The State of Hawaii Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report is ready

Posted on Mar 10, 2025 in Webmaster Comments

The State of Hawaii Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report highlights the significant contributions of various divisions, particularly in response to the state’s largest wildfire. Key points include:

  • Over 1,000 Hawai‘i National Guard members and HI-EMA were activated to assist Maui County with wildfire response and recovery efforts, including evacuations, shelters, and debris removal.
  • The Office of Veterans’ Services (OVS) organized a virtual Veterans Day concert, Memorial Day Ceremony, and secured funding for cemetery improvements in Maui and Kaua‘i.
  • Civilian Military Programs had a successful year, including Hawai‘i Youth Challenge Academies supporting the Maui Wildfires and the Hawai‘i STARBASE Academy working with over 600 students.
  • The Hawai‘i National Guard’s Joint Staff supported efforts on Maui and local communities, including 27 engagements with the Philippines and 23 with Indonesia through the State Partnership Program.
  • The new J9 Resiliency Directorate was established to support Service Members, retirees, veterans, and their families.
Read the Report

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