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Only Seven Months Away! Unfortunately, many members of the Hawaii National Guard are not yet aware that the 82nd General Conference of the National Guard Association of the United States will be held in Hawaii this October! This is particularly...

GENERAL ROMAN (Picture from the 1960 June The Hawaii Guardsman) Brigadier General Michael R. Roman, commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade, was promoted to his present rank 1 March 1960. General Roman first enlisted in the 299th Infantry, HNG, in...

#2026-001What: Governor’s Memorial Day CeremonyWhen: 12:45 p.m., May 25, 2026Where: Hawaiʻi State Veterans Cemetery, 45-349 Kamehameha Hwy, Kāneʻohe Who: Governor Josh Green, State Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, congressional leaders, state and county officials, U.S. military commanders, veterans and their families Details: Under...

May 14, 2026 #2026-006 KĀNEʻOHE, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi Department of Defense is asking for the public’s assistance in honoring the fallen this Memorial Day. Community members are invited to donate fresh flowers and lei for the upcoming Memorial Day...

May 13, 2026 #2026-005 HILO, Hawaiʻi – The Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) will be closing the Hawai‘i Job Challenge Academy (JCA) in Hilo following the current class graduation on June 22, 2026, due to federal budget cuts. JCA allowed graduates from the Hawai‘i Youth Challenge Academy (YCA) on O‘ahu, a chance...

1971 1 officer (Air) 21 July, 1971 the Hawaiʻi National Guard recruited its first woman member, 1st Lieutenant Barbara O'Hare. A significant change occurred in the personnel area. The Hawaii National Guard's first woman officer and first woman enlistee were...

Command Chief 14 STARBASE Hawai‘i coaches (in green) Heather Leite, left, Ken Smith and Aly Clark sat with Deputy Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Phillip Mallory, top left, and Hawai‘i Air National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader Chief Master Sgt. Mey Martin,...

#2026-004 April 21, 2026 The Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) has wrapped up recovery efforts on Maui after three storms hit Hawaiʻi within a month. Recovery efforts on Oʻahu by the HING are currently expected to continue to mid-May. The HING...

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Public Affairs Guidance   2026 Kona Low and Severe Weather Response  Key Messages  We’re “Always Ready, Always There” We’re proud to help our community  How you feel about doing the mission  General Public Affairs Guidance  Tell your Guard Story -- Stick to what you know, your mission and your...

#2026-003 April 7, 2026 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) is continuing recovery efforts on Oʻahu and preparing for the incoming storm which is threatening the state with more heavy rain and possible flooding. The HING has about 200...

pupukahi APR 2026Download HAWAI‘I AIR NATIONAL GUARD Hawai‘i Air National Guard hosts Sentry Aloha, bolsters readiness By Senior Airman Roann Gatdula 154th Wing, Hawai‘i Air National Guard The Hawai‘i Air National Guard hosted approximately 1,000 personnel and more than 40...