Units

Headquarters, Hawaii Army National Guard

Joint Force Headquarters, Army Element (ARMY ELMT, JFHQ-HI)

The Hawai‘i National Guard Joint Staff’s mission is to coordinate planning, training, and execution of National Guard missions with other U.S. Government agencies, protects and defends the homeland and its interests; performs National Guard Domestic Operations to protect life and property within the state; and alongside Allies and partners, promotes security and stability in the Indo Asia-Pacific region.

  • Director: BG Walter Ross
  • Chief of staff: Col Regina Komine

    08 SEP 1947 Federal Recognition Date

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    Headquarters Detachment, Joint Force Headquarter (HHD JFHQ)

    The Headquarters Detachment Joint Force Headquarter’s mission is to provide administrative and logistical support to all personnel assigned to the Hawai‘i National Guard Army Element J-Staff, Hawai‘i Army National Guard Staff, Special Staff, Aviation Staff, and Headquarters section in order to set the conditions for all service members within the unit to conduct mission command to Hawai‘i National Guard forces in support of National Guard Civil Support Operations and community support.

    • CDR: MAJ Alika Kuamoo
    • 1SG: 1SG John Balmonte
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    Recruiting and Retention Battalion (RRB)

    The Recruiting and Retention Battalion’s mission is to conduct continuous annual recruiting, retention, and attrition management activities and events to achieve authorized end-strength objectives and operational force readiness requirements for the Hawai‘i Army National Guard.

    • CDR: LTC Natalie Hayes
    • CSM: CSM Gary Cabacongan

    18 JUN 2003 Federal Recognition Date

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    Medical Readiness Detachment (MRD)

    The Medical Readiness Detachment’s mission is to plan, program, provide, and sustain force health protection and medical / dental support to ensure medical readiness, operations, training, mobilization and demobilization of Army National Guard units.

    • CDR: COL Joseph Kushi

    06 MAR 1999 Federal Recognition Date

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    29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (29th IBCT)

    The 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s mission is to deploy ready forces to conduct decisive action in support of unified land operations for domestic and overseas contingencies within the assigned area of responsibility to protect, support, and defend our Nation and State.

    • CDR: COL Wesley Kawakami
    • CSM: CSM Ronald Biancaniello

    JAN 1959 Organized Date

    Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (HHC 29th IBCT)

    The Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s mission is to provide command, control and supervision of the operation of the Brigade and attached units. The HHC, 29th IBCT also provides operating personnel to support functional requirements for the headquarters.

    • CDR: CPT John Siquig
    • 1SG: 1SG David Kamaka

    17 NOV 1947 Federal Recognition Date

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    1st Squadron 299th Cavalry Regiment (1-299th Cav)

    The 1st Squadron 299th Cavalry Regiment’s mission is to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance in support of the development of the brigade’s situational awareness and knowledge in the area of operations. Squadron operations empower the brigade to anticipate, forestall and dominate threats, ensuring brigade mission accomplishment through decisive action and freedom of maneuver.

    • CDR: LTC Frederick Werner
    • CSM: CSM Roger Uganiza

    27 JAN 1893 Constituted and partially organized

    1st Squadron 299th Cavalry Regiment (1-299th Cav)

    1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery (1-487th FA)

    The 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery’s mission is to deploy to any location worldwide; provides direct support fire support to the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, in order to destroy, neutralize, or suppress the enemy with cannon fires, and integrate all fire support assets into joint combined-arms operations.

    • CDR: LTC Bingham Tuisamatatele Jr. 
    • CSM: CSM Tyson Miyamoto

    27 JAN 1893 Constituted and partially organized

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    29th Brigade Support Battalion (29th BSB)

    The 29th Brigade Support Battalion’s mission is to provide trained and ready forces capable of sustaining the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team with multi-functional logistics and force health protection. On order, 29th BSB mobilizes to sustain 29th IBCT combat operations worldwide or in support of emergency and contingency operations at the Federal or State level.

    • CDR: LTC Joshua Jacobs
    • CSM: CSM Roy Yamada

    27 JAN 1893 Constituted and partially organized

    29th Brigade Support Battalion (29th BSB)

    1st Battalion, 158th Infantry

    The 1st Battalion, 158th Infantry’s mission is to close with the enemy using fire and movement to destroy or capture enemy forces, or to repel enemy attacks by fire, close combat, and counterattack to control land areas, including populations and resources.

    01 MAR 1963 Federal Recognition Date

    1st Battalion, 158th Infantry

    1st Battalion, 294th Infantry

    The 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry’s mission is to close with the enemy using fire and movement to destroy or capture enemy forces, or to repel enemy attacks by fire, close combat, and counterattack to control land areas, including populations and resources.

    01 OCT 1987 Federal Recognition Date

    1st Battalion, 294th Infantry

    1st Battalion, 297th Infantry

    The 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry’s mission is to close with the enemy using fire and movement to destroy or capture enemy forces, or to repel enemy attacks by fire, close combat, and counterattack to control land areas, including populations and resources.

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    227th Brigade Engineer Battalion (227th BEB)

    The 227th Brigade Engineer Battalion’s mission is to conduct mission command, engineer battalion operations, intelligence collection, information network and information systems, disaster management operations, and sustainment worldwide in support of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s combat operations or in support of contingency or emergency operations at the federal, state, or local level. 

    • CDR: LTC Dale Balsis
    • CSM: CSM Patrick Lapitan

    28 MAR 2008 Federal Recognition Date

    227th Brigade Engineer Battalion (227th BEB)

    103rd Troop Command (103rd TC)

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    The 103rd Troop Command’s mission is to execute training plans to meet personnel readiness, as well as mission essential task proficiency required, individual and collective training readiness goals, provides ready forces to support exercises, National Guard Civil Support operations, and multidomain operations in order to protect our communities and support combatant commander requirements.

    • CDR: COL Phoebe Inigo
    • CSM: CSM Roger Goodwin

    01 NOV 1986 Organized Date

    Headquarters, Headquarters Company 103rd Troop Command (HHC 103rd TC) 

    Headquarters, Headquarters Company 103rd Troop Command’s mission is to conduct training, provides ready forces, executes mission command during National Guard Civil Support and supports exercises / overseas deployments in support of state and federal missions within the state of Hawai‘i, Continental United States, and Outside of the Continental United States as required.

    • CDR: CPT Lindsay Kraus
    • 1SG: 1SG Jasmine Reyna

    09 SEP 1946 Federal Recognition Date

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    297th Engineer Detachment, Firefighting Team (297th Eng Det)

    297th Engineer Detachment, Firefighting Team’s mission is to mobilize and deploy in any theater of operations to provide fire protection for aviation assets and other major facilities and provide firefighting services during peacetime in support of local Civil Authorities. On order, they provide National Guard Civil Support throughout Hawai‘i.

    • CDR: CPT Lindsay Kraus

    02 JUN 2002 Federal Recognition Date

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    1950 Contingency Contracting Team (1950 CCT)

    1950 Contingency Contracting Team’s Mission is to mobilize and deploy to provide contracting support in a contingency environment to include contracting for supplies, services, and construction. On order, provides National Guard Civil Support support throughout Hawai‘i.

    • CDR: MAJ David Vrba

    31 AUG 2010 Federal Recognition Date

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    50th Quartermaster Detachment (50th QM Det)

    50th Quartermaster Detachment’s mission is to provide field feeding support for up to 700 Echelons above Brigade personnel as well as provide National Guard Civil Support throughout Hawai‘i.

    • CDR: SFC Chalce Silva

    03 FEB 2024 Activation Date

    111th Army Band (111th AB)

    The 111th Army Band’s mission is to promote the Army and our national interests, enable commanders to shape the environment to accomplish their mission, and set the conditions that lead to trust and confidence in America’s Army and its readiness to conduct operations in peacetime, conflict, and war. 111th AB’s current mission essential tasks are to provide musical support to military ceremonies and conduct music outreach.

    • CDR: CW5 Curtis Hiwane
    • 1SG: 1SG Brent Rubio

    03 OCT 1919 Federal Recognition Date

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    117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (117th MPAD)

    117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment’s mission is to provide direct public affairs support to units deployed in support of Army, joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational operations. Provides National Guard Civil Support throughout Hawai‘i.

    • CDR: MAJ Nate Calio
    • 1SG: 1SG Terence Tomori

    01 MAY 1960 Federal Recognition Date

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    230th Engineer Company, Engineer Vertical Construction Company (230th ENG, EVCC)

    The 230th Engineer Company, Engineer Vertical Construction Company’s mission is to provide ready forces to support federal and state missions and provide vertical and horizontal engineering support in the construction, repair, and maintenance of infrastructure to support domestic, overseas missions, and provides National Guard Civil Support support throughout the State of Hawai‘i.

    • CDR: CPT Samuel Akinaka
    • 1SG: SFC Kristalyn Daquep

    01 APR 1970 Federal Recognition Date

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    Company B, 777th Aviation Support Company (Co B 777th ASC)

    Company B, 777th Aviation Support Company’s mission is to provide aviation intermediate maintenance in multiple locations simultaneously to support the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade as part of a Joint Force in a multi-domain operational environment to fight and win in large scale combat operations. Also, they provide National Guard Civil Support throughout Hawai‘i.

    • CDR: MAJ John Worthington 
    • 1SG: 1SG Soloman Makaneole

    15 DEC 1947 Federal Recognition Date

    Company B, 777TH Aviation Support Company

    Company B, 2nd Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment (Co B 2-211th AVN)

    The Company B, 2nd Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment’s mission is to provide aerial movement of troops, supplies, and equipment for support of maneuver, combat support, and combat service support operations. Provides National Guard Civil Support throughout Hawai‘i.

    • CDR: 1LT Zach Tinao-Rabellizsa
    • 1SG: 1SG Clayton Perreira
    Company B, 2ND Battalion, 211TH Aviation Regiment

    Company B 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group (Co B 1109th TASMG)

    The company B 1109th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group’s mission is to mobilize and deploy worldwide to provide direct and habitual combat service support to the TASMG. On order, provides National Guard Civil Support throughout Hawai‘i. Co B 1109th TASMG’s current mission essential tasks are to provide ground logistic support to include ground equipment maintenance, medical, and distribution.

    • CDR: CPT Raymond Savignano
    • 1SG: 1SG Eunjin Chang

    MAY 1775 Organized Date

    Company B, 1109TH Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group

    Company C, 1st Battalion, 183rd Aviation Regiment (Co C 1-183rd AVN)

    The Company C, 1st Battalion, 183rd Aviation Regiment’s mission is to deploy worldwide in order to provided air assault and air movement operations in multi-domain operations. On order, provides National Guard Civil Support throughout the State of Hawai‘i.

    • CDR: CPT Sydnie Collins
    Company C, 1ST Battalion, 183RD Aviation Regiment

    Detachment 1, Company A, 3rd Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment (Det 1 Co A 3-140th AVN)

    The Detachment 1, Company A, 3rd Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment’s Mission is to conduct aviation security, reconnaissance, support and other operations for Homeland Security and Defense, Counter Drug Operations, and National Guard Civil Support, and other agencies as approved by the Secretary of Defense for both Continental United States, and outside of the Continental United States areas of responsibility.

    • CDR: CPT Marshall Kaohu-Nishimura

    01 SEP 1991 Federal Recognition Date

    Detachment 1, Company A, 3RD Battalion, 140TH Aviation Regiment

    Detachment 1, Company G, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment (Det 1 Co G 189th AVN)

    The Detachment 1, Company G, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment’s mission is to mobilize and deploy worldwide to perform aeromedical evacuation operations under day, night, and night vision conditions. Conduct medical resupply, transport of medical personnel, hoist operations, search and rescue operations, and provide National Guard Civil Support Operations throughout the State of Hawai‘i.

    • CDR: CPT Andrew Ung
    Detachment 1, Company G, 1ST Battalion, 189TH Aviation Regiment

    Detachment 1, Company G, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment (Det 1 Co G 3-126th AVN)

    The Detachment 1, Company G, 3-126 Aviation Regiment’s mission is to mobilize and deploy worldwide IOT perform Aeromedical Evacuation Operations and Flight Operations within a AOR. Conduct medical resupply, transport of medical personnel, sling load and rescue hoist operations, multi and single-ship (D, N, NVG, VMC/IMC, 24/7) to supported Units. On order, provides National Guard Civil Support (NGCS) throughout Hawaii.

    • CDR: 1LT Sarah-Anne Jordan

    19 – 21 FEB 1922 Federal Recognition Date

    Detachment 1, Company G, 3RD Battalion, 126TH Aviation Regiment

    298th Multi-Functional Training Regiment (298th MFTR)

    298TH Regiment, Multi-Functional Training Regiment

    The 298th Multi-Functional Training Regiment’s mission is to provide a professional learning environment and quality training for the Soldiers and Leaders of the Army National Guard, United States Army Reserve and Active Component to the standards set forth by the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command and Centers of Excellence, producing a ready force in support of the National Guard Civil Support and Department of Defense Multi-Domain Operations.

    • CDR: COL Ronald Hogsten
    • CSM: CSM Jason I. Kaaiakamanu

    09 SEP 1946 Federal Recognition Date

    1st Battalion, 298th Multi-Functional Training Regiment (1-298th MFTR)

    The 1st Battalion, 298th Regiment, Multi-Functional Training Regiment’s Mission is to provide Combat Arms and leadership training in the 11B Career Management Field, Officer Candidate School and Warrant Officer Candidate Schools to the standards set forth by the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command, the Maneuver Center of Excellence and in accordance with Proponent guidance, to produce a ready force in support of Hawai‘i Army National Guard and Department of Defense Unified Land Operations

    • CDR: LTC Edward Choo

    16 AUG 1997 Federal Recognition Date

    1st Battalion, 298th Regiment, Multi-Functional Training Regiment

    2nd Battalion, 298th Regiment, Multi-Functional Training Regiment (2-298th MFTR)

    The 2nd Battalion, 298th Regiment, Multi-Functional Training Regiment’s Mission is to conduct Basic Leadership Course and Common Faculty Development – Instructor Course training to Soldiers and leaders of every component of the U.S. Army to the standards set forth by the Training and Doctrine Command. Soldiers are provided the resources and knowledge to train and lead effectively in all circumstances in support of Hawai‘i Army National Guard and Department of Defense Unified Land Operations.

    • CDR: LTC Normandy Smithers

    16 AUG 1997 Federal Recognition Date

    2nd Battalion, 298th Regiment, Multi-Functional Training Regiment

    Ordnance Training Company, Regional Training Site-Maintenance (OTC, RTS-M)

    The Ordnance Training Company, Regional Training Site – Maintenance’s mission is to instructs 91B functional and non-functional courses to train future leaders to standards set by Training and Doctrine Command and Combined Arms Support Command to produce a combat ready force.

    • CDR: MAJ Zena Varea

    29 OCT 1992 Federal Recognition Date

    Hawaii Army and Air National Guard

    The Joint Staff (JFHQ-HI)

    The Joint Staff coordinates planning, training, and execution of National Guard missions with other U.S. Government agencies, protects and defends the homeland and its interests; performs National Guard domestic operations to protect life and property within the state; and alongside Allies and partners, promotes security and stability in the Indo Asia-Pacific region.

    93rd Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Enhanced Response Force Package (93rd CERFP)

    The 93rd Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Enhanced Response Force Package is a specialized team that responds to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or High Yield Explosive incidents within FEMA Region IX, deploying within six hours of formal alert. Their primary mission is to support local, state, and federal agencies in consequence management by providing critical capabilities to operate in contaminated environments.

    • CDR: LTC Dale R. Balsis

    93rd Civil Support Team, Weapons of Mass Destruction (93rd CST WMD)

    The 93rd Civil Support Team supports civil authorities at the direction of the Governor at domestic Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or High Yield Explosive incident sites by identifying agents/substances, assessing current and projected consequences, advising on response measures, and assisting with requests for additional support in order to help save lives and minimize property damage. The Civil Support Team consists of 22 full-time National Guard personnel (18 Army / 4 Air) who are postured for immediate recall 24 / 7, primarily in a Title 32 operational status.

    • CDR: LTC Brent Nakasone
    • 1SG: 1SG Alika Kane

    13 MAR 2002 Federal Recognition Date

    Counterdrug Program (CDP)

    The Counterdrug Program supports Federal, State, and local Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), Community Base Organizations (CBOs), and other government agencies in their efforts to reduce the supply and demand for illicit drugs within the state. The Counterdrug Program Analyst Support section assists LEAs with criminal data analysis to detect, interdict, and curtail illicit drug trafficking activities. The Counterdrug Program Drug Demand Reduction Outreach section assists CBOs and other government agencies with training and support in leadership,  organizational analysis, planning, decision making, and interagency collaboration to reduce substance abuse and its destructive impact on our communities.

    • Counterdrug Coordinator: MAJ Brian Kwak
    Counterdrug Program (CDP)