Commander, Maj Gen Joseph R. Harris II
Maj. Gen. Joseph R. Harris II is the Chief of Staff and Commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG).
Aloha & Welcome to the Hawai‘i Air National Guard!
The Hawai‘i Air National Guard (HIANG) has two missions. In performing its state mission, HIANG provides organized, trained units to protect Hawaii’s citizens and property, preserve peace, and ensure public safety in response to natural or human-caused disasters. Its federal mission is to provide operationally-ready combat units, combat support units and qualified personnel for active duty in the U.S. Air Force in time of war, national emergency, or operational contingency.
Commander’s Strategic Priorities
Optimize – Effectively cultivate and develop our member’s experience
Modernize – Ensure HIANG remains ready, reliable, and relevant in all mission sets
Partner – Capitalize on the unique qualities and culture of our Airmen and organization
‘Ohana – Encourage a positive sense of Family and Community within the HIANG
HIANG Organization
The HawaiiAir National Guard it made up of the 154th wing, the 201st air group operations and the 298th air defense group
Join the Air Guard
The first step is to contact an Air National Guard recruiter to find out if you are eligible.