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Brigadier General Ryan T. Okahara

January 31, 2025

Brigadier General Ryan T. Okahara serves as the Chief of Staff and Commander, Hawaii Air National Guard, Honolulu, Hawaii. As the Commander, General Okahara is responsible for strategic planning and oversight of over 2,300 military members in the 154th Wing...

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1968 Federal Service News Articles (1969)

January 30, 2025

January Jan. 1, 1969 01.08.1969 Aitlift to Big Isle set for 29thDownload Jan. 4, 1969 01.04.1969 Honolulu Star-Bulletin ArticleDownload Jan. 7, 1969 01.07.1969 Honolulu Advertiser ArticleDownload 01.07.1969 Honolulu Star-Bulletin ArticleDownload Jan 8. 1969 01.08.1969 Honolulu Star-Bulletin ArticleDownload Jan, 12, 1969...

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1968 Federal Service News Articles (1968)

January 30, 2025

April Apr. 11, 1968 04.11.1968 Hawaii Hochi ArticleDownload 04.11.1968 Hawaii Times ArticleDownload 04.11.1968 Honolulu Star-Bulletin 1Download 04.11.1968 Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2Download 04.11.1968 Hawaii Tribune Herald ArticleDownload Apr. 12, 1968 04.12.1968 Honolulu Advertiser Article 1Download 04.12.1968 Star-Bulletin Article 1Download 04.12.1968 Star-Bulletin Article...

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1968 Federal Service

January 30, 2025

Hawaiʻi National Guard’s Federal Service During the Việt Nam War April 11, 1968, May 13, 1968 - 1969 one page summary ISLE NATIONAL GUARD UNIT ACTIVATED (Honolulu Star Bulletin/ April 11) On April 11th, 1968 the people of Hawaii opened...

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1984 Passage of House Bill 359 “Tuition Waiver”

January 29, 2025

The Hawaii National Guaras recruitment program was boosted by the passage of House Bill 359, which permanently established the tuition waiver program for qualified Guard and Reserve members. During Spring 1984, 136 Guard members indicated that the tuition waiver program...

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History of the 29th Brigade Support Battalion

January 29, 2025

The 29th Support Battalion’s roots originated as the 1st Regiment of the Hawaii Army National Guard when the unit was formed on January 27, 1893. The unit reorganized to form the 1st Infantry on June 1, 1907. On June 1,...

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Pane Mai Question: 1/24/2025 “TDY Trips”

January 28, 2025

Question to the CSEL Why do all the same service members get all the TDY trips? The perception is that the officers get all the sweet TDYs while the enlisted pick up the slack in the rear. It seems the...

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1982 Kalaupapa, Molokai Water Response

January 27, 2025

Kaupo to Kalaupapa -Guard helps Maui CHIEF WARRANT Officer Richard Wright, a HARNG helicopter pilot, chats with Kalaupapa resident John Kaona about the lack of water. Wright, along with other HARNG and HANG members, airlifted in fresh water and water...

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Brigadier General Gary M. Ishikawa 

January 27, 2025

Brigadier General Gary M. Ishikawa was appointed as the Deputy Adjutant General, Hawaii Army National Guard on January 1, 2003. As the Deputy Adjutant General, he serves as the Deputy Director of a diverse organization which encompasses both the Hawaii...

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Major General Fred W. Makinney

January 27, 2025

Maj. Gen. Fred Makinney a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy was appointed to West Point in 1916 by Delegate Kuhio Kalanianaole. Makinney was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Regular Army in November 1918 and served in all commissioned...

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Major General Alexis T. Lum

January 27, 2025

Major General Alexis T. Lum was appointed the Adjutant General for the State of Hawaii in March 1983. In this capacity, he is a member of the Governor's cabinet and serves as the Director of the State of Hawaii Department...

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