2015-2020

MEDIA RELEASE #2020-011  For Immediate Release Nov. 17, 2020 First death of Hawaiʻi National Guardsman from COVID-19 HONOLULU-  The Hawaiʻi National Guard lost its first member from the COVID-19 virus on Sunday, November 15, 2020. The 52 year old airman tested positive...

MEDIA RELEASE #2020-010          For Immediate Release Sep. 17, 2020 Hawaiʻi National Guard Medical Task Force praised by Governor HONOLULU-  The Hawaiʻi National Guard’s Joint Task Force, the activated portion of the Guard assisting the in the state’s response to...

For Immediate Release July 26, 2020 Hurricane Douglas Nearing Maui, Coordination Continues Between Emergency Management Partners  HONOLULU —A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Maui County, along with O'ahu and Kaua'i. The latest outlook shows Hurricane Douglas was moving west-northwest...

MEDIA RELEASE  #2020-009     For Immediate Release July 24, 2020 Hawaiʻi National Guard prepares for Douglas   HONOLULU-  As Hurricane Douglas approaches the state, Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) Forces prepare to respond while continuing to assist all four counties and the...

MEDIA RELEASE #2019-006 For Immediate Release April 14, 2020 Hawaiʻi State Veterans Cemetery to close all bathrooms due to water main break KĀNEʻOHE-  Due to a water main break at the Hawaiʻi State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, the water will...

MEDIA RELEASE #2019-005  For Immediate Release April 8, 2020 Two Hawai‘i National Guardsmen test positive for COVID-19 HONOLULU- Two Hawai‘i National Guardsmen tested positive for COVID-19. The Guardsmen were not a part of the Guard activation or in the Joint...

MEDIA RELEASE #2019-004  For Immediate Release April 6, 2020 Hawai‘i National Guard conducts medical screenings at multiple airports HONOLULU, HI- Early this morning the Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) began supporting the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) with the medical screening...

Media Release #2019-003  For Immediate Release April 5, 2020 Hawaii National Guard to assist at multiple airports HONOLULU, HI- Hawaii National Guard (HING) Soldiers and Airmen will be supporting the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) with the medical screening of...

MEDIA RELEASE #2019-003  For Immediate Release March 26, 2020 Hawaii National Guard assists Hawaii medical coalition HONOLULU, HI- Hawaii Air National Guard members from Medical Detachment 1 provided logistical support this week with personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintenance of...

MEDIA RELEASE #2020-001  For Immediate Release March 6, 2020 New Administrator named for Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency  HONOLULU-- State of Hawai'i Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara, has named Luke P. Meyers, former executive officer for Hawai'i Emergency Management...

For Immediate Release    #2019-008   December 24, 2019 MAUI VETERANS CEMETERY NEEDS PUBLIC’S HELP WITH VASES IN STORAGE MAKAWAO, HI- The Maui Veterans Cemetery has about 1,200 vases in storage that were removed from the cemetery in preparation of...

For Immediate Release    #2019-007     December 6, 2019 Hawaii Dept. of Defense welcomes newly promoted Hawaii Adjutant General Honolulu, HI- A transfer of authority ceremony and a promotion ceremony was held this morning for Maj. Gen. Kenneth S....