1990’s

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 ...
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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

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 ...
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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. ...
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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. – ...
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Command Notes This has been a particularly momentous year for the Hawaii National Guard, one that will be capped off with the 154th Group deployment to Incirlik, Air Base, Turkey, ...
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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.

1990-1991 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 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