1990’s

Also in FY 1995, Hawaii became the first state to deploy Air National Guard F-15 fighter aircraft to patrol the northern no-fly zone of Iraq imposed by the United Nations ...
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On Aug. 30, 1994, the 29th Hawaii Army National Guard Infantry Brigade (Separate) was officially selected as one of the National Guard’s 15 enhanced readiness combat brigades. Those units will ...
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A Hawaii Army National Guard UH-1 H Huey helicopter fills a water bucket before heading back to the fire which destroyed 12,500 acres on Molokai in June.

1991 Molokai Fire Response

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 1990's, HING History

In June, the Guard and State Civil Defense assisted Maui county officials in extinguishing a fire which destroyed 12,500 acres on Molokai. – 1991 Annual Report pp. 1 Brigade soldiers ...
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A State Department of Defense volunteer greets a Kaneohe-based Marine returning from Operation Desert Storm in March.

1991 Gulf War Support

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 1990's, HING History

The Hawaii National Guard (HING), like many other U.S. military organizations, did not directly participate in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. However, the HING supported the effort by providing ...
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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 ...
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The massed colors return to the unit formation during a military review ceremony honoring Gov. John Waihee, Hawaii National Guard Commander in Chief, at Diamond Head Crater.

1990’s Photographs

Posted on Nov 18, 2024 in 1990's, HING History