About

Mission

Provide manned, trained and equipped units that can respond to any national contingency ranging from war and peacekeeping missions to nation-building operations in support of the Joint Force and at the request of the Governor establish the Joint Task Force under USINDOPACOM to provide command and control in response to natural disasters, human-caused crises, or the unique needs of the state and its counties.

Personnel

As of September 2024, the assigned strength of the Hawai‘i Army National Guard was more than 3,000 soldiers.

Organization

The Hawai‘i Army National Guard (HIARNG) is headquartered in Kalaeloa. HIARNG is composed of a Headquarters, HIARNG, and three major commands: the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the 103rd Troop Command, and the 298th Regiment Multi-functional, Regional Training Institute. HIARNG units and installations are located in communities on the islands of Hawaiʻi, O‘ahu, Molokaʻi, and Kauaʻi.

Spc. Kaulana Saltiban, with the 230th Engineer Company, maneuvering through an obstacle in his timed run through the obstacle course during the 2020 Best Warrior Competition held at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, from March 6-8, 2020. The Best Warrior will receive the opportunity to represent the Hawaii Army National Guard at the Regional level. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. John Schoebel)
Spc. Kaulana Saltiban, with the 230th Engineer Company, maneuvering through an obstacle in his timed run through the obstacle course during the 2020 Best Warrior Competition held at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, from March 6-8, 2020. The Best Warrior will receive the opportunity to represent the Hawaii Army National Guard at the Regional level. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. John Schoebel)