Company B 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group . . . Conducted 2019 annual training with WARTRACE unit in Groton, CT in July 2019.

2020 Annual Report pp. 15

The HIANG once again participated in Sentry Aloha fighter exercises in September and January. Between 700 and 1,000 Airmen from at least eight states came together for two weeks of aircraft combat training for each exercise. The purpose is to ensure Airmen get tactical learning experience rather than just mission planning. Sentry Aloha exercises enables tailored, cost effective, and realistic combat training.

In January 2020, 10 members of the 201st Air Mobility Operations Squadron participated in the Pacific Sentry 20-2 exercise with over 700 personnel including US Army, Navy and Marines alongside coalition partners from the Royal Australian and Japanese Defense Forces. Their efforts ensured the proper and timely movement of F-22 Raptor aircraft, critical munitions, air defense batteries and fuel to the front lines. Upon completion of the operation, the team facilitated the movement of 201 combat casualties, 3,072 combat troops and 7,860 short tons of cargo, in support of National Security Objectives resulting in mission success.

2020 Annual Report pp. 21

2022

142nd Wing | Story by Master Sgt. Steph Sawyer | Thursday, August 18, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore.-For two weeks in August, the Hawai‘i Air National Guard (HIANG) set to work on two projects at Portland Air National Guard Base (PANG) for the 142nd Wing.

The projects were accomplished by the Hawai‘i Air Guardsmen as an opportunity designed to increase readiness while allowing participants to network and build positive working relationships with other units.

The Guardsmen constructed a wall, a blank slate for what will eventually become a memorial wall, on PANG’s parade field. In addition to the wall, the team laid the foundation for a recruiting sign which will face oncoming traffic on Cornfoot road.

Master Sgt. Roy Moriyasu is the senior enlisted leader in charge of the team of eight Guardsmen from two different units, the 292nd Combat Communication Squadron based in Maui and the 154th Civil Engineer Squadron based in Honolulu. All of the Guardsmen on the team have background experience and qualifications in engineering, construction, and the like.

Moriyasu has overseen and participated in past training on PANG to include the construction of a sidewalk for maintenance, painting parking stripes, and building the foundations for several static displays on base. Moriyasu says this training is invaluable to his team.

“It’s not only technical training, but also more mentoring, guidance with how to run projects, foresee things, [and] work with different members of the Guard so they can work anywhere with anybody,” said Moriyasu.

Prior to and throughout the execution of these projects, the 142nd Wing’s civil engineers helped to facilitate and expedite processes for the HIANG. The teams work together to overcome obstacles and ensure overall mission success.

“Support from [PANG] CE has been awesome,” said Moriyasu. “They’ve really been supporting us with any needs we have.”

In addition to the hands-on training opportunity this mission provided, participants also gained some quality time with team members.

HIANG Tech. Sgt. Matthew Calibuso said that for many traditional Guardsmen, exercises like these are rare opportunities to get to really know their fellow Guardsmen.

“It’s good team-building, especially for our shop,” said Calibuso. “When you spend a lot of time with people that you don’t usually spend a lot of time with, you get to learn their tendencies and their pet peeves…which further along the line makes you a better team.”

The Guardsmen wrapped up their work as the projects reached full completion on Wednesday, August 17.

– 2022 Fall Pūpūkahi pp. 15

2023

2024

Medical Readiness Detachment (MRD)

MRD provided key medical support by fully staffing the JASR Clinic and a medical service officer to the White Cell for the HIARNG Joint Readiness Training Center rotation, July 2023. During this time, the clinic saw an unexpectedly high number of patients due to the extreme heat, with nearly 1,500 patient encounters. The medical providers, noncommissioned officers, and Soldiers from MRD also coordinated ambulance exchange point and critical care paramedic training for junior medics when a patient hold company was established in order to bring Soldiers to follow up appointments.

– 2024 Annual Report pp. 18

29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (29th IBCT)

The 29th IBCT in partnership with Army units from 26 States and territories from all Army components successfully completed JRTC Rotation 23-08.5 at Fort Johnson, La. from July 7 to Aug. 5, 2023. The 29th IBCT increased readiness of all units ready to respond to any federal, domestic, or local contingencies during in FY24. . .

The 29th IBCT successfully completed integrated Annual Training (AT) 2024 at Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA), Big Island, Hawai‘i from June 1 to 15, 2024 to include the 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment from the Guam Army National Guard. Training highlights achieved includes the deployment and redeployment of over 500 pieces of equipment, mounted live fire gunnery, live fire artillery, and breaching operations.

– 2024 Annual Report pp. 19-20

1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment (1-299th CAV)

Participated in the 29th IBCT’s JRTC rotation 23-08.5 from July 7, 2023 through Aug. 6, 2023. The Squadron successfully planned and executed reconnaissance and surveillance in support of the overall Brigade mission.

Conducted AT at PTA. Prior to the start of AT, the Squadron assisted the 29th IBCT’s vehicle and ammunition movement to PTA. During AT, the Squadron successfully ran the battle area complex range for two Battalions at the crew level.

– 2024 Annual Report pp. 20

1-487th Field Artillery (1-487th FA)

JRTC 23-08.5: 1-487 FA deployed to Fort Johnson, La. to conduct large-scale combat operations on a decision action battlefield against near peer threats with multidomain capabilities in order to increase unit readiness. 1-487th FA successfully redeployed its equipment from JRTC to home station by coordinating with key logistics nodes, consolidating assets in designated staging areas, conducting maintenance checks, and utilizing transportation assets to ensure a smooth timely movement of all equipment.

– 2024 Annual Report pp. 21

29th Brigade Support Battalion (29th BSB)

The 29th BSB conducted a successful JRTC rotation at Fort Johnson, La. During this rotation, the 29th BSB deployed personnel and equipment from Hawai‘i to Louisiana in order to provide logistical support for the entire 29th IBCT and external enablers within the 29th IBCT area of operations.

– 2024 Annual Report pp. 21

227th Brigade Engineer Battalion (227th BEB)

The 227th BEB participated in Rotation 23-08.5 at the JRTC from July 17 to 30, 2023. During the rotation, IKAIKA executed core 227th BEB missions, including mobility, counter-mobility, survivability, and signal support. The 227th BEB executed engineer coordination, enabler integration, and detainee operations. The 227th BEB integrated three echelons above brigade units, including two Engineer Companies and one Military Police Platoon. The 227th BEB managed 700 personnel across 12 units for JRTC to include the 1-188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment Platoon, 426th Civil Affairs Battalion and 349th Psychological Ops. The battalion leadership was responsible for integrating attached enablers from reception, staging, onward movement, and integration and employing them throughout the rotation. The Battalion supported the basic combat training through the initial attack into AO BEAR, the defense, the attack to seize Bodega and the pursuit with retention of Sarangola. Overall, the BEB, with attached enablers, enhanced the basic combat trainingʻs combat effectiveness because of engaged leaders at echelon. . .

The 227th BEB completed their AT at PTA from June 1 to 15, 2024. During AT, the 227th BEB focused on section and platoon level training to enhance operational readiness and improve unit cohesion. The training involved a series of tactical drills and exercises designed to sharpen the skills in mobility and counter-mobility operations, support operations, and logistical operations of individual Soldiers while promoting teamwork in the unit.

– 2024 Annual Report pp. 21-22

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (HHC, 29th IBCT)

Successful completion of JRTC Rotation 23-08.5. JRTC was located at Fort Johnson, La. Rotation was from July 7 to Aug. 5, 2023. The entire 29th IBCT, including Guam, Arizona, Alaska were in attendance. The 29th IBCT was scheduled for a combined training center rotation in preparation for a ready year

– 2024 Annual Report pp. 22

103rd Troop Command (103rd TC)

103rd TC provided personnel to support the 29th Infantry Brigade’s Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Rotation from July 2023 to August 2023 at Fort Johnson, La. Company C, 1st Battalion, 183rd Aviation Regiment deployed alongside the Brigade, supporting the Brigade’s aviation requirements as it trained for large scale combat operations. 103rd TC also provided personnel to support the training administration and sustainment requirements of the rotation.

– 2024 Annual Report pp. 23

117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (117th MPAD)

117th MPAD JRTC Coverage: Spc. Sean Walker and Spc. Bethany Cravalho provided Public Affairs (PA) coverage in support of JRTC 23-08.5 on July 24 at the JRTC in Fort Johnson, La

– 2024 Annual Report pp. 25

230th Engineer Company, Engineer Vertical Construction Company (230th ENG, EVCC)

230th ENG, EVCC: Annual Training (AT) with Detachment 1 – Montana Army National Guard was held from June 1 to 17, 2024 in Kīhei to improve interoperability as a whole unit in vertical and horizontal engineer missions

– 2024 Annual Report pp. 25

Company C, 1st Battalion, 183rd Aviation Regiment (Co. C, 1-183rd AVN)

JRTC 2023: Aircrews deployed to San Diego, Calif. to receive and build up aircraft for movement to Fort Johnson, La. The unit conducted joint readiness training with 29th IBCT units in HIARNG and provided aerial mission support from July 8 to Aug. 6, 2023

– 2024 Annual Report pp. 26

Detachment 1, Company G, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment (Det 1 Co. G, 189th AVN)

JRTC Support: 189th AVN personnel supported other H-60 (Blackhawk) units with flight crews and maintenance during a comba readiness center rotation at the JRTC, Fort Johnson, La. from June 2023 to August This included packaging aircraft for movement via boat, cross-country flights to and from the training center, and executing assigned missions during the training exercise that supported the 29th IBCT at the JRTC 23-08.5 exercise.

– 2024 Annual Report pp. 27

Detachment 1, Company A, 3rd Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment (Det 1 Co. A, 3-140th AVN)

Consolidated AT 2023: The unit deployed from Hilo, Hawai‘i to Camp Roberts, Calif. for consolidated training with higher command in June 2023 to provide briefs and training for upcoming Southwest Border (SWB) mobilization. Sgt. Kevin Trinh was trained on the mission equipment package camera system

– 2024 Annual Report pp. 28