Pūpūkahi (Vol. 55, No. 1) is Here

Posted on Apr 8, 2025 in Webmaster Comments

The latest edition of Pūpūkahi is now available, packed with important stories and updates from the State of Hawai’i Department of Defense.

Inside this issue:

  • Survey Results – Your voices, your insights!
  • Adjutant General Confirmed – Officially recognized by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.
  • Honoring Heroism – Remembering Guardsmen for extraordinary bravery.
  • Firework Disaster Response – Airmen recognized for lifesaving efforts.
  • Guardians of the Skies – A look at the Palace Alert mission.
  • Sentry Aloha 25-01 – Strengthening Agile Combat Employment.
  • A Call to Duty – Reflecting on the 1968 activation of the 29th Infantry Brigade.
  • Global Partnerships – Hawai‘i Guard collaborates with Indonesia.
  • ‘Readiness Rodeo’ – Enhancing warfighting skills with the 154th Mission Support Group.
  • Nā Kula Alakaī – Leadership development at its finest.
  • Emergency Preparedness – Updates to planning & readiness.
  • STARBASE Hawai‘i Robotics – Congratulations to our top-five finishers!
  • Operation Homefront – Holiday meals and community support.
  • 2024 State Income Tax Deduction Notice – Important financial updates.
  • New Hires & Transfers – Meet the newest members of our Federal & State HRO teams.

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