HING History

Guard aviators rescue victims TO THE RESCUE - An Army UH-IH helicopter, similar to the one used in two rescue missions, flies effortlessly above the countryside. (Picture from the 1979 December Pūpūkahi) The sound of an approaching Hawaii Army National...

Brigadier General Martha N. Wong is the Mobility Assistant, Director, Logistics, Engineering and Security Assistance (J4), United States Pacific Command, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. General Wong assumed her current assignment in November 2010, assisting the J4 in the planning, coordinating...

Brigadier General Edwin A. Vincent was appointed as Mobilization Assistant to Director of Strategy and Policy, United States Pacific Command on 1 January 2007. His key role in the Pacific Command's effort to shape and maintain regional security through development...

Major General Michael H. Tice is the Reserve Component assistant to the Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command (USCINCPAC). As such he serves as the principal advisor to USCINCPAC on all reserve forces mobilization matters.  He began his military career...

Brig. Gen. Glen I. Sakagawa assumed command of the 29th Separate Infantry Brigade, Hawaii Army National Guard, on January 7, 2000. The brigade has units on the five major islands, three other states and two territories. General Sakagawa was born...

Major General Albert P. (Putt) Richards, Jr. is the Mobilization Assistant to the commander, United States Pacific Command (COMUSPACOM). As such he serves as the principal advisor to COMUSPACOM on all reserve forces mobilization matters. The General entered the Air...

Brigadier General Stanley J. Osserman, Jr. is Chief of Staff, Hawaii Air National Guard. His duties and responsibilities include strategic planning and oversight of over 1,900 military members in a flying wing with three flying squadrons, an active air defense...

SOURCE OF COMMISSIONED SERVICE   OCS EDUCATIONAL DEGREES University of Hawaii at Hilo - BA - Liberal Studies-Administration of Justice United States Army War College - MSS - Strategic Studies MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED Infantry Officer Basic Course Infantry Officer Advanced Course...

Major General Gary M. Hara assumed duties as Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Pacific on 1 June 2013. Prior to this assignment, General Hara served as Commander, Land Component Command, Hawaii National Guard. General Hara received his commission from...

Brigadier General Ann M. Greenlee is the Director of Joint Staff - Joint Force Headquarters, Hawaii National Guard. Her responsibilities include serving as the principle advisor to the Adjutant General managing the development, execution, and evaluation of programs and policies...

Brigadier General Myron N. Dobashi was appointed by Gov. Benjamin J. Cayetano as the commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) on May 3, 1999. As HIANG commander, he is responsible for overseeing the training and readiness of the...

Major General Michael B. Compton is Air National Guard Assistant to the Commander, Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Pacific Air Force is responsible for Air Force activities spread over half the globe in a command that supports...