HING History

Hawai‘i National Guard conduct medical screenings at Hawai‘i airports during COVID-19 pandemic, Honolulu, HI. Spc. James Kamaka with the 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry, screens departing passengers at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. HING Soldiers assisted airport fire personnel screening 100% of travelers arriving and departing to the State of Hawai‘i. (Photo by: Sgt. John Schoebel)

2020-2022 COVID-19 Response

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 2020's, HING History

The Hawai‘i National Guard activated over 1,800 Soldiers and Airmen to create a Joint Task Force in support of the State’s efforts against COVID-19. All elements of the Hawaii National ...
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During the year, Kilauea continued her current phase of activity that began in January 1983. Spectacular eruptions were seen almost monthly.

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

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 1980's, 1990's, 2000's, 2010's, HING History

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 ...
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17 MAY 1885 Funerals - Queen Emma - Mamalahoa Guards

1874-1887 Mamalahoas

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 1800, HING History

1874 King Kalakaua organized an infantry company of native volunteers, named the Mamalahoas. Kalakaua took a deep interest in these two volunteer companies and frequently appeared personally at the armory ...
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Kīlauea Eruption, Pāhoa, HI. News crews document the historic volcanic eruptions on Hawai‘i Island, guided by the Hawai‘i Dept. of Defense (HIDOD) Public Affairs Office. Multiple divisions within the HIDOD helped assist during the Kīlauea eruption, including the Hawai‘i National Guard and HI-EMA, which spanned into two fiscal years, between May 3 - Aug. 14, 2018. (Photo by: Staff Sgt. James Ro)

2018 Kīlauea Eruption Response

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 2010's, HING History

Company C, 1st Battalion, 183rd Aviation Regiment. . . Providing flyover opportunities for officials to survey the lava eruptions that broke out on Hawai‘i Island. The eruptions spanned into two ...
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CHECKING THE WAVE ACTION – Gov. Neil Abercrombie and Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, the adjutant general, check the Kona Coast post-tsunami waves after the Fukushima, Japan earthquake. Lt. Col. Charles J. Anthony photo

2011 Tsunami Response

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 2010's, HING History

The State was impacted by a tsunami caused by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake from Honshu Japan on March 11, 2011. Gov. Neil Abercrombie and his cabinet worked seamlessly throughout the ...
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Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers augment the Honolulu Police Department's security and traffic control teams in Waikiki during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in November. Sgt. Katie P. Gray

2011 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 2010's, HING History

In November 2011, hundreds of HIANG airmen were mobilized for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit—the highest level gathering of its kind ever in Hawaii. Airmen supported the U.S. ...
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GASING UP – Hawaii Air National Guard’s KC-135R Stratotanker refuel her newest sister, the new incoming F-22 Raptor. Master Sgt. Mark Sindiong photo

2010 F-22 Raptor Aircraft Arrival

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 2010's, HING History

In response to the Sept. 29, 2009 earthquake and tsunami that impacted American Samoa, the 93rd CST partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducting hazmat mitigation and collection in affected villages around the island.

2009 Samoa Earthquake and Tsunami Response

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 2000's, HING History

Of significance was the devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami in American Samoa on Sept. 30 2009. Hours before a Disaster Declaration was announced by the White House, the Hawaii Guard ...
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SECURING THE AIR HEAD – 154th Security Forces Squadron Airman stands guard at an undisclosed location in the Southwest Asian. Hawaii Air National Guard photo

2002-2015 Joint Special Operations Task Force- Philippines

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 2000's, 2010's, HING History

This year, more Hawaii Army National Guard units and personnel were mobilized in support of the global war on terrorism (GWOT) for Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan and for Operation ...
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FLOOD PREVENTION – Hawaii National Guard troops remove trees and rubble during the Waianae Eku Steam clean-¬up in January. Kevin Richards photo

2008 Oahu Flooding Response

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 2000's, HING History

HIANG airmen answered the State’s Call in December 2008 after torrential rains caused millions of dollars in damage to property on Oahu’s north shore and Waiane coast. In a joint ...
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