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January 2026

2026 pūpūkahi Volume 56 No. 1

January 27, 2026

pupukahi FEB 2026Download HAWAI‘I NATIONAL GUARD HING says ‘aloha’ to leaders Ceremonies were held for the retirements of  Maj. Gen. Roy Macaraeg, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Curtis Hiyane and Chief Master Sgt. Richard Costa Jr. Maj. Gen. Roy Macaraeg Maj....

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Major General Roy Macaraeg

January 27, 2026

Maj. Gen. Roy Macaraeg enlisted as a traditional Guardsman in the Hawaii Army National Guard (ARNG) in 1990 as a Private (E1) assigned to 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. He commissioned as a Field Artillery...

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Medal of Honor

January 26, 2026

The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration that may be awarded by the U.S. government. It is presented by the President of the U.S., in the name of Congress, and is conferred only upon members of the U.S....

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Launa ‘ole Awards

January 22, 2026

Launa ‘ole The Hawaiʻi Air National Guard's Launa ʻole recognizes the outstanding performance of Airmen. Launa ʻole means "without comparison" in Hawaiian. The Hawaiʻi Air National Guard (HIANG) Launa ʻOle Awards represent one of the organization’s most enduring and prestigious...

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Brigadier General Kristof K. Sills

January 15, 2026

Brig. Gen. Kristof K. Sills serves as Commander of the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. He implements, maintains, and oversees all wing programs, providing leadership and mission support to units on four separate islands....

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History of the 298th Multi-Functional Training Regiment

January 14, 2026

The 298th Multi-Functional Training Regiment (MFTR), part of the Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG), has a rich lineage rooted in the military traditions of Hawaii, evolving through the Territorial era, World War II, and into its modern role as a...

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Major General Joseph R. Harris

January 12, 2026

Maj. Gen. Joseph R. Harris Maj. Gen. Joseph R. Harris II is the Chief of Staff and Commander of the Hawaiʻi Air National Guard (HIANG). He coordinates with both Federal and State Department of Defense agencies to provide 2,500 combat...

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