Maj. Gen. Peter S. Pawling assumed duties as Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, U.S. Pacific Command in June 2009. He is the principle advisor to the Commander regarding reserve component readiness and operations and facilitates Homeland Security activities between State,…

Hilo Disaster: Another disaster by a huge seismic wave which killed 57 persons, struck Hawaii at Hilo on 23 May 1960. This wave was triggered by an Earthquake in Chile. Personnel from the 2nd Battle Group, 299th Inf responded rapidly and…

IN MEMORIAM It is with deep regret that the deaths of the following personnel of the 29thInfantry Brigade, Hawaii Army National Guard, mobilized on 13 May 1968, are announced. The Hawaii National Guard mourns the lose of these loyal members…

Air Defense Augmentation. The 109th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron and the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron participated in the Air Defense Augmentation Program during the entire year. The 109th provided 24-hour early warning radar and intercept control at Punamano, and…

The Battalion’s lineage reaches as far back a 1893 where its parent unit constituted the Hawaii National Guard’s 1st Regiment. Subsequent organizations inherent to the 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery also includes the 1st Hawaiian Infantry, 1918; 298th Infantry, 1924;…

Distinctive Unit Insignia Description/Blazon A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of a blue cross with barbed ends supporting between the arms two gold dolphins in saltire with heads up and facing…

The 111th Army Band, HARNG, along with four members of the Royal Guard, Hawai i Air National Guard, participated in the Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20, 1977. - 1976 Annual Report pp. 4 Guardsmen represent Hawaii…

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The 299th Cavalry Regiment, formerly the 299th Infantry Regiment was established in August 1923 from the old 2nd Hawaiian Infantry Regiment, and serves as one of the core units of the Hawaii National Guard. The unit’s nickname as “The Hawaiian…