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14 2020- Present Maj Gen Joseph R. Harris II  13 2013-2020 BG Ryan T. Okahara 12 2010-2013 BG Stanley J. Osserman Jr. 11 2003-2010 Maj. Gen. Darryll D. M. Wong ...
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The Battalion’s lineage reaches as far back a 1893 where its parent unit constituted the Hawaii National Guard’s 1st Regiment. Subsequent organizations inherent to the 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery ...
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Lineage And Honors Information ANNEX CAMPAIGN PARTICIPATION CREDIT War on Terrorism Iraq: DECORATIONS Last updated Jun 2014

23 BG Tyson Y. Tahara 2024- Present 22 BG Stephen F. Logan 2021-2024 21 2019-2021 BG Moses Kaoiwi Jr. 20 BG Kenneth S. Hara 2017-2019 19 BG Keith Y. Tamashiro ...
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13 Aug 1982-Aug 1983 14 Sep 1983 – Jan 1988 15 Feb 1988 – Oct 1990 BG John R. D’Araujo 16 Oct 1990- Aug 1994 BG Bernard M. Watson 17 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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In December 2001, an additional 150 members of the 154th Wing were mobilized to provide air-refueling services for Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Tankers from the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron refueled U.S. ...
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