1997 Typhoon Paka Guam Response

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 1990's, HING History

December 1997, HIANG aircraft from the 204th Airlift Squadron and the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron deployed with emergency supplies and relief workers to Guam following Typhoon Paka. The deployment clearly demonstrated the Hawaii Air Guard’s ability to quickly respond to natural disasters in the Pacific area.

– 1998 Annual Report pp. 3
MISSION OF MERCY- Hawaii Air National Guard airmen off load more than 62,000 pounds of Typhoon Paka relief supplies and equipment Ji-om the 204th Airlift Squadrons C-130 Hercules, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam in December 1997. Tech. Sgt. Mark M. Uenten photo
(Picture from the 1998 Annual Report)