Brig. Gen. James R. Carpenter assumed command of the Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) in January 2000. As commander of HIARNG, he is responsible for more than 3,500 soldiers serving in Headquarters, State Area Command, and three major commands: 29th Separate Infantry Brigade (Enhanced), 103rd Troop Command and 298th Regiment-Regional Training Institute. Units are spread … Continue reading Brigadier General James R. Carpenter