wilson Trophy for 2021 is displayed at the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 199th Fighter Squadron on Sept. 28, 2021, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The 199th FS was recognized on behalf of the National Guard Association of the U.S., setting the unit apart from more than 30 other flying squadrons equipped with fighter and reconnaissance aircraft. The trophy is bestowed annually to recognize top performing units, based on overall effectiveness during exercises, deployments, inspection results, accident prevention and many other significant contributions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
The Winston P. Wilson Trophy for 2021 is displayed at the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 199th Fighter Squadron on Sept. 28, 2021, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The 199th FS was recognized on behalf of the National Guard Association of the U.S., setting the unit apart from more than 30 other flying squadrons equipped with fighter and reconnaissance aircraft. The trophy is bestowed annually to recognize top performing units, based on overall effectiveness during exercises, deployments, inspection results, accident prevention and many other significant contributions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Sgt. First Class Paul Buo, US Army, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, reviews the exercise map with his Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) counterparts during the mission analysis portion of Joint Exercise GEMA BHAKTI (GB21) September 21, 2021, Jakarta Indonesia. GB21 is a Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) staff exercise (STAFFEX) between USINDOPACOM (and components) and TNI (and components), and is designed to improve joint, operational-level staff planning and processes. It also promotes positive military relations, assuring security and stability in the region, increases cultural awareness, and enhances command and control proficiency. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Sgt. First Class Paul Buo, US Army, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, reviews the exercise map with his Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) counterparts during the mission analysis portion of Joint Exercise GEMA BHAKTI (GB21) September 21, 2021, Jakarta Indonesia. GB21 is a Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) staff exercise (STAFFEX) between USINDOPACOM (and components) and TNI (and components), and is designed to improve joint, operational-level staff planning and processes. It also promotes positive military relations, assuring security and stability in the region, increases cultural awareness, and enhances command and control proficiency. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Lt. Cmdr. Myrian Smith, US Navy, listens to the initial mission brief on the third day of Joint Exercise GEMA BHAKTI, September 23, 2021, Jakarta Indonesia. GB21 is a Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) staff exercise (STAFFEX) between USINDOPACOM (and components) and TNI (and components), and is designed to improve joint, operational-level staff planning and processes. It also promotes positive military relations, assuring security and stability in the region, increases cultural awareness, and enhances command and control proficiency. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Lt. Cmdr. Myrian Smith, US Navy, listens to the initial mission brief on the third day of Joint Exercise GEMA BHAKTI, September 23, 2021, Jakarta Indonesia. GB21 is a Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) staff exercise (STAFFEX) between USINDOPACOM (and components) and TNI (and components), and is designed to improve joint, operational-level staff planning and processes. It also promotes positive military relations, assuring security and stability in the region, increases cultural awareness, and enhances command and control proficiency. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Airman shares environmental passion with unit, leads conservation project
Airman shares environmental passion with unit, leads conservation project
Hawaii Army National Guard Recruiting Office assists with granting a wish
Hawaii Army National Guard Recruiting Office assists with granting a wish
Sgt. 1st Class Elizaldy Pantil, Hawaii National Guard 93rd WMD-CST, assists members of the Kauai Fire and Police departments in the set-up of an antenna array during emergency communication training, Kauai, Hawaii, July 08, 2021. The Hawaii National Guard 93rd WMD-CST conducted joint training with Kauai emergency response agencies including the Kauai Fire Department, Kauai Police Department and Hawaii Department of Health to refine and enforce the Hawaii counties response interoperability in a natural or man-made Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) or Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) incident. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Sgt. 1st Class Elizaldy Pantil, Hawaii National Guard 93rd WMD-CST, assists members of the Kauai Fire and Police departments in the set-up of an antenna array during emergency communication training, Kauai, Hawaii, July 08, 2021. The Hawaii National Guard 93rd WMD-CST conducted joint training with Kauai emergency response agencies including the Kauai Fire Department, Kauai Police Department and Hawaii Department of Health to refine and enforce the Hawaii counties response interoperability in a natural or man-made Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) or Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) incident. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
A Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptor flies in formation with a French Air and Space Force F3-R Rafale June 30, 2021, near Oahu, Hawaii. FASF aircraft, maintenance, and support personnel traveled to Hawaii for exercise Wakea, as part of the bilateral cooperation in the Pacific between the United States and France. During Wakea, Hawaii ANG F-22 Raptors trained with FASF aircraft to enhance air-combat expertise and interoperability between the two countries’ aircraft. In a unique association, the F-22s and the air defense mission at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam are assigned to the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. Collectively known as the Hawaiian Raptors, the Hawaii ANG 199th Fighter Squadron and active duty 19th Fighter Squadron serve together under the Air National Guard-led active-associate construct to execute their mission sets. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Orlando Corpuz)
A Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptor flies in formation with a French Air and Space Force F3-R Rafale June 30, 2021, near Oahu, Hawaii. FASF aircraft, maintenance, and support personnel traveled to Hawaii for exercise Wakea, as part of the bilateral cooperation in the Pacific between the United States and France. During Wakea, Hawaii ANG F-22 Raptors trained with FASF aircraft to enhance air-combat expertise and interoperability between the two countries’ aircraft. In a unique association, the F-22s and the air defense mission at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam are assigned to the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. Collectively known as the Hawaiian Raptors, the Hawaii ANG 199th Fighter Squadron and active duty 19th Fighter Squadron serve together under the Air National Guard-led
active-associate construct to execute their mission sets. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Orlando Corpuz)
Airman 1st Class Genesaret Balladares, 154th Security Forces Squadron member, leads a team of volunteers during a conservation project event June 8, 2021, on Mount Kaala, Hawaii. Balladares set up a collaboration between her unit and the Army Natural Resource Program, Ohau, during a project to protect native species. The goal of the program is to effectively balance the requirements of the Army’s training mission with its natural resource responsibilities. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Airman 1st Class Genesaret Balladares, 154th Security Forces Squadron member, leads a team of volunteers during a conservation project event June 8, 2021, on Mount Kaala, Hawaii. Balladares set up a collaboration between her unit and the Army Natural Resource Program, Ohau, during a project to protect native species. The goal of the program is to effectively balance the requirements of the Army’s training mission with its natural resource responsibilities. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Master Sgt. Joleen Morse and Tech. Sgt. Cory Okimura, 204th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, prepare a C-17 Globemaster III for flight Sept. 4, 2021, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam-Hawaii. A team of aircraft maintenance personnel and aircrew flew to California to conduct astronaut rescue training with partners in Moffett Federal Airfield. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier
Master Sgt. Joleen Morse and Tech. Sgt. Cory Okimura, 204th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, prepare a C-17 Globemaster III for flight Sept. 4, 2021, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam-Hawaii. A team of aircraft maintenance personnel and aircrew flew to California to conduct astronaut rescue training with partners in Moffett Federal Airfield. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier
Hawaiian Raptors advance interoperability with French Air Force
Hawaiian Raptors advance interoperability with French Air Force
Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers from a variety of units within the 103rd Troop Command start the 2 mile run (2MR) event during the Army Combat Fitness Test, Waimanalo, Hawaii, April 2, 2021. The 2MR measures aerobic endurance, which is required for conducting continuous operations and ground movements on foot. The six-event readiness assessment, ACFT, is intended to replace the current three-event Army Physical Fitness Test, which has been around since 1980. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama)
Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers from a variety of units within the 103rd Troop Command start the 2 mile run (2MR) event during the Army Combat Fitness Test, Waimanalo, Hawaii, April 2, 2021. The 2MR measures aerobic endurance, which is required for conducting continuous operations and ground movements on foot. The six-event readiness assessment, ACFT, is intended to replace the current three-event Army Physical Fitness Test, which has been around since 1980. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama)
Master Sgt. Joleen Morse, 204th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares to airdrop a rescue craft from a C-17 Globemaster III Sept. 9, 2021, over Santa Cruz Drop Zone, Calif. A Hawaii Air National Guard aircrew flew to California to validate their ability to train alongside Guardian Angel pararescue jumpers from the 131st Rescue Squadron. The combined participants form a Personnel Recovery Task Force that can aid splashed down astronauts far into the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Master Sgt. Joleen Morse, 204th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares to airdrop a rescue craft from a C-17 Globemaster III Sept. 9, 2021, over Santa Cruz Drop Zone, Calif. A Hawaii Air National Guard aircrew flew to California to validate their ability to train alongside Guardian Angel pararescue jumpers from the 131st Rescue Squadron. The combined participants form a Personnel Recovery Task Force that can aid splashed down astronauts far into the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. (U.S.
Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Michele Hanson, a Registered Nurse, explains the plasma donation process to Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Soldier Capt. Thomas Moriyasu, Executive Officer with the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment during an organized blood drive, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 12, 2021. HIARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion (RRB) teamed with the Blood Bank of Hawaii and the Hawaii Building and Construction Trades Council to conduct their first of many collaboration efforts scheduled throughout the summer to combat the blood storage deficiency in Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama)
Michele Hanson, a Registered Nurse, explains the plasma donation process to Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Soldier Capt. Thomas Moriyasu, Executive Officer with the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment during an organized blood drive, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 12, 2021. HIARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion (RRB) teamed with the Blood Bank of Hawaii and the Hawaii Building and Construction Trades Council to conduct their first of many collaboration efforts scheduled throughout the summer to combat the blood storage deficiency in Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama)
Lava Brigade Soldiers assist Geronimo with pre-deployment training
Lava Brigade Soldiers assist Geronimo with pre-deployment training
The G6 Cyber team composed of service members from the Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI), Hawaii Army National Guard, Hawaii Air National Guard and the US. Army conduct mission analysis for the Joint Exercise GEMA BHAKTI scenario, September 22, 2021, Jakarta Indonesia. GB21 is a Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) staff exercise (STAFFEX) between USINDOPACOM (and components) and TNI (and components), and is designed to improve joint, operational-level staff planning and processes. It also promotes positive military relations, assuring security and stability in the region, increases cultural awareness, and enhances command and control proficiency. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
The G6 Cyber team composed of service members from the Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI), Hawaii Army National Guard, Hawaii Air National Guard and the US. Army conduct mission analysis for the Joint Exercise GEMA BHAKTI scenario, September 22, 2021, Jakarta Indonesia. GB21 is a Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) staff exercise (STAFFEX) between USINDOPACOM (and components) and TNI (and components), and is designed to improve joint, operational-level staff planning and processes. It also promotes positive military relations, assuring security and stability in the region, increases cultural awareness, and enhances command and control proficiency. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Astronaut recovery task force more capable after airlift exercise
Astronaut recovery task force more capable after airlift exercise
(Pictures from the 2021 Fall Pupukahi)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adam Mattson and Senior Airman Alec Lagalog with the 199th Weather Flight, Hawai‘i Air National Guard, set up a TMQ-53 Tactical Meteorological Observing System during aero-medical evacuation exercises at Dillingham Airfield March 4, 2022. The HIANG’s 199th Weather Flight has a long-standing mission requirement to provide weather support to the 126th and 189th Aviation Regiments of the Hawai‘i Army National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Robert Cabuco)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adam Mattson and Senior Airman Alec Lagalog with the 199th Weather Flight, Hawai‘i Air National Guard, set up a TMQ-53 Tactical Meteorological Observing System during aero-medical evacuation exercises at Dillingham Airfield March 4, 2022. The HIANG’s 199th Weather Flight has a long-standing mission requirement to provide weather support to the 126th and 189th Aviation Regiments of the Hawai‘i Army National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Robert Cabuco)
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of The National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead visited Soldiers and Airmen of the Hawai‘i National Guard, receiving a HIANG “101” Brief from Chief MSgt. Costa, as well as a recruiting brief from the A1R Team.
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of The National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead visited Soldiers and Airmen of the Hawai‘i National Guard, receiving a HIANG “101” Brief from Chief MSgt. Costa, as well as a recruiting brief from the A1R Team.
HPU names Maj. Gen. Logan as Senior Director Of Military Affairs
HPU names Maj. Gen. Logan as Senior Director Of Military Affairs
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Lt. Col (Ret) Glen Marumoto
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Lt. Col (Ret) Glen Marumoto
U.S. Air Force service members with the 199th Weather Flight, Hawai‘i Air National Guard, set up a TMQ-53 Tactical Meteorological Observing System during aero-medical evacuation exercises with the 126th and 189th Aviation Regiments of the Hawai‘i Army National Guard at Dillingham Airfield March 4, 2022. The TMQ-53 is a portable, automated weather station that can take observations in up to one-minute intervals, enabling flying missions from anywhere in the world. It collects weather data, that includes wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, cloud height, precipitation and lightning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Cabuco)
U.S. Air Force service members with the 199th Weather Flight, Hawai‘i Air National Guard, set up a TMQ-53 Tactical Meteorological Observing System during aero-medical evacuation exercises with the 126th and 189th Aviation Regiments of the Hawai‘i Army National Guard at Dillingham Airfield March 4, 2022. The TMQ-53 is a portable, automated weather station that can take observations in up to one-minute intervals, enabling flying missions from anywhere in the world. It collects weather data, that includes wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, cloud height, precipitation and lightning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Cabuco)
Over a week, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson visited numerous units through out the State of Hawai‘i, many in remote locations, listening to Soldiers and Airmen, from commanders to the newest recruits, one-on-one and in small groups. And the general met with senior state, territory and combatant command leaders. Such visits also help the general continuously assess the component’s progress meeting his priorities: people, readiness, modernization, reform. Visiting the Hawaii Guard during a drill weekend Hokanson found troops engaged in training, including hands-on time with weapons and physical fitness tasks.
Over a week, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson visited numerous units through out the State of Hawai‘i, many in remote locations, listening to Soldiers and Airmen, from commanders to the newest recruits, one-on-one and in small groups. And the general met with senior state, territory and combatant command leaders. Such visits also help the general continuously assess the component’s progress meeting his priorities: people, readiness, modernization, reform. Visiting the Hawaii Guard during a drill weekend Hokanson found troops engaged in training, including hands-on time with weapons and physical fitness tasks.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of The National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead visited Soldiers and Airmen of the Hawai‘i National Guard, receiving a HIANG “101” Brief from Chief MSgt. Costa, as well as a recruiting brief from the A1R Team.
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of The National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead visited Soldiers and Airmen of the Hawai‘i National Guard, receiving a HIANG “101” Brief from Chief MSgt. Costa, as well as a recruiting brief from the A1R Team.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Director of the Army National Guard, Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, toured the Hawai‘i Army National Guard 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Headquarters today to observe their '22 Command Post Training Exercise. Col. Jonathan Ishikawa, Commander of the 29th IBCT, hosted Lt. Gen. Jensen and DAG Brig. Gen. Stephen F. Logan during a tour of the building, which houses the HIARNG's largest unit.
Director of the Army National Guard, Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, toured the Hawai‘i Army National Guard 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Headquarters today to observe their ’22 Command Post Training Exercise. Col. Jonathan Ishikawa, Commander of the 29th IBCT, hosted Lt. Gen. Jensen and DAG Brig. Gen. Stephen F. Logan during a tour of the building, which houses the HIARNG’s largest unit.
SERVICE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Sgt. Patrick Pangan
SERVICE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Sgt. Patrick Pangan
Director of the Army National Guard, Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, toured the Hawai‘i Army National Guard 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Headquarters today to observe their '22 Command Post Training Exercise. Col. Jonathan Ishikawa, Commander of the 29th IBCT, hosted Lt. Gen. Jensen and DAG Brig. Gen. Stephen F. Logan during a tour of the building, which houses the HIARNG's largest unit.
Director of the Army National Guard, Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, toured the Hawai‘i Army National Guard 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Headquarters today to observe their ’22 Command Post Training Exercise. Col. Jonathan Ishikawa, Commander of the 29th IBCT, hosted Lt. Gen. Jensen and DAG Brig. Gen. Stephen F. Logan during a tour of the building, which houses the HIARNG’s largest unit.
Over a week, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson visited numerous units through out the State of Hawai‘i, many in remote locations, listening to Soldiers and Airmen, from commanders to the newest recruits, one-on-one and in small groups. And the general met with senior state, territory and combatant command leaders. Such visits also help the general continuously assess the component’s progress meeting his priorities: people, readiness, modernization, reform. Visiting the Hawaii Guard during a drill weekend Hokanson found troops engaged in training, including hands-on time with weapons and physical fitness tasks.
Over a week, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson visited numerous units through out the State of Hawai‘i, many in remote locations, listening to Soldiers and Airmen, from commanders to the newest recruits, one-on-one and in small groups. And the general met with senior state, territory and combatant command leaders. Such visits also help the general continuously assess the component’s progress meeting his priorities: people, readiness, modernization, reform. Visiting the Hawaii Guard during a drill weekend Hokanson found troops engaged in training, including hands-on time with weapons and physical fitness tasks.
Over a week, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson visited numerous units through out the State of Hawai‘i, many in remote locations, listening to Soldiers and Airmen, from commanders to the newest recruits, one-on-one and in small groups. And the general met with senior state, territory and combatant command leaders. Such visits also help the general continuously assess the component’s progress meeting his priorities: people, readiness, modernization, reform. Visiting the Hawaii Guard during a drill weekend Hokanson found troops engaged in training, including hands-on time with weapons and physical fitness tasks.
Over a week, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson visited numerous units through out the State of Hawai‘i, many in remote locations, listening to Soldiers and Airmen, from commanders to the newest recruits, one-on-one and in small groups. And the general met with senior state, territory and combatant command leaders. Such visits also help the general continuously assess the component’s progress meeting his priorities: people, readiness, modernization, reform. Visiting the Hawaii Guard during a drill weekend Hokanson found troops engaged in training, including hands-on time with weapons and physical fitness tasks.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of The National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead visited Soldiers and Airmen of the Hawai‘i National Guard, receiving a HIANG “101” Brief from Chief MSgt. Costa, as well as a recruiting brief from the A1R Team.
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of The National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead visited Soldiers and Airmen of the Hawai‘i National Guard, receiving a HIANG “101” Brief from Chief MSgt. Costa, as well as a recruiting brief from the A1R Team.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Director of the Army National Guard, Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, toured the Hawai‘i Army National Guard 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Headquarters today to observe their '22 Command Post Training Exercise. Col. Jonathan Ishikawa, Commander of the 29th IBCT, hosted Lt. Gen. Jensen and DAG Brig. Gen. Stephen F. Logan during a tour of the building, which houses the HIARNG's largest unit.
Director of the Army National Guard, Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, toured the Hawai‘i Army National Guard 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Headquarters today to observe their ’22 Command Post Training Exercise. Col. Jonathan Ishikawa, Commander of the 29th IBCT, hosted Lt. Gen. Jensen and DAG Brig. Gen. Stephen F. Logan during a tour of the building, which houses the HIARNG’s largest unit.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of The National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead visited Soldiers and Airmen of the Hawai‘i National Guard, receiving a HIANG “101” Brief from Chief MSgt. Costa, as well as a recruiting brief from the A1R Team.
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of The National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead visited Soldiers and Airmen of the Hawai‘i National Guard, receiving a HIANG “101” Brief from Chief MSgt. Costa, as well as a recruiting brief from the A1R Team.
Over a week, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson visited numerous units through out the State of Hawai‘i, many in remote locations, listening to Soldiers and Airmen, from commanders to the newest recruits, one-on-one and in small groups. And the general met with senior state, territory and combatant command leaders. Such visits also help the general continuously assess the component’s progress meeting his priorities: people, readiness, modernization, reform. Visiting the Hawaii Guard during a drill weekend Hokanson found troops engaged in training, including hands-on time with weapons and physical fitness tasks.
Over a week, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson visited numerous units through out the State of Hawai‘i, many in remote locations, listening to Soldiers and Airmen, from commanders to the newest recruits, one-on-one and in small groups. And the general met with senior state, territory and combatant command leaders. Such visits also help the general continuously assess the component’s progress meeting his priorities: people, readiness, modernization, reform. Visiting the Hawaii Guard during a drill weekend Hokanson found troops engaged in training, including hands-on time with weapons and physical fitness tasks.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Brig. Gen Duke Ota, Hawai‘i State Assistant Adjutant General (Air) handed over responsibility of the CFC Pacific campaign to Rear Adm. Matthew Sibley, commander, Coast Guard 14th District during an awards ceremony and change of responsibility for the 2021 Hawai‘i Pacific Combined Federal Campaign was held on the USS Missouri on March 16, 2022. The ceremony recognized the hard work put in by the personnel who volunteered during the campaign and all the agencies and units that achieved exceptional levels of giving.
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of The National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead visited Soldiers and Airmen of the Hawai‘i National Guard, receiving a HIANG “101” Brief from Chief MSgt. Costa, as well as a recruiting brief from the A1R Team.
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of The National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead visited Soldiers and Airmen of the Hawai‘i National Guard, receiving a HIANG “101” Brief from Chief MSgt. Costa, as well as a recruiting brief from the A1R Team.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, center, director, Air National Guard, receives a briefing from members of the 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Hawai‘i National Guard, Feb. 8, 2022, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawai‘i. The event served as an opportunity for commanders to speak openly and freely about their unit’s roles, achievements, challenges and growth trajectory. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, center, director, Air National Guard, receives a briefing from members of the 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Hawai‘i National Guard, Feb. 8, 2022, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawai‘i. The event served as an opportunity for commanders to speak openly and freely about their unit’s roles, achievements, challenges and growth trajectory. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
Over a week, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson visited numerous units through out the State of Hawai‘i, many in remote locations, listening to Soldiers and Airmen, from commanders to the newest recruits, one-on-one and in small groups. And the general met with senior state, territory and combatant command leaders. Such visits also help the general continuously assess the component’s progress meeting his priorities: people, readiness, modernization, reform. Visiting the Hawaii Guard during a drill weekend Hokanson found troops engaged in training, including hands-on time with weapons and physical fitness tasks.
Over a week, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson visited numerous units through out the State of Hawai‘i, many in remote locations, listening to Soldiers and Airmen, from commanders to the newest recruits, one-on-one and in small groups. And the general met with senior state, territory and combatant command leaders. Such visits also help the general continuously assess the component’s progress meeting his priorities: people, readiness, modernization, reform. Visiting the Hawaii Guard during a drill weekend Hokanson found troops engaged in training, including hands-on time with weapons and physical fitness tasks.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Lt. Col (Ret) Glen Marumoto
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Lt. Col (Ret) Glen Marumoto
(Pictures from the 2022 Spring Pupukahi)
Leader of the Bands
Leader of the Bands
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: Path to Acceptance
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: Path to Acceptance
Keeping Our Hawaii Retired Guardsmen Informed
Keeping Our Hawaii Retired Guardsmen Informed
Hilo, Hawai‘i – Maj. Joshua Radi, a physician assistant in the Hawai‘i Army National Guard, conducting quantitative fit testing on one of the Special Response Team (SRT) members during the joint chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) situational training exercise with the SRT in Hilo April 12, 2022.
Hilo, Hawai‘i – Maj. Joshua Radi, a physician assistant in the Hawai‘i Army National Guard, conducting quantitative fit testing on one of the Special Response Team (SRT) members during the joint chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) situational training exercise with the SRT in Hilo April 12, 2022.
Hawai‘i Army National Guard Soldiers from Detachment 1, Golf Company, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment and Detachment 1, Golf Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, use medevac techniques to rescue simulated victims during a training exercise at Hilo, Hawaii, June 12, 2022. The medevac operations were a joint effort by flight operations, UH-60 helicopter repairers, petroleum supply specialists, flight crew chief, flight paramedics, pilots and U.S. Air Force weather forecasters. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Pfc. Tonia Ciancanelli)
Hawai‘i Army National Guard Soldiers from Detachment 1, Golf Company, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment and Detachment 1, Golf Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, use medevac techniques to rescue simulated victims during a training exercise at Hilo, Hawaii, June 12, 2022. The medevac operations were a joint effort by flight operations, UH-60 helicopter repairers, petroleum supply specialists, flight crew chief, flight paramedics, pilots and U.S. Air Force weather forecasters. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Pfc. Tonia Ciancanelli)
Capt. Elijah Lincoln, Hawai‘i National Guard Joint Staff Cyber Mission Assurance Team commander, observes as his Airmen receive achievement medals May 14, 2022, at Fort DeRussy, Hawaii. Lincoln and his team were recognized by U.S. Army and Air Force leadership for enhancing the Hawai‘i National Guard’s cyber response capabilities during a National Guard Bureau pilot program, held from October 2018 through March 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Capt. Elijah Lincoln, Hawai‘i National Guard Joint Staff Cyber Mission Assurance Team commander, observes as his Airmen receive achievement medals May 14, 2022, at Fort DeRussy, Hawaii. Lincoln and his team were recognized by U.S. Army and Air Force leadership for enhancing the Hawai‘i National Guard’s cyber response capabilities during a National Guard Bureau pilot program, held from October 2018 through March 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Hawaii Army National Guard Sgt. Jervin Bersalona, a combat paramedic, assigned to Detachment 1, Golf Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, 103d Troop Command, instructs Soldiers in Tier 2: Combat Life Saver (CLS) Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) at Waiawa Armory in Pearl City, Hawaii, June 8, 2022. CLS training provided Soldiers with the opportunity to learn a higher level of care than Tier 1: All Service Members TCCC training. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Tonia Ciancanelli)
Hawaii Army National Guard Sgt. Jervin Bersalona, a combat paramedic, assigned to Detachment 1, Golf Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, 103d Troop Command, instructs Soldiers in Tier 2: Combat Life Saver (CLS) Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) at Waiawa Armory in Pearl City, Hawaii, June 8, 2022. CLS training provided Soldiers with the opportunity to learn a higher level of care than Tier 1: All Service Members TCCC training. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Tonia Ciancanelli)
Keeping Our Hawaii Retired Guardsmen Informed
Keeping Our Hawaii Retired Guardsmen Informed
Iron Majors - MAJ Sheryl Bolido (65C), MAJ Peter Doyle (65B), MAJ Laura Dy (65A), MAJ Stephanie Fournier (65B), MAJ Steven Hurtle (65D), MAJ Nicholas Koreerat (65B), MAJ Bryan Lee (65D), MAJ Mark Mateja (65B), and MAJ Joshua Radi (65D) all participated in the Army Medical Iron Majors’ professional development last week.
Iron Majors – MAJ Sheryl Bolido (65C), MAJ Peter Doyle (65B), MAJ Laura Dy (65A), MAJ Stephanie Fournier (65B), MAJ Steven Hurtle (65D), MAJ Nicholas Koreerat (65B), MAJ Bryan Lee (65D), MAJ Mark Mateja (65B), and MAJ Joshua Radi (65D) all participated in the Army Medical Iron Majors’ professional development last week.
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: Path to Acceptance
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: Path to Acceptance
Lt. Col. Chad Briggs, commander, Hawai‘i Air National Guard Headquarters Det 1, briefs the Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) on his vision and goals for the future space unit, Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, Hawaii, May 23, 2022. A SATAF brings together experts from a multitude of agencies and allows them to convene specific working groups that deal with issues such as maintenance, personnel, operations, facilities and communication. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Lee Jackson)
Lt. Col. Chad Briggs, commander, Hawai‘i Air National Guard Headquarters Det 1, briefs the Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) on his vision and goals for the future space unit, Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, Hawaii, May 23, 2022. A SATAF brings together experts from a multitude of agencies and allows them to convene specific working groups that deal with issues such as maintenance, personnel, operations, facilities and communication. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Lee Jackson)
Leader of the Bands
Leader of the Bands
Hawai‘i Air National Guard Key Ohana Spouse, Lucy M. Morris, is named the Air National Guard’s recipient of the 2021 Joan Orr Spouse Award May 14, 2022, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Lucy is the spouse of Maj. Morris, 199th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy
Hawai‘i Air National Guard Key Ohana Spouse, Lucy M. Morris, is named the Air National Guard’s recipient of the 2021 Joan Orr Spouse Award May 14, 2022, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Lucy is the spouse of Maj. Morris, 199th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy
The future site if the 293rd Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron on Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, Hawaii, May 25, 2022. A SATAF brings together experts from a multitude of agencies and allows them to convene specific working groups that deal with issues such as maintenance, personnel, operations, facilities and communication. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Lee Jackson)
The future site if the 293rd Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron on Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, Hawaii, May 25, 2022. A SATAF brings together experts from a multitude of agencies and allows them to convene specific working groups that deal with issues such as maintenance, personnel, operations, facilities and communication. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Lee Jackson)
Capt. Elijah Lincoln, Hawai‘i National Guard Joint Staff Cyber Mission Assurance Team commander, observes as his Airmen receive achievement medals May 14, 2022, at Fort DeRussy, Hawaii. Lincoln and his team were recognized by U.S. Army and Air Force leadership for enhancing the Hawai‘i National Guard’s cyber response capabilities during a National Guard Bureau pilot program, held from October 2018 through March 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Capt. Elijah Lincoln, Hawai‘i National Guard Joint Staff Cyber Mission Assurance Team commander, observes as his Airmen receive achievement medals May 14, 2022, at Fort DeRussy, Hawaii. Lincoln and his team were recognized by U.S. Army and Air Force leadership for enhancing the Hawai‘i National Guard’s cyber response capabilities during a National Guard Bureau pilot program, held from October 2018 through March 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Capt. Elijah Lincoln, Hawai‘i National Guard Joint Staff Cyber Mission Assurance Team commander, observes as his Airmen receive achievement medals May 14, 2022, at Fort DeRussy, Hawaii. Lincoln and his team were recognized by U.S. Army and Air Force leadership for enhancing the Hawai‘i National Guard’s cyber response capabilities during a National Guard Bureau pilot program, held from October 2018 through March 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Capt. Elijah Lincoln, Hawai‘i National Guard Joint Staff Cyber Mission Assurance Team commander, observes as his Airmen receive achievement medals May 14, 2022, at Fort DeRussy, Hawaii. Lincoln and his team were recognized by U.S. Army and Air Force leadership for enhancing the Hawai‘i National Guard’s cyber response capabilities during a National Guard Bureau pilot program, held from October 2018 through March 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Leadership from the Hawai‘i Air National Guard and 154th Wing join original members of the 154th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight during an EOD Standup Ceremony May 31, 2022, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The EOD flight was previously designated as the 647th EOD flight from 1992 to 2022 and transitioned into a Hawai‘i Air National Guard asset under the 154th Wing The facility is named in honor of Senior Airman William N. Newman, who was the second, Hickam-based EOD Airman who was killed in action. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Leadership from the Hawai‘i Air National Guard and 154th Wing join original members of the 154th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight during an EOD Standup Ceremony May 31, 2022, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The EOD flight was previously designated as the 647th EOD flight from 1992 to 2022 and transitioned into a Hawai‘i Air National Guard asset under the 154th Wing The facility is named in honor of Senior Airman William N. Newman, who was the second, Hickam-based EOD Airman who was killed in action. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
U.S. Air Force loadmasters from the 204th Airlift Squadron, Tech. Sgt. Josh Moracco and Senior Airman Sandra Kim, and Royal Australian Air Force loadmasters from 87 Squadron, Sgt. Ben Russell and Flt Sgt. Jay Johnson, gather May 12, 2022, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Aircrew members from each nation shared responsibilities on one another’s aircraft throughout training exercise Global Dexterity. The multinational training environment was permitted through an international proclamation known as the ‘Interfly Agreement,’ enabling bilateral crew members to operate together in the same aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
U.S. Air Force loadmasters from the 204th Airlift Squadron, Tech. Sgt. Josh Moracco and Senior Airman Sandra Kim, and Royal Australian Air Force loadmasters from 87 Squadron, Sgt. Ben Russell and Flt Sgt. Jay Johnson, gather May 12, 2022, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Aircrew members from each nation shared responsibilities on one another’s aircraft throughout training exercise Global Dexterity. The multinational training environment was permitted through an international proclamation known as the ‘Interfly Agreement,’ enabling bilateral crew members to operate together in the same aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Leader of the Bands
Leader of the Bands
Keeping Our Hawaii Retired Guardsmen Informed
Keeping Our Hawaii Retired Guardsmen Informed
KC-135R Stratotanker, serial number 60-0329, arrived at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on April 30, 2022 to become a part of the museum’s permanent collection at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. The jet was delivered from the 154th Hawai‘i Air National Guard Wing. In 1967, the crew of this tanker was awarded the MacKay Trophy for the most meritorious flight of the year after it refueled six U.S. Navy aircraft that were dangerously low on fuel. The flight included a brief tri-level refueling two of the Navy aircraft and additional refueling of two Air Force fighters. The Stratotanker will be on display in the museum’s Air Park in July. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ty Greenlees)
KC-135R Stratotanker, serial number 60-0329, arrived at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on April 30, 2022 to become a part of the museum’s permanent collection at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. The jet was delivered from the 154th Hawai‘i Air National Guard Wing. In 1967, the crew of this tanker was awarded the MacKay Trophy for the most meritorious flight of the year after it refueled six U.S. Navy aircraft that were dangerously low on fuel. The flight included a brief tri-level refueling two of the Navy aircraft and additional refueling of two Air Force fighters. The Stratotanker will be on display in the museum’s Air Park in July. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ty Greenlees)
(Pictures for the 2022 Summer Pūpūkahi)
Guam National Guard holds historic repatching ceremony
Guam National Guard holds historic repatching ceremony
Service members assigned to the Hawai‘i National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package perform search and extraction, medical assessment, command and control, field feeding and first aid to victims in a simulated disaster site during an external evaluation training event at Kalaeloa, Hawaii, September 21, 2022. (US Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt Andrew Lee Jackson)
Service members assigned to the Hawai‘i National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package perform search and extraction, medical assessment, command and control, field feeding and first aid to victims in a simulated disaster site during an external evaluation training event at Kalaeloa, Hawaii, September 21, 2022. (US Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt Andrew Lee Jackson)
Gema Bhakti 2022 marks a change in planning doctrine
Gema Bhakti 2022 marks a change in planning doctrine
Guam National Guard holds historic repatching ceremony
Guam National Guard holds historic repatching ceremony
Service members assigned to the Hawai‘i National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package perform search and extraction, medical assessment, command and control, field feeding and first aid to victims in a simulated disaster site during an external evaluation training event at Kalaeloa, Hawaii, September 21, 2022. (US Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt Andrew Lee Jackson)
Service members assigned to the Hawai‘i National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package perform search and extraction, medical assessment, command and control, field feeding and first aid to victims in a simulated disaster site during an external evaluation training event at Kalaeloa, Hawaii, September 21, 2022. (US Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt Andrew Lee Jackson)
Earlier this month, Hawai‘i Army National Guard Soldiers took proactive steps to ensure readiness for their communities and country by participating in Hawai‘i’s first-ever Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC) donation event, headed by the Blood Bank of Hawai‘i and more than 30 other community blood centers throughout the U.S.
Earlier this month, Hawai‘i Army National Guard Soldiers took proactive steps to ensure readiness for their communities and country by participating in Hawai‘i’s first-ever Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC) donation event, headed by the Blood Bank of Hawai‘i and more than 30 other community blood centers throughout the U.S.
Service members assigned to the Hawai‘i National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package perform search and extraction, medical assessment, command and control, field feeding and first aid to victims in a simulated disaster site during an external evaluation training event at Kalaeloa, Hawaii, September 21, 2022. (US Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt Andrew Lee Jackson)
Service members assigned to the Hawai‘i National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package perform search and extraction, medical assessment, command and control, field feeding and first aid to victims in a simulated disaster site during an external evaluation training event at Kalaeloa, Hawaii, September 21, 2022. (US Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt Andrew Lee Jackson)
Guam National Guard holds historic repatching ceremony
Guam National Guard holds historic repatching ceremony
Earlier this month, Hawai‘i Army National Guard Soldiers took proactive steps to ensure readiness for their communities and country by participating in Hawai‘i’s first-ever Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC) donation event, headed by the Blood Bank of Hawai‘i and more than 30 other community blood centers throughout the U.S.
Earlier this month, Hawai‘i Army National Guard Soldiers took proactive steps to ensure readiness for their communities and country by participating in Hawai‘i’s first-ever Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC) donation event, headed by the Blood Bank of Hawai‘i and more than 30 other community blood centers throughout the U.S.
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III based out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and crewed by members of the 204th Airlift Squadron participates in exercise AMALGAM DART 22-04 July 6, 2022, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. This iteration of the exercise features a variety of military aircraft from the U.S. Air Force that operates out of the northern region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III based out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and crewed by members of the 204th Airlift Squadron participates in exercise AMALGAM DART 22-04 July 6, 2022, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. This iteration of the exercise features a variety of military aircraft from the U.S. Air Force that operates out of the northern region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
Guam National Guard holds historic repatching ceremony
Guam National Guard holds historic repatching ceremony
Service members assigned to the Hawai‘i National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package perform search and extraction, medical assessment, command and control, field feeding and first aid to victims in a simulated disaster site during an external evaluation training event at Kalaeloa, Hawaii, September 21, 2022. (US Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt Andrew Lee Jackson)
Service members assigned to the Hawai‘i National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package perform search and extraction, medical assessment, command and control, field feeding and first aid to victims in a simulated disaster site during an external evaluation training event at Kalaeloa, Hawaii, September 21, 2022. (US Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt Andrew Lee Jackson)
Service members assigned to the Hawai‘i National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package perform search and extraction, medical assessment, command and control, field feeding and first aid to victims in a simulated disaster site during an external evaluation training event at Kalaeloa, Hawaii, September 21, 2022. (US Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt Andrew Lee Jackson)
Service members assigned to the Hawai‘i National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package perform search and extraction, medical assessment, command and control, field feeding and first aid to victims in a simulated disaster site during an external evaluation training event at Kalaeloa, Hawaii, September 21, 2022. (US Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt Andrew Lee Jackson)
HICyber participated in FEMA region IX Joint/Interagency cyber exercise -Cyber Dawn 22- simulating an incident response scenario w/ APT attacking critical infrastructure--based on recent cyber events that ranged from ransomware to supply chain compromise During the exercise Blue Teams utilized Hive-IQ which allowed collaboration with the entire community including USCC; 27 Cyber 9-Lines submitted to USCC and CNMF resulting in 6 malware reports in less than 24 hours and the Red Cell increased APT activity in order to challenge the responder’s ability to observe activity on the network Cyber Dawn 2022 tested HICyber’s incident response capability in a simulated scenario with active APT activity exercising the ability to Detect, Report, Contain and Eradicate the adversary from the network HICyber lauded by staff for “best seen” Cyber 9-line report to USCC– to be used as template for joint force use. Collaborated with mission partners which included city/state network owners, law enforcement, CISA, FBI and Cyber Command; Lessons learned during CD22 will help HICyber to respond to future cyber incidents increasing cyber resiliency for the State of Hawai‘i
HICyber participated in FEMA region IX Joint/Interagency cyber exercise -Cyber Dawn 22- simulating an incident response scenario w/ APT attacking critical infrastructure–based on recent cyber events that ranged from ransomware to supply chain compromise During the exercise Blue Teams utilized Hive-IQ which allowed collaboration with the entire community including USCC; 27 Cyber 9-Lines submitted to USCC and CNMF resulting in 6 malware reports in less than 24 hours and the Red Cell increased APT activity in order to challenge the responder’s ability to observe activity on the network. Cyber Dawn 2022 tested HICyber’s incident response capability in a simulated scenario with active APT activity exercising the ability to Detect, Report, Contain and Eradicate the adversary from the network HICyber lauded by staff for “best seen” Cyber 9-line report to USCC– to be used as template for joint force use. Collaborated with mission partners which included city/state network owners, law enforcement, CISA, FBI and Cyber Command; Lessons learned during CD22 will help HICyber to respond to future cyber incidents increasing cyber resiliency for the State of Hawai‘i
Ulchi Freedom Shield
Ulchi Freedom Shield
U.S Air Force crew chiefs from the Hawaiian Raptor Expeditionary Squadron, a Total Force Integrated unit based out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, conduct a basic post-flight inspection at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 8, 2022. Opportunities to train alongside our Allies and partners enhance interoperability and bolster our collective ability to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
U.S Air Force crew chiefs from the Hawaiian Raptor Expeditionary Squadron, a Total Force Integrated unit based out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, conduct a basic post-flight inspection at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 8, 2022. Opportunities to train alongside our Allies and partners enhance interoperability and bolster our collective ability to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
Disaster Mobile Readiness Kitchen Trailer - Keeping morale high and bellies full
Disaster Mobile Readiness Kitchen Trailer – Keeping morale high and bellies full
Disaster Mobile Readiness Kitchen Trailer - Keeping morale high and bellies full
Disaster Mobile Readiness Kitchen Trailer – Keeping morale high and bellies full
Gema Bhakti 2022 marks a change in planning doctrine
Gema Bhakti 2022 marks a change in planning doctrine
U.S. Air Force Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, dines with Dynamic Force Employed service members at the Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal Officer Mess Facility, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 4, 2022. We look for every opportunity to train alongside our allies and partners to enhance interoperability and bolster our collective ability to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, dines with Dynamic Force Employed service members at the Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal Officer Mess Facility, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 4, 2022. We look for every opportunity to train alongside our allies and partners to enhance interoperability and bolster our collective ability to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
Hawai‘i Army National Guard (HIARNG) Soldiers assigned to 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD), 103rd Troop Command render a salute during a deployment ceremony at Pearl City, Hawaii, August 7, 2022. The 117th MPAD is being mobilized in support of the European Deterrence Initiative and will provide direct public affairs coverage to contingency operations abroad. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Mariah-Alexsandra Manandic-Kapu)
Hawai‘i Army National Guard (HIARNG) Soldiers assigned to 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD), 103rd Troop Command render a salute during a deployment ceremony at Pearl City, Hawaii, August 7, 2022. The 117th MPAD is being mobilized in support of the European Deterrence Initiative and will provide direct public affairs coverage to contingency operations abroad. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Mariah-Alexsandra Manandic-Kapu)
Ulchi Freedom Shield
Ulchi Freedom Shield
Hawai‘i Airman ensures nothing gets lost in translation
Hawai‘i Airman ensures nothing gets lost in translation
Hawai‘i Army Guardsman helps break down language barrier
Hawai‘i Army Guardsman helps break down language barrier
Earlier this month, Hawai‘i Army National Guard Soldiers took proactive steps to ensure readiness for their communities and country by participating in Hawai‘i’s first-ever Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC) donation event, headed by the Blood Bank of Hawai‘i and more than 30 other community blood centers throughout the U.S.
Earlier this month, Hawai‘i Army National Guard Soldiers took proactive steps to ensure readiness for their communities and country by participating in Hawai‘i’s first-ever Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC) donation event, headed by the Blood Bank of Hawai‘i and more than 30 other community blood centers throughout the U.S.
(Pictures from the 2022 Fall Pūpūkahi)
Hawai‘i Army National Guard Recruiting increases reach to Samoa
Hawai‘i Army National Guard Recruiting increases reach to Samoa
Members from the USO at Schofield Barracks went to Wheeler Army Airfield and provided Hawai’i Army National Guard aviation units with a lunch. Ricky Tucay, a retired Air Guardsman and USO Center Manager, wanted to provide their service to their neighbors.
Members from the USO at Schofield Barracks went to Wheeler Army Airfield and provided Hawai’i Army National Guard aviation units with a lunch. Ricky Tucay, a retired Air Guardsman and USO Center Manager, wanted to provide their service to their neighbors.
Hawai’i Guardsman is champion of 1st Top Scope Competition
Hawai’i Guardsman is champion of 1st Top Scope Competition
Hawai’i Army National Guard Unit Prevention Leader (UPL) Certification Training 2022
Hawai’i Army National Guard Unit Prevention Leader (UPL) Certification Training 2022
Members of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from Hawai‘i, Guam, Alaska, Virginia, Utah, Georgia, Washington D.C., and California participate in a “Sand Table” mission brief during their joint Command Post Exercise (CPX), Kapolei Hawai’i, November 05, 2022. (US Hawai’i National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Lee Jackson)
Members of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from Hawai‘i, Guam, Alaska, Virginia, Utah, Georgia, Washington D.C., and California participate in a “Sand Table” mission brief during their joint Command Post Exercise (CPX), Kapolei Hawai’i, November 05, 2022. (US Hawai’i National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Lee Jackson)
Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) Soldier Sgt. 1st Class Thomas A. Foster, HIARNG drug testing coordinator, gives a presentation to the class during a Unit Prevention Leader (UPL) Certification Training course, Pearl City, Hawaii, November 14-15, 2022. The UPL Certification Training was a two day course that included instruction on drug testing procedures, and prevention of illicit drugs. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Mariah-Alexsandra K. Manandic-Kapu)
Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) Soldier Sgt. 1st Class Thomas A. Foster, HIARNG drug testing coordinator, gives a presentation to the class during a Unit Prevention Leader (UPL) Certification Training course, Pearl City, Hawaii, November 14-15, 2022. The UPL Certification Training was a two day course that included instruction on drug testing procedures, and prevention of illicit drugs. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Mariah-Alexsandra K. Manandic-Kapu)
1s Lt. Sheldon Lee, 169th Air Defense Squadron air battle manager, operates an electronic training system Oct. 1, 2022, at Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii. Lee was named the overall champion of a career-field-wide training competition utilizing an artificial intelligence-based training platform. The platform, called Battle Management Training NEXT, simulates the activities of an air-to-air engagement and serves as a costeffective means for users to develop their command-and-control competencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier
1s Lt. Sheldon Lee, 169th Air Defense Squadron air battle manager, operates an electronic training system Oct. 1, 2022, at Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii. Lee was named the overall champion of a career-field-wide training competition utilizing an artificial intelligence-based training platform. The platform, called Battle Management Training NEXT, simulates the activities of an air-to-air engagement and serves as a costeffective means for users to develop their command-and-control competencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier
Photo with group: L-R, Ricky Tucay, CPT John Worthington, Commander, Det 1, Co G, 3-126th Aviation (MEDEVAC), Nicole Golden (USO Field Program Specialist), and Millie King (USO Volunteer).
Photo with group: L-R, Ricky Tucay, CPT John Worthington, Commander, Det 1, Co G, 3-126th Aviation (MEDEVAC), Nicole Golden (USO Field Program Specialist), and Millie King (USO Volunteer).
Governor David Ige and Brig. Gen. Joseph Harris II, Hawai‘i ANG commander Briefed by Human Space Flight team at JBPH-H
Governor David Ige and Brig. Gen. Joseph Harris II, Hawai‘i ANG commander Briefed by Human Space Flight team at JBPH-H
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s Military and Veteran Service Award.
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s Military and Veteran Service Award.
(Pictures from the 2022 Winter Pūpūkahi)
CCM Zandra Fox, HIANG Joined the Air National Guard in Feb 2000 and is currently serving as Command Senior Enlisted Leader, said her favorite thing about serving has been connecting with people that have become friends and mentors that have positively impacted her career.
CCM Zandra Fox, HIANG Joined the Air National Guard in Feb 2000 and is currently serving as Command Senior Enlisted Leader, said her favorite thing about serving has been connecting with people that have become friends and mentors that have positively impacted her career.
A Soldier’s Journey to Freedom and Life in America
A Soldier’s Journey to Freedom and Life in America
A Soldier’s Journey to Freedom and Life in America
A Soldier’s Journey to Freedom and Life in America
Col. Regina Komine, HIANG Joined the Air National Guard May 2000 and is currently serving as the Vice Wing Commander, 154th Wing. On her time as a Captain 15 years ago: “I asked one of our few Lt. Col. female officers why there aren’t more female senior leaders?” She said most women, when they obtain the rank of Major, start to make the hard decision to get out, so they can take care of their families. “I think the military has come a long way in recognizing some of the struggles that women have in trying to balance family and careers.”
Col. Regina Komine, HIANG Joined the Air National Guard May 2000 and is currently serving as the Vice Wing Commander, 154th Wing. On her time as a Captain 15 years ago: “I asked one of our few Lt. Col. female officers why there aren’t more female senior leaders?” She said most women, when they obtain the rank of Major, start to make the hard decision to get out, so they can take care of their families. “I think the military has come a long way in recognizing some of the struggles that women have in trying to balance family and careers.”
Total force Airmen from the 154th and 15th Aircraft Maintenance Groups arrive at the Pacific Missile Range Facility on March 7, 2023, at Barking Sands, Hawaii. Aircraft armament systems crews were transited to Kauai on a C-17 Globemaster III to help receive, rearm, and launch fighter aircraft within a condensed time window. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Total force Airmen from the 154th and 15th Aircraft Maintenance Groups arrive at the Pacific Missile Range Facility on March 7, 2023, at Barking Sands, Hawaii. Aircraft armament systems crews were transited to Kauai on a C-17 Globemaster III to help receive, rearm, and launch fighter aircraft within a condensed time window. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
A Soldier’s Journey to Freedom and Life in America
A Soldier’s Journey to Freedom and Life in America
A Soldier’s Journey to Freedom and Life in America
A Soldier’s Journey to Freedom and Life in America
HING Celebrates Diversity during AAPI Month
HING Celebrates Diversity during AAPI Month
Hawai’i Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 297th Engineer Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command participate in a joint exercise with Air Force Reserves, 624th Civil Engineer Squadron and the Marines Corps, at Marines Corps Air Station Bay, Hawai’i, Feb. 11, 2023. This joint exercise provided training for fire-prevention and protection, aircraft-crash and rescue, natural cover-fire and hazardous material responses within theater operations. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Randall E. Corpuz )
Hawai’i Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 297th Engineer Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command participate in a joint exercise with Air Force Reserves, 624th Civil Engineer Squadron and the Marines Corps, at Marines Corps Air Station Bay, Hawai’i, Feb. 11, 2023. This joint exercise provided training for fire-prevention and protection, aircraft-crash and rescue, natural cover-fire and hazardous material responses within theater operations. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Randall E. Corpuz )
Hawai’i Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 297th Engineer Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command participate in a joint exercise with Air Force Reserves, 624th Civil Engineer Squadron and the Marines Corps, at Marines Corps Air Station Bay, Hawai’i, Feb. 11, 2023. This joint exercise provided training for fire-prevention and protection, aircraft-crash and rescue, natural cover-fire and hazardous material responses within theater operations. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Randall E. Corpuz )
Hawai’i Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 297th Engineer Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command participate in a joint exercise with Air Force Reserves, 624th Civil Engineer Squadron and the Marines Corps, at Marines Corps Air Station Bay, Hawai’i, Feb. 11, 2023. This joint exercise provided training for fire-prevention and protection, aircraft-crash and rescue, natural cover-fire and hazardous material responses within theater operations. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Randall E. Corpuz )
A Soldier’s Journey to Freedom and Life in America
A Soldier’s Journey to Freedom and Life in America
Total force Airmen from the 154th and 15th Aircraft Maintenance Groups arrive at the Pacific Missile Range Facility on March 7, 2023, at Barking Sands, Hawaii. Aircraft armament systems crews were transited to Kauai on a C-17 Globemaster III to help receive, rearm, and launch fighter aircraft within a condensed time window. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Total force Airmen from the 154th and 15th Aircraft Maintenance Groups arrive at the Pacific Missile Range Facility on March 7, 2023, at Barking Sands, Hawaii. Aircraft armament systems crews were transited to Kauai on a C-17 Globemaster III to help receive, rearm, and launch fighter aircraft within a condensed time window. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)
U.S. Army Paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division and Royal Thai Army Soldiers conduct a Strategic Airborne Operation during Exercise Cobra Gold 2023, near Thanarat Drop Zone, Kingdom of Thailand, March 2, 2023. Cobra Gold, now in its 42nd year, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event that builds on the long-standing friendship between the two allied nations and brings together a robust multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.(U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Cayce Watson)
U.S. Army Paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division and Royal Thai Army Soldiers conduct a Strategic Airborne Operation during Exercise Cobra Gold 2023, near Thanarat Drop Zone, Kingdom of Thailand, March 2, 2023. Cobra Gold, now in its 42nd year, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event that builds on the long-standing friendship between the two allied nations and brings together a robust multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.(U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Cayce Watson)
HING Celebrates Diversity during AAPI Month
HING Celebrates Diversity during AAPI Month
Three Hawai’i Air National Guard members, Staff Sgt. Rob Shikina, Sr. Airman Katarina Kossen, Master Sgt. Neil Fujinaga of the 154th Combat Communications Squadron, were activated and mobilized to Guam assist with first responder communication efforts after Typhoon Mawar struck the island nation.
Three Hawai’i Air National Guard members, Staff Sgt. Rob Shikina, Sr. Airman Katarina Kossen, Master Sgt. Neil Fujinaga of the 154th Combat Communications Squadron, were activated and mobilized to Guam assist with first responder communication efforts after Typhoon Mawar struck the island nation.
(Pictures from the 2023 Spring Pūpūkahi)
Hawaii Airmen Enhance Warfighting Capabilities Through Technology
Hawaii Airmen Enhance Warfighting Capabilities Through Technology
Hawaii Comm specialists play crucial role in Guam’s typhoon recovery effort
Hawaii Comm specialists play crucial role in Guam’s typhoon recovery effort
Hawaii Air National Guard opens new recruiting office in Pearl City
Hawaii Air National Guard opens new recruiting office in Pearl City
Rising Star: Junior Airman's Alertness Averts Potential Crisis in Air Defense
Rising Star: Junior Airman’s Alertness Averts Potential Crisis in Air Defense
Rising Star: Junior Airman's Alertness Averts Potential Crisis in Air Defense
Rising Star: Junior Airman’s Alertness Averts Potential Crisis in Air Defense
29th IBCT Logistics: Winning the Fight before the Fight
29th IBCT Logistics: Winning the Fight before the Fight
Seeing the Bigger Picture: Hawaii Imagery Analyst Named PACAF Award Winner in ISR Awards
Seeing the Bigger Picture: Hawaii Imagery Analyst Named PACAF Award Winner in ISR Awards
Navigating the Toxic Swell: Joint Hazmat Training Unites Airmen and Marines in Hawaii
Navigating the Toxic Swell: Joint Hazmat Training Unites Airmen and Marines in Hawaii
Hawaii Airmen Enhance Warfighting Capabilities Through Technology
Hawaii Airmen Enhance Warfighting Capabilities Through Technology
(Pictures from the 2023 Summer Pūpūkahi)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Phoebe P. Inigo, the outgoing commander of 2nd Battalion, 298th Regiment Multi-functional Regional Training Institute (RTI), Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG), passes the unit guidon to Col. Ronald Hogsten, commander of the 298th RTI, HIARNG, during the change of command ceremony in Waimanalo, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a timehonored tradition within the Army which commemorates the relinquishment of responsibility by passing the unit’s colors from one officer to another. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Sean Walker)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Phoebe P. Inigo, the outgoing commander of 2nd Battalion, 298th Regiment Multi-functional Regional Training Institute (RTI), Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG), passes the unit guidon to Col. Ronald Hogsten, commander of the 298th RTI, HIARNG, during the change of command ceremony in Waimanalo, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a timehonored tradition within the Army which commemorates the relinquishment of responsibility by passing the unit’s colors from one officer to another. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Sean Walker)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Phoebe P. Inigo, the outgoing commander of 2nd Battalion, 298th Regiment Multi-functional Regional Training Institute (RTI), Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG), passes the unit guidon to Col. Ronald Hogsten, commander of the 298th RTI, HIARNG, during the change of command ceremony in Waimanalo, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a timehonored tradition within the Army which commemorates the relinquishment of responsibility by passing the unit’s colors from one officer to another. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Sean Walker)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Phoebe P. Inigo, the outgoing commander of 2nd Battalion, 298th Regiment Multi-functional Regional Training Institute (RTI), Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG), passes the unit guidon to Col. Ronald Hogsten, commander of the 298th RTI, HIARNG, during the change of command ceremony in Waimanalo, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a timehonored tradition within the Army which commemorates the relinquishment of responsibility by passing the unit’s colors from one officer to another. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Sean Walker)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment (1-487 FA), 29th Brigade Support Battalion, Hawaii Army National Guard conduct fire support certification at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. Soldiers conduct certification on various weapon platforms to maintain proficiency to validate combat capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment (1-487 FA), 29th Brigade Support Battalion, Hawaii Army National Guard conduct fire support certification at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. Soldiers conduct certification on various weapon platforms to maintain proficiency to validate combat capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment (1-487 FA), 29th Brigade Support Battalion, Hawaii Army National Guard conduct fire support certification at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. Soldiers conduct certification on various weapon platforms to maintain proficiency to validate combat capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment (1-487 FA), 29th Brigade Support Battalion, Hawaii Army National Guard conduct fire support certification at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. Soldiers conduct certification on various weapon platforms to maintain proficiency to validate combat capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster)
U.S. Air Force Col. Amy Arfman, 154th Mission Support Squadron commander, presents the guidon to Maj. Allison Delos Santos, 154th Security Forces Squadron commander, Dec. 1, 2023 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Delos Santos became the first female commander of the 154th SFS. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Roann Gatdula)
U.S. Air Force Col. Amy Arfman, 154th Mission Support Squadron commander, presents the guidon to Maj. Allison Delos Santos, 154th Security Forces Squadron commander, Dec. 1, 2023 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Delos Santos became the first female commander of the 154th SFS. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Roann Gatdula)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment (1-487 FA), 29th Brigade Support Battalion, Hawaii Army National Guard conduct fire support certification at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. Soldiers conduct certification on various weapon platforms to maintain proficiency to validate combat capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment (1-487 FA), 29th Brigade Support Battalion, Hawaii Army National Guard conduct fire support certification at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. Soldiers conduct certification on various weapon platforms to maintain proficiency to validate combat capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment (1-487 FA), 29th Brigade Support Battalion, Hawaii Army National Guard conduct fire support certification at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. Soldiers conduct certification on various weapon platforms to maintain proficiency to validate combat capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment (1-487 FA), 29th Brigade Support Battalion, Hawaii Army National Guard conduct fire support certification at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. Soldiers conduct certification on various weapon platforms to maintain proficiency to validate combat capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster)
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Shon K. Antolin, right, outgoing command sergeant major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), Hawaii Army National Guard, hands the guidon to Col. David T. Hatcher, commander of the 29th IBCT, during the 29th IBCT change of responsibility ceremony, Kapolei, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2024. The change of responsibility ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army that commemorates the relinquishment of responsibility by passing the unit’s colors from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lianne M. Hirano)
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Shon K. Antolin, right, outgoing command sergeant major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), Hawaii Army National Guard, hands the guidon to Col. David T. Hatcher, commander of the 29th IBCT, during the 29th IBCT change of responsibility ceremony, Kapolei, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2024. The change of responsibility ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army that commemorates the relinquishment of responsibility by passing the unit’s colors from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lianne M. Hirano)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment (1-487 FA), 29th Brigade Support Battalion, Hawaii Army National Guard conduct fire support certification at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. Soldiers conduct certification on various weapon platforms to maintain proficiency to validate combat capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment (1-487 FA), 29th Brigade Support Battalion, Hawaii Army National Guard conduct fire support certification at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. Soldiers conduct certification on various weapon platforms to maintain proficiency to validate combat capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster)
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Brandon I. Kumalae, incoming command sergeant major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), Hawaii Army National Guard, receives the guidon from Col. David T. Hatcher, commander of the 29th IBCT, during the 29th IBCT change of responsibility ceremony, Kapolei, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2024. The change of responsibility ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army that commemorates the relinquishment of responsibility by passing the unit’s colors from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lianne M. Hirano)
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Brandon I. Kumalae, incoming command sergeant major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), Hawaii Army National Guard, receives the guidon from Col. David T. Hatcher, commander of the 29th IBCT, during the 29th IBCT change of responsibility ceremony, Kapolei, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2024. The change of responsibility ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army that commemorates the relinquishment of responsibility by passing the unit’s colors from one senior noncommissioned officer to another. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lianne M. Hirano)
U.S. Army Lt. Col Jacob Hughes, 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, Squadron Commander administers the Oath of Enlistment to Staff Sgt. Ryan McKinley, Black Hawk Troop, Section Leader, onboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 III over Anchorage, Alaska, Nov. 2, 2023. Training alongside the Joint Force and our Allies and Partners develops leaders and Soldiers, strengthening units and individuals. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Roann Gatdula)
U.S. Army Lt. Col Jacob Hughes, 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, Squadron Commander administers the Oath of Enlistment to Staff Sgt. Ryan McKinley, Black Hawk Troop, Section Leader, onboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 III over Anchorage, Alaska, Nov. 2, 2023. Training alongside the Joint Force and our Allies and Partners develops leaders and Soldiers, strengthening units and individuals. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Roann Gatdula)
U.S. Army Col. David R. Hatcher II, left, commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), Hawaii Army National Guard, passes the unit colors to the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Joshua A. Jacobs, right, of the 29th Brigade Support Battalion (BSB), 29th IBCT, during the 29th BSB change of command ceremony in Kapolei, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army which commemorates the relinquishment of command by passing the unit colors from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Bethany Cravalho
U.S. Army Col. David R. Hatcher II, left, commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), Hawaii Army National Guard, passes the unit colors to the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Joshua A. Jacobs, right, of the 29th Brigade Support Battalion (BSB), 29th IBCT, during the 29th BSB change of command ceremony in Kapolei, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army which commemorates the relinquishment of command by passing the unit colors from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Bethany Cravalho
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment (1-487 FA), 29th Brigade Support Battalion, Hawaii Army National Guard conduct fire support certification at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. Soldiers conduct certification on various weapon platforms to maintain proficiency to validate combat capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment (1-487 FA), 29th Brigade Support Battalion, Hawaii Army National Guard conduct fire support certification at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. Soldiers conduct certification on various weapon platforms to maintain proficiency to validate combat capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Foster)
Soldiers and Airmen of the Hawaii National Guard alongside U.S. Coast Guardsmen, and members of the Maui Fire and Police Departments, participate in the “Heroes and Helpers” in Kahului, Maui, Dec.16, 2023. The event involved service members, firefighters, and police officers taking children shopping for the holiday season and was funded by various non-profit organizations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Tonia Ciancanelli)
Soldiers and Airmen of the Hawaii National Guard alongside U.S. Coast Guardsmen, and members of the Maui Fire and Police Departments, participate in the “Heroes and Helpers” in Kahului, Maui, Dec.16, 2023. The event involved service members, firefighters, and police officers taking children shopping for the holiday season and was funded by various non-profit organizations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Tonia Ciancanelli)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Phoebe P. Inigo, the outgoing commander of 2nd Battalion, 298th Regiment Multi-functional Regional Training Institute (RTI), Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG), passes the unit guidon to Col. Ronald Hogsten, commander of the 298th RTI, HIARNG, during the change of command ceremony in Waimanalo, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a timehonored tradition within the Army which commemorates the relinquishment of responsibility by passing the unit’s colors from one officer to another. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Sean Walker)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Phoebe P. Inigo, the outgoing commander of 2nd Battalion, 298th Regiment Multi-functional Regional Training Institute (RTI), Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG), passes the unit guidon to Col. Ronald Hogsten, commander of the 298th RTI, HIARNG, during the change of command ceremony in Waimanalo, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a timehonored tradition within the Army which commemorates the relinquishment of responsibility by passing the unit’s colors from one officer to another. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Sean Walker)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Normandy F. Smithers, the incoming commander of 2nd Battalion, 298th Regiment Multi-functional Regional Training Institute (RTI), Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG), passes the unit guidon to Master Sgt. Gloria Agron, the Senior Enlisted Soldier at 2nd Battalion, 298th RTI, HIARNG, during the change of command ceremony in Waimanalo, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army which commemorates the relinquishment of responsibility by passing the unit’s colors from one officer to another. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Sean Walker)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Normandy F. Smithers, the incoming commander of 2nd Battalion, 298th Regiment Multi-functional Regional Training Institute (RTI), Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG), passes the unit guidon to Master Sgt. Gloria Agron, the Senior Enlisted Soldier at 2nd Battalion, 298th RTI, HIARNG, during the change of command ceremony in Waimanalo, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army which commemorates the relinquishment of responsibility by passing the unit’s colors from one officer to another. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Sean Walker)
U.S. Army Col. David R. Hatcher II, left, commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), Hawaii Army National Guard, passes the unit colors to the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Joshua A. Jacobs, right, of the 29th Brigade Support Battalion (BSB), 29th IBCT, during the 29th BSB change of command ceremony in Kapolei, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army which commemorates the relinquishment of command by passing the unit colors from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Bethany Cravalho
U.S. Army Col. David R. Hatcher II, left, commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), Hawaii Army National Guard, passes the unit colors to the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Joshua A. Jacobs, right, of the 29th Brigade Support Battalion (BSB), 29th IBCT, during the 29th BSB change of command ceremony in Kapolei, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army which commemorates the relinquishment of command by passing the unit colors from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Bethany Cravalho
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III based out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam conducts a flying sortie during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 24-1 over the Pacific Ocean Oct. 28, 2023. Realistic training exercises with our allies and partners, like JPMRC, strengthen defense relationships, foster multinational interoperability, generate readiness, and combat-credible fighter formations. JPMRC 24-1 includes over 5,300 training participants from across the U.S. Joint Force, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and Thailand. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III based out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam conducts a flying sortie during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 24-1 over the Pacific Ocean Oct. 28, 2023. Realistic training exercises with our allies and partners, like JPMRC, strengthen defense relationships, foster multinational interoperability, generate readiness, and combat-credible fighter formations. JPMRC 24-1 includes over 5,300 training participants from across the U.S. Joint Force, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and Thailand. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
Several HIARNG and HIANG personnel attended a luncheon (Hawaiian food) sponsored by the Kamehameha Schools Campus ASKS Student Leadership & Activities on November 9, 2023 in honor of Veterans Day. Fellow alumni shared stories & mana’o with haumana about times at Kamehameha and military journeys after graduation. We also had some 1 on 1 with students, answering questions they had about military options. All in all, a great time with faculty and students at Kamehameha.
Several HIARNG and HIANG personnel attended a luncheon (Hawaiian food) sponsored by the Kamehameha Schools Campus ASKS Student Leadership & Activities on November 9, 2023 in honor of Veterans Day. Fellow alumni shared stories & mana’o with haumana about times at Kamehameha and military journeys after graduation. We also had some 1 on 1 with students, answering questions they had about military options. All in all, a great time with faculty and students at Kamehameha.
U.S. Army Col. David R. Hatcher II, left, commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), Hawaii Army National Guard, passes the unit colors to the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Joshua A. Jacobs, right, of the 29th Brigade Support Battalion (BSB), 29th IBCT, during the 29th BSB change of command ceremony in Kapolei, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army which commemorates the relinquishment of command by passing the unit colors from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Bethany Cravalho
U.S. Army Col. David R. Hatcher II, left, commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), Hawaii Army National Guard, passes the unit colors to the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Joshua A. Jacobs, right, of the 29th Brigade Support Battalion (BSB), 29th IBCT, during the 29th BSB change of command ceremony in Kapolei, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army which commemorates the relinquishment of command by passing the unit colors from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Bethany Cravalho
U.S. Soldiers, distinguished visitors and family members attended the 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment (1-487 FA) Target Acquisition Section, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Hawaii Army National Guard deployment ceremony at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. Soldiers assigned to 1-487 FA Target Acquisition Section prepare to deploy in support of Operation Enduring Freedom while conducting Operation Juniper Shield. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Justin Nye)
U.S. Soldiers, distinguished visitors and family members attended the 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment (1-487 FA) Target Acquisition Section, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Hawaii Army National Guard deployment ceremony at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2024. Soldiers assigned to 1-487 FA Target Acquisition Section prepare to deploy in support of Operation Enduring Freedom while conducting Operation Juniper Shield. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Justin Nye)
(Pictures from the 2024 Fall Pūpūkahi)
Detachment 1, Company G, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment aircrews assist the Honolulu Fire Department and other firefighting agencies with the Mililani Mauka wildfire on Oahu. – Hawai‘i National Guard photo
Detachment 1, Company G, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment aircrews assist the Honolulu Fire Department and other firefighting agencies with the Mililani Mauka wildfire on Oahu. – Hawai‘i National Guard photo
154 Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technicians assist an F-22 pilot, ensuring optimal fit and functionality of critical flight gear for demanding training missions. – Hawai‘i National Guard photo
154 Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technicians assist an F-22 pilot, ensuring optimal fit and functionality of critical flight gear for demanding training missions. – Hawai‘i National Guard photo
An F22 Raptor from the 199th Fighter Squadron takes on fuel from a KC135 attached to the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron during a training exercise off the coast of O‘ahu. – Staff Sgt. James Ro photo
An F22 Raptor from the 199th Fighter Squadron takes on fuel from a KC135 attached to the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron during a training exercise off the coast of O‘ahu. – Staff Sgt. James Ro photo
The 203rd Air Refueling Squadron conducted three partial mobilizations in support of the 506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. – Hawai‘i National Guard photo
The 203rd Air Refueling Squadron conducted three partial mobilizations in support of the 506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. – Hawai‘i National Guard photo
Lt. Col. Doreen Uehara and Mr. Galen Kan present a USPFO certificate of appreciation and coin to Kathleen Carreira, Travel Experience Counselor II, CWT Sato Travel, for her support and excellent customer service while coordinating 900 commercial flights from Honolulu and Hilo to Louisiana to support the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s training exercise at Fort Johnson. – Lt. Col. Doreen Uehara photo
Lt. Col. Doreen Uehara and Mr. Galen Kan present a USPFO certificate of appreciation and coin to Kathleen Carreira, Travel Experience Counselor II, CWT Sato Travel, for her support and excellent customer service while coordinating 900 commercial flights from Honolulu and Hilo to Louisiana to support the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s training exercise at Fort Johnson. – Lt. Col. Doreen Uehara photo
– Cover photo by Master Sgt. (Ret) Andrew Jackson
– Cover photo by Master Sgt. (Ret) Andrew Jackson
Above, Sgt. 1st Class Waylen Mendoza and Spc. Jantzen Weight of the Hawai‘i National Guard Counterdrug Program conducted drug demand reduction outreach during the “Celebrate Safe Communities” event at Pearlridge Center. They shared information and resources with the community, raising awareness about drug prevention and supporting the mission to keep Hawai‘i safe.” – Staff Sgt. Victoria Schlesinger photo
Above, Sgt. 1st Class Waylen Mendoza and Spc. Jantzen Weight of the Hawai‘i National Guard Counterdrug Program conducted drug demand reduction outreach during the “Celebrate Safe Communities” event at Pearlridge Center. They shared information and resources with the community, raising awareness about drug prevention and supporting the mission to keep Hawai‘i safe.” – Staff Sgt. Victoria Schlesinger photo
Members of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team at Tiger Balm 2024 held at Joint Base LewisMcChord in Wash., from May 4 to 18, 2024. – Hawai‘i National Guard photo
Members of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team at Tiger Balm 2024 held at Joint Base Lewis McChord in Wash., from May 4 to 18, 2024. – Hawai‘i National Guard photo
Sgt. Navpreet Chambers of the Hawai‘i National Guard Counterdrug Program taught a DARE class at Kauluwela Elementary School, empowering students with the knowledge and skills to resist drugs and make positive life choices. – Maj. Brian Kwak photo
Sgt. Navpreet Chambers of the Hawai‘i National Guard Counterdrug Program taught a DARE class at Kauluwela Elementary School, empowering students with the knowledge and skills to resist drugs and make positive life choices. – Maj. Brian Kwak photo
The Hawai‘i Medical Readiness Detachment at the Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. – Hawai‘i National Guard photo
The Hawai‘i Medical Readiness Detachment at the Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. – Hawai‘i National Guard photo
The 103rd Troop Command’s 50th Quartermaster Detachment unit activation ceremony was held at the Waiawa Armory in Pearl City on Feb. 3, 2024. – Hawai‘i National Guard photo
The 103rd Troop Command’s 50th Quartermaster Detachment unit activation ceremony was held at the Waiawa Armory in Pearl City on Feb. 3, 2024. – Hawai‘i National Guard photo
The fiscal office is located at the Hawai‘i National Guard headquarters at Fort Ruger, Diamond Head. – Master Sgt. (Ret) Andrew Jackson photo
The fiscal office is located at the Hawai‘i National Guard headquarters at Fort Ruger, Diamond Head. – Master Sgt. (Ret) Andrew Jackson photo
(Pictures from the 2024 Annual Report)
U.S. Army Sgt. Ronnel John Ray Pascua, a flight operations specialist, assigned to Detachment 3, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 641st Aviation Regiment, 103rd Troop Command, Hawai‘i Army National Guard, participates in the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) and Strongbond event at Mililani, Hawai‘i, Feb. 3, 2024. The YRRP is a Department of Defense-wide effort to promote the wellbeing of National Guard and Reserve members, their families and communities, by connecting them with resources before, during, and after deployments. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Tonia Ciancanelli)
U.S. Army Sgt. Ronnel John Ray Pascua, a flight operations specialist, assigned to Detachment 3, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 641st Aviation Regiment, 103rd Troop Command, Hawai‘i Army National Guard, participates in the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) and Strongbond event at Mililani, Hawai‘i, Feb. 3, 2024. The YRRP is a Department of Defense-wide effort to promote the wellbeing of National Guard and Reserve members, their families and communities, by connecting them with resources before, during, and after deployments. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Tonia Ciancanelli)
Members of the 154th Force Support Squadron Fatality Search and Recovery Team as they are announced to be the National Guard Bureau A1 Special Recognition Team (Installation Level) March 2, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, Hawaii. The FSRT’s rapid deployment and successful operation in the wake of the State of Hawaii’s deadliest wildfire exemplify their exceptional readiness and efficiency, conducted through the most challenging of circumstances. Covering an expansive area and delivering crucial closures to affected families, their actions highlight an unmatched level of preparedness and commitment to helping those in need. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Members of the 154th Force Support Squadron Fatality Search and Recovery Team as they are announced to be the National Guard Bureau A1 Special Recognition Team (Installation Level) March 2, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, Hawaii. The FSRT’s rapid deployment and successful operation in the wake of the State of Hawaii’s deadliest wildfire exemplify their exceptional readiness and efficiency, conducted through the most challenging of circumstances. Covering an expansive area and delivering crucial closures to affected families, their actions highlight an unmatched level of preparedness and commitment to helping those in need. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Capt. Tina T. Kanatus is applauded for being selected as the National Guard Bureau Force Support Reserve Component Company Grade Officer of the Year (Installation Level) March 2, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, Hawaii. Kanatus is believed the first Guardsman to take home this national level award for the second year running, demonstrating unparalleled leadership and adaptability for the years of 2022 and 2023. Beyond her exceptional performance in assignments within the Pacific Air Force’s Inspector General Team and her instrumental role in the administration of Talisman Sabre, her ongoing management of accountability for Joint Task Force-Red Hill stands as a testament to her enduring impact and invaluable contributions to mission success. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Capt. Tina T. Kanatus is applauded for being selected as the National Guard Bureau Force Support Reserve Component Company Grade Officer of the Year (Installation Level) March 2, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, Hawaii. Kanatus is believed the first Guardsman to take home this national level award for the second year running, demonstrating unparalleled leadership and adaptability for the years of 2022 and 2023. Beyond her exceptional performance in assignments within the Pacific Air Force’s Inspector General Team and her instrumental role in the administration of Talisman Sabre, her ongoing management of accountability for Joint Task Force-Red Hill stands as a testament to her enduring impact and invaluable contributions to mission success. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier)
D.A.R.E. Keepin’ it REAL - “Teaching students good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives.”
D.A.R.E. Keepin’ it REAL – “Teaching students good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives.”
Mutual Defense Board (MDB) and Security Engagement Board (SEB) Standing Committee members complete the first of several meetings on March 7, 2024, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines. The MDB was established in 1958 and the SEB was established in 2006. The two boards together form the annual MDB-SEB, which coordinates a framework for defense and security cooperation between the U.S. and Philippine militaries. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mysti Bicoy)
Mutual Defense Board (MDB) and Security Engagement Board (SEB) Standing Committee members complete the first of several meetings on March 7, 2024, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines. The MDB was established in 1958 and the SEB was established in 2006. The two boards together form the annual MDB-SEB, which coordinates a framework for defense and security cooperation between the U.S. and Philippine militaries. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mysti Bicoy)
Mutual Defense Board (MDB) and Security Engagement Board (SEB) Standing Committee members complete the first of several meetings on March 7, 2024, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines. The MDB was established in 1958 and the SEB was established in 2006. The two boards together form the annual MDB-SEB, which coordinates a framework for defense and security cooperation between the U.S. and Philippine militaries. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mysti Bicoy)
Mutual Defense Board (MDB) and Security Engagement Board (SEB) Standing Committee members complete the first of several meetings on March 7, 2024, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines. The MDB was established in 1958 and the SEB was established in 2006. The two boards together form the annual MDB-SEB, which coordinates a framework for defense and security cooperation between the U.S. and Philippine militaries. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mysti Bicoy)
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Earl Ventura, a recruiting and retention section chief assigned to the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Hawai‘i Army National Guard, poses with the FY 23 Expert Seven Recruiting and Retention Section Chief for Strength Maintenance Advisory Group VII and FY 23 Recruiting and Retention Section Chief of the Year awards at Honolulu, Hawai‘i, April 2, 2024. Ventura was awarded as the top Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention NCOIC from all 54 states and territories. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lianne M. Hirano
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Earl Ventura, a recruiting and retention section chief assigned to the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Hawai‘i Army National Guard, poses with the FY 23 Expert Seven Recruiting and Retention Section Chief for Strength Maintenance Advisory Group VII and FY 23 Recruiting and Retention Section Chief of the Year awards at Honolulu, Hawai‘i, April 2, 2024. Ventura was awarded as the top Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention NCOIC from all 54 states and territories. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lianne M. Hirano
U.S. Army Spc. Shalin Sylvester, a culinary specialist assigned to the 50th Quartermaster Detachment (50 QM), 103rd Troop Command, Hawai‘i Army National Guard, serves lunch at Waiawa Armory, Pearl City, Hawai‘i, Feb. 3, 2024. The mission of the 50 QM is to provide field feeding support for up to 700 personnel at the Echelons Above Brigade level as well as provide National Guard Civil Support throughout Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lianne M. Hirano)
U.S. Army Spc. Shalin Sylvester, a culinary specialist assigned to the 50th Quartermaster Detachment (50 QM), 103rd Troop Command, Hawai‘i Army National Guard, serves lunch at Waiawa Armory, Pearl City, Hawai‘i, Feb. 3, 2024. The mission of the 50 QM is to provide field feeding support for up to 700 personnel at the Echelons Above Brigade level as well as provide National Guard Civil Support throughout Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lianne M. Hirano)
Col. Glen Hayase, 154th Mission Support Group deputy commander and 154th Force Support Squadron commander, presents the National Guard Bureau Force Support Reserve Component Company Grade Officer of the Year Award (Installation Level) to Captain Tina Kanatus March 2, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, Hawaii. Kanatus is the first known Guardsman to take home this national-level award for the second year running, demonstrating unparalleled leadership and adaptability for the years of 2022 and 2023. Beyond her exceptional performance in assignments within the Pacific Air Force’s Inspector General Team and her instrumental role in the administration of Talisman Sabre, her ongoing management of accountability for Joint Task Force-Red Hill stands as a testament to her enduring impact and invaluable contributions to mission success. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Col. Glen Hayase, 154th Mission Support Group deputy commander and 154th Force Support Squadron commander, presents the National Guard Bureau Force Support Reserve Component Company Grade Officer of the Year Award (Installation Level) to Captain Tina Kanatus March 2, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, Hawaii. Kanatus is the first known Guardsman to take home this national-level award for the second year running, demonstrating unparalleled leadership and adaptability for the years of 2022 and 2023. Beyond her exceptional performance in assignments within the Pacific Air Force’s Inspector General Team and her instrumental role in the administration of Talisman Sabre, her ongoing management of accountability for Joint Task Force-Red Hill stands as a testament to her enduring impact and invaluable contributions to mission success. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier)
D.A.R.E. Keepin’ it REAL - “Teaching students good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives.”
D.A.R.E. Keepin’ it REAL – “Teaching students good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives.”
D.A.R.E. Keepin’ it REAL - “Teaching students good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives.”
D.A.R.E. Keepin’ it REAL – “Teaching students good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives.”
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 50th Quartermaster Detachment (50 QM), 103rd Troop Command, Hawai‘i Army National Guard, participate in a unit activation ceremony for the 50 QM at Waiawa Armory, Pearl City, Hawai‘i, Feb. 3, 2024. The mission of the 50 QM is to provide field feeding support for up to 700 personnel at the Echelons Above Brigade level as well as provide National Guard Civil Support throughout Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lianne M. Hirano)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 50th Quartermaster Detachment (50 QM), 103rd Troop Command, Hawai‘i Army National Guard, participate in a unit activation ceremony for the 50 QM at Waiawa Armory, Pearl City, Hawai‘i, Feb. 3, 2024. The mission of the 50 QM is to provide field feeding support for up to 700 personnel at the Echelons Above Brigade level as well as provide National Guard Civil Support throughout Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lianne M. Hirano)
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Earl Ventura, second from left, from the Hawai‘i Army National Guard, receives the Best Recruiting and Retention Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge award from Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, far left, Director of the Army National Guard at the Director’s Strength Maintenance Awards Conference in Houston, TX, Mar. 14, 2024. The Director’s Strength Maintenance Awards Conference offered recruiting and retention Soldiers the opportunity to network, exchange best practices, and honor the Army National Guard’s best recruiters. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Stimpson)
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Earl Ventura, second from left, from the Hawai‘i Army National Guard, receives the Best Recruiting and Retention Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge award from Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, far left, Director of the Army National Guard at the Director’s Strength Maintenance Awards Conference in Houston, TX, Mar. 14, 2024. The Director’s Strength Maintenance Awards Conference offered recruiting and retention Soldiers the opportunity to network, exchange best practices, and honor the Army National Guard’s best recruiters. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Stimpson)
U.S Army Soldiers assigned to Detachment 3, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 641st Aviation Regiment, 103rd Troop Command, Hawai‘i Army National Guard, participates in the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) and Strongbond event at Mililani, Hawai‘i, Feb. 3, 2024.The YRRP is a Department of Defense-wide effort to promote the well-being of National Guard and Reserve members, their families and communities, by connecting them with resources before, during, and after deployments. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Cpl. Mariah-Alexsandra K. Manandic-Kapu)
U.S Army Soldiers assigned to Detachment 3, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 641st Aviation Regiment, 103rd Troop Command, Hawai‘i Army National Guard, participates in the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) and Strongbond event at Mililani, Hawai‘i, Feb. 3, 2024.The YRRP is a Department of Defense-wide effort to promote the well-being of National Guard and Reserve members, their families and communities, by connecting them with resources before, during, and after deployments. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Cpl. Mariah-Alexsandra K. Manandic-Kapu)
The Hawai‘i Army National Guard Achieves 2023 Force Structure Allowance
The Hawai‘i Army National Guard Achieves 2023 Force Structure Allowance
U.S. Army recruits with the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP), Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Hawai‘i Army National Guard (HIARNG), conduct physical readiness training during RSP training at the Regional Training Institute, Waimanalo, Hawai‘i, March 2, 2024. The HIARNG RSP training primarily focuses on ensuring the RSP warrior is mentally prepared, administratively correct and physically ready to ship and complete basic training. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lianne M. Hirano)
U.S. Army recruits with the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP), Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Hawai‘i Army National Guard (HIARNG), conduct physical readiness training during RSP training at the Regional Training Institute, Waimanalo, Hawai‘i, March 2, 2024. The HIARNG RSP training primarily focuses on ensuring the RSP warrior is mentally prepared, administratively correct and physically ready to ship and complete basic training. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Lianne M. Hirano)
Mutual Defense Board (MDB) and Security Engagement Board (SEB) Standing Committee members complete the first of several meetings on March 7, 2024, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines. The MDB was established in 1958 and the SEB was established in 2006. The two boards together form the annual MDB-SEB, which coordinates a framework for defense and security cooperation between the U.S. and Philippine militaries. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mysti Bicoy)
Mutual Defense Board (MDB) and Security Engagement Board (SEB) Standing Committee members complete the first of several meetings on March 7, 2024, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines. The MDB was established in 1958 and the SEB was established in 2006. The two boards together form the annual MDB-SEB, which coordinates a framework for defense and security cooperation between the U.S. and Philippine militaries. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mysti Bicoy)
(Pictures from the 2024 Winter Pūpūkahi)
Statewide Wildfire support in July
Statewide Wildfire support in July
Diving Deeper: Hawai‘i Maintenance Officer sharpens ‘Tip of the Spear’ mentality in Military and Spearfishing
Diving Deeper: Hawai‘i Maintenance Officer sharpens ‘Tip of the Spear’ mentality in Military and Spearfishing
Diving Deeper: Hawai‘i Maintenance Officer sharpens ‘Tip of the Spear’ mentality in Military and Spearfishing
Diving Deeper: Hawai‘i Maintenance Officer sharpens ‘Tip of the Spear’ mentality in Military and Spearfishing
A Chiefs Way To Lead
A Chiefs Way To Lead
A Chiefs Way To Lead
A Chiefs Way To Lead
In a joint effort with the Honolulu Police Department, the Hawai‘i National Guard Counter Drug program recently graduated it first Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program graduated 80 5th Grade students from Kauluwela Elementary School.
In a joint effort with the Honolulu Police Department, the Hawai‘i National Guard Counter Drug program recently graduated it first Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program graduated 80 5th Grade students from Kauluwela Elementary School.
In a joint effort with the Honolulu Police Department, the Hawai‘i National Guard Counter Drug program recently graduated it first Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program graduated 80 5th Grade students from Kauluwela Elementary School.
In a joint effort with the Honolulu Police Department, the Hawai‘i National Guard Counter Drug program recently graduated it first Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program graduated 80 5th Grade students from Kauluwela Elementary School.
In a joint effort with the Honolulu Police Department, the Hawai‘i National Guard Counter Drug program recently graduated it first Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program graduated 80 5th Grade students from Kauluwela Elementary School.
In a joint effort with the Honolulu Police Department, the Hawai‘i National Guard Counter Drug program recently graduated it first Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program graduated 80 5th Grade students from Kauluwela Elementary School.
Hawai‘iʻs 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team Conduct Mission Essential Training with Joint Base Lewis-McChord Observer Coach Trainer
Hawai‘iʻs 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team Conduct Mission Essential Training with Joint Base Lewis-McChord Observer Coach Trainer
A Chiefs Way To Lead
A Chiefs Way To Lead
A Chiefs Way To Lead
A Chiefs Way To Lead
Philippine Air Force pilots welcome U.S. Air Force pilots from the 199th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, following a successful inaugural landing during the Marine Aviation Support Activity 24, at Basa Air Base, Philippines, June 13, 2024. The 199th EFS is comprised of 19th and 199th Fighter Squadrons known as the Hawaiian Raptors based out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawai‘i. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
Philippine Air Force pilots welcome U.S. Air Force pilots from the 199th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, following a successful inaugural landing during the Marine Aviation Support Activity 24, at Basa Air Base, Philippines, June 13, 2024. The 199th EFS is comprised of 19th and 199th Fighter Squadrons known as the Hawaiian Raptors based out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawai‘i. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
A Chiefs Way To Lead
A Chiefs Way To Lead
In a joint effort with the Honolulu Police Department, the Hawai‘i National Guard Counter Drug program recently graduated it first Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program graduated 80 5th Grade students from Kauluwela Elementary School.
In a joint effort with the Honolulu Police Department, the Hawai‘i National Guard Counter Drug program recently graduated it first Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program graduated 80 5th Grade students from Kauluwela Elementary School.
In a joint effort with the Honolulu Police Department, the Hawai‘i National Guard Counter Drug program recently graduated it first Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program graduated 80 5th Grade students from Kauluwela Elementary School.
In a joint effort with the Honolulu Police Department, the Hawai‘i National Guard Counter Drug program recently graduated it first Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program graduated 80 5th Grade students from Kauluwela Elementary School.
Hawai‘i Air National Guard Lt. Col. Christopher J. Mayor, commander of the 154th Civil Engineer Squadron, describes the Multi-Capable Airman concept to the Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara, during Pacific Warriorz 2024 exercise at Bellows Air Force Station, Waimanalo, Hawai‘i April 7, 2024. The primary objective of the exercise was to conduct movement, beddown and base recovery efforts after a simulated airfield attack. The competencies applied throughout the training event developed multi-capable Airmen, improved readiness, and strengthened partnerships among active, guard and reserve partners. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Robert J. Cabuco)
Hawai‘i Air National Guard Lt. Col. Christopher J. Mayor, commander of the 154th Civil Engineer Squadron, describes the Multi-Capable Airman concept to the Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara, during Pacific Warriorz 2024 exercise at Bellows Air Force Station, Waimanalo, Hawai‘i April 7, 2024. The primary objective of the exercise was to conduct movement, beddown and base recovery efforts after a simulated airfield attack. The competencies applied throughout the training event developed multi-capable Airmen, improved readiness, and strengthened partnerships among active, guard and reserve partners. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Robert J. Cabuco)
U.S. Soldiers and soldiers of the Singapore Armed Forces cheer together during the opening ceremony for Exercise Tiger Balm 2024 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, May 6, 2024. Bilateral exercises such as Tiger Balm increase interoperability with our Singapore partners through shared experiences and tough realistic training. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Cpl. Casandra B. Ancheta)
U.S. Soldiers and soldiers of the Singapore Armed Forces cheer together during the opening ceremony for Exercise Tiger Balm 2024 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, May 6, 2024. Bilateral exercises such as Tiger Balm increase interoperability with our Singapore partners through shared experiences and tough realistic training. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Cpl. Casandra B. Ancheta)
In a joint effort with the Honolulu Police Department, the Hawai‘i National Guard Counter Drug program recently graduated it first Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program graduated 80 5th Grade students from Kauluwela Elementary School.
In a joint effort with the Honolulu Police Department, the Hawai‘i National Guard Counter Drug program recently graduated it first Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program graduated 80 5th Grade students from Kauluwela Elementary School.
A formation of U.S. Air Force aircraft, including an A-10 Warthog and F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center, an F-16 from the 177th Fighter Wing, an F-35A Lighting II from the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, and an F-22 Raptor, operated by the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons, assemble during exercise Sentry Aloha 24-2 June 6, 2024, above the island of Hawai‘i. This iteration of the exercise involves approximately 1,060 participants and more than 40 aircraft from nine states, which operated out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i, and Onizuka Kona International Airport, Keāhole. The Hawai‘i Air National Guard’s 154th Wing has hosted the exercise for more than 20 years to provide tailored, cost-effective and realistic combat training for total-force Airmen and other Department of Defense services. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier)
A formation of U.S. Air Force aircraft, including an A-10 Warthog and F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center, an F-16 from the 177th Fighter Wing, an F-35A Lighting II from the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, and an F-22 Raptor, operated by the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons, assemble during exercise Sentry Aloha 24-2 June 6, 2024, above the island of Hawai‘i. This iteration of the exercise involves approximately 1,060 participants and more than 40 aircraft from nine states, which operated out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i, and Onizuka Kona International Airport, Keāhole. The Hawai‘i Air National Guard’s 154th Wing has hosted the exercise for more than 20 years to provide tailored, cost-effective and realistic combat training for total-force Airmen and other Department of Defense services. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Hawaiʻi Army National Guard and Liko Nā Pilina Earth Day 2024
Hawaiʻi Army National Guard and Liko Nā Pilina Earth Day 2024
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Walter R. Ross Jr., delivers the certificate of retirement to Col. Cesar V. Pudiquet at the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center in Kapolei, Hawai‘i, June 28, 2024. Pudiquet enlisted in the Hawai‘i Air National Guard in 1986 and transferred to the Hawai‘i Army National Guard in 1999, completing 37 years and 10 months of service before retiring. Pudiquet served in multiple state response missions to include commander of Task Force Kauai, supporting the 2018 Wainiha Flood Emergency; commander of Task Force Hawai‘i, supporting the 2018 Kilauea volcanic eruption; commander of Task Force Maui during the COVID-19 response; and the J4 - logistics officer for the Joint Task Force 5-0, supporting the Maui wildfire response in 2023, making him one of only a few HIARNG officers to command troops on every county within the State of Hawai‘i. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. John Schoebel)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Walter R. Ross Jr., delivers the certificate of retirement to Col. Cesar V. Pudiquet at the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center in Kapolei, Hawai‘i, June 28, 2024. Pudiquet enlisted in the Hawai‘i Air National Guard in 1986 and transferred to the Hawai‘i Army National Guard in 1999, completing 37 years and 10 months of service before retiring. Pudiquet served in multiple state response missions to include commander of Task Force Kauai, supporting the 2018 Wainiha Flood Emergency; commander of Task Force Hawai‘i, supporting the 2018 Kilauea volcanic eruption; commander of Task Force Maui during the COVID-19 response; and the J4 – logistics officer for the Joint Task Force 5-0, supporting the Maui wildfire response in 2023, making him one of only a few HIARNG officers to command troops on every county within the State of Hawai‘i. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. John Schoebel)
A Chiefs Way To Lead
A Chiefs Way To Lead
A Chiefs Way To Lead
A Chiefs Way To Lead
A Blackhawk crew supporting fire suppression on the Maui Crater Road fire. Pictured L-R: CW3 Paul Angeleo, SGT Roland Gacayan, SGT Alvin Galvez, CW4 Paul Clements
A Blackhawk crew supporting fire suppression on the Maui Crater Road fire. Pictured L-R: CW3 Paul Angeleo, SGT Roland Gacayan, SGT Alvin Galvez, CW4 Paul Clements
A Chiefs Way To Lead
A Chiefs Way To Lead
A Chiefs Way To Lead
A Chiefs Way To Lead
A Chiefs Way To Lead
A Chiefs Way To Lead
Multi-Cultural and Family Day
Multi-Cultural and Family Day
A Chiefs Way To Lead
A Chiefs Way To Lead
Multi-Cultural and Family Day
Multi-Cultural and Family Day
Multi-Cultural and Family Day
Multi-Cultural and Family Day
Multi-Cultural and Family Day
Multi-Cultural and Family Day
Multi-Cultural and Family Day
Multi-Cultural and Family Day
Multi-Cultural and Family Day
Multi-Cultural and Family Day
Statewide Wildfire support in July
Statewide Wildfire support in July
Hawai‘i ANG Defenders Named Top Security Forces Air Reserve Component Unit in U.S. Air Force
Hawai‘i ANG Defenders Named Top Security Forces Air Reserve Component Unit in U.S. Air Force
Statewide Wildfire support in July
Statewide Wildfire support in July
Hybrid planting, partnerships drive success in tropical forest restoration in Hawaiʻi
Hybrid planting, partnerships drive success in tropical forest restoration in Hawaiʻi
(Pictures from the 2024 Spring Pūpūkahi)
National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month
‘Auntie’ Lorna Souza: A Pillar of Strength for the Hawai‘i Air National Guard Retires
‘Auntie’ Lorna Souza: A Pillar of Strength for the Hawai‘i Air National Guard Retires
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, M.D., right, administers the oath of office to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, the incoming Adjutant General for the State of Hawaii, left, in Kalaeloa, Hawaii, Oct. 1, 2024. Logan’s promotion was immediately followed by the Adjutant General for the State of Hawaii transfer of authority ceremony. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Donald Bond)
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, M.D., right, administers the oath of office to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, the incoming Adjutant General for the State of Hawaii, left, in Kalaeloa, Hawaii, Oct. 1, 2024. Logan’s promotion was immediately followed by the Adjutant General for the State of Hawaii transfer of authority ceremony. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Donald Bond)
ESGR Boss lift
ESGR Boss lift
ESGR Boss lift
ESGR Boss lift
29 IBCT Breaks ground on Phase 2 of its Facilities
29 IBCT Breaks ground on Phase 2 of its Facilities
ESGR Boss lift
ESGR Boss lift
Hawai‘i Air National Guard members dedicate a hula performance to Lorna Souza, Hawai‘i Air National Guard Airman and Family Readiness coordinator, during her retirement ceremony Aug. 23, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawai‘i. The hula was a heartfelt tribute to Souza’s embodiment of the Aloha spirit and her lasting impact on the HIANG ohana. Her nurturing presence earned her the beloved title of “Auntie” throughout the organization. Below, Auntie Lorna spoke at the ceremony (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier)
Hawai‘i Air National Guard members dedicate a hula performance to Lorna Souza, Hawai‘i Air National Guard Airman and Family Readiness coordinator, during her retirement ceremony Aug. 23, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawai‘i. The hula was a heartfelt tribute to Souza’s embodiment of the Aloha spirit and her lasting impact on the HIANG ohana. Her nurturing presence earned her the beloved title of “Auntie” throughout the organization. Below, Auntie Lorna spoke at the ceremony (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier)
29 IBCT Breaks ground on Phase 2 of its Facilities
29 IBCT Breaks ground on Phase 2 of its Facilities
Lorna Souza, Hawai‘i Air National Guard Airman and Family Readiness coordinator, attends her retirement ceremony Aug. 23, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawai‘i. Souza’s retirement brings to a close a career defined by dedication to the well-being of Guardsmen and their families. Her legacy will continue to inspire the HIANG community long after her departure. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
Lorna Souza, Hawai‘i Air National Guard Airman and Family Readiness coordinator, attends her retirement ceremony Aug. 23, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawai‘i. Souza’s retirement brings to a close a career defined by dedication to the well-being of Guardsmen and their families. Her legacy will continue to inspire the HIANG community long after her departure. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
During the month of September, the 297th Engineer Fire & Emergency Services Team, Hawai‘i Army National Guard, conducted aircraft rescue firefighting training with the 624th Civil Engineer Squadron, Marine Corp Air Station Kaneohe, Maui County, and State Crash Rescue on Maui. The training simulated a downed cargo aircraft on fire, where firefighters utilized water to increase the number of repetitions in offensive sweeps and suppression. The Fire and Emergency Services team organized 3-man teams consisting of a fire officer, a nozzleman and a back-up firefighter. (Photo by Air Force Senior Airman Victoriya Tarakanova, 624th Regional Support Group)
During the month of September, the 297th Engineer Fire & Emergency Services Team, Hawai‘i Army National Guard, conducted aircraft rescue firefighting training with the 624th Civil Engineer Squadron, Marine Corp Air Station Kaneohe, Maui County, and State Crash Rescue on Maui. The training simulated a downed cargo aircraft on fire, where firefighters utilized water to increase the number of repetitions in offensive sweeps and suppression. The Fire and Emergency Services team organized 3-man teams consisting of a fire officer, a nozzleman and a back-up firefighter. (Photo by Air Force Senior Airman Victoriya Tarakanova, 624th Regional Support Group)
CPT Rylee Jerolaman (G4, Supply Management Specialist) covers the Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL).
CPT Rylee Jerolaman (G4, Supply Management Specialist) covers the Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL).
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, M.D., right, administers the oath of office to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, the incoming Adjutant General for the State of Hawaii, left, in Kalaeloa, Hawaii, Oct. 1, 2024. Logan’s promotion was immediately followed by the Adjutant General for the State of Hawaii transfer of authority ceremony. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Donald Bond)
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, M.D., right, administers the oath of office to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, the incoming Adjutant General for the State of Hawaii, left, in Kalaeloa, Hawaii, Oct. 1, 2024. Logan’s promotion was immediately followed by the Adjutant General for the State of Hawaii transfer of authority ceremony. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Donald Bond)
Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara, Adjutant General for the State of Hawai‘i, Department of Defense, preside over the Hawai‘i Army National Guard change of command ceremony for outgoing commander Brig. Gen. Stephen F. Logan and incoming commander Brig. Gen. Tyson Y. Tahara in Kalaeloa, on Sept. 07, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Sean Walker)
Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara, Adjutant General for the State of Hawai‘i, Department of Defense, preside over the Hawai‘i Army National Guard change of command ceremony for outgoing commander Brig. Gen. Stephen F. Logan and incoming commander Brig. Gen. Tyson Y. Tahara in Kalaeloa, on Sept. 07, 2024. The change of command ceremony is a tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Sean Walker)
ESGR Boss lift
ESGR Boss lift
U.S. Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and community leaders visit the construction site for the Puʻuhonua O‘ Wai‘anae Mauka Village during the 2024 Pu’uhonua o Wai’anae Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Distinguished Visitors Day in Wai’anae, Hawai‘i on Aug. 01, 2024. Puʻuhonua O‘ Wai‘anae Mauka Village IRT is a collaborative program that leverages military contributions and community resources to multiply value and cost savings for participants. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
U.S. Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and community leaders visit the construction site for the Puʻuhonua O‘ Wai‘anae Mauka Village during the 2024 Pu’uhonua o Wai’anae Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Distinguished Visitors Day in Wai’anae, Hawai‘i on Aug. 01, 2024. Puʻuhonua O‘ Wai‘anae Mauka Village IRT is a collaborative program that leverages military contributions and community resources to multiply value and cost savings for participants. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
USPFO - Logistics Training
USPFO – Logistics Training
(Pictures from the 2024 Summer Pūpūkahi)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Feilanie Felicitas, 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, tactical aircraft mechanic, signals for all clear to a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Feb. 11. 2025, during Sentry Aloha 25-1. Fighter jets, tankers, and support units participated in simulated combat scenarios, enhancing interoperability and readiness among U.S. military forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Roann Gatdula
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Feilanie Felicitas, 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, tactical aircraft mechanic, signals for all clear to a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Feb. 11. 2025, during Sentry Aloha 25-1. Fighter jets, tankers, and support units participated in simulated combat scenarios, enhancing interoperability and readiness among U.S. military forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Roann Gatdula
An exercise cadre monitors Airmen protecting an injured member during field training at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Feb. 2, 2025. The exercise not only tested the Airmen’s tactical abilities but also emphasized the importance of mental resilience and quick decision-making under pressure. These exercises are critical for maintaining the operational excellence and readiness of the 154th Mission Support Group, ensuring that they remain prepared for any eventuality. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Cabuco)
An exercise cadre monitors Airmen protecting an injured member during field training at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Feb. 2, 2025. The exercise not only tested the Airmen’s tactical abilities but also emphasized the importance of mental resilience and quick decision-making under pressure. These exercises are critical for maintaining the operational excellence and readiness of the 154th Mission Support Group, ensuring that they remain prepared for any eventuality. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Cabuco)
Private Mikio Hasemoto
Private Mikio Hasemoto
Private First Class Anthony Kaho‘ohanohano
Private First Class Anthony
Kaho‘ohanohano
Private Shizuya Hayashi
Private Shizuya Hayashi
Sergeant Allan Ohata
Sergeant Allan Ohata
Private First Class Karo Moto
Private First Class Karo Moto
Captain Francis Wai
Captain Francis Wai
Private Masato Nakae
Private Masato Nakae
Private Shinyei Nakamine
Private Shinyei Nakamine
Brig. Gen. Walter R. Ross Jr. presented the U.S. Army Burn Flight team members with a special military coin.
Brig. Gen. Walter R. Ross Jr. presented the U.S. Army Burn Flight team members with a special military coin.
Technical Sergeant Yeiki Kobashigawa
Technical Sergeant Yeiki Kobashigawa
Sgt. Hurryson Topinio and his family on Maui were given gifts after being selected through Operation Homefront’s Boot Campaign. (Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Hurryson Topinio)
Sgt. Hurryson Topinio and his family on Maui were given gifts after being selected through Operation Homefront’s Boot Campaign. (Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Hurryson Topinio)
Course participants discussed plans on how the Hawai‘i National Guard would react to a Category 2 hurricane striking O‘ahu. (Hawai‘i Department of Defense photo)
Course participants discussed plans on how the Hawai‘i National Guard would react to a Category 2 hurricane striking O‘ahu. (Hawai‘i Department of Defense photo)
Brig. Gen. Walter R. Ross Jr., Director of Joint Staff, received the Course of Action brief presented by the class’s staff members. (Hawai‘i Department of Defense photo)
Brig. Gen. Walter R. Ross Jr., Director of Joint Staff, received the Course of Action brief presented by the class’s staff members. (Hawai‘i Department of Defense photo)
An exercise cadre monitors Airmen protecting an injured member during field training at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Feb. 2, 2025. The exercise not only tested the Airmen’s tactical abilities but also emphasized the importance of mental resilience and quick decision-making under pressure. These exercises are critical for maintaining the operational excellence and readiness of the 154th Mission Support Group, ensuring that they remain prepared for any eventuality. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Cabuco)
An exercise cadre monitors Airmen protecting an injured member during field training at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Feb. 2, 2025. The exercise not only tested the Airmen’s tactical abilities but also emphasized the importance of mental resilience and quick decision-making under pressure. These exercises are critical for maintaining the operational excellence and readiness of the 154th Mission Support Group, ensuring that they remain prepared for any eventuality. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Cabuco)
Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan was confirmed by the Hawaiʻi State Senate on March 21, 2025 as the Adjutant General for the State of Hawai‘i Department of Defense. “My commitment is to serve Hawai‘i with integrity, dedication, and a focus on enhancing our state’s defense capabilities. I look forward to working alongside our military and community partners to ensure the safety and security of our state and its residents,” Logan said.
Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan was confirmed by the Hawaiʻi State Senate on March 21, 2025 as the Adjutant General for the State of Hawai‘i Department of Defense. “My commitment is to serve Hawai‘i with integrity, dedication, and a focus on enhancing our state’s defense capabilities. I look forward to working alongside our military and community partners to ensure the safety and security of our state and its residents,” Logan said.
The path of a simulated Category 2 hurricane, Agnes, striking O‘ahu was part of the planning process during the course.(Hawai‘i Department of Defense photo)
Agnes, striking O‘ahu was part of the planning process during the course.(Hawai‘i Department of Defense photo)
Hawaiʻi National Guard Employers Fly High
Hawaiʻi National Guard Employers Fly High
Brig. Gen. Walter R. Ross Jr., Director of Joint Staff, visited Brooke Army Medical Center and the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Flight Unit. He met with the U.S. Army Burn Flight Team, which provided aeromedical care to six civilian burn patients from Hawaii during their medical transport flight to Arizona. He presented the team members with a special military coin
Brig. Gen. Walter R. Ross Jr., Director of Joint Staff, visited Brooke Army Medical Center and the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Flight Unit. He met with the U.S. Army Burn Flight Team, which provided aeromedical care to six civilian burn patients from Hawaii during their medical transport flight to Arizona. He presented the team members with a special military coin
Senior Enlisted Leaders for the Hawai‘i Air National Guard visit the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency in Diamond Head, March 12, 2025. Forward planning for future collaboration – to keep Hawai’i safe, prepared, and responsive during any disaster.
Senior Enlisted Leaders for the Hawai‘i Air National Guard visit the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency in Diamond Head, March 12, 2025. Forward planning for future collaboration – to keep Hawai’i safe, prepared, and responsive during any disaster.
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron and the 169th Air Defense Squadron approach a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Feb. 5, 2025 for Sentry Aloha 25-1. Fighter jets, tankers, and support units participated in simulated combat scenarios, enhancing interoperability and readiness among U.S. military forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Roann Gatdula)
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron and the 169th Air Defense Squadron approach a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Feb. 5, 2025 for Sentry Aloha 25-1. Fighter jets, tankers, and support units participated in simulated combat scenarios, enhancing interoperability and readiness among U.S. military forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Roann Gatdula)
Hawai‘i National Guard employers pose in front of the chinook after conducting a safety brief. (Photo by Rachel Blaire)
Hawai‘i National Guard employers pose in front of the chinook after conducting a safety brief. (Photo by Rachel Blaire)
Guardsmen admire the view outside the 47F Chinook Helicopter as it flys over Upcountry Maui. (Photo by Rachel Blaire)
Guardsmen admire the view outside the 47F Chinook Helicopter as it flys over Upcountry Maui. (Photo by Rachel Blaire)
Operation Homefront Holiday Meals
Operation Homefront Holiday Meals
An exercise cadre monitors Airmen protecting an injured member during field training at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Feb. 2, 2025. The exercise not only tested the Airmen’s tactical abilities but also emphasized the importance of mental resilience and quick decision-making under pressure. These exercises are critical for maintaining the operational excellence and readiness of the 154th Mission Support Group, ensuring that they remain prepared for any eventuality. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Cabuco)
An exercise cadre monitors Airmen protecting an injured member during field training at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Feb. 2, 2025. The exercise not only tested the Airmen’s tactical abilities but also emphasized the importance of mental resilience and quick decision-making under pressure. These exercises are critical for maintaining the operational excellence and readiness of the 154th Mission Support Group, ensuring that they remain prepared for any eventuality. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Cabuco)
U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron, operated by members of the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons, and a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron taxi the runway at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Feb 5, 2025 for Sentry Aloha 25-1. Fighter jets, tankers, and support units participated in simulated combat scenarios, enhancing interoperability and readiness among U.S. military forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Roann Gatdula)
U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron, operated by members of the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons, and a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron taxi the runway at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Feb 5, 2025 for Sentry Aloha 25-1. Fighter jets, tankers, and support units participated in simulated combat scenarios, enhancing interoperability and readiness among U.S. military forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Roann Gatdula)
Hawai‘i National Guardsmen Remembered for Displaying Extraordinary Heroism
Hawai‘i National Guardsmen Remembered for Displaying Extraordinary Heroism
Hawai‘i National Guardsmen Remembered for Displaying Extraordinary Heroism
Hawai‘i National Guardsmen Remembered for Displaying Extraordinary Heroism
Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan was confirmed by the Hawaiʻi State Senate on March 21, 2025 as the Adjutant General for the State of Hawai‘i Department of Defense. “My commitment is to serve Hawai‘i with integrity, dedication, and a focus on enhancing our state’s defense capabilities. I look forward to working alongside our military and community partners to ensure the safety and security of our state and its residents,” Logan said.
Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan was confirmed by the Hawaiʻi State Senate on March 21, 2025 as the Adjutant General for the State of Hawai‘i Department of Defense. “My commitment is to serve Hawai‘i with integrity, dedication, and a focus on enhancing our state’s defense capabilities. I look forward to working alongside our military and community partners to ensure the safety and security of our state and its residents,” Logan said.
Operation Homefront Holiday Meals
Operation Homefront Holiday Meals
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 103rd Air Control Squadron set up a cloud-based radar and radio connection of the Tactical Operations Center-Lite (TOC-L), on Feb. 6, 2026 for Sentry Aloha 25-1 at the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Hawaii. TOC-L is a mobile battle management system that allows for decentralized teams to control airspace. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Roann Gatdula)
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 103rd Air Control Squadron set up a cloud-based radar and radio connection of the Tactical Operations Center-Lite (TOC-L), on Feb. 6, 2026 for Sentry Aloha 25-1 at the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Hawaii. TOC-L is a mobile battle management system that allows for decentralized teams to control airspace. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Roann Gatdula)
The Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s Unit Ministry Team conducted Building Strong & Ready Teams training on Dec. 7, 2024, for Company B, 29th Brigade Support Battalion. This training focused on personalities and communication, so soldiers’ relationships and life skills could enhance their readiness and resiliency when duty calls. The Building Strong & Ready Teams training was delivered through several different methods; the instructor Chaplain Major Colin Lau presented the information, which was then followed by group discussion and self-reflection. The content focused on the science of behavior (understanding people) and the art of communicating, specifically on five different communication styles. (Photo by Chaplain Maj. Colin W. Lau)
The Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s Unit Ministry Team conducted Building Strong & Ready Teams training on Dec. 7, 2024, for Company B, 29th Brigade Support Battalion. This training focused on personalities and communication, so soldiers’ relationships and life skills could enhance their readiness and resiliency when duty calls. The Building Strong & Ready Teams training was delivered through several different methods; the instructor Chaplain Major Colin Lau presented the information, which was then followed by group discussion and self-reflection. The content focused on the science of behavior (understanding people) and the art of communicating, specifically on five different communication styles. (Photo by Chaplain Maj. Colin W. Lau)
Maui soldiers received goodie bags from USO Hawaii. (Army National Guard photo by SFC Jim Evangelista)
Maui soldiers received goodie bags from USO Hawaii. (Army National Guard photo by SFC Jim Evangelista)
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Geoli Ng is the Executive Director of the Kōkua Initiative at Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water and was nominated for the Patriot Award, which celebrates supervisors who provide outstanding support to National Guard personnel. (Geoli Ng photos)

Geoli Ng is the Executive Director of the Kōkua Initiative at Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water and was nominated for the Patriot Award, which celebrates supervisors who provide outstanding support to National Guard personnel. (Geoli Ng photos)

Medal of Honor re-presented to the family of Capt. Francis Brown Wai
Medal of Honor re-presented to the family of Capt. Francis Brown Wai
First Hawai‘i Guardsman receives Space Force Association Award
First Hawai‘i Guardsman receives Space Force Association Award
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel worked alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and its neighboring countries on March 28. (Courtesy photo)
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel worked alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and its neighboring countries on March 28. (Courtesy photo)
Master Sgt. (Ret) Darrell Bactad, right, pose for a photo with friends at Wat Po, a buddhist temple complex in the Phra Nakhon District in Bangkok, Thailand before the March 28 earthquake in the city. (Photo by Master Sgt. (Ret) Darrell Bactad))
Master Sgt. (Ret) Darrell Bactad, right, pose for a photo with friends at Wat Po, a buddhist temple complex in the Phra Nakhon District in Bangkok, Thailand before the March 28 earthquake in the city. (Photo by Master Sgt. (Ret) Darrell Bactad))
Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water employee Jaysen Bragado with Staff Sgt. Nellie Towata, left, and Capt. Kevin Tam pose for a photo after loading the last pallet of water for distribution. (Geoli Ng photos)

Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water employee Jaysen Bragado with Staff Sgt. Nellie Towata, left, and Capt. Kevin Tam pose for a photo after loading the last pallet of water for distribution. (Geoli Ng photos)

HIARNG holds ‘Chalk Dah Walk’ event at Diamond Head Armory
HIARNG holds ‘Chalk Dah Walk’ event at Diamond Head Armory
HIARNG holds ‘Chalk Dah Walk’ event at Diamond Head Armory
HIARNG holds ‘Chalk Dah Walk’ event at Diamond Head Armory
Staff Sgt. Orlando Corpuz from Headquarters, Hawaiʻi Air National Guard placed second for Information Story, a story that conveys information while answering the who, what, where, when, why and how. (Courtesy photo)
Staff Sgt. Orlando Corpuz from Headquarters, Hawaiʻi Air National Guard placed second for Information Story, a story that conveys information while answering the who, what, where, when, why and how. (Courtesy photo)
HIARNG holds ‘Chalk Dah Walk’ event at Diamond Head Armory
HIARNG holds ‘Chalk Dah Walk’ event at Diamond Head Armory
First Hawai‘i Guardsman receives Space Force Association Award
First Hawai‘i Guardsman receives Space Force Association Award
Spouse Annisa Budiman, and Staff Sgt. Aditya Utoyo with their two daughters. (Courtesy photo)
Spouse Annisa Budiman, and Staff Sgt. Aditya Utoyo with their two daughters. (Courtesy photo)
Spouse Taysha Fuller and Sgt. 1st Class Dustin Fuller with their two sons.(Courtesy photo)
Spouse Taysha Fuller and Sgt. 1st Class Dustin Fuller with their two sons.(Courtesy photo)
Medal of Honor re-presented to the family of Capt. Francis Brown Wai
Medal of Honor re-presented to the family of Capt. Francis Brown Wai
Medal of Honor re-presented to the family of Capt. Francis Brown Wai
Medal of Honor re-presented to the family of Capt. Francis Brown Wai
Medal of Honor re-presented to the family of Capt. Francis Brown Wai
Medal of Honor re-presented to the family of Capt. Francis Brown Wai
Medal of Honor re-presented to the family of Capt. Francis Brown Wai
Medal of Honor re-presented to the family of Capt. Francis Brown Wai
Hawai‘i Army National Guard soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 1109th Theater complete inspection outside their cooking station during the Philip A. Connelly competition in Pearl City, Hawaii, June 3, 2022. Soldiers were timed while setting up the cooking and sanitization station. The competition includes all aspects of food preparation, safe execution and sanitation. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Bethany Cravalho)
Hawai‘i Army National Guard soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 1109th Theater complete inspection outside their cooking station during the Philip A. Connelly competition in Pearl City, Hawaii, June 3, 2022. Soldiers were timed while setting up the cooking and sanitization station. The competition includes all aspects of food preparation, safe execution and sanitation. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Bethany Cravalho)
Hawaii Army National Guard Soldier Spc. Jovoni Shimabukuro, a Culinary Specialist with the 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group, has her blood pressure checked before donating on June 12, 2021. This was the first annual event co-organized by the Hawai‘i Army National Guard, the Hawaii Building & Construction Trades Council and the Blood Bank of Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Mariah-Alexsandra Manandic-Kapu)
Hawaii Army National Guard Soldier Spc. Jovoni Shimabukuro, a Culinary Specialist with the 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group, has her blood pressure checked before donating on June 12, 2021. This was the first annual event co-organized by the Hawai‘i Army National Guard, the Hawaii Building & Construction Trades Council and the Blood Bank of Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Mariah-Alexsandra Manandic-Kapu)
HIARNG holds ‘Chalk Dah Walk’ event at Diamond Head Armory
HIARNG holds ‘Chalk Dah Walk’ event at Diamond Head Armory
People evacuated into the streets of Asok, a central business district in Bangkok where Bactad’s hotel was located, waiting on word from authorities to safely return. (Photo by Master Sgt. (Ret) Darrell Bactad)
People evacuated into the streets of Asok, a central business district in Bangkok where Bactad’s hotel was located, waiting on word from authorities to safely return. (Photo by Master Sgt. (Ret) Darrell Bactad)
Specialist 2nd Class Francis H. Wright
Specialist 2nd Class Francis H. Wright
Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier from the 154th Wing earned second place for Feature Photo, first place for Video Documentation B-roll, and first place as Military Writer of the Year. (Courtesy photo)
Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier from the 154th Wing earned second place for Feature Photo, first place for Video Documentation B-roll, and first place as Military Writer of the Year. (Courtesy photo)
HIARNG holds ‘Chalk Dah Walk’ event at Diamond Head Armory
HIARNG holds ‘Chalk Dah Walk’ event at Diamond Head Armory
First Hawai‘i Guardsman receives Space Force Association Award
First Hawai‘i Guardsman receives Space Force Association Award
The Hawaiʻi Army National Guard’s 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment received second place for the Public Affairs Organization of the Year – Command Information (Large). (Courtesy photo)
The Hawaiʻi Army National Guard’s 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment received second place for the Public Affairs Organization of the Year – Command Information (Large). (Courtesy photo)
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29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial Day Ceremony
29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial Day Ceremony
Kahu Kordell Kekoa blessed the F-22 Raptor with ti leaves and Hawaiian water during the F-22 Raptor arrival ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam on July 9, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Betty J. Squatrito-Martin)
Kahu Kordell Kekoa blessed the F-22 Raptor with ti leaves and Hawaiian water during the F-22 Raptor arrival ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on July 9, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Betty J. Squatrito-Martin)
Lt. Col. Harvey “Banger” Newton, 19th Fighter Squadron pilot, his wife and Staff Sgt. Joel Herman, F-22 Raptor crew chief, HIANG 154th Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, draped maile lei across the nose of the F-22 Raptor during the F-22 Raptor arrival ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Maile lei is part of a Hawaiian tradition used to mark important occasions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Betty J. Squatrito-Martin)
Lt. Col. Harvey “Banger” Newton, 19th Fighter Squadron pilot, his wife and Staff Sgt. Joel Herman, F-22 Raptor crew chief, HIANG 154th Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, draped maile lei across the nose of the F-22 Raptor during the F-22 Raptor arrival ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Maile lei is part of a Hawaiian tradition used to mark important occasions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Betty J. Squatrito-Martin)
Bottom left, Tech Sgt. Christopher Maeda and Sgt. James Kamaka (93rd CST WMD), conducted reconnaissance of an incident site, utilizing advanced radiological detection equipment to assess potential hazards and ensure the safety of responders and the surrounding community. Their reconnaissance was part of the two-day full-scale exercise, which included exercise lanes specifically to a radiological incident. (U.S Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Kaialani Cruz)
Bottom left, Tech Sgt. Christopher Maeda and Sgt. James Kamaka (93rd CST WMD), conducted reconnaissance of an incident site, utilizing advanced radiological detection equipment to assess potential hazards and ensure the safety of responders and the surrounding community. Their reconnaissance was part of the two-day full-scale exercise, which included exercise lanes specifically to a radiological incident. (U.S Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Kaialani Cruz)
members of the Hawai‘i National Guard 93rd Civil Support Team, Weapons of Mass Destruction (93rd CST WMD) and the Honolulu Police Department conducted liaison activities at a Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) command post as HFD HAZMAT firemen conduct entry into the incident site. At left, Sgt. Jaimee Mariano (93rd CST WMD) explained the use and functionality of radiological detection equipment to members of the 93rd Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Enhanced Response Force Package. Bottom left, Tech Sgt. Christopher Maeda and Sgt. James Kamaka (93rd CST WMD), conducted reconnaissance of an incident site, utilizing advanced radiological detection equipment to assess potential hazards and ensure the safety of responders and the surrounding community. Their reconnaissance was part of the two-day full-scale exercise, which included exercise lanes specifically to a radiological incident. (U.S Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Kaialani Cruz)
Members of the Hawai‘i National Guard 93rd Civil Support Team, Weapons of Mass Destruction (93rd CST WMD) and the Honolulu Police Department conducted liaison activities at a Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) command post as HFD HAZMAT firemen conduct entry into the incident site. At left, Sgt. Jaimee Mariano (93rd CST WMD) explained the use and functionality of radiological detection equipment to members of the 93rd Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Enhanced Response Force Package. Bottom left, Tech Sgt. Christopher Maeda and Sgt. James Kamaka (93rd CST WMD), conducted reconnaissance of an incident site, utilizing advanced radiological detection equipment to assess potential hazards and ensure the safety of responders and the surrounding community. Their reconnaissance was part of the two-day full-scale exercise, which included exercise lanes specifically to a radiological incident. (U.S Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Kaialani Cruz)
Above, survey team members from the Hawai‘i National Guard 93rd Civil Support Team, Weapons of Mass Destruction (93rd CST WMD), 94th CST (Guam) and 82nd CST (South Dakota) received a post entry brief from Honolulu Fire Department HAZMAT firefighters during the two-day full-scale exercise. The post entry brief into an incident site is crucial to ensure all personnel on site are informed of the current situation, hazards, objectives and safety considerations, enabling effective coordination and minimizing risks for future entries into the incident site.
Above, survey team members from the Hawai‘i National Guard 93rd Civil Support Team, Weapons of Mass Destruction (93rd CST WMD), 94th CST (Guam) and 82nd CST (South Dakota) received a post entry brief from Honolulu Fire Department HAZMAT firefighters during the two-day full-scale exercise. The post entry brief into an incident site is crucial to ensure all personnel on site are informed of the current situation, hazards, objectives and safety considerations, enabling effective coordination and minimizing risks for future entries into the incident site.
At left, Nuclear Medical Science Officer Maj. Juan Stevens (93rd CST WMD) provided potential targets of interest and personal protective equipment considerations to 93rd CST WMD survey team members as they prepared to make entry into the incident site. (U.S Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Kaialani Cruz) 
At left, Nuclear Medical Science Officer Maj. Juan Stevens (93rd CST WMD) provided potential targets of interest and personal protective equipment considerations to 93rd CST WMD survey team members as they prepared to make entry into the incident site. (U.S Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Kaialani Cruz) 
At left, Sgt. Jaimee Mariano (93rd CST WMD) explained the use and functionality of radiological detection equipment to members of the 93rd Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Enhanced Response Force Package.
At left, Sgt. Jaimee Mariano (93rd CST WMD) explained the use and functionality of radiological detection equipment to members of the 93rd Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Enhanced Response Force Package.
Above left, Lt. Col. Natalie Hayes and Maj. Adam Herrman from the Recruiting and Retention Battalion received the Unit Safety Excellence Award. (Photo by Master Sgt. (Ret) Andrew Jackson)
Above left, Lt. Col. Natalie Hayes and Maj. Adam Herrman from the Recruiting and Retention Battalion received the Unit Safety Excellence Award. (Photo by Master Sgt. (Ret) Andrew Jackson)
At top, Brig. Gen. Walter R. Ross Jr., Hawai‘i National Guard Director of the Joint Staff, gave the opening remarks at the HIARNG safety workshop at the 298th Regiment, Regional Training Institute (RTI) in Waimanalo on May 16. (Photo by Master Sgt. (Ret) Andrew Jackson)
At top, Brig. Gen. Walter R. Ross Jr., Hawai‘i National Guard Director of the Joint Staff, gave the opening remarks at the HIARNG safety workshop at the 298th Regiment, Regional Training Institute (RTI) in Waimanalo on May 16. (Photo by Master Sgt. (Ret) Andrew Jackson)
The Hawai‘i Medical Readiness Detachment change of command ceremony between Col. Janet G. Lundberg and Col. Joseph S. Kushi took place on June 8 in Kalaeloa. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army that commemorates the relinquishment of command by passing the unit’s colors from one officer to another.
The Hawai‘i Medical Readiness Detachment change of command ceremony between Col. Janet G. Lundberg and Col. Joseph S. Kushi took place on June 8 in Kalaeloa. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army that commemorates the relinquishment of command by passing the unit’s colors from one officer to another.
The Hawai‘i Medical Readiness Detachment change of command ceremony between Col. Janet G. Lundberg and Col. Joseph S. Kushi took place on June 8 in Kalaeloa. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army that commemorates the relinquishment of command by passing the unit’s colors from one officer to another.
The Hawai‘i Medical Readiness Detachment change of command ceremony between Col. Janet G. Lundberg and Col. Joseph S. Kushi took place on June 8 in Kalaeloa. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army that commemorates the relinquishment of command by passing the unit’s colors from one officer to another.
The Hawai‘i Medical Readiness Detachment change of command ceremony between Col. Janet G. Lundberg and Col. Joseph S. Kushi took place on June 8 in Kalaeloa. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army that commemorates the relinquishment of command by passing the unit’s colors from one officer to another.
The Hawai‘i Medical Readiness Detachment change of command ceremony between Col. Janet G. Lundberg and Col. Joseph S. Kushi took place on June 8 in Kalaeloa. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the Army that commemorates the relinquishment of command by passing the unit’s colors from one officer to another.
An F-22 crew chief directed the first F-22 Raptor during the F-22 Raptor arrival ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam July 9, 2010. This was to be the Hawai‘i Air National Guard led unit for the F-22 Raptor. The F-22 Raptor is a HIANG asset while pilots and maintenance crews will be provided by both the Guard and U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Betty J. Squatrito-Martin)
An F-22 crew chief directed the first F-22 Raptor during the F-22 Raptor arrival ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam July 9, 2010. This was to be the Hawai‘i Air National Guard led unit for the F-22 Raptor. The F-22 Raptor is a HIANG asset while pilots and maintenance crews will be provided by both the Guard and U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Betty J. Squatrito-Martin)
Exercise focuses on cyber attack response
Exercise focuses on cyber attack response
Exercise focuses on cyber attack response
Exercise focuses on cyber attack response
29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial Day Ceremony
29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial Day Ceremony
29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial Day Ceremony
29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial Day Ceremony
29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial Day Ceremony
29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial Day Ceremony
29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial Day Ceremony
29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial Day Ceremony
29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial Day Ceremony
29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial Day Ceremony
29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial Day Ceremony
29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial Day Ceremony
Above right, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Nyles Nakama stood with HIARNG Safety Manager Chief Warrant Officer 5 John Yim after receiving the Individual Contribution to Safety Excellence Award. (Photo by Master Sgt. (Ret) Andrew Jackson)
Above right, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Nyles Nakama stood with HIARNG Safety Manager Chief Warrant Officer 5 John Yim after receiving the Individual Contribution to Safety Excellence Award. (Photo by Master Sgt. (Ret) Andrew Jackson)
Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers discuss cyber defensive strategies during the Po’oihe 2015 Cyber Security Exercise at the University of Hawaii Manoa Campus Center Ballroom on June 4, 2015. Po’oihe is part of the hurricane preparedness Exercise Vigilant Guard / Makani Pahili 2015 hosted by U.S. Northern Command, National Guard Bureau and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Cabuco)
Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers discuss cyber defensive strategies during the Po’oihe 2015 Cyber Security Exercise at the University of Hawaii Manoa Campus Center Ballroom on June 4, 2015. Po’oihe is part of the hurricane preparedness Exercise Vigilant Guard / Makani Pahili 2015 hosted by U.S. Northern Command, National Guard Bureau and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Cabuco)
At top, Brig. Gen. Walter R. Ross Jr., Hawai‘i National Guard Director of the Joint Staff, gave the opening remarks at the HIARNG safety workshop at the 298th Regiment, Regional Training Institute (RTI) in Waimanalo on May 16. (Photo by Master Sgt. (Ret) Andrew Jackson)
At top, Brig. Gen. Walter R. Ross Jr., Hawai‘i National Guard Director of the Joint Staff, gave the opening remarks at the HIARNG safety workshop at the 298th Regiment, Regional Training Institute (RTI) in Waimanalo on May 16. (Photo by Master Sgt. (Ret) Andrew Jackson)
The Hawaiʻi Army National Guard’s 111th Army Band’s combined brass band performed at the 2025 U.S. Indo- Pacific Command summer engagement in honor of Hawaii community partners at Pearl Harbor on July 2. They were honored to take part of USINDOPACOM’s first ever Battle of the Bands which comprised of the U.S. Military bands across Oahu. 
The Hawaiʻi Army National Guard’s 111th Army Band’s combined brass band performed at the 2025 U.S. Indo- Pacific Command summer engagement in honor of Hawaii community partners at Pearl Harbor on July 2. They were honored to take part of USINDOPACOM’s first ever Battle of the Bands which comprised of the U.S. Military bands across Oahu. 
The Hawaiʻi Army National Guard’s 111th Army Band’s combined brass band performed at the 2025 U.S. Indo- Pacific Command summer engagement in honor of Hawaii community partners at Pearl Harbor on July 2. They were honored to take part of USINDOPACOM’s first ever Battle of the Bands which comprised of the U.S. Military bands across Oahu. 
The Hawaiʻi Army National Guard’s 111th Army Band’s combined brass band performed at the 2025 U.S. Indo- Pacific Command summer engagement in honor of Hawaii community partners at Pearl Harbor on July 2. They were honored to take part of USINDOPACOM’s first ever Battle of the Bands which comprised of the U.S. Military bands across Oahu. 
The Hawaiʻi Army National Guard’s 111th Army Band’s combined brass band performed at the 2025 U.S. Indo- Pacific Command summer engagement in honor of Hawaii community partners at Pearl Harbor on July 2. They were honored to take part of USINDOPACOM’s first ever Battle of the Bands which comprised of the U.S. Military bands across Oahu. 
The Hawaiʻi Army National Guard’s 111th Army Band’s combined brass band performed at the 2025 U.S. Indo- Pacific Command summer engagement in honor of Hawaii community partners at Pearl Harbor on July 2. They were honored to take part of USINDOPACOM’s first ever Battle of the Bands which comprised of the U.S. Military bands across Oahu. 
The late U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye was on hand to help usher in a new era between the Hawai‘i Air National Guard (HIANG) and U.S. Air Force on July 9, 2010, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The arrival of the F-22 Raptor marked the beginning of a new associate unit between HIANG’s 154th Wing and the U.S. Air Force’s 15th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Betty J. Squatrito-Martin)
The late U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye was on hand to help usher in a new era between the Hawai‘i Air National Guard (HIANG) and U.S. Air Force on July 9, 2010, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The arrival of the F-22 Raptor marked the beginning of a new associate unit between HIANG’s 154th Wing and the U.S. Air Force’s 15th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Betty J. Squatrito-Martin)
Hawai‘i, Kansas join musical forces
Hawai‘i, Kansas join musical forces
Hawai‘i, Kansas join musical forces
Hawai‘i, Kansas join musical forces
Hawaiʻi’s Finest: Courage from the Korean War
Hawaiʻi’s Finest: Courage from the Korean War
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The Hawai’i National Guard presented the return of the Messages of Hope crane display at the Navy Exchange Mall. Located on the second floor, this collaborative effort united teams from the 154th Wing Directorate of Psychological Health, Behavioral Health, Family Readiness Center and more — raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. Thousands of hand-folded origami cranes carry heartfelt messages of encouragement, brightening days and fostering mental health awareness for all patrons and visitors. This was the third straight year that Hawai‘i National Guard family care teams brought the inspiring initiative to life, strengthening bonds within our special community. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out anytime: Dial 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or for service members and veterans, call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Your well-being matters — help is just a call away. — U.S. Air National Guard photos
The Hawai’i National Guard presented the return of the Messages of Hope crane display at the Navy Exchange Mall. Located on the second floor, this collaborative effort united teams from the 154th Wing Directorate of Psychological Health, Behavioral Health, Family Readiness Center and more — raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. Thousands of hand-folded origami cranes carry heartfelt messages of encouragement, brightening days and fostering mental health awareness for all patrons and visitors. This was the third straight year that Hawai‘i National Guard family care teams brought the inspiring initiative to life, strengthening bonds within our special community. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out anytime: Dial 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or for service members and veterans, call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Your well-being matters — help is just a call away. — U.S. Air National Guard photos
Flight crews from the Hawai‘i Army National Guard flew a UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook with bambi buckets suspended to provide aerial firefighting support for the wildfire yesterday in Kunia. A total of 49,000 gallons of water were dispersed in 39 drops. As part of Gov. Josh Green’s emergency proclamation for wildfire season, the Hawaiʻi National Guard’s Operation Hoʻopauahi keeps an aircrew ready to provide aerial firefighting capabilities to augment county and state level first responder elements during the wildfire season. – U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Olivia Cowart
Flight crews from the Hawai‘i Army National Guard flew a UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook with bambi buckets suspended to provide aerial firefighting support for the wildfire yesterday in Kunia. A total of 49,000 gallons of water were dispersed in 39 drops. As part of Gov. Josh Green’s emergency proclamation for wildfire season, the Hawaiʻi National Guard’s Operation Hoʻopauahi keeps an aircrew ready to provide aerial firefighting capabilities to augment county and state level first responder elements during the wildfire season. – U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Olivia Cowart
Participants assembled a Tactical Field Religious Support Kit to close the training. (Hawai‘i National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Julius Maeva, Capt. Lindsay Krausand Col. Christopher Guadiz)
Participants assembled a Tactical Field Religious Support Kit to close the training. (Hawai‘i National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Julius Maeva, Capt. Lindsay Krausand Col. Christopher Guadiz)
A Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program event was held Aug. 15-16 on Kaua‘i. It was presented by the Hawai‘i Army National Guard and Hawai‘i Air National Guard to support service members and their families as they navigate the transitions and challenges of deployment and reintegration. The gathering was a testament to our military community’s unwavering commitment, resilience and strength.
A Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program event was held Aug. 15-16 on Kaua‘i. It was presented by the Hawai‘i Army National Guard and Hawai‘i Air National Guard to support service members and their families as they navigate the transitions and challenges of deployment and reintegration. The gathering was a testament to our military community’s unwavering commitment, resilience and strength.
Photo of SPC Aaron Pastoral’s Family: Wife: Jasmyn Pastoral Children: Zhaestyn, Zavier, Zakai, Zion, and Zaylee Photo by Celeste “Moki” Lewi, MSG, HIARNG Yellow Ribbon Coordinator
Photo of SPC Aaron Pastoral’s Family: Wife: Jasmyn Pastoral Children: Zhaestyn, Zavier, Zakai, Zion, and Zaylee Photo by Celeste “Moki” Lewi, MSG, HIARNG Yellow Ribbon Coordinator
On Aug. 19, 11 community members joined Hawaiʻi Army National Guard and Liko Nā Pilina staff to outplant trees at the Keaukaha Military Reservation. Out-planting was finished up by a group of 12 volunteers from the Lanakila Learning Center on Aug. 29. Between the two groups, 232 trees were planted of 15 different species! Volunteers helped finish off what has been over a year-long effort to plant more desirable plants, both native and non-invasive introduced plants, along the roadside at KMR. Following planting, volunteers received a tour of the Liko Nā Pilina restoration plots and learned how to apply nematodes to tree infected with Queensland Longhorn Beetle larvae to kill the larvae and save the tree. — Photos by Emma Stierhoff, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
On Aug. 19, 11 community members joined Hawaiʻi Army National Guard and Liko Nā Pilina staff to outplant trees at the Keaukaha Military Reservation. Out-planting was finished up by a group of 12 volunteers from the Lanakila Learning Center on Aug. 29. Between the two groups, 232 trees were planted of 15 different species! Volunteers helped finish off what has been over a year-long effort to plant more desirable plants, both native and non-invasive introduced plants, along the roadside at KMR. Following planting, volunteers received a tour of the Liko Nā Pilina restoration plots and learned how to apply nematodes to tree infected with Queensland Longhorn Beetle larvae to kill the larvae and save the tree. — Photos by Emma Stierhoff, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
The Hawai’i National Guard presented the return of the Messages of Hope crane display at the Navy Exchange Mall. Located on the second floor, this collaborative effort united teams from the 154th Wing Directorate of Psychological Health, Behavioral Health, Family Readiness Center and more — raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. Thousands of hand-folded origami cranes carry heartfelt messages of encouragement, brightening days and fostering mental health awareness for all patrons and visitors. This was the third straight year that Hawai‘i National Guard family care teams brought the inspiring initiative to life, strengthening bonds within our special community. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out anytime: Dial 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or for service members and veterans, call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Your well-being matters — help is just a call away. — U.S. Air National Guard photos
The Hawai’i National Guard presented the return of the Messages of Hope crane display at the Navy Exchange Mall. Located on the second floor, this collaborative effort united teams from the 154th Wing Directorate of Psychological Health, Behavioral Health, Family Readiness Center and more — raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. Thousands of hand-folded origami cranes carry heartfelt messages of encouragement, brightening days and fostering mental health awareness for all patrons and visitors. This was the third straight year that Hawai‘i National Guard family care teams brought the inspiring initiative to life, strengthening bonds within our special community. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out anytime: Dial 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or for service members and veterans, call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Your well-being matters — help is just a call away. — U.S. Air National Guard photos
SFC Andrea Faoa and her and her children, Taumalae Faoa and Kaden Faoa. Photo by Celeste “Moki” Lewi, MSG, HIARNG Yellow Ribbon Coordinator
SFC Andrea Faoa and her and her children, Taumalae Faoa and Kaden Faoa. Photo by Celeste “Moki” Lewi, MSG, HIARNG Yellow Ribbon Coordinator
Soldiers fo the 1950th Contingency Contracting Team took on the challenge of the Norwegian Foot March Badge (Marsjmerket) at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, during Operation Spartan Shield. The 8.6 mile ruck with a 25-pound pack is one of the most demanding foreign military endurance events. Pictures here at the finish line, our team showed determination, grit, and camaraderie in stepping up to the test.
Soldiers fo the 1950th Contingency Contracting Team took on the challenge of the Norwegian Foot March Badge (Marsjmerket) at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, during Operation Spartan Shield. The 8.6 mile ruck with a 25-pound pack is one of the most demanding foreign military endurance events. Pictures here at the finish line, our team showed determination, grit, and camaraderie in stepping up to the test.
Second Lieutenants Sean Murley and Abraham Hall were administered the oath of office by Chaplain Christopher Guadiz; (Hawai‘i National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Julius Maeva, Capt. Lindsay Kraus and Col. Christopher Guadiz)
Second Lieutenants Sean Murley and Abraham Hall were administered the oath of office by Chaplain Christopher Guadiz; (Hawai‘i National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Julius Maeva, Capt. Lindsay Kraus and Col. Christopher Guadiz)
The Hawai’i National Guard presented the return of the Messages of Hope crane display at the Navy Exchange Mall. Located on the second floor, this collaborative effort united teams from the 154th Wing Directorate of Psychological Health, Behavioral Health, Family Readiness Center and more — raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. Thousands of hand-folded origami cranes carry heartfelt messages of encouragement, brightening days and fostering mental health awareness for all patrons and visitors. This was the third straight year that Hawai‘i National Guard family care teams brought the inspiring initiative to life, strengthening bonds within our special community. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out anytime: Dial 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or for service members and veterans, call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Your well-being matters — help is just a call away. — U.S. Air National Guard photos
The Hawai’i National Guard presented the return of the Messages of Hope crane display at the Navy Exchange Mall. Located on the second floor, this collaborative effort united teams from the 154th Wing Directorate of Psychological Health, Behavioral Health, Family Readiness Center and more — raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. Thousands of hand-folded origami cranes carry heartfelt messages of encouragement, brightening days and fostering mental health awareness for all patrons and visitors. This was the third straight year that Hawai‘i National Guard family care teams brought the inspiring initiative to life, strengthening bonds within our special community. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out anytime: Dial 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or for service members and veterans, call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Your well-being matters — help is just a call away. — U.S. Air National Guard photos
Hawai‘i Army National Guard and South Dakota Army National Guard participants gathered with Brig. Gen. Tyson Tahara and instructor Mr. Thomas Clemente following Human Factors Accident Classification System (HFACS) training at the 298th Regional Training Institute on Sept. 7. (Hawai‘i Army National Guard photo)
Hawai‘i Army National Guard and South Dakota Army National Guard participants gathered with Brig. Gen. Tyson Tahara and instructor Mr. Thomas Clemente following Human Factors Accident Classification System (HFACS) training at the 298th Regional Training Institute on Sept. 7. (Hawai‘i Army National Guard photo)
The Hawai’i National Guard presented the return of the Messages of Hope crane display at the Navy Exchange Mall. Located on the second floor, this collaborative effort united teams from the 154th Wing Directorate of Psychological Health, Behavioral Health, Family Readiness Center and more — raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. Thousands of hand-folded origami cranes carry heartfelt messages of encouragement, brightening days and fostering mental health awareness for all patrons and visitors. This was the third straight year that Hawai‘i National Guard family care teams brought the inspiring initiative to life, strengthening bonds within our special community. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out anytime: Dial 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or for service members and veterans, call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Your well-being matters — help is just a call away. — U.S. Air National Guard photos
The Hawai’i National Guard presented the return of the Messages of Hope crane display at the Navy Exchange Mall. Located on the second floor, this collaborative effort united teams from the 154th Wing Directorate of Psychological Health, Behavioral Health, Family Readiness Center and more — raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. Thousands of hand-folded origami cranes carry heartfelt messages of encouragement, brightening days and fostering mental health awareness for all patrons and visitors. This was the third straight year that Hawai‘i National Guard family care teams brought the inspiring initiative to life, strengthening bonds within our special community. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out anytime: Dial 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or for service members and veterans, call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Your well-being matters — help is just a call away. — U.S. Air National Guard photos
Three teams representing the Hawai‘i Army National Guard Outrigger Canoe participated in the Na Koa Canoe Regatta at Fort DeRussy Beach Park on Aug. 23. Launched in 2009, the Na Koa Wounded Warrior Canoe Regatta was created to assist recovering troops through the ‘healing power’ of the Hawaiian waters. The first event took place at the Pearl Harbor Marina with 67 teams from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and other organizations. The event has since expanded to include a Youth Division, and to include our Gold Star Ohana in the Wounded Warrior Division.
Three teams representing the Hawai‘i Army National Guard Outrigger Canoe participated in the Na Koa Canoe Regatta at Fort DeRussy Beach Park on Aug. 23. Launched in 2009, the Na Koa Wounded Warrior Canoe Regatta was created to assist recovering troops through the ‘healing power’ of the Hawaiian waters. The first event took place at the Pearl Harbor Marina with 67 teams from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and other organizations. The event has since expanded to include a Youth Division, and to include our Gold Star Ohana in the Wounded Warrior Division.
A Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program event was held Aug. 15-16 on Kaua‘i. It was presented by the Hawai‘i Army National Guard and Hawai‘i Air National Guard to support service members and their families as they navigate the transitions and challenges of deployment and reintegration. The gathering was a testament to our military community’s unwavering commitment, resilience and strength.
A Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program event was held Aug. 15-16 on Kaua‘i. It was presented by the Hawai‘i Army National Guard and Hawai‘i Air National Guard to support service members and their families as they navigate the transitions and challenges of deployment and reintegration. The gathering was a testament to our military community’s unwavering commitment, resilience and strength.
SSG Celeste Lewi of the 1950th Contingency Contracting Team worked alongside her interpreter and local contractor in Kandahar, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Contracting bridges cultures and missions, ensuring Soldiers have the resources they need while strengthening trust and partnership on the ground.
SSG Celeste Lewi of the 1950th Contingency Contracting Team worked alongside her interpreter and local contractor in Kandahar, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Contracting bridges cultures and missions, ensuring Soldiers have the resources they need while strengthening trust and partnership on the ground.
teammembers of the 1950th CCT stand proudly after receiving the Army Commendation Medal from Maj. Robert Frank at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait during Operation Spartan Shield. Pictured left to right: Mr. Kit Ariyat (Contracting Deputy), Staff Sgt. Genavi Oshiro, Staff Sgt. Stephanie Takayesu, Staff Sgt. Jonathan Yi, Staff Sgt. Joseph Sumang, Maj. Robert Frank. (1950th Support Detachment photos)
teammembers of the 1950th CCT stand proudly after receiving the Army Commendation Medal from Maj. Robert Frank at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait during Operation Spartan Shield. Pictured left to right: Mr. Kit Ariyat (Contracting Deputy), Staff Sgt. Genavi Oshiro, Staff Sgt. Stephanie Takayesu, Staff Sgt. Jonathan Yi, Staff Sgt. Joseph Sumang, Maj. Robert Frank. (1950th Support Detachment photos)
Three teams representing the Hawai‘i Army National Guard Outrigger Canoe participated in the Na Koa Canoe Regatta at Fort DeRussy Beach Park on Aug. 23. Launched in 2009, the Na Koa Wounded Warrior Canoe Regatta was created to assist recovering troops through the ‘healing power’ of the Hawaiian waters. The first event took place at the Pearl Harbor Marina with 67 teams from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and other organizations. The event has since expanded to include a Youth Division, and to include our Gold Star Ohana in the Wounded Warrior Division.
Three teams representing the Hawai‘i Army National Guard Outrigger Canoe participated in the Na Koa Canoe Regatta at Fort DeRussy Beach Park on Aug. 23. Launched in 2009, the Na Koa Wounded Warrior Canoe Regatta was created to assist recovering troops through the ‘healing power’ of the Hawaiian waters. The first event took place at the Pearl Harbor Marina with 67 teams from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and other organizations. The event has since expanded to include a Youth Division, and to include our Gold Star Ohana in the Wounded Warrior Division.
Three teams representing the Hawai‘i Army National Guard Outrigger Canoe participated in the Na Koa Canoe Regatta at Fort DeRussy Beach Park on Aug. 23. Launched in 2009, the Na Koa Wounded Warrior Canoe Regatta was created to assist recovering troops through the ‘healing power’ of the Hawaiian waters. The first event took place at the Pearl Harbor Marina with 67 teams from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and other organizations. The event has since expanded to include a Youth Division, and to include our Gold Star Ohana in the Wounded Warrior Division.
Three teams representing the Hawai‘i Army National Guard Outrigger Canoe participated in the Na Koa Canoe Regatta at Fort DeRussy Beach Park on Aug. 23. Launched in 2009, the Na Koa Wounded Warrior Canoe Regatta was created to assist recovering troops through the ‘healing power’ of the Hawaiian waters. The first event took place at the Pearl Harbor Marina with 67 teams from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and other organizations. The event has since expanded to include a Youth Division, and to include our Gold Star Ohana in the Wounded Warrior Division.
Following a red flag warning of increased fire risk, the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard (HIARNG), staged in support of the Honolulu Fire Department with ground assets in a first-time collaboration for community safety. Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, HIARNG, went to Fire Station 28 in Nanakuli, Hawaiʻi with their M1158 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck-based water tender on Aug. 1, 2025. During the visit Staff Sgt. John Segawa, a station chief assigned to the 297th ENG DET, explained his equipment and capabilities including the water tender which holds 3,000 gallons. Above, fire crews from Nānākuli, Makakilo and the HIARNG meet with Dori Booth, the new State Fire Marshal and Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, Adjutant General for the State of Hawaiʻi, to discuss the importance of interoperability amongst fire crews. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel
Following a red flag warning of increased fire risk, the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard (HIARNG), staged in support of the Honolulu Fire Department with ground assets in a first-time collaboration for community safety. Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, HIARNG, went to Fire Station 28 in Nanakuli, Hawaiʻi with their M1158 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck-based water tender on Aug. 1, 2025. During the visit Staff Sgt. John Segawa, a station chief assigned to the 297th ENG DET, explained his equipment and capabilities including the water tender which holds 3,000 gallons. Above, fire crews from Nānākuli, Makakilo and the HIARNG meet with Dori Booth, the new State Fire Marshal and Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, Adjutant General for the State of Hawaiʻi, to discuss the importance of interoperability amongst fire crews.

– Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel
A very big mahalo and appreciation to the members of the 298th Air Defense Group, Hawaiʻi Air National Guard (HIANG). Every week, members from the 298th Air Defense Group help pick up brown flowers at the grave markers and/or columbarium at the Hawaiʻi State Veterans Cemetery in Kāne‘ohe. Col. Keolani Bailey, Command Sgt. Bradley Spencer, Master Sgt. Kehau Villa-Hashimoto, Tech Sgt. Mathew Young, Airman 1st Class Noalei Malacas and  Airman 1st Class Jayton Pestana were joined by friends & family in the cleanup.
A very big mahalo and appreciation to the members of the 298th Air Defense Group, Hawaiʻi Air National Guard (HIANG). Every week, members from the 298th Air Defense Group help pick up brown flowers at the grave markers and/or columbarium at the Hawaiʻi State Veterans Cemetery in Kāne‘ohe. Col. Keolani Bailey, Command Sgt. Bradley Spencer, Master Sgt. Kehau Villa-Hashimoto, Tech Sgt. Mathew Young, Airman 1st Class Noalei Malacas and  Airman 1st Class Jayton Pestana were joined by friends & family in the cleanup.
Sen. Brandon Elefante, Sen. Glenn Wakai and Sen. Samantha DeCorte spent the day touring the Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) facilities on July 23rd, 2025. The senators had the opportunity to tour Waiawa Armory, Bowers Armory, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center and the Rainbow Hangar. During the visit, the senators got to learn about the HIARNG’s wide range of capabilities and their support to federal and state missions. They also met some of the full-time leaders and staff who described the detailed functions of the various units in the HIARNG. The HIARNG speakers included Col. Damon Hogsten, Chief of Staff for the HIARNG, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Biancaniello, Command Sergeant Major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Col. Wesley Kawakami, Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Casandra Ancheta
Sen. Brandon Elefante, Sen. Glenn Wakai and Sen. Samantha DeCorte spent the day touring the Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) facilities on July 23rd, 2025. The senators had the opportunity to tour Waiawa Armory, Bowers Armory, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center and the Rainbow Hangar. During the visit, the senators got to learn about the HIARNG’s wide range of capabilities and their support to federal and state missions. They also met some of the full-time leaders and staff who described the detailed functions of the various units in the HIARNG. The HIARNG speakers included Col. Damon Hogsten, Chief of Staff for the HIARNG, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Biancaniello, Command Sergeant Major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Col. Wesley Kawakami, Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Casandra Ancheta
Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade was held July 26 at the Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s 29th BDE Readiness Center in Kāpolei. The organization had 440 backpacks filled with essential school supplies ready for military children. The Back-to-School Brigade distributes thousands of backpacks across the country, easing the financial burden of the season for military parents and fostering a sense of community and excitement for students. The program is about more than just pencils and notebooks, but about easing financial stress, helping children feel confident, and building a sense of belonging and community, even when everything else feels unfamiliar. Local sponsors included Hui ‘O Na Wahine (Schofield Spouses Club), Veterans United, Hickam Officer’s Spouses Club, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union.
Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade was held July 26 at the Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s 29th BDE Readiness Center in Kāpolei. The organization had 440 backpacks filled with essential school supplies ready for military children. The Back-to-School Brigade distributes thousands of backpacks across the country, easing the financial burden of the season for military parents and fostering a sense of community and excitement for students. The program is about more than just pencils and notebooks, but about easing financial stress, helping children feel confident, and building a sense of belonging and community, even when everything else feels unfamiliar. Local sponsors included Hui ‘O Na Wahine (Schofield Spouses Club), Veterans United, Hickam Officer’s Spouses Club, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union.
A very big mahalo and appreciation to the members of the 298th Air Defense Group, Hawaiʻi Air National Guard (HIANG). Every week, members from the 298th Air Defense Group help pick up brown flowers at the grave markers and/or columbarium at the Hawaiʻi State Veterans Cemetery in Kāne‘ohe. Col. Keolani Bailey, Command Sgt. Bradley Spencer, Master Sgt. Kehau Villa-Hashimoto, Tech Sgt. Mathew Young, Airman 1st Class Noalei Malacas and  Airman 1st Class Jayton Pestana were joined by friends & family in the cleanup.
A very big mahalo and appreciation to the members of the 298th Air Defense Group, Hawaiʻi Air National Guard (HIANG). Every week, members from the 298th Air Defense Group help pick up brown flowers at the grave markers and/or columbarium at the Hawaiʻi State Veterans Cemetery in Kāne‘ohe. Col. Keolani Bailey, Command Sgt. Bradley Spencer, Master Sgt. Kehau Villa-Hashimoto, Tech Sgt. Mathew Young, Airman 1st Class Noalei Malacas and  Airman 1st Class Jayton Pestana were joined by friends & family in the cleanup.
Following a red flag warning of increased fire risk, the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard (HIARNG), staged in support of the Honolulu Fire Department with ground assets in a first-time collaboration for community safety. Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, HIARNG, went to Fire Station 28 in Nanakuli, Hawaiʻi with their M1158 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck-based water tender on Aug. 1, 2025. During the visit Staff Sgt. John Segawa, a station chief assigned to the 297th ENG DET, explained his equipment and capabilities including the water tender which holds 3,000 gallons. Above, fire crews from Nānākuli, Makakilo and the HIARNG meet with Dori Booth, the new State Fire Marshal and Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, Adjutant General for the State of Hawaiʻi, to discuss the importance of interoperability amongst fire crews. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel
Following a red flag warning of increased fire risk, the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard (HIARNG), staged in support of the Honolulu Fire Department with ground assets in a first-time collaboration for community safety. Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, HIARNG, went to Fire Station 28 in Nanakuli, Hawaiʻi with their M1158 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck-based water tender on Aug. 1, 2025. During the visit Staff Sgt. John Segawa, a station chief assigned to the 297th ENG DET, explained his equipment and capabilities including the water tender which holds 3,000 gallons. Above, fire crews from Nānākuli, Makakilo and the HIARNG meet with Dori Booth, the new State Fire Marshal and Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, Adjutant General for the State of Hawaiʻi, to discuss the importance of interoperability amongst fire crews. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel
Following a red flag warning of increased fire risk, the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard (HIARNG), staged in support of the Honolulu Fire Department with ground assets in a first-time collaboration for community safety. Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, HIARNG, went to Fire Station 28 in Nanakuli, Hawaiʻi with their M1158 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck-based water tender on Aug. 1, 2025. During the visit Staff Sgt. John Segawa, a station chief assigned to the 297th ENG DET, explained his equipment and capabilities including the water tender which holds 3,000 gallons. Above, fire crews from Nānākuli, Makakilo and the HIARNG meet with Dori Booth, the new State Fire Marshal and Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, Adjutant General for the State of Hawaiʻi, to discuss the importance of interoperability amongst fire crews. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel
Following a red flag warning of increased fire risk, the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard (HIARNG), staged in support of the Honolulu Fire Department with ground assets in a first-time collaboration for community safety. Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, HIARNG, went to Fire Station 28 in Nanakuli, Hawaiʻi with their M1158 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck-based water tender on Aug. 1, 2025. During the visit Staff Sgt. John Segawa, a station chief assigned to the 297th ENG DET, explained his equipment and capabilities including the water tender which holds 3,000 gallons. Above, fire crews from Nānākuli, Makakilo and the HIARNG meet with Dori Booth, the new State Fire Marshal and Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, Adjutant General for the State of Hawaiʻi, to discuss the importance of interoperability amongst fire crews. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel
Following a red flag warning of increased fire risk, the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard (HIARNG), staged in support of the Honolulu Fire Department with ground assets in a first-time collaboration for community safety. Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, HIARNG, went to Fire Station 28 in Nanakuli, Hawaiʻi with their M1158 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck-based water tender on Aug. 1, 2025. During the visit Staff Sgt. John Segawa, a station chief assigned to the 297th ENG DET, explained his equipment and capabilities including the water tender which holds 3,000 gallons. Above, fire crews from Nānākuli, Makakilo and the HIARNG meet with Dori Booth, the new State Fire Marshal and Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, Adjutant General for the State of Hawaiʻi, to discuss the importance of interoperability amongst fire crews. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel
Following a red flag warning of increased fire risk, the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard (HIARNG), staged in support of the Honolulu Fire Department with ground assets in a first-time collaboration for community safety. Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, HIARNG, went to Fire Station 28 in Nanakuli, Hawaiʻi with their M1158 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck-based water tender on Aug. 1, 2025. During the visit Staff Sgt. John Segawa, a station chief assigned to the 297th ENG DET, explained his equipment and capabilities including the water tender which holds 3,000 gallons. Above, fire crews from Nānākuli, Makakilo and the HIARNG meet with Dori Booth, the new State Fire Marshal and Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, Adjutant General for the State of Hawaiʻi, to discuss the importance of interoperability amongst fire crews. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel
Following a red flag warning of increased fire risk, the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard (HIARNG), staged in support of the Honolulu Fire Department with ground assets in a first-time collaboration for community safety. Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, HIARNG, went to Fire Station 28 in Nanakuli, Hawaiʻi with their M1158 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck-based water tender on Aug. 1, 2025. During the visit Staff Sgt. John Segawa, a station chief assigned to the 297th ENG DET, explained his equipment and capabilities including the water tender which holds 3,000 gallons. Above, fire crews from Nānākuli, Makakilo and the HIARNG meet with Dori Booth, the new State Fire Marshal and Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, Adjutant General for the State of Hawaiʻi, to discuss the importance of interoperability amongst fire crews. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel
Following a red flag warning of increased fire risk, the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard (HIARNG), staged in support of the Honolulu Fire Department with ground assets in a first-time collaboration for community safety. Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, HIARNG, went to Fire Station 28 in Nanakuli, Hawaiʻi with their M1158 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck-based water tender on Aug. 1, 2025. During the visit Staff Sgt. John Segawa, a station chief assigned to the 297th ENG DET, explained his equipment and capabilities including the water tender which holds 3,000 gallons. Above, fire crews from Nānākuli, Makakilo and the HIARNG meet with Dori Booth, the new State Fire Marshal and Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, Adjutant General for the State of Hawaiʻi, to discuss the importance of interoperability amongst fire crews. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel
Following a red flag warning of increased fire risk, the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard (HIARNG), staged in support of the Honolulu Fire Department with ground assets in a first-time collaboration for community safety. Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, HIARNG, went to Fire Station 28 in Nanakuli, Hawaiʻi with their M1158 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck-based water tender on Aug. 1, 2025. During the visit Staff Sgt. John Segawa, a station chief assigned to the 297th ENG DET, explained his equipment and capabilities including the water tender which holds 3,000 gallons. Above, fire crews from Nānākuli, Makakilo and the HIARNG meet with Dori Booth, the new State Fire Marshal and Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, Adjutant General for the State of Hawaiʻi, to discuss the importance of interoperability amongst fire crews. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel
Following a red flag warning of increased fire risk, the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard (HIARNG), staged in support of the Honolulu Fire Department with ground assets in a first-time collaboration for community safety. Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, HIARNG, went to Fire Station 28 in Nanakuli, Hawaiʻi with their M1158 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck-based water tender on Aug. 1, 2025. During the visit Staff Sgt. John Segawa, a station chief assigned to the 297th ENG DET, explained his equipment and capabilities including the water tender which holds 3,000 gallons. Above, fire crews from Nānākuli, Makakilo and the HIARNG meet with Dori Booth, the new State Fire Marshal and Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, Adjutant General for the State of Hawaiʻi, to discuss the importance of interoperability amongst fire crews. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel
Flight crews from the Hawai‘i Army National Guard flew a UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook with bambi buckets suspended to provide aerial firefighting support for the wildfire yesterday in Kunia. A total of 49,000 gallons of water were dispersed in 39 drops. As part of Gov. Josh Green’s emergency proclamation for wildfire season, the Hawaiʻi National Guard’s Operation Hoʻopauahi keeps an aircrew ready to provide aerial firefighting capabilities to augment county and state level first responder elements during the wildfire season. – U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Olivia Cowart
Flight crews from the Hawai‘i Army National Guard flew a UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook with bambi buckets suspended to provide aerial firefighting support for the wildfire yesterday in Kunia. A total of 49,000 gallons of water were dispersed in 39 drops. As part of Gov. Josh Green’s emergency proclamation for wildfire season, the Hawaiʻi National Guard’s Operation Hoʻopauahi keeps an aircrew ready to provide aerial firefighting capabilities to augment county and state level first responder elements during the wildfire season. – U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Olivia Cowart
Flight crews from the Hawai‘i Army National Guard flew a UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook with bambi buckets suspended to provide aerial firefighting support for the wildfire yesterday in Kunia. A total of 49,000 gallons of water were dispersed in 39 drops. As part of Gov. Josh Green’s emergency proclamation for wildfire season, the Hawaiʻi National Guard’s Operation Hoʻopauahi keeps an aircrew ready to provide aerial firefighting capabilities to augment county and state level first responder elements during the wildfire season. – U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Olivia Cowart
Flight crews from the Hawai‘i Army National Guard flew a UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook with bambi buckets suspended to provide aerial firefighting support for the wildfire yesterday in Kunia. A total of 49,000 gallons of water were dispersed in 39 drops. As part of Gov. Josh Green’s emergency proclamation for wildfire season, the Hawaiʻi National Guard’s Operation Hoʻopauahi keeps an aircrew ready to provide aerial firefighting capabilities to augment county and state level first responder elements during the wildfire season. – U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Olivia Cowart
Sen. Brandon Elefante, Sen. Glenn Wakai and Sen. Samantha DeCorte spent the day touring the Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) facilities on July 23rd, 2025. The senators had the opportunity to tour Waiawa Armory, Bowers Armory, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center and the Rainbow Hangar. During the visit, the senators got to learn about the HIARNG’s wide range of capabilities and their support to federal and state missions. They also met some of the full-time leaders and staff who described the detailed functions of the various units in the HIARNG. The HIARNG speakers included Col. Damon Hogsten, Chief of Staff for the HIARNG, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Biancaniello, Command Sergeant Major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Col. Wesley Kawakami, Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Casandra Ancheta
Sen. Brandon Elefante, Sen. Glenn Wakai and Sen. Samantha DeCorte spent the day touring the Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) facilities on July 23rd, 2025. The senators had the opportunity to tour Waiawa Armory, Bowers Armory, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center and the Rainbow Hangar. During the visit, the senators got to learn about the HIARNG’s wide range of capabilities and their support to federal and state missions. They also met some of the full-time leaders and staff who described the detailed functions of the various units in the HIARNG. The HIARNG speakers included Col. Damon Hogsten, Chief of Staff for the HIARNG, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Biancaniello, Command Sergeant Major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Col. Wesley Kawakami, Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Casandra Ancheta
Sen. Brandon Elefante, Sen. Glenn Wakai and Sen. Samantha DeCorte spent the day touring the Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) facilities on July 23rd, 2025. The senators had the opportunity to tour Waiawa Armory, Bowers Armory, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center and the Rainbow Hangar. During the visit, the senators got to learn about the HIARNG’s wide range of capabilities and their support to federal and state missions. They also met some of the full-time leaders and staff who described the detailed functions of the various units in the HIARNG. The HIARNG speakers included Col. Damon Hogsten, Chief of Staff for the HIARNG, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Biancaniello, Command Sergeant Major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Col. Wesley Kawakami, Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Casandra Ancheta
Sen. Brandon Elefante, Sen. Glenn Wakai and Sen. Samantha DeCorte spent the day touring the Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) facilities on July 23rd, 2025. The senators had the opportunity to tour Waiawa Armory, Bowers Armory, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center and the Rainbow Hangar. During the visit, the senators got to learn about the HIARNG’s wide range of capabilities and their support to federal and state missions. They also met some of the full-time leaders and staff who described the detailed functions of the various units in the HIARNG. The HIARNG speakers included Col. Damon Hogsten, Chief of Staff for the HIARNG, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Biancaniello, Command Sergeant Major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Col. Wesley Kawakami, Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Casandra Ancheta
Sen. Brandon Elefante, Sen. Glenn Wakai and Sen. Samantha DeCorte spent the day touring the Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) facilities on July 23rd, 2025. The senators had the opportunity to tour Waiawa Armory, Bowers Armory, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center and the Rainbow Hangar. During the visit, the senators got to learn about the HIARNG’s wide range of capabilities and their support to federal and state missions. They also met some of the full-time leaders and staff who described the detailed functions of the various units in the HIARNG. The HIARNG speakers included Col. Damon Hogsten, Chief of Staff for the HIARNG, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Biancaniello, Command Sergeant Major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Col. Wesley Kawakami, Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Casandra Ancheta
Sen. Brandon Elefante, Sen. Glenn Wakai and Sen. Samantha DeCorte spent the day touring the Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) facilities on July 23rd, 2025. The senators had the opportunity to tour Waiawa Armory, Bowers Armory, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center and the Rainbow Hangar. During the visit, the senators got to learn about the HIARNG’s wide range of capabilities and their support to federal and state missions. They also met some of the full-time leaders and staff who described the detailed functions of the various units in the HIARNG. The HIARNG speakers included Col. Damon Hogsten, Chief of Staff for the HIARNG, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Biancaniello, Command Sergeant Major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Col. Wesley Kawakami, Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Casandra Ancheta
Sen. Brandon Elefante, Sen. Glenn Wakai and Sen. Samantha DeCorte spent the day touring the Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) facilities on July 23rd, 2025. The senators had the opportunity to tour Waiawa Armory, Bowers Armory, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center and the Rainbow Hangar. During the visit, the senators got to learn about the HIARNG’s wide range of capabilities and their support to federal and state missions. They also met some of the full-time leaders and staff who described the detailed functions of the various units in the HIARNG. The HIARNG speakers included Col. Damon Hogsten, Chief of Staff for the HIARNG, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Biancaniello, Command Sergeant Major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Col. Wesley Kawakami, Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Casandra Ancheta
Sen. Brandon Elefante, Sen. Glenn Wakai and Sen. Samantha DeCorte spent the day touring the Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) facilities on July 23rd, 2025. The senators had the opportunity to tour Waiawa Armory, Bowers Armory, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center and the Rainbow Hangar. During the visit, the senators got to learn about the HIARNG’s wide range of capabilities and their support to federal and state missions. They also met some of the full-time leaders and staff who described the detailed functions of the various units in the HIARNG. The HIARNG speakers included Col. Damon Hogsten, Chief of Staff for the HIARNG, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Biancaniello, Command Sergeant Major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Col. Wesley Kawakami, Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Casandra Ancheta
Sen. Brandon Elefante, Sen. Glenn Wakai and Sen. Samantha DeCorte spent the day touring the Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) facilities on July 23rd, 2025. The senators had the opportunity to tour Waiawa Armory, Bowers Armory, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center and the Rainbow Hangar. During the visit, the senators got to learn about the HIARNG’s wide range of capabilities and their support to federal and state missions. They also met some of the full-time leaders and staff who described the detailed functions of the various units in the HIARNG. The HIARNG speakers included Col. Damon Hogsten, Chief of Staff for the HIARNG, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Biancaniello, Command Sergeant Major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Col. Wesley Kawakami, Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Casandra Ancheta
Sen. Brandon Elefante, Sen. Glenn Wakai and Sen. Samantha DeCorte spent the day touring the Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) facilities on July 23rd, 2025. The senators had the opportunity to tour Waiawa Armory, Bowers Armory, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center and the Rainbow Hangar. During the visit, the senators got to learn about the HIARNG’s wide range of capabilities and their support to federal and state missions. They also met some of the full-time leaders and staff who described the detailed functions of the various units in the HIARNG. The HIARNG speakers included Col. Damon Hogsten, Chief of Staff for the HIARNG, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Biancaniello, Command Sergeant Major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Col. Wesley Kawakami, Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Casandra Ancheta
Sen. Brandon Elefante, Sen. Glenn Wakai and Sen. Samantha DeCorte spent the day touring the Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) facilities on July 23rd, 2025. The senators had the opportunity to tour Waiawa Armory, Bowers Armory, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center and the Rainbow Hangar. During the visit, the senators got to learn about the HIARNG’s wide range of capabilities and their support to federal and state missions. They also met some of the full-time leaders and staff who described the detailed functions of the various units in the HIARNG. The HIARNG speakers included Col. Damon Hogsten, Chief of Staff for the HIARNG, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Biancaniello, Command Sergeant Major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Col. Wesley Kawakami, Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Casandra Ancheta
Sen. Brandon Elefante, Sen. Glenn Wakai and Sen. Samantha DeCorte spent the day touring the Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) facilities on July 23rd, 2025. The senators had the opportunity to tour Waiawa Armory, Bowers Armory, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center and the Rainbow Hangar. During the visit, the senators got to learn about the HIARNG’s wide range of capabilities and their support to federal and state missions. They also met some of the full-time leaders and staff who described the detailed functions of the various units in the HIARNG. The HIARNG speakers included Col. Damon Hogsten, Chief of Staff for the HIARNG, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Biancaniello, Command Sergeant Major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Col. Wesley Kawakami, Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Casandra Ancheta
Sen. Brandon Elefante, Sen. Glenn Wakai and Sen. Samantha DeCorte spent the day touring the Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) facilities on July 23rd, 2025. The senators had the opportunity to tour Waiawa Armory, Bowers Armory, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center and the Rainbow Hangar. During the visit, the senators got to learn about the HIARNG’s wide range of capabilities and their support to federal and state missions. They also met some of the full-time leaders and staff who described the detailed functions of the various units in the HIARNG. The HIARNG speakers included Col. Damon Hogsten, Chief of Staff for the HIARNG, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Biancaniello, Command Sergeant Major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Col. Wesley Kawakami, Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Casandra Ancheta
Sen. Brandon Elefante, Sen. Glenn Wakai and Sen. Samantha DeCorte spent the day touring the Hawai’i Army National Guard (HIARNG) facilities on July 23rd, 2025. The senators had the opportunity to tour Waiawa Armory, Bowers Armory, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center and the Rainbow Hangar. During the visit, the senators got to learn about the HIARNG’s wide range of capabilities and their support to federal and state missions. They also met some of the full-time leaders and staff who described the detailed functions of the various units in the HIARNG. The HIARNG speakers included Col. Damon Hogsten, Chief of Staff for the HIARNG, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Biancaniello, Command Sergeant Major of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Col. Wesley Kawakami, Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. – Hawai‘i Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Casandra Ancheta
Members posed for a photo at the training; (Hawai‘i National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Julius Maeva, Capt. Lindsay Kraus and Col. Christopher Guadiz)
Members posed for a photo at the training; (Hawai‘i National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Julius Maeva, Capt. Lindsay Kraus and Col. Christopher Guadiz)
INDOPACOM Chaplain Capt. Dave Yang spoke to attendees about spiritual fitness; (Hawai‘i National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Julius Maeva, Capt. Lindsay Kraus and Col. Christopher Guadiz)
INDOPACOM Chaplain Capt. Dave Yang spoke to attendees about spiritual fitness; (Hawai‘i National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Julius Maeva, Capt. Lindsay Kraus and Col. Christopher Guadiz)
Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan joined Chaplain Col. Christopher Guadiz, center, as the Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) chaplains prayed at the Joint Chaplain Annual Sustainment Training (J-CAST), held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Sept. 6. Below, Logan addressed the HING Religious Support Teams at the event. (Hawai‘i Air National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Julius Maeva)
Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan joined Chaplain Col. Christopher Guadiz, center, as the Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) chaplains prayed at the Joint Chaplain Annual Sustainment Training (J-CAST), held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Sept. 6. Below, Logan addressed the HING Religious Support Teams at the event. (Hawai‘i Air National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Julius Maeva)
J-CAST training focuses on spiritual readiness
Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade was held July 26 at the Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s 29th BDE Readiness Center in Kāpolei. The organization had 440 backpacks filled with essential school supplies ready for military children. The Back-to-School Brigade distributes thousands of backpacks across the country, easing the financial burden of the season for military parents and fostering a sense of community and excitement for students. The program is about more than just pencils and notebooks, but about easing financial stress, helping children feel confident, and building a sense of belonging and community, even when everything else feels unfamiliar. Local sponsors included Hui ‘O Na Wahine (Schofield Spouses Club), Veterans United, Hickam Officer’s Spouses Club, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union.
Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade was held July 26 at the Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s 29th BDE Readiness Center in Kāpolei. The organization had 440 backpacks filled with essential school supplies ready for military children. The Back-to-School Brigade distributes thousands of backpacks across the country, easing the financial burden of the season for military parents and fostering a sense of community and excitement for students. The program is about more than just pencils and notebooks, but about easing financial stress, helping children feel confident, and building a sense of belonging and community, even when everything else feels unfamiliar. Local sponsors included Hui ‘O Na Wahine (Schofield Spouses Club), Veterans United, Hickam Officer’s Spouses Club, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union.
Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade was held July 26 at the Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s 29th BDE Readiness Center in Kāpolei. The organization had 440 backpacks filled with essential school supplies ready for military children. The Back-to-School Brigade distributes thousands of backpacks across the country, easing the financial burden of the season for military parents and fostering a sense of community and excitement for students. The program is about more than just pencils and notebooks, but about easing financial stress, helping children feel confident, and building a sense of belonging and community, even when everything else feels unfamiliar. Local sponsors included Hui ‘O Na Wahine (Schofield Spouses Club), Veterans United, Hickam Officer’s Spouses Club, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union.
Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade was held July 26 at the Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s 29th BDE Readiness Center in Kāpolei. The organization had 440 backpacks filled with essential school supplies ready for military children. The Back-to-School Brigade distributes thousands of backpacks across the country, easing the financial burden of the season for military parents and fostering a sense of community and excitement for students. The program is about more than just pencils and notebooks, but about easing financial stress, helping children feel confident, and building a sense of belonging and community, even when everything else feels unfamiliar. Local sponsors included Hui ‘O Na Wahine (Schofield Spouses Club), Veterans United, Hickam Officer’s Spouses Club, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union.
Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade was held July 26 at the Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s 29th BDE Readiness Center in Kāpolei. The organization had 440 backpacks filled with essential school supplies ready for military children. The Back-to-School Brigade distributes thousands of backpacks across the country, easing the financial burden of the season for military parents and fostering a sense of community and excitement for students. The program is about more than just pencils and notebooks, but about easing financial stress, helping children feel confident, and building a sense of belonging and community, even when everything else feels unfamiliar. Local sponsors included Hui ‘O Na Wahine (Schofield Spouses Club), Veterans United, Hickam Officer’s Spouses Club, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union.
Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade was held July 26 at the Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s 29th BDE Readiness Center in Kāpolei. The organization had 440 backpacks filled with essential school supplies ready for military children. The Back-to-School Brigade distributes thousands of backpacks across the country, easing the financial burden of the season for military parents and fostering a sense of community and excitement for students. The program is about more than just pencils and notebooks, but about easing financial stress, helping children feel confident, and building a sense of belonging and community, even when everything else feels unfamiliar. Local sponsors included Hui ‘O Na Wahine (Schofield Spouses Club), Veterans United, Hickam Officer’s Spouses Club, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union.
Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade was held July 26 at the Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s 29th BDE Readiness Center in Kāpolei. The organization had 440 backpacks filled with essential school supplies ready for military children. The Back-to-School Brigade distributes thousands of backpacks across the country, easing the financial burden of the season for military parents and fostering a sense of community and excitement for students. The program is about more than just pencils and notebooks, but about easing financial stress, helping children feel confident, and building a sense of belonging and community, even when everything else feels unfamiliar. Local sponsors included Hui ‘O Na Wahine (Schofield Spouses Club), Veterans United, Hickam Officer’s Spouses Club, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union.
Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade was held July 26 at the Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s 29th BDE Readiness Center in Kāpolei. The organization had 440 backpacks filled with essential school supplies ready for military children. The Back-to-School Brigade distributes thousands of backpacks across the country, easing the financial burden of the season for military parents and fostering a sense of community and excitement for students. The program is about more than just pencils and notebooks, but about easing financial stress, helping children feel confident, and building a sense of belonging and community, even when everything else feels unfamiliar. Local sponsors included Hui ‘O Na Wahine (Schofield Spouses Club), Veterans United, Hickam Officer’s Spouses Club, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union.
Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade was held July 26 at the Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s 29th BDE Readiness Center in Kāpolei. The organization had 440 backpacks filled with essential school supplies ready for military children. The Back-to-School Brigade distributes thousands of backpacks across the country, easing the financial burden of the season for military parents and fostering a sense of community and excitement for students. The program is about more than just pencils and notebooks, but about easing financial stress, helping children feel confident, and building a sense of belonging and community, even when everything else feels unfamiliar. Local sponsors included Hui ‘O Na Wahine (Schofield Spouses Club), Veterans United, Hickam Officer’s Spouses Club, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union.
Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade was held July 26 at the Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s 29th BDE Readiness Center in Kāpolei. The organization had 440 backpacks filled with essential school supplies ready for military children. The Back-to-School Brigade distributes thousands of backpacks across the country, easing the financial burden of the season for military parents and fostering a sense of community and excitement for students. The program is about more than just pencils and notebooks, but about easing financial stress, helping children feel confident, and building a sense of belonging and community, even when everything else feels unfamiliar. Local sponsors included Hui ‘O Na Wahine (Schofield Spouses Club), Veterans United, Hickam Officer’s Spouses Club, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union.
Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade was held July 26 at the Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s 29th BDE Readiness Center in Kāpolei. The organization had 440 backpacks filled with essential school supplies ready for military children. The Back-to-School Brigade distributes thousands of backpacks across the country, easing the financial burden of the season for military parents and fostering a sense of community and excitement for students. The program is about more than just pencils and notebooks, but about easing financial stress, helping children feel confident, and building a sense of belonging and community, even when everything else feels unfamiliar. Local sponsors included Hui ‘O Na Wahine (Schofield Spouses Club), Veterans United, Hickam Officer’s Spouses Club, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union.
Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade was held July 26 at the Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s 29th BDE Readiness Center in Kāpolei. The organization had 440 backpacks filled with essential school supplies ready for military children. The Back-to-School Brigade distributes thousands of backpacks across the country, easing the financial burden of the season for military parents and fostering a sense of community and excitement for students. The program is about more than just pencils and notebooks, but about easing financial stress, helping children feel confident, and building a sense of belonging and community, even when everything else feels unfamiliar. Local sponsors included Hui ‘O Na Wahine (Schofield Spouses Club), Veterans United, Hickam Officer’s Spouses Club, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union.
Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade was held July 26 at the Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s 29th BDE Readiness Center in Kāpolei. The organization had 440 backpacks filled with essential school supplies ready for military children. The Back-to-School Brigade distributes thousands of backpacks across the country, easing the financial burden of the season for military parents and fostering a sense of community and excitement for students. The program is about more than just pencils and notebooks, but about easing financial stress, helping children feel confident, and building a sense of belonging and community, even when everything else feels unfamiliar. Local sponsors included Hui ‘O Na Wahine (Schofield Spouses Club), Veterans United, Hickam Officer’s Spouses Club, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union.
Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade was held July 26 at the Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s 29th BDE Readiness Center in Kāpolei. The organization had 440 backpacks filled with essential school supplies ready for military children. The Back-to-School Brigade distributes thousands of backpacks across the country, easing the financial burden of the season for military parents and fostering a sense of community and excitement for students. The program is about more than just pencils and notebooks, but about easing financial stress, helping children feel confident, and building a sense of belonging and community, even when everything else feels unfamiliar. Local sponsors included Hui ‘O Na Wahine (Schofield Spouses Club), Veterans United, Hickam Officer’s Spouses Club, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union and Navy Federal Credit Union.
On July 18, Hawai‘i National Guard Counterdrug Program (HING CDP) analysts Sgt. Samson Achuela, Spc. Charles Iopa and Sgt. Arnold Escano (pictured above from left with lei) graduated from the 40th Hawaii Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Officer Training (HI-DOT) at Kapolei Police Station. With over 80 hours of classroom instruction, they trained in the Keepin’ it REAL curriculum, covering drug prevention, decision-making, peer pressure, communication, stress management and bullying. Their certification brings the HING CDP total to five trained instructors, delivering the Keepin’ it REAL curriculum across Hawai‘i schools on the islands of O‘ahu and Hawai‘i, with an additional instructor supporting on the island of Maui through the Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.S.) program. Our HING CDP Guardsmen are proudly working alongside law enforcement to strengthen youth resilience and reduce substance abuse in our communities. – Honolulu Police Department photos
On July 18, Hawai‘i National Guard Counterdrug Program (HING CDP) analysts Sgt. Samson Achuela, Spc. Charles Iopa and Sgt. Arnold Escano (pictured above from left with lei) graduated from the 40th Hawaii Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Officer Training (HI-DOT) at Kapolei Police Station. With over 80 hours of classroom instruction, they trained in the Keepin’ it REAL curriculum, covering drug prevention, decision-making, peer pressure, communication, stress management and bullying. Their certification brings the HING CDP total to five trained instructors, delivering the Keepin’ it REAL curriculum across Hawai‘i schools on the islands of O‘ahu and Hawai‘i, with an additional instructor supporting on the island of Maui through the Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.S.) program. Our HING CDP Guardsmen are proudly working alongside law enforcement to strengthen youth resilience and reduce substance abuse in our communities. – Honolulu Police Department photos
On July 18, Hawai‘i National Guard Counterdrug Program (HING CDP) analysts Sgt. Samson Achuela, Spc. Charles Iopa and Sgt. Arnold Escano (pictured above from left with lei) graduated from the 40th Hawaii Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Officer Training (HI-DOT) at Kapolei Police Station. With over 80 hours of classroom instruction, they trained in the Keepin’ it REAL curriculum, covering drug prevention, decision-making, peer pressure, communication, stress management and bullying. Their certification brings the HING CDP total to five trained instructors, delivering the Keepin’ it REAL curriculum across Hawai‘i schools on the islands of O‘ahu and Hawai‘i, with an additional instructor supporting on the island of Maui through the Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.S.) program. Our HING CDP Guardsmen are proudly working alongside law enforcement to strengthen youth resilience and reduce substance abuse in our communities. – Honolulu Police Department photos
On July 18, Hawai‘i National Guard Counterdrug Program (HING CDP) analysts Sgt. Samson Achuela, Spc. Charles Iopa and Sgt. Arnold Escano (pictured above from left with lei) graduated from the 40th Hawaii Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Officer Training (HI-DOT) at Kapolei Police Station. With over 80 hours of classroom instruction, they trained in the Keepin’ it REAL curriculum, covering drug prevention, decision-making, peer pressure, communication, stress management and bullying. Their certification brings the HING CDP total to five trained instructors, delivering the Keepin’ it REAL curriculum across Hawai‘i schools on the islands of O‘ahu and Hawai‘i, with an additional instructor supporting on the island of Maui through the Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.S.) program. Our HING CDP Guardsmen are proudly working alongside law enforcement to strengthen youth resilience and reduce substance abuse in our communities. – Honolulu Police Department photos
Hawai‘i Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan and Lt. Gov. Luke spoke at the Joint Commander’s Conference in July at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam. (Photo by retired Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Hawai‘i Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan and Lt. Gov. Luke spoke at the Joint Commander’s Conference in July at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam. (Photo by retired Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Hawai‘i National Guard leaders and service members posed for a photo at the Joint Commanders Conference in July at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (Photo by retired Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Hawai‘i National Guard leaders and service members posed for a photo at the Joint Commanders Conference in July at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (Photo by retired Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Hawai‘i National Guard leadership greeted Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke. (Photo by retired Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Hawai‘i National Guard leadership greeted Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke. (Photo by retired Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan, Hawai‘i Adjutant General, left, and Maj. Gen. Joseph Harris, Hawaiʻi Air National Guard Commander, at the Joint Commander’s Conference in July at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (Photo by retired Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan, Hawai‘i Adjutant General, left, and Maj. Gen. Joseph Harris, Hawaiʻi Air National Guard Commander, at the Joint Commander’s Conference in July at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (Photo by retired Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Clemente spoke to safety officers, commanders and professionals during the session. (Hawai‘i Army National Guard photo)
Clemente spoke to safety officers, commanders and professionals during the session. (Hawai‘i Army National Guard photo)
On Aug. 19, 11 community members joined Hawaiʻi Army National Guard and Liko Nā Pilina staff to outplant trees at the Keaukaha Military Reservation. Out-planting was finished up by a group of 12 volunteers from the Lanakila Learning Center on Aug. 29. Between the two groups, 232 trees were planted of 15 different species! Volunteers helped finish off what has been over a year-long effort to plant more desirable plants, both native and non-invasive introduced plants, along the roadside at KMR. Following planting, volunteers received a tour of the Liko Nā Pilina restoration plots and learned how to apply nematodes to tree infected with Queensland Longhorn Beetle larvae to kill the larvae and save the tree. — Photos by Emma Stierhoff, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
On Aug. 19, 11 community members joined Hawaiʻi Army National Guard and Liko Nā Pilina staff to outplant trees at the Keaukaha Military Reservation. Out-planting was finished up by a group of 12 volunteers from the Lanakila Learning Center on Aug. 29. Between the two groups, 232 trees were planted of 15 different species! Volunteers helped finish off what has been over a year-long effort to plant more desirable plants, both native and non-invasive introduced plants, along the roadside at KMR. Following planting, volunteers received a tour of the Liko Nā Pilina restoration plots and learned how to apply nematodes to tree infected with Queensland Longhorn Beetle larvae to kill the larvae and save the tree. — Photos by Emma Stierhoff, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
On July 29, a tsunami warning was in effect after a magnitude 8.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Operations Center was fully activated and the Joint Information Center was assembled inside Diamond Head Crater as Gov. Josh Green, Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan and Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency Administrator James Barros oversaw the preparation and response to the possible incoming tsunami. They coordinated with federal, state, county and military partners to plan how to keep Hawaiʻī safe. – Photos by retired Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson
On July 29, a tsunami warning was in effect after a magnitude 8.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Operations Center was fully activated and the Joint Information Center was assembled inside Diamond Head Crater as Gov. Josh Green, Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan and Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency Administrator James Barros oversaw the preparation and response to the possible incoming tsunami. They coordinated with federal, state, county and military partners to plan how to keep Hawaiʻī safe. – Photos by retired Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson
On July 29, a tsunami warning was in effect after a magnitude 8.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Operations Center was fully activated and the Joint Information Center was assembled inside Diamond Head Crater as Gov. Josh Green, Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan and Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency Administrator James Barros oversaw the preparation and response to the possible incoming tsunami. They coordinated with federal, state, county and military partners to plan how to keep Hawaiʻī safe. – Photos by retired Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson
On July 29, a tsunami warning was in effect after a magnitude 8.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Operations Center was fully activated and the Joint Information Center was assembled inside Diamond Head Crater as Gov. Josh Green, Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan and Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency Administrator James Barros oversaw the preparation and response to the possible incoming tsunami. They coordinated with federal, state, county and military partners to plan how to keep Hawaiʻī safe. – Photos by retired Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson
On July 29, a tsunami warning was in effect after a magnitude 8.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Operations Center was fully activated and the Joint Information Center was assembled inside Diamond Head Crater as Gov. Josh Green, Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan and Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency Administrator James Barros oversaw the preparation and response to the possible incoming tsunami. They coordinated with federal, state, county and military partners to plan how to keep Hawaiʻī safe. – Photos by retired Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson
On July 29, a tsunami warning was in effect after a magnitude 8.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Operations Center was fully activated and the Joint Information Center was assembled inside Diamond Head Crater as Gov. Josh Green, Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan and Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency Administrator James Barros oversaw the preparation and response to the possible incoming tsunami. They coordinated with federal, state, county and military partners to plan how to keep Hawaiʻī safe. – Photos by retired Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson
Hawai‘i Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan, far left, and Lt. Gov. Luke spoke at the Joint Commander’s Conference in July at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam. (Photos by retired Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Hawai‘i Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan, far left, and Lt. Gov. Luke spoke at the Joint Commander’s Conference in July at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam. (Photos by retired Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson)
Soldiers of the 1950th Contingency Contracting Team participated in the annual Turkey Trot run at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, on 23 November 2023, during Operation Spartan Shield. While the formation included many participants across the installation, our team proudly joined in, demonstrating spirit de corps, fitness, and resilience while deployed overseas.
Soldiers of the 1950th Contingency Contracting Team participated in the annual Turkey Trot run at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, on 23 November 2023, during Operation Spartan Shield. While the formation included many participants across the installation, our team proudly joined in, demonstrating spirit de corps, fitness, and resilience while deployed overseas.
The Hawai’i National Guard presented the return of the Messages of Hope crane display at the Navy Exchange Mall. Located on the second floor, this collaborative effort united teams from the 154th Wing Directorate of Psychological Health, Behavioral Health, Family Readiness Center and more — raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. Thousands of hand-folded origami cranes carry heartfelt messages of encouragement, brightening days and fostering mental health awareness for all patrons and visitors. This was the third straight year that Hawai‘i National Guard family care teams brought the inspiring initiative to life, strengthening bonds within our special community. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out anytime: Dial 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or for service members and veterans, call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Your well-being matters — help is just a call away. — U.S. Air National Guard photos
The Hawai’i National Guard presented the return of the Messages of Hope crane display at the Navy Exchange Mall. Located on the second floor, this collaborative effort united teams from the 154th Wing Directorate of Psychological Health, Behavioral Health, Family Readiness Center and more — raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. Thousands of hand-folded origami cranes carry heartfelt messages of encouragement, brightening days and fostering mental health awareness for all patrons and visitors. This was the third straight year that Hawai‘i National Guard family care teams brought the inspiring initiative to life, strengthening bonds within our special community. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out anytime: Dial 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or for service members and veterans, call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Your well-being matters — help is just a call away. — U.S. Air National Guard photos
(Pictures from the 2025 Pūpūkahi | Volume 55 | No. 4)
CERFP goes ‘Over the Edge’ to help Special Olympics Hawai‘i
CERFP goes ‘Over the Edge’ to help Special Olympics Hawai‘i
Sgt. Kilauea Lau, Sgt. 1st Class Ross Nakatsu and Sgt. Paul Gallardo helped participants return safely to solid ground after rappelling 40 stories from the top of the hotel tower, top left. They supervised the descent, ensuring the ropes remained steady and untangled.
Sgt. Kilauea Lau, Sgt. 1st Class Ross Nakatsu and Sgt. Paul Gallardo helped participants return safely to solid ground after rappelling 40 stories from the top of the hotel tower, top left. They supervised the descent, ensuring the ropes remained steady and untangled.
As ropes operations subject matter experts, top far right, 93rd CERFP soldiers joined a team comprised of volunteers from the Honolulu Fire Department and Special Olympics Hawai‘i to ensure the success and the safety of all participants.
As ropes operations subject matter experts, top far right, 93rd CERFP soldiers joined a team comprised of volunteers from the Honolulu Fire Department and Special Olympics Hawai‘i to ensure the success and the safety of all participants.
Top right, Sgt. Daysen Chang, Staff Sgt. Jesse Jackola and Specialist Elvis Salinas, atop the 40-story hotel, assisted participants preparing to rappel, ensuring they were securely fastened into their equipment and onto the ropes prior to their descent.
Top right, Sgt. Daysen Chang, Staff Sgt. Jesse Jackola and Specialist Elvis Salinas, atop the 40-story hotel, assisted participants preparing to rappel, ensuring they were securely fastened into their equipment and onto the ropes prior to their descent.
1st Lt. Karen Kaupp, left, Specialist Elvis Salinas, Sgt. Daysen Chang, Sgt. Makoa Frias, Staff Sgt. Jesse Jackola and Sgt. Paul Gallardo flashed shakas.
1st Lt. Karen Kaupp, left, Specialist Elvis Salinas, Sgt. Daysen Chang, Sgt. Makoa Frias, Staff Sgt. Jesse Jackola and Sgt. Paul Gallardo flashed shakas.
Hawai‘i medical delegation teams up at Exercise Cope West 25 in Indonesia
Lt. Col. Timothy Hiura, Hawaiʻi Air National Guard Chief of Trauma and Treatment Operations, demonstrated direct larengascopy to personnel of the Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara during a subject matter expert exchange as part of Exercise Cope West 25 in Pekanbaru, Indonesia, Sept. 9-11, 2025. (Hawai‘i National Guard photo)
Maj. Brian Kwak received unused, expired or unwanted medications from community members at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol. (Hawai‘i National Guard Counterdrug Program photos)
Maj. Brian Kwak received unused, expired or unwanted medications from community members at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol. (Hawai‘i National Guard Counterdrug Program photos)
Sgt. Samson Achuela, Staff Sgt. Brandon Corales and Sgt. 1st Class Waylen Mendoza supported collection efforts during the National Take-Back Initiative event at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol.
Sgt. Samson Achuela, Staff Sgt. Brandon Corales and Sgt. 1st Class Waylen Mendoza supported collection efforts during the National Take-Back Initiative event at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol.
Sgt. Arnold Escano,left, and Sgt. Navi Chambers stood alongside local law enforcement partners at the Pearl City Police Station collection site. (Hawai‘i National Guard Counterdrug Program photos)
Sgt. Arnold Escano,left, and Sgt. Navi Chambers stood alongside local law enforcement partners at the Pearl City Police Station collection site. (Hawai‘i National Guard Counterdrug Program photos)
Sgt. Ryan Cardenas, left, and Sgt. Mark Sulpico prepared collection boxes during the National Take-Back Initiative event at the Kahala Times Supermarket collection site.
Sgt. Ryan Cardenas, left, and Sgt. Mark Sulpico prepared collection boxes during the National Take-Back Initiative event at the Kahala Times Supermarket collection site.
HIANG holds Leadership Conference
HIANG holds Leadership Conference
Hawai‘i medical delegation teams up at Exercise Cope West 25 in Indonesia
Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Hinkle, Hawaiʻi Army National Guard, Critical Care Flight Paramedic, worked with TNI-AU personnel during the Mass Casualty Exercise (Hawai‘i National Guard photos)
HIANG holds Leadership Conference
HIANG holds Leadership Conference
HING joins flag-flying commemoration
HING joins flag-flying commemoration
HING joins flag-flying commemoration
HING joins flag-flying commemoration
HING joins flag-flying commemoration
HING joins flag-flying commemoration
HING joins flag-flying commemoration
HING joins flag-flying commemoration
HIANG holds Leadership Conference
HIANG holds Leadership Conference
Hawai‘i medical delegation teams up at Exercise Cope West 25 in Indonesia
Hawai‘i National Guard and U.S. Air Force personnel posed with Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU) members for a photo during a Subject Matter Expert Exchange as part of Exercise Cope West 25 in Pekanbaru, Indonesia, Sept. 9-11, 2025. Exercise Cope West 25 is a bilateral tactical fighter exercise where U.S. and Indonesian forces work together to promote interoperability.
(Pictures from the 2025 pūpūkahi | Volume 55 | No. 5)