Retiree News Home Page

The latest edition of the Hawaiʻi Department of Defense newsletter is live — check out HIDOD stories, highlights, and achievements from across the force. From aviation units earning national safety… Read more: New Pūpūkahi is here!

Colonel Wesley K. Kawakami, Commander, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, cordially invites you to the 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment Change of Command Ceremony at which Lieutenant Colonel Bingham L. Tuisamatatele will… Read more: 2026 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment Change of Command Ceremony

WAIMANALO, Hawaii – A combination of 11 Soldiers from across the island were pushed to their physical and mental limits during the Hawaii Army National Guard’s 2026 Best Warrior Competition, held… Read more: Pushing Each Other to the Limit: Hawaii Guardsmen Battle for Best Warrior Honors

RONALD KIYOSHI IZUTSU 82, of Kaneohe, a retired Senior Master Sergeant and contracting officer for the Hawaii Air National Guard 154th Logistics Squadron, passed away on January 25, 2026 at… Read more: TAPS: SMSgt Ronald Izutsu

RSVP link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/aXgB2ervuD?origin=lprLink

Elswood Everett Kamakakoa Noeau, 47, of Keaau died Feb. 27 at home. Born in Kealakekua, he was a union carpenter and mason and Hawaii National Guard veteran. Services held. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com.  Survived… Read more: TAPS: Elswood Everett Kamakakoa Noeau

HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES Story by Christopher Perrine, Defense Health Agency   Good news for Hawaii’s military community: navigating your healthcare just got easier. The newly-released Hawaii Patient Guidebook is a comprehensive tool… Read more: Introducing the Hawaii Patient Guidebook for the military community

https://youtube.com/shorts/1KPV0JmyzS8?feature=share 🇺🇸 Today we honor courage that changed history. 🇺🇸 On National Medal of Honor Day, we pay tribute to the extraordinary bravery and sacrifice of the U.S. highest military award recipients,… Read more: 2026 National Medal of Honor Day

Members of the Hawaii National Guard assisted in the evacuation throughout the State during the second Kona Low storm in two weeks. The Hawaii Army National Guard used their light… Read more: Hawaiʻi National Guard assists residents in evacuation during Kona Low storm

Brigadier General Tyson Y. Tahara, Hawaii Army National Guard Commander, requests the pleasure of your company at the Change of Command Ceremony at which Major Alika K. Kuamoo will relinquish… Read more: 2026 Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Joint Force Headquarters – Change of Command

Clinton Junior Naungayan, 73, of Hilo died Feb. 19 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Puna, he was a retired head operator for Chevron Texaco’s Hilo Terminal, Hawaii Army National… Read more: TAPS: Clinton Junior Naungayan

TAGUIG, PHILIPPINES 02.24.2026 Story by Tech. Sgt. Orlando Corpuz Hawaii Air National Guard Headquarters  Chaplains from the Hawaii and Guam National Guards joined counterparts from the Armed Forces of the Philippines… Read more: Hawaii and Guam Army National Guard Chaplains Pay Tribute at Manila American Cemetery, Concludes Subject Matter Expert Exchange with Philippine Counterparts

CAMP GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO, PHILIPPINES 02.23.2026 Story by Tech. Sgt. Orlando Corpuz  Hawaii Air National Guard Headquarters Religious and legal leaders from the Hawaii and Guam National Guard joined counterparts from… Read more: Hawaii National Guard Collaborates on Chaplain Subject Matter Expert Exchange