In December 1992, the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron (AREFS) received the first of five refurbished KC-135R Stratotankers. On Feb. 12, 1993, the 203rd AREFS was given federal recognition, and an ...
Read More 1991-1993 KC-135 Stratotanker Conversion
1990’s
On May 23, 1971 the brigade held its second annual memorial ceremony honoring the men of the 29th Infantry Brigade and 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry who lost their lives while ...
Read More 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Memorial
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
Hawaii Air National Guard When the call came to help our local communities on the Leeward coast, our people didn’t hesitate. We had more volunteers than needed to help make ...
Read More 1996 Oahu Floods Response
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