154th Mission Support Group ‘Readiness Rodeo’ Enhances Warfighting Skills

Posted on Mar 12, 2025 in 2020's, History

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

02.03.2025

Story by Staff Sgt. Robert Cabuco

154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard

An exercise cadre monitors Airmen protecting an injured member during a field training at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on February 2, 2025. The exercise not only tested the Airmen’s tactical abilities but also emphasized the importance of mental resilience and quick decision-making under pressure. These exercises are critical for maintaining the operational excellence and readiness of the 154th Mission Support Group, ensuring that they remain prepared for any eventuality. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Cabuco)

In an effort to enhance war fighting skills and readiness, the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Mission Support Group conducted a comprehensive training exercise over their February 1-2 Drill Weekend at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Base X Training Area.

This two-day event aimed to reinforce tasks learned from Readiness Airman Training and apply Agile Combat Employment competencies, strengthening their ability to practice skills that lie beyond their designated career field.

The initial day of training encompassed critical topics such as base defense, incident reporting, accountability checks, tactical combat casualty care, communications and explosive ordnance hazards. Participants received instruction on comprehensive Airman fitness, including family readiness and psychological health, and applied it in field training the next day.

“The primary goal of this training is to develop and enhance Airmen’s warfighting skills,” said Col. Glen Hayase, commander of the 154th MSG. “Our approach is to offer Airmen from across the group an opportunity to learn and practice essential survival and operational skills in an expeditionary environment. Additionally, we aimed to train for and validate several mission-essential tasks for multiple units, which we accomplished. I am proud of the Airmen who participated, undertook new roles, and stepped out of their comfort zones. I am also very grateful to the team who planned and led the event.”

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