Brigadier General Allen M. Mizumoto

January 24, 2025

Brig. Gen. Allen M. Mizumoto is the Commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard. He is responsible for providing command and control over 22 units located on four islands in the State of Hawaii. The Hawaii ANG has an authorized strength of over 2,200 personnel.

Mizumoto was born on Nov. 30, 1936 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated from Kaimuki High School in 1954. The General completed Squadron Officer School in 1969, Air Command and Staff College Seminar Program in 1974, and the National Security Management Course in 1978.

His military career began when he enlisted in the Hawaii Air National Guard in 1954 and was assigned to the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron as a fire control systems mechanic. He was promoted to the rank of senior master sergeant in 1964 and his last assignment as an enlisted member was as the noncommissioned officer in charge of the armament and electronics branch in the 154th Material Squadron.

In 1966, he was assigned to Headquarters, Hawaii Air National Guard, as a ground electronics officer. He then became the chief, communications-electronics maintenance division, and in 1977 assumed the responsibilities as director of logistics.

In 1979, he was transferred to the 154th Composite Group as the deputy commander for maintenance. He assumed command of the Hawaii Air National Guard in July 1991.

Mizumoto’s military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with four oak leaf clusters, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with eight oak leaf clusters, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with two hourglass devices, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon and the Hawaii National Guard Service Medal with 30-year service bar.

His professional affiliations include the Air Force Association, National Guard Association of the U.S. and the Hawaii National Guard Association.

Mizumoto is married to the former Miriam M. Mimori of Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. They have three children: Lance, Lori and Cari.

Last uodated unknown

1970
Position Appointment 1991
Promotion 1992
Retirement 1993

OUTSTANDING STUDENT

Captain Allen M. Mizumoto

(Picture from the 1970 Summer The Hawaii Guardsman)

The Lieutenant Colonel James E. Webb Memorial Award was presented to Captain Allen M. Mizumoto as the outstanding student of the communications-electronics staff officer course during recent graduation ceremonies at Keesler AFB.

Capt. Mizumoto is the first Air National Guardsman to receive the award. He works full-time as chief of Maintenance, Ground Communications-Electronics, Headquarters, Hawaii Air National Guard.

Colonel Buford C. Blount, deputy commander of the 3380th Air Base Group, made the presentation.

Capt. Mizumoto was selected for exemplary leadership, class participation and interest, appearance and bearing, and maturity and judgment. The captain was also named an honor graduate.

The award was established in memory of Lt. Col. Webb, a former branch chief at Keesler from October 14, 1963, until April 1, 1966.
– 1970 Summer The Hawaii Guardsman pp. 6

Mizumoto to Command Hawaii Air National Guard

Col. Allen M. Mizumoto receives the colors of the Hawaii Air National Guard from Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, the state adjutant general, Aug. 4.

(Pictures from the 1991 July – September Pūpūkahi)

Col. Allen M. Mizumoto, 54, was appointed commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) by Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, the state adjutant general. Mizumoto is the former deputy commander for maintenance, 154th Composite Group.

Mizumoto joined the Hawaii Air Guard in 1954 as an airman. A specialist in fire and weapons control systems, he rose to the rank of senior master sergeant before receiving a direct commission in 1965.

From 1970–71, Mizumoto served with the Pacific Air Forces’ Commando Edge team, whose mission was to provide guidance and fulfill U.S. and Air Force commitments to the Chinese Air Force. In 1972, he was instrumental in the reclassification of full-time communications-electronics positions in the National Guard.

Mizumoto was also the maintenance functional manager during the 154th Composite Group’s conversion from F-4C Phantoms to F-15A/B Eagles in 1988. Last September, he was assigned as the program manager for the activation of a new HIANG tanker refueling squadron, scheduled for activation in 1992.

Mizumoto’s military decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters.

He is a graduate of Kaimuki High School and attended the University of Hawaii. His professional military education includes Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College seminar program, and the National Security Management Course.

He is married to the former Miriam M. Mimori of Lihue, Kauai. They have two daughters and a son. His son, 2nd Lt. Lance Mizumoto, is assigned to HIANG’s Consolidated Base Personnel Office.
– 1991 July – September Pūpūkahi pp. 3

Hawaii National Guard’s Newest Generals

Nakatsu, Mizumoto Promoted

Gov. Waihee also had the honor or pinning Brig. Gen. Allen M. Mizumoto, commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard in August. Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson and Mizumoto’s wife, Miriam, also attended the ceremony.

(Picture from the 1992 August – September Pūpūkahi)

Brig. Gen. (Hawaii) Myles M. Nakatsu, deputy adjutant general, and Brig. Gen. Allen M. Mizumoto, commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG), were promoted this summer in separate ceremonies.

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Like Nakatsu, Mizumoto began his career with the Guard as an enlisted member. Initially assigned to the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron as a fire control systems mechanic in 1954, he rose to the rank of senior master sergeant before accepting a direct commission in 1965. As an officer, Mizumoto worked in avionics, communications-electronics and ground electronics before becoming the deputy commander for maintenance, 154th Composite Group, in 1979. His military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with four oak leaf clusters.

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Mizumoto and his wife, Miriam, have two daughters, Lori and Cari, and a son, Lance. Lance is an officer in the Hawaii Air National Guard.

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One year after assuming command of the Hawaii Air National Guard, Mizumoto, 56, has also been promoted to brigadier general. He received his federal recognition in the Air National Guard Aug. 13 and was pinned Aug. 19.
– 1992 August – September Pūpūkahi pp. 3

Hawaii Air Guard Commander Retires

By Gaye S. Sakamoto

1st Lt. Allen M. Mizumoto in 1966

Brig. Gen. Mizumoto retires page 3

(Pictures from the 1993 February – March Pūpūkahi)

After 39 dedicated years of service, Brig. Gen. Allen M. Mizumoto retired as commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG), March 31. Col. David M. Rodrigues, former HIANG chief of staff, was named the new commander.

A role model for officers and enlisted persons in the Guard, Mizumoto rose from the rank of airman to brigadier general. His experience as both an enlisted person and an officer gave him a solid perspective on how to deal with people.

In 1954, while Mizumoto was a senior at Kaimuki High School, he and two friends decided to enlist in the Hawaii Air National Guard. “We heard about the good training the Guard provided, and I couldn’t afford to go to college,” recalled the general.

“You have to take care of people and they take care of you. That is the most important concern for any leader,” said Mizumoto.

In 10 years, he rose to the rank of senior master sergeant in charge of the 154th Material Squadron’s armament and electronics branch. In 1965, he received a direct commission to first lieutenant. He continued to be quickly promoted, rising from first lieutenant to colonel in 14 years. In 1979, he became deputy commander for maintenance, 154th Composite Group.

He assumed command of the HIANG in August 1991, and was promoted to brigadier general a year later.

A role model for officers and enlisted persons in the Guard, Mizumoto rose from the rank of airman to brigadier general. His experience as both an enlisted person and an officer gave him a solid perspective on how to deal with people.

“When I first enlisted, I never imagined becoming an officer, let alone a general,” said Mizumoto. “I took this job (HIANG commander) because I wanted to repay the Guard for everything it’s been for me and my family. The HIANG is my second family. In fact, I spent more time with the Guard than with my family.”

“He was a quiet leader who won rather than demanded respect from Guard members,” said 1st Lt. Tamahlani Nakamoto, another officer who started out as an airman. “We admired him for his hard work and ability to inspire people with words of encouragement.”

Mizumoto now plans to spend much more time with his wife and best friend of more than 35 years, Miriam, and the rest of his family. He and his wife have a son, Lance (a 1st lieutenant in the HIANG), and two daughters, Lori and Cari.

The general’s military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with four Oak Leaf Clusters and Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal.

“As I look back, there is nothing I want to change. The Guard has a lot of outstanding people that make it what it is today. It’s been a real honor and pleasure to work with people like this,” said Mizumoto.
– 1993 February – March Pūpūkahi pp. 3