1990’s

The 299th Cavalry Regiment, formerly the 299th Infantry Regiment was established in August 1923 from the old 2nd Hawaiian Infantry Regiment, and serves as one of the core units of ...
Read More History of the 1st Squadron 299th Cavalry Regiment

The 29th Infantry Brigade was organized in the Hawaii Army National Guard (HARNG) in January 1959. The original elements of the Brigade consisted of the Brigade Headquarters and Headquarters Company ...
Read More History of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team

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

December 1997, HIANG aircraft from the 204th Airlift Squadron and the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron deployed with emergency supplies and relief workers to Guam following Typhoon Paka. The deployment clearly ...
Read More 1997 Typhoon Paka Guam Response

The Na Koa (Warriors) Crime Watch program has experienced much success, since its inception. Since it was introduced in the January 1997 State-of-the-State address, as just one part of your overall crime fighting package ...
Read More 1997-2001 Na Koa Crime Watch Program

GENERAL BRIEFING - Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson is briefed by Roy C. Price Sr., State Civil Defense vice director; on damage caused by the November election day flood. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo

1996 Oahu Floods Response

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

The State Civil Defense system worked well during the November 1996 floods that impacted all islands. The initial response and recovery effort was effective and involved all levels of government. The Hawaii National Guard ...
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Hawaii Air Guard personnel along with Army Guard and departmental employees assisted with the gathering, packaging and delivering of relief supplies to the earthquake victims of the Kobe, Japan, in January. ...
Read More 1995 Japan Earthquake Response

In April, a tanker and crew from the 203rd deployed to Keflavik, Iceland, to stand alert with the active Air Force and the Icelandic Defense Force for 17 days. – ...
Read More 1991-2001 Yugoslav Wars NATO Support