MEDIA ADVISORY: Briefing and Media Conference on JTF 5-0 and Dual Status Command

Posted on Aug 24, 2018 in Hurricane Lane, Information and News Releases

MEDIA ADVISORY

August 24, 2018

What: Briefing and Media Conference on JTF 5-0 and Dual Status Command

Who: Gov. David Ige, Maj. Gen. Joe Logan, Brig. Gen. Kenneth Hara

When: 2:00 pm, August 24, 2018

Where: State Emergency Operations Center (EOC, Birkheimer), HI-EMA, Diamond
Head, Oahu, HI          MAP attached

HONOLULU, HI- The Secretary of Defense, James Mattis, and Governor David Ige
have approved the formation or stand up of Joint Task Force 5-0 (JTF 5-0).
The formation of JTF 5-0 establishes a clear chain of command to maintain
operational unity between state and federal efforts and increase efficiency.
Brig. Gen. Kenneth Hara has been appointed as the commander of JTF 5-0.

Hara is the Deputy Adjutant General for the State of Hawaii and the Hawaii
Army National Guard Commander. He will oversee a joint Hawaii National Guard
and active duty military joint task force. JTF 5-0 may be requested to
conduct Search and Rescue, Incident Awareness and Assessment, Debris
Clearance, Security, and Emergency Evacuation.

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Media Contact:
MAJ Jeff Hickman
Public Affairs Officer
808-733-4258
[email protected]
www.hawaii.gov/dod