Major General Edward L. Correa Jr.

January 27, 2025

Maj. Gen. Edward L. Correa, Jr., is the Adjutant General, State of Hawaii, Department of Defense. He is responsible for the Hawaii Air and Army National Guards and State Civil Defense in Hawaii. He also provides direct support to the Office of Veterans Services and is Chairman of the State Steering Committee for the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Korean War (2000-2003). The department continuously strives to maintain its readiness to respond to its State missions, upon activation by the Governor of Hawaii during emergencies, and to meet its federal missions, should it receive a presidential call to duty in times of war, national emergency, or operational contingency.

Correa began his military career in June 1965 and was commissioned an armor officer in 1966. He then served with the 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade, U.S. Army Training Center, Armor (USATCA), Fort Knox, Ky., as a platoon leader, company executive officer and company commander. He was then assigned to HQ, USATCA, and served as chief, advanced individual training, until honorably discharged in 1969. Correa then joined the Hawaii Army National Guard. Throughout the years, he served in various positions including Commander of Troop E, 19th Cavalry; senior tactical officer of the Hawaii Military Academy; Commander of the 103rd Troop Command; Executive Officer and Commanding General of the 29th Separate Infantry Brigade; Commander of Task Force Iniki, Kauai; and Commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard.

EDUCATION

1970 Bachelor of Science, University of Hawaii at Manoa
1976 Juris Doctorate, William S. Richardson School of Law, Hawaii
1978 Certificate, Criminal Justice College of Advocacy, Hastings College of Law
1981 Command & General Staff College
1986 U.S. Army War College

ASSIGNMENTS

May 1966 – November 1966, Executive Officer, Company A, 3rd Battalion, 1st Training Brigade
December 1966 – March 1968, Company Commander, Company C, 3rd Battalion, 1st Training Brigade
March 1968 – August 1968, Training Staff Officer, Advanced Individual Training Branch, G3, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Training Center
August 1968 – December 1968, Chief, Advanced Individual Training/A Branch, G3, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Training Center
December 1968 – May 1969, Operations/A Branch, G3, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Training Center
May 1969 – June 1970, U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Reinforcement)
July 1970 – April 1971, Assistant Inspector General, Company A (Admin), 29th Support Battalion, 29th Infantry Brigade
May 1971 – January 1972, Assistant S2, Headquarters, 29th Infantry Brigade
June 1972 – March 1973, Liaison Officer, Headquarters, 29th Infantry Brigade Troop Commander, Troop E, 19th Cavalry, 29th Infantry Brigade
April 1973 – September 1975, Assistant S2, Headquarters, 29th Infantry Brigade
September 1975 – June 1978, Tactical Officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Hawaii Army National Guard
June 1978 – October 1982, Assistant Commandant, Headquarters and Headquarters, (Hawaii Military Academy), Hawaii Army National Guard
November 1982 – February 1983, Mobilization Readiness Plans Officer, Headquarters, State Area Command, Hawaii Army National Guard
February 1983 – February 1988, Executive Officer, Headquarters, 29th Infantry Brigade
February 1988 – January 1991, G2, Headquarters, State Area Command, Hawaii Army National Guard
February 1991 – August 1994, Commander, Detachment 1, Headquarters, State Area Command, Troop Command, Hawaii Army National Guard
August 1994 – December 1999, Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate), Hawaii Army National Guard
December 1999 – December 2002, Adjutant General, State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, Hawaii Army and Air National Guards

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (with 4 bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
National Defense Service Medal (with 1 bronze Service Star)
Humanitarian Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with 1 Hourglass Device)
Army Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (with numeral 7)

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION

2LT USAR 25 May 66
1LT AUS 26 May 67
1LT USAR 25 May 68
CPT USAR 24 May 69
CPT ARNG 1 Jul 70
MAJ ARNG 18 Sep 78
LTC ARNG 27 Jan 83
COL ARNG 7 Mar 88
BG ARNG 20 Jun 95
MG ARNG 6 Oct 00

Last updated January 2003

Position Annoucement 1991
Position Annoucement 1991
Change of Command 1994
Position Annoucement 2000
Promotion 2000

Col. Edward L. Correa, Jr

(Pictures from the 1991 January – March Pūpūkahi)

Col. Edward L. Correa Jr. assumed command of the Troop Command March 10. The change-of-command ceremony was held at the Waiawa headquarters.

Correa’s last assignment was at HQ STARC as the assistant chief of staff, G2 (Intelligence).

Born in Hilo, Correa received his commission through the U.S. Armor Center’s Officer Candidate School and joined the Hawaii Guard in 1969. He graduated from the U.S. Army War College in 1986.

Correa holds a degree of Juris Doctor from the University of Hawaii and is the chairman of the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board. He belongs to several professional and community organizations.

He and his wife, Johanna, have five children.
– 1991 January – March Pūpūkahi pp. 7

Correa appointed deputy to HIARNG commander

Col. Edward Correa Jr.,

(Picture from the 1991 July – September Pūpūkahi)

Col. Edward Correa Jr., has been appointed to serve in a full-time capacity as the deputy to the Hawaii Army National Guard commander, Col. Eugene S. Imai. Imai announced the appointment, and noted, “The leadership team of the HIARNG is now complete.” Correa will continue to hold his drillstatus position as commander of Troop Command.
– 1991 July – September Pūpūkahi pp. 9

TAKING COMMAND — Col. Edward L. Correa Jr. receives the 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate) colors from Brig. Gen. Eugene S. Imai, Hawaii Army National Guard commander, Sept. 11.

(Picture from the 1994 September – October Pūpūkahi)

Col. Dennis A. Kamimura took charge of Troop Command from Col. Edward L.Correa Jr. at the headquarters in Waiawa, Sept.10. Correa thenaccepted the command of the 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate) from Brig. Gen. Bernard S. Watson, at the brigade head quarters at Fort Ruger, Sept. 11. . .

Correa’s most recent assignment was deputy commander of the Hawaii Army
Guard, which he held concurrently with his position at Troop Command.

The new brigade commander then handed over the unit colors to new infantry battalion commanders in October and November.
– 1994 September – October Pūpūkahi pp. 6

Richardson Says Farewell to Troops at Hickam Ceremony

Y2K Brings New Changes to Hawaii National Guard Leadership

By Capt. Charles J. Anthony

A retirement ceremony hosted by Gov. Benjamin J. Cayetano, in honor of Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, was held at the 154th Wing’s F-15 flightline at Hickam Air Force Base, Jan. 9.

Richardson retired after 43 years of military service. “I spent 27 years of my life flying airplanes, working in this facility and on this flightline,” said Richardson. “I have experienced many successes and happy occasions on this ramp. Some of my greatest memories and friendships with our officer and enlisted corps have been forged right here.”

Richardson was appointed the adjutant general of the State of Hawaii Department of Defense on Feb. 8, 1991, and reappointed in December 1994 and again in December 1998. He served as a member of the governor’s cabinet and was responsible for training and readiness programs, policies and plans for the 5,500 members of the Hawaii Army and Air National Guard. He was also director of State Civil Defense and provided direct support to the Office of Veterans Services and veterans throughout the state.

Participating units at the retirement ceremony included the 29th Separate Infantry Brigade, 103rd Troop Command, 154th Wing and 201st Combat Communications Group. The 111th Army Band performed ceremonial music, and Battery A, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, fired a gun salute. CH-47D Chinooks from Company C, 193rd Aviation; UH-60A Blackhawks from Hilo; and an F-15A Eagle from the 199th Fighter Squadron conducted a flyover near the conclusion of the ceremony.

Maj. Gen. Edward L. Correa Jr., former Hawaii Army National Guard commander, has assumed the position of the new adjutant general. On Jan. 27, the State Senate Transportation and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee unanimously passed Correa’s nomination. He was unanimously confirmed by the full State Senate on Feb. 7.

Since Correa’s appointment, there has been a spate of command changes within the Hawaii Army National Guard. Col. James R. Carpenter, formerly commandant of the 298th Regiment–Regional Training Institute at Bellows Air Force Station, has been named the new Hawaii Army Guard commander. Col. Clarence M. Agena, Hawaii Army Guard chief of staff, has been named the new deputy adjutant general. Col. Glen I. Sakagawa has assumed duties as the new commander of the 29th Separate Infantry Brigade, and Col. Vern T. Miyagi was selected as the new chief of staff.
– 2000 January – February Pūpūkahi pp. 1