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1991 Gulf War Support

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 1990's, HING History

The Hawaii National Guard (HING), like many other U.S. military organizations, did not directly participate in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. However, the HING supported the effort by providing ...
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The Hawaii Army National Guard also participated in a Drug Enforcement Administration-led marijuana eradication project, “Operation Wipeout.” In FY 1990, as many as 20 Hawaii Army National Guard personnel were ...
Read More 1989-1991 Operation Wipeout

1988 Oahu Flood Response

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 1980's, HING History

F-15 Eagles Update By Lt. Col. Jerald K. Aoki and Capt.Wayne P. Wakeman, HANG The 154th Composite Group’s (154th COMPG) F-15 conversion committee is on schedule with their plan for ...
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1982 Hurricane lwa Response

Posted on Jan 2, 2025 in 1980's, HING History

Kauai Guardsmen respond; saves neighbors’ lives Hawaii National Guard and State Department of Defense personnel proved themselves to be of invaluable assistance on Kauai during the height and aftermath of ...
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Operations. The only need for active duty operations by Hawaii National Guard units during the yearoccurred on Maui. Drought conditions in the Kula district on the slopes of Haleakala resulted ...
Read More 1952 Haleakala Fire Response

The vital importance of effective mission accomplishment by ourDepartment was proven by our participation in the joint Civil Defense-Hawaii National Guard operations during Kilauea’s volcanic eruption in September 1977. By ...
Read More 1977 Kilauea Volcano Eruption Response

The Hawaii National Guard’s ability to accomplish its assigned State mission was evident when in February and March of 1975, Guard units were ordered to State active service by the ...
Read More 1975 Hawaii State Prison Support 

The Hawaii Army National Guard was called to support civil authorities and restore order twice at the Hawaii State Prison. The operations, in October and November 1973, were accomplished without ...
Read More 1973 Hawaii State Prison Support