Five years ago on April 6th the Hawai‘i National Guard’s Joint Task Force (HING JTF) was activated, to assist the state in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, the task force was put on State Active Duty orders, before transitioning to Title 32 U.S.C. 502(f) duty, which provided federal funding for the mission. Over time, the HING JTF supported various efforts such as vaccinations, testing, COVID-19 mapping, and temperature screenings at unemployment offices. At its peak, the task force included about 1,300 Soldiers and Airmen, providing critical assistance across the state.
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