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MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor’s Memorial Day Ceremony

May 19, 2026

#2026-001What: Governor’s Memorial Day CeremonyWhen: 12:45 p.m., May 25, 2026Where: Hawaiʻi State Veterans Cemetery, 45-349 Kamehameha Hwy, Kāneʻohe Who: Governor Josh Green, State Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, congressional leaders, state and county officials, U.S. military commanders, veterans and their families Details: Under...

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NEWS RELEASE: Hawaiʻi National Guard to Close Hilo Job Challenge Academy

May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026 #2026-005 HILO, Hawaiʻi – The Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) will be closing the Hawai‘i Job Challenge Academy (JCA) in Hilo following the current class graduation on June 22, 2026, due to federal budget cuts. JCA allowed graduates from the Hawai‘i Youth Challenge Academy (YCA) on O‘ahu, a chance...

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Women in the Hawaiʻi National Guard

May 13, 2026

1971 1 officer (Air) 21 July, 1971 the Hawaiʻi National Guard recruited its first woman member, 1st Lieutenant Barbara O'Hare. A significant change occurred in the personnel area. The Hawaii National Guard's first woman officer and first woman enlistee were...

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