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HAWAI‘I NATIONAL GUARD Guardsmen join storm recovery efforts The Hawai‘i National Guard was ready when called in to support the state’s response to Tropical Storm Lala and Hurricane Lowell  The Hawaiʻi National Guard’s 93rd Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Enhanced…

September 29, 2026 #2026-013 HONOLULU — Hawaiʻi National Guard (HING) members were mobilized across the state in preparation for Hurricane Nolo, pre-positioning personnel, specialized vehicles and emergency response capabilities on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Maui and Kauaʻi. On Hawaiʻi Island, Task…

September 11, 2026 #2026-012 LĪHUʻE, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi National Guard (HING) mobilized rapidly to execute operations leading up to and in the wake of Hurricane Lowell. The response, beginning late Monday night, Sept. 7, 2026, included road clearance…

August 21, 2026 #2026-011 HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi National Guard (HING) has officially concluded its response and recovery operations on the islands of Kauaʻi and Oʻahu following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Lala, which struck the state last weekend. While…

August 13, 2026 #2026-010 HILO — The Hawaiʻi National Guard (HING) is continuing to provide Hawaiʻi County with helicopter support to help fight the wildland fires near the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road), which began on Aug. 11, 2026.…

HAWAI‘I NATIONAL GUARD Hawaiʻi and Indonesia celebrate 20th anniversary of partnership By Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy 154th Wing, Hawai‘i Air National Guard JAKARTA, Indonesia — The sounds of Hawaiian melodies and Indonesian songs echoed through classrooms, diplomatic receptions and…

July 28, 2026 #2026-009 HILO, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi National Guard (HING) provided Hawaiʻi County with helicopter support to help fight the Kawaihae Road fire on July 26, 2026. The Black Hawk helicopter conducted 22 fire-suppressing missions, totaling over 14,520…

To “Extinguish Fire” Operation Hoʻopauahi brings faster response time and extra assistance to the wildfires that hit the islands during wildfire season. Gov. Josh Green, Commander in Chief of the Hawai‘i National Guard, signed an emergency proclamation, authorizing the Hawai‘i…

HAWAI‘I NATIONAL GUARD Hawai‘i National Guard concludes response to severe weather events By Rachel Blaire | State of Hawai‘i Department of Defense Public Affairs Hawai‘i National Guard members removed debris, cleared mud and provided sandbags and potable water to the…

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…