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1996 Oahu Floods Response

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

The State Civil Defense system worked well during the November 1996 floods that impacted all islands. The initial response and recovery effort was effective and involved all levels of government. The Hawaii National Guard ...
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Hawaii Air Guard personnel along with Army Guard and departmental employees assisted with the gathering, packaging and delivering of relief supplies to the earthquake victims of the Kobe, Japan, in January. ...
Read More 1995 Japan Earthquake Response

In April, a tanker and crew from the 203rd deployed to Keflavik, Iceland, to stand alert with the active Air Force and the Icelandic Defense Force for 17 days. – ...
Read More 1991-2001 Yugoslav Wars NATO Support

Also in FY 1995, Hawaii became the first state to deploy Air National Guard F-15 fighter aircraft to patrol the northern no-fly zone of Iraq imposed by the United Nations ...
Read More 1994-1996 Operation Provide Comfort II

On Aug. 30, 1994, the 29th Hawaii Army National Guard Infantry Brigade (Separate) was officially selected as one of the National Guard’s 15 enhanced readiness combat brigades. Those units will ...
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1991 Molokai Fire Response

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

In June, the Guard and State Civil Defense assisted Maui county officials in extinguishing a fire which destroyed 12,500 acres on Molokai. – 1991 Annual Report pp. 1 Brigade soldiers ...
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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 ...
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1988 Oahu Flood Response

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