HING History

154 WG 154th Wing 154th Group (1993-FY 1996) 154th Composite Group (1978-1993) 154th Tactical Fighter Group (FY1975-1978) 154th Fighter Interceptor Group (1972-FY1975) 154th Fighter Group (1965-1972) 154th Fighter Group (Air Defense) (1960-1965) The 154th Wing — originally designated 154th Fighter Group...

Brig. Gen. Dann S. Carlson was the Commander, 154th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The 154th Wing is the largest and most diverse wing in the Air National Guard. He was responsible for providing agile wartime ready airmen and...

Brigadier General Gregory S. Woodrow is Commander, 154th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. He is responsible for the implementation, maintenance and oversight of all Wing programs, as well as providing mission support to subordinate Wing Unit Commanders and other...

Brigadier General Ryan T. Okahara serves as the Chief of Staff and Commander, Hawaii Air National Guard, Honolulu, Hawaii. As the Commander, General Okahara is responsible for strategic planning and oversight of over 2,300 military members in the 154th Wing...

January Jan. 1, 1969 01.08.1969 Aitlift to Big Isle set for 29thDownload Jan. 4, 1969 01.04.1969 Honolulu Star-Bulletin ArticleDownload Jan. 7, 1969 01.07.1969 Honolulu Advertiser ArticleDownload 01.07.1969 Honolulu Star-Bulletin ArticleDownload Jan 8. 1969 01.08.1969 Honolulu Star-Bulletin ArticleDownload Jan, 12, 1969...

April Apr. 11, 1968 04.11.1968 Hawaii Hochi ArticleDownload 04.11.1968 Hawaii Times ArticleDownload 04.11.1968 Honolulu Star-Bulletin 1Download 04.11.1968 Honolulu Star-Bulletin 2Download 04.11.1968 Hawaii Tribune Herald ArticleDownload Apr. 12, 1968 04.12.1968 Honolulu Advertiser Article 1Download 04.12.1968 Star-Bulletin Article 1Download 04.12.1968 Star-Bulletin Article...

Hawaiʻi National Guard’s Federal Service During the Vietnam War April 11, 1968, May 13, 1968 - 1969 The year 1968 marked a historic turning point for the Hawaiʻi National Guard. On May 13, 1968, the 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate) (29th...

The Hawaii National Guaras recruitment program was boosted by the passage of House Bill 359, which permanently established the tuition waiver program for qualified Guard and Reserve members. During Spring 1984, 136 Guard members indicated that the tuition waiver program...

The 29th Support Battalion’s roots originated as the 1st Regiment of the Hawaii Army National Guard when the unit was formed on January 27, 1893. The unit reorganized to form the 1st Infantry on June 1, 1907. On June 1,...

Kaupo to Kalaupapa -Guard helps Maui CHIEF WARRANT Officer Richard Wright, a HARNG helicopter pilot, chats with Kalaupapa resident John Kaona about the lack of water. Wright, along with other HARNG and HANG members, airlifted in fresh water and water...

Brigadier General Gary M. Ishikawa was appointed as the Deputy Adjutant General, Hawaii Army National Guard on January 1, 2003. As the Deputy Adjutant General, he serves as the Deputy Director of a diverse organization which encompasses both the Hawaii...

Maj. Gen. Fred Makinney a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy was appointed to West Point in 1916 by Delegate Kuhio Kalanianaole. Makinney was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Regular Army in November 1918 and served in all commissioned...