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Brigadier General Gary M. Ishikawa 

January 27, 2025
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HING History, People
  • KAUAI REMEMBERS – Gov. Linda Lingle and Brig Gen. Gary M. Ishikawa, the deputy adjutant general, salute the colors at the Kauai Veterans Parade in Kapaa, Kauai. Office of Veterans Services photos
  • NEW TOYS WORKING - Lt. Col. Reynold T. Hioki (middle), the Hawaii National Guard's joint staff director of communications and information, demonstrates to Brig. Gen. Gary M. Ishikawa, the deputy adjutant general, and Col. Ann Greenlee, executive support staff officer, the military/civilian communication systems compatibility.
  • TRACKING SKY SATELLITE - Brig. Gen. Gary M. Ishikawa, the deputy adjutant general, and Col. Ann Greenlee, Hawaii Air National Guard executive support staff officer, watch as Lt. Col. Patty Tuttle's (top left, 111th Space Operations Squadron commander) staff explains how they track the balloon's location and direction, and make adjustments to its elevation.
  • BELOW RIGHT - Brig. Gen. Gary Ishikawa explains the concept behind the 1,000 Shining Stars booklet to Col. (ret) James Townsend. The booklet was published in appreciation of government employees who contributed to the State of Hawaii. Photos by Shelly Ichishita
  • Mr. Severino Bautista, a State maintenance worker, receives a certificate of recognition from Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee as Brig. Gen. Gary Ishikawa looks on
Brigadier General Gary M. Ishikawa 
Brigadier General Gary M. Ishikawa 

Brig. Gen. Gary M. Ishikawa was appointed as the Deputy Adjutant General, Hawaii Army National Guard on Jan. 1, 2003. As the Deputy Adjutant General, he serves as the Deputy Director of a diverse organization which encompasses both the Hawaii Army and Air National Guard; the State’s Office of Veterans Services; and the Hawaii National Guard’s Youth Programs which include the Youth Challenge Academy, a residential mentorship program and “Operation About Face” for at-risk youth.

Ishikawa’s military career began on May 23, 1971 when he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant thru the Army’s ROTC program. Prior to his appointment as the Deputy Adjutant General, Brigadier General Ishikawa served in a variety of command and staff officer positions in the 9th Regional Support Command, U.S. Army Reserve.

EDUCATION

  • 1971 – University of Hawaii – BS Degree – Mechanical Engineering
  • 1972 – Air Defense Officer Basic Course
  • 1983 – Engineer Officer Advance Course
  • 1987 – Command and General Staff Officer Course
  • 1996 – U.S. Army War College

ASSIGNMENTS

  1. May 71 – Jan 72, Duties unassigned, U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Officer Active Duty Obligor)
  2. Jan 72 – Apr 72, Student, U.S. Army Air Defense School, Air Defense Artillery Officer Basic Course, Fort Bliss, Texas
  3. Apr 72 – Oct 75, Engineer Platoon Leader, 411th Engineer Battalion (Construction)
  4. Nov 75 – Jun 76, Commander A Company, 411th Engineer Battalion (Construction)
  5. June 76 – Jul 78, Commander A Company, 411th Engineer Battalion (Combat Heavy)
  6. July 78 – Mar 79, Commander Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 411th Engineer Battalion (Combat Heavy)
  7. Mar 79 – Mar 80, Engineer Equipment Maintenance Officer, 411th Engineer Battalion (Combat Heavy)
  8. Mar 80 – Sept 82, Duties unassigned U.S. Army Reserves Control Group
  9. Sept 82 – Oct 87, Engineer Controller/Evaluator, 1085th Training Exercise and Maneuver Group
  10. Oct 87 – Jun 91, Operations Officer, 1085th Training Exercise and Maneuver Group
  11. Jul 91 – Dec 92, Battalion Commander, 411th Engineer Battalion (Combat Heavy)
  12. Jan 922 – Oct 95, Duty unassigned, U.S. Army Reserve Control Group
  13. Oct 95 – Dec 95, Chief Logistics/Augmentation Division, Pacific Army Liaison Command
  14. Jan 96 – Jul 96, Deputy Commander, Pacific Army Liaison Command
  15. Aug 96 – Sept 97, Commander, Pacific Army Liaison Command
  16. Sept 97 – Dec 97, Deputy Commander, Pacific Army Liaison Command
  17. Jan 98 – Apr 98, Deputy Chief of Staff for Force Development, 9th Regional Support Command
  18. Apr 98 – Jun 01, Deputy Chief of Staff for Information Management, 9th Regional Support Command
  19. Jun 01 – Jan 03, Retired, U.S. Army U.S. Army Reserves Control Group
  20. Jan 03 – May 05, Deputy Adjutant General, Hawaii Army National Guard
  21. May 05 – Present, Deputy Adjutant General, Hawaii Army National Guard

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

  • Legion of Merit
  • Meritorious Service Medal
  • Army Commendation Medal
  • Army Achievement Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
  • Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Armed Forces Reserve Medal
  • Army Service Ribbon
  • Army Reserve Components Training Ribbon (with Numeral “9“)

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTIONS

  • 2LT USAR – 1971
  • 1LT USAR – 1974
  • CPT USAR – 1976
  • MAJ USAR – 1983
  • LTC USAR – 1987
  • COL USAR – 1992
  • BG USAR56 – 2005

Last updated October 2005