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REPAREDNESS IS THE WORD By Fred C. Pugarelli State Civil Defense maintains a vigorous program of preparing government agencies and the public to survive any natural or military disaster that may occur. "As long-time residents know," CD officials state, "Hawaii...

Anthrax scare. Shortly after the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, new fears gripped the country as anthrax outbreaks turned up along the East Coast and Florida. Contamination spread through New York television networks, Washington D.C. congressional...

National Communications System (NACOM) NACOM-ll radio antenna at Birkheimer. (Picture from the 1963 Annual Report) 1960's Radio equipment for the National Communications System 2 (NACOM-Il) was received from the Federal government in the Spring of 1962 and space was allocated...

Teams deployed in Maui County to assess private property damage from 'Kona Low' storm Teams deployed in Maui County to assess private property damage from 'Kona Low' storm (Picture from the 2022 Spring Pupukahi) HONOLULU – Teams of state, county...

When A Sleeping Giant Awakened, HI-DOD Stepped Up To Assist Story by Jill Matsumoto | HI-EMA | December 21, 2022 When A Sleeping Giant Awakened, HI-DOD Stepped Up To Assist (Picture from the 2022 Winter Pūpūkahi) On November 27, 2022,...

HIEMA Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Hawaiʻi’s islandwide statewide outdoor warning siren network is one of the most recognizable elements of the state’s disaster preparedness infrastructure. Operated by the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency, the system was developed over decades in response...

The Hawaiʻi Army National Guard (HIARNG) Environmental Office was officially established in 1998 to ensure that military readiness in Hawaiʻi is balanced with responsible stewardship of the islands’ unique natural and cultural resources. Before that the HIARNG Environmental Office started...

Staff Judge Advocate Office Mission The Staff Judge Advocate provides professional legal support to the adjutant general, staff elements, subordinate units of the Hawaii National Guard, and the U.S. Property and Fiscal Office. Organization The office, which consists of a...

READY TO GO – Lt. Gov. James R. Aiona Jr., Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general and State Civil Defense director, and Edward T. Teixeira, SCD vice director, prepare to “recon” the March Kauai flood damage from the...

PILOTS IN FRONT OF DOUGLAS B-26. Squatting: 2d Lt Hunter C. Parker, 2d Lt Leopold J. Brady, Capt Archibald M. Harrison, 1st Lt James F. Coleman, 2nd Lt Frank J. Smith, 2d Lt Tyler M. Harr, 1st Lt Jarrett F....

Command Senior Enlisted Leader 10 Learn more Command Sgt. Maj. Brandon Kumalae Dec 2024 - Present Command Sgt. Maj. Brandon I. Kumalae, a native of Hilo, Hawaiʻi, enlisted in the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard in 1999 as an Administrative Specialist...

Deputy Adjutant General 21 Learn more Brig. Gen. Phillip L. Mallory October 2024 - Present 20 Learn more Brig. Gen. Stephen F. Logan December 2019 - October 2024 Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan enlisted in the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard in...