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COMMUNITY SERVICE -- Hawaii National Guard troops and volunteers work together to clear the Hamakua ditch from earthquake debris. Courtesy photo (Pictures from the 2007 Annual Report) Three major incidents or disasters that SCD responded to in FY 2007 were...

State Department of Defense first to respond Hurricane Iniki hits Kauai Maj. Wayne N. Yoshioka and Staff The eye of Hurricane Iniki passed directly over Kauai on the afternoon of Sept. 11. (Picture from the 1992 August – September Pūpūkahi)...

(Picture from the 1983 Annual Report) During the year, Kilauea continued her current phase of activity that began in January 1983. Spectacular eruptions were seen almost monthly. (Pictures from the 1984 Annual Report) Kilauea's Puu O'o Vent continued to remain...

In the aftermath of Oahu's New Year flood, Hawaii Army National Guard dump trucks from the 22 7th Engineer Company brought in loads of dirt and gravel to repair the eroded Kahena Street. The temporary by-pass on Kahena Street enabled...

Iwa takes its toll Guard moves into action COVER PHOTO-Hurricane lwa as seen on a 169th ACW Sq. radar screen. Maj. Steven Berg took the picture when the eye was 200 miles southwest of Kauai. GUARD LOSSES-Officials evaluate losses at...

Mr. Joseph Laux (left), manager of the Hilo Disaster Assistance Center, reviews application forms submitted by disaster victims affected by the February 1979 heavy rains. Maj. Gen. Valentine Siefermann and two volunteers look on. Mr. Hugh Fowler (standing), Federal Disaster...

201 IS 201st Intelligence Squadron 1 page summary 2010-2019 The 201st Intelligence Squadron was stood up in November 2009. The Intel Squadron, headquartered at Hickam, provides trained linguists for translation purposes. - 2010 Annual Report pp. 16 (center) Hawaii Air National...

Kapoho Disaster: Personnel from the 2d Battle Group, 299th Inf supported Civil Defense officials during the volcanic eruption at Kapoho, Hawaii which began on 13 January 1960 and lasted for 33 days. Support by the HNG included 100 cots, 400 blankets,...

Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency, Honolulu HI. Hawai‘i emergency management personnel always on guard and prepared to respond to natural or man-made disasters. (Photo by: Douglas Caroll) (Picture from the 2020 Annual Report) A More Challenging Hurricane Season with COVID-19 (Picture...

Royal Guard The modern Royal Guard of the Hawaiʻi Air National Guard was established on Jan. 20, 1963, when Lt. Col. Walter F. Judd and a group of 18 Air Guardsmen of Hawaiian ancestry revived the ceremonial guard of the...

pupukahi DEC 2025 FINALDownload HAWAI‘I NATIONAL GUARD Hawai‘i medical delegation teams up at Exercise Cope West 25 in Indonesia By Rachel Blaire | State of Hawai‘i Department of Defense Public Affairs A U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army medical delegation...

154 MG 154th Medical Group 154th Medical Squadron (FY1994-2002) 154th Tactical Hospital (FY1986-FY1994) 154th USAF Clinic (1973-FY1986) 154th USAF Dispensary (1960-1973) The 154th Medical Group traces its origins to Dec. 1, 1960, when the 154th USAF Dispensary was activated as part...