The Hawaii National Guaras recruitment program was boosted by the passage of House Bill 359, which permanently established the tuition waiver program for qualified Guard and Reserve members. During Spring ...
Read More 1984 Passage of House Bill 359 “Tuition Waiver”
1980’s
The Guard also helped solve a paradox at remote Kalaupapa, Molokai. The heavy rains in April washed out the community’s water supply pipeline leaving the residents drenched but without any ...
Read More 1982 Kalaupapa, Molokai Water Response
On May 23, 1971 the brigade held its second annual memorial ceremony honoring the men of the 29th Infantry Brigade and 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry who lost their lives while ...
Read More 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial
Hawaii’s periodic episodes with Madame Pele are another source of danger which constantly requires the support of the Hawaii National Guard. In early January, Hawaii Army National Guard UH-1H “Huey” helicopters ...
Read More 1983 – 2018 Pu‘u‘ō‘ō Eruption Response
The Hawaii Army National Guard also participated in a Drug Enforcement Administration-led marijuana eradication project, “Operation Wipeout.” In FY 1990, as many as 20 Hawaii Army National Guard personnel were ...
Read More 1989-1991 Operation Wipeout
F-15 Eagles Update By Lt. Col. Jerald K. Aoki and Capt.Wayne P. Wakeman, HANG The 154th Composite Group’s (154th COMPG) F-15 conversion committee is on schedule with their plan for ...
Read More 1986 – 1987 F-15A Eagle Aircraft Conversion