23 Brig. Gen. Tyson Y. Tahara 2024 – Present 22 Brig. Gen. Stephen F. Logan 2021 – 2024 21 Brig. Gen. Moses Kaoiwi Jr. 2019 – 2021 20 Brig. Gen. ...
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30 2024 August – Present Col. Wesley K. Kawakami 29 2022 April – 2024 August Lt. Col (P) David R. Hatcher II 28 2021 April – 2022 April Col. Jonathan ...
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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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1860-1873 Some three years later, in 1860, the lst Hawaiian Cavalry was revived and became known as the Leleiohoku Guard: It was composed almost entirely of Hawaiians, with several business ...
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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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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 ...
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1874 King Kalakaua organized an infantry company of native volunteers, named the Mamalahoas. Kalakaua took a deep interest in these two volunteer companies and frequently appeared personally at the armory ...
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