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1980’s

Hawaiʻi Army National Guard Schools

August 13, 2025

Hawaiʻi Army National Guard Officer Candidate School (MAY 1961 - JUN 1974) Hawaiʻi Army National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (SEP 1970 - JUN 1974) Regional Training Site Maintenance (OCT 1992 - OCT 1996) Hawaiʻi Military Academy (JUN 1974 - OCT...

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1989 U.S. Customs Service Support

February 18, 2025

The Hawaii National Guard received $247,000 from the Federal Government to support County, State and Federal law enforcement agencies in local drug eradication and interdiction efforts. The program is controlled by the State and involves the use of Guard equipment...

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1984 Passage of House Bill 359 “Tuition Waiver”

January 29, 2025

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 1984, 136 Guard members indicated that the tuition waiver program...

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1982 Kalaupapa, Molokai Water Response

January 27, 2025

Kaupo to Kalaupapa -Guard helps Maui CHIEF WARRANT Officer Richard Wright, a HARNG helicopter pilot, chats with Kalaupapa resident John Kaona about the lack of water. Wright, along with other HARNG and HANG members, airlifted in fresh water and water...

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29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial

January 17, 2025

IN MEMORIAM It is with deep regret that the deaths of the following personnel of the 29thInfantry Brigade, Hawaii Army National Guard, mobilized on 13 May 1968, are announced. The Hawaii National Guard mourns the lose of these loyal members...

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1983 – 2018 Pu‘u‘ō‘ō Eruption Response

January 3, 2025

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 stationed on the Big Island were used to transport U.S....

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1988 Oahu Flood Response

January 3, 2025

Signaling the start of wet winter weather in December '87, a series of storm-fronts began to drench the island of Oahu. From mid-month on, heavy rains continued to saturate the ground, causing isolated flooding and the buildup of debris. In...

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