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The State Civil Defense took the lead in the initial development of the Pacific Disaster Center on Maui. The state-of-the-art facility will provide emergency managers in the Pacific region the most advanced information products on pending disasters. - 1995 Annual...

pupukahi FEB 2026Download HAWAI‘I NATIONAL GUARD HING says ‘aloha’ to leaders Ceremonies were held for the retirements of  Maj. Gen. Roy Macaraeg, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Curtis Hiyane and Chief Master Sgt. Richard Costa Jr. Maj. Gen. Roy Macaraeg Maj....

pupukahi DEC 2025 FINALDownload HAWAI‘I NATIONAL GUARD Hawai‘i medical delegation teams up at Exercise Cope West 25 in Indonesia By Rachel Blaire | State of Hawai‘i Department of Defense Public Affairs A U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army medical delegation...

pupukahi OCT 2025 FOR WEBDownload STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE State responds to tsunami warning On July 29, a tsunami warning was in effect after a magnitude 8.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The Hawai‘i Emergency...

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month The Hawaiʻi National Guard is focused on bringing greater attention to suicide prevention efforts and connecting Guardsmen community to resources. Support for All Who Serve The Military Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource...

Fold a Crane. Share a message. Inspire a community. The Messages of Hope crane display is a powerful community awareness initiative that brings together the Hawaiʻi National Guard and wider community to raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health....

The Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS) is a survey conducted by the Department of Defense to provide commanders and leaders with information they can use to improve their unit or organizational climate.  The combined responses to these questions provide commanders...

Military Spouse Appreciation Day, observed each year on the Friday before Mother’s Day, is a time to honor these remarkable individuals and their invaluable contributions to our military families and communities. First established by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, this...

Operation Hire Hawaiʻi (OH-HI) is a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited state hiring process, fast-tracking qualified candidates into job opportunities throughout Hawaiʻi. This project aims to provide opportunities for individuals impacted by layoffs, resignations, loss of federal funding, and...

1. FY 26 Reorg Annual Update - WORKING DRAFT last updated 20250808Download

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15th through October 15th and commemorates the many achievements and cultures of Hispanic Americans. It is the only Department of Defense special observance to span multiple months, coinciding with Independence Day celebrations for...