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1960 Kapoho Volcanic Eruption

December 18, 2025

Kapoho Disaster: Personnel from the 2d Battle Group, 299th Inf supported Civil Defense officials during the volcanic eruption at Kapoho, Hawaii which began on 13 January 1960 and lasted for 33 days. Support by the HNG included 100 cots, 400 blankets,...

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1965 Royal Guard at President Lyndon Johnson’s Inauguration

September 23, 2025

The command "Hapai-Pu" was heard in the Nation's capitol during President Johnson's inauguration. (Picture from the 1971 Fall The Hawaii Guardsman) 'We Paraded for President Johnson By SMSGT THEODORE D. HUSSEY Air Guardsman, MSgt George Ah Chong, a corporal in...

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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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1968-1970 Palace Alert

April 25, 2025

Palace Alert by A1C Terry Koenig BRIGADIER GENERAL VALENTINE A. SIEFERMANN is flanked by the first two volunteers for "Palace Alert" Major Gerald Sada (left) and Major Jon Parrish. Majors Sada and Parrish are now flying missions out of Da...

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