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 Launa ‘ole Awards
Feb. 1, 2026
Launa ‘ole recognizes the outstanding performance of HIANG Airmen in 2025
| Full Time | Traditional | |
| Airmen of the Year | Senior Airman Isabella Harris | Senior Airman Jeremy Mcdonald |
| Non Commissioned Officer of the Year | Staff Sgt. Breeze Agpaoa | Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn Morales-Onza |
| Senior Non Commissioned Officer of the Year | Master Sgt. William Morgan | Master Sgt. Derek Lee |
| Company Grade Officer of Year | Capt. Darryen Rhodes | Capt. Meghan Tomasita Cosgriff-Hernandez |
| Field Grade Officer of Year | Maj. Sy Cullen | Maj. Albert Obier |
| First Sergeant of the Year | Master Sgt. April Scott |
| Service Team Award | 298 Air Defense Group Community Outreach Team |
| Winning Team Award | 298 Air Defense Group Agile Operations Team |
| Outstanding Unit Award | 154 Communications Squadron |
| Kaleo Nui (Spirit) Award | 154 Mission Support Group |
| Key Support Liaison | Shirlene Cardenas |