Launa ‘ole Awards

The Hawaiʻi Air National Guard’s Launa ‘ole recognizes the outstanding performance of Airmen. Launa ‘ole means “beyond comparison” or “without peer.”

2025

Feb. 1, 2025

Launa ‘ole recognizes the outstanding performance of HIANG Airmen in 2025

 Full TimeTraditional
Airmen of the YearSenior Airman Isabella HarrisSenior Airman Jeremy Mcdonald
Non Commissioned Officer of the YearStaff Sgt. Breeze AgpaoaTech. Sgt. Jocelyn Morales-Onza
Senior Non Commissioned Officer of the YearMaster Sgt. William MorganMaster Sgt. Derek Lee
Company Grade Officer of YearCapt. Darryen RhodesCapt. Meghan Tomasita Cosgriff-Hernandez
Field Grade Officer of YearMaj. Sy CullenMaj. Albert Obier
First Sergeant of the YearMaster Sgt. April Scott
Service Team Award298 Air Defense Group Community Outreach Team
Winning Team Award298 Air Defense Group Agile Operations Team
Outstanding Unit Award154 Communications Squadron
Kaleo Nui (Spirit) Award154 Mission Support Group
Key Support LiaisonShirlene Cardenas
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