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Following the devastating landfall of Hurricane Lowell late Monday night, Sept. 7, 2026, the Hawaiʻi National Guard (HING) was ready to respond. Within the critical first 48 hours of the… Read more: Hawaiʻi National Guard Provides Critical Support on Kauaʻi After Hurricane Lowell

Brigadier General Ronald D. Hogsten the Commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard requests the pleasure of your company at the 103d Troop Command Change of Command Ceremony, whereby Colonel… Read more: 2026 103d Troop Command Change of Command Ceremony

Henry Chee Parrilla, 93, of Kunia & Wahiawa passed on July 6, 2026. He worked for Del Monte for 50+ years, was an Army Veteran & served in Vietnam. He… Read more: TAPS: Henry Chee Parrilla,

The Hawaiʻi National Guard (HING) remains actively positioned across the state, balancing recovery operations from Tropical Cyclone Lala with urgent preparation efforts for Hurricane Lowell, the third tropical system to… Read more: Hawaiʻi National Guard Sustains Recovery Efforts, Mobilizes for Hurricane Lowell

Family-friendly event featuring games, treats, prizes, community resources, and a showcase of Guard-owned small business crafts and food vendors.

Lieutenant Colonel Dale R. Balsis, Commander, 227th Brigade Engineer Battalion, cordially invites you to a Change of Command Ceremony at which Captain Teuaililo K. Petelo will relinquish command of Delta… Read more: 2026 Delta Company, 227th Brigade Engineer Battalion Change Of Command

Lieutenant Colonel Edward C. W. Choo, Commander, 1st Battalion 487th Field Artillery Regiment, cordially invites you a Change of Command Ceremony at which Captain Kuhinapuitetamalai Naki will relinquish command of Battery… Read more: 2026 Battery A, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment Change Of Command

Multinational cyber professionals participating in Super Garuda Shield 2026 tested a more integrated approach to defensive cyber operations Aug. 31 through Sept. 10, 2026 at the Indonesian Armed Forces Staff… Read more: Cyber Defense takes center stage at SGS26 with first integrated Cyber Defensive Operations Center

Roy Takeshi Ishibashi, 81, of Honolulu, an Air Force veteran and retired aircraft mechanic for the U.S. Air Force and the Air National Guard, passed away on July 23, 2026 at Pali Momi Medical Center. He… Read more: TAPS: Roy Takeshi Ishibashi

Ruben “Diablo” David Akeo Coltes, 61, of Mountain View died Aug. 9 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was a residential painter and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Private services held.  Survived… Read more: TAPS: Diablo Coltes

Military members, civilian agencies and international partners came together Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 for a Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief Table Top Exercise, or HADR TTX, at the Indonesian Armed… Read more: Hawaii Guard, partners build toward expanded HADR exercise during Super Garuda Shield 26

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Senior Airman Ryan Sasaki, a cryptologic analyst and reporter with the 201st Intelligence Squadron, was recently recognized as one of Hawaii Air National Guard’s… Read more: Hawaii Air Guard Analyst Builds Custom Tools to Speed Up Intel Workflows

Because of Hawaii’s geographic location, responding to natural disasters requires unique logistical capabilities. To accelerate recovery efforts following Tropical Cyclone Lala, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), the Hawaii National Guard (HING),… Read more: Operation TREK808: PACAF, HING Rapidly Provide Critical Aid to Hawaii Island Recovery

A VA Benefits Counselor assigned to the Honolulu VA Regional Office (RO), will be at the Maui Vet Center on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.  Appointment required, see attached flyer.  Maui… Read more: VBA Benefits Visit to Maui, 23 Sep 2026