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1982 Hurricane lwa Response

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

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

World War II was over and the troops had come home. Summer was drawing to a close. Hawaii Governor Ingram M. Stainback ordered the Hawaii National Guard reestablished in August ...
Read More 1946 Formation of the Hawaii Air National Guard

1940-1941 Federal Service

Posted on Jan 2, 2025 in 1940's, HING History

Federal Service During the early part of August, it was rumored that all National Guard units would be ordered into federal service for a twelve months’ period of active duty. ...
Read More 1940-1941 Federal Service