Year: 2026

In 2000, the Hawaiʻi National Guard became the first to establish a State Partnership Program (SPP) with an Asia-Pacific nation, the Republic of the Philippines was its inaugural partner. This designation established the oldest and most active SPP relationship in…

The State Partnership Program between the Hawaiʻi National Guard (HING) and the Republic of Indonesia, represents one of the most successful and enduring civil-military cooperative agreements in the Indo-Pacific region. Managed by the National Guard Bureau and closely aligned with…

A PROGRESS REPORT "Hawaii in 1960" By LIEUT. CoL. E. M. YosHIMAsu The planning for "Hawaii in '60" moved into high gear with the organization of the various operating committees required lo handle the multitude of problems connected with this…

GENERAL ROMAN (Picture from the 1960 June The Hawaii Guardsman) Brigadier General Michael R. Roman, commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade, was promoted to his present rank 1 March 1960. General Roman first enlisted in the 299th Infantry, HNG, in…

#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…

May 14, 2026 #2026-006 KĀNEʻOHE, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi Department of Defense is asking for the public’s assistance in honoring the fallen this Memorial Day. Community members are invited to donate fresh flowers and lei for the upcoming Memorial Day…

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…

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…

Command Chief 14 STARBASE Hawai‘i coaches (in green) Heather Leite, left, Ken Smith and Aly Clark sat with Deputy Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Phillip Mallory, top left, and Hawai‘i Air National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader Chief Master Sgt. Mey Martin,…

#2026-004 April 21, 2026 The Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) has wrapped up recovery efforts on Maui after three storms hit Hawaiʻi within a month. Recovery efforts on Oʻahu by the HING are currently expected to continue to mid-May. The HING…

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#2026-003 April 7, 2026 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) is continuing recovery efforts on Oʻahu and preparing for the incoming storm which is threatening the state with more heavy rain and possible flooding. The HING has about 200…