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Hawai‘i National Guard Joint Resiliency Directorate

Responsible to conduct full spectrum analysis of joint missions and operational environments to produce assessments and recommendations that support decisions to improve and enable the force. Provides guidance and directs actions to produce healthy life choices and promote resiliency.

Resiliency Directorate

Responsible for 3-5 major functions and provides statewide policy, guidance, leadership, management, and oversight of service member, family, contractor, and employee programs, policies, and plans. Provides guidance to both Army and Air National Guard. State programs may include Violence Prevention, Family Programs, Resilience and Risk Reduction, Yellow Ribbon, Transition Assistance, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Outreach, Religious Support, Behavioral Health, Children Youth, Youth Challenge, and Wellness.

Mission

To provide integrated resiliency programs and resources that strengthen the readiness, well-being, and overall effectiveness of Hawaii National Guard Service Members, Civilians, and their families—where we live, work, and lead.

Vision

A mission-ready Hawaii National Guard comprised of resilient personnel that are integrated through strong partnerships across military and community organizations.

Sang Richards Joint Resiliency Director
Sang Richards
Joint Resiliency Director

Goals

  • Promote healthy habits that support mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, and family well-being.
  • Encourage help-seeking behaviors and eliminate the stigma associated with accessing support.
  • Uphold a culture of professionalism, mutual respect, and dignity for all members.
  • Strengthen connections among Service Members, families, units, and support organizations to build a resilient and mission-focused force.
  • Enhance safety, wellness, and operational readiness through integrated programs, tools, and resources.
  • Provide education and training that reinforces resilience and awareness of local and national practices to support a strong, adaptive workforce.

Contact

Rod DuPont Jr.

State Family Program Director

J9-Joint Resiliency Directorate

Hawaii National Guard

3949 Diamond Head Road, Bldg 300

Honolulu, HI 96816

Work: 808-672-1442

Cell: 808-216-4825