September 2025

The Hawaiʻi Army National Guard (HIARNG) Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Academy was formally established in September 1970 to fill a longstanding need for a structured, in-house program to train and develop the Guard’s NCO corps. Initially, the course was conceived as...

In a compelling look back at a little-known chapter of World War II, Lt. Col. Kawika Hosea sheds light on the tragic sinking of the USAT Royal T. Frank off the coast of the Big Island in January 1942. This...

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Fall Prevention One of the most important things you can do for your health is to protect yourself from falls. Falls are a leading cause of injury among Veterans, but many can be prevented with simple changes in your daily...

Since the launch of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) in 2014 which was aimed at defeating ISIS in Iraq and Syria, the Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) has contributed to the multinational campaign with multiple deployments. Units from both the Hawai‘i Air...

William Kaheana Akiona, Jr., 77, of Waianae, Hawaii passed away on July 14, 2025.  He was born on May 20, 1948 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his wife, Alana Jean Akiona; children, Kimo Akiona (Ipo), Pumehana Akiona Ho...

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Closing Out Summer and Setting Goals As summer winds down across the Pacific Islands, we are reminded of how unique this season is in our region. For many of us, the end of summer means family gatherings, community events, and...

WHO: LTC (Ret) Eugene Hoong Bun Young WHAT: Service and Full Honors WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, 6 September 2025 Public visitation, 1530 Service, 1630 St. Alban’s Chapel at ‘Iolani school  Military Honors and Internment: Monday, 8 September 2025, 1030 National Memorial Cemetery of the...