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Hawaii’s periodic episodes with Madame Pele are another source of danger which constantly requires the support of the Hawaii National Guard. In early January, Hawaii Army National Guard UH-1H “Huey” helicopters ...
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1874-1887 Mamalahoas

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 1800, HING History

1874 King Kalakaua organized an infantry company of native volunteers, named the Mamalahoas. Kalakaua took a deep interest in these two volunteer companies and frequently appeared personally at the armory ...
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Company C, 1st Battalion, 183rd Aviation Regiment. . . Providing flyover opportunities for officials to survey the lava eruptions that broke out on Hawai‘i Island. The eruptions spanned into two ...
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2014 Hurricane Iselle Response

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in Main

On Aug. 8, 2014 the HING activated its Joint Staff, the Joint Operations center, and the HING Joint Task Force in response to Hurricane Iselle. The HING Mission was to ...
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2011 Tsunami Response

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 2010's, HING History

The State was impacted by a tsunami caused by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake from Honshu Japan on March 11, 2011. Gov. Neil Abercrombie and his cabinet worked seamlessly throughout the ...
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In November 2011, hundreds of HIANG airmen were mobilized for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit—the highest level gathering of its kind ever in Hawaii. Airmen supported the U.S. ...
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Of significance was the devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami in American Samoa on Sept. 30 2009. Hours before a Disaster Declaration was announced by the White House, the Hawaii Guard ...
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This year, more Hawaii Army National Guard units and personnel were mobilized in support of the global war on terrorism (GWOT) for Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan and for Operation ...
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2008 Oahu Flooding Response

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 2000's, HING History

HIANG airmen answered the State’s Call in December 2008 after torrential rains caused millions of dollars in damage to property on Oahu’s north shore and Waiane coast. In a joint ...
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