Year: 2026

Joe "Joey" Enos Farias III, 54, of Pahoa, died Aug. 30 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a surplus recovery consultant and Hawaii Army National Guard member. Private services held. Survived by parents, Joe E. and…

In partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Prudential Financial, the Office of Field Operations (OFO) is excited to announce and remind you about our upcoming event, "Financial Mistakes to Avoid." This engaging session is scheduled for October…

Aloha HIDOD ʻOhana, The latest edition of Pūpūkahi (Volume 56, No. 5) is now available! Catch up on the latest news, stories and highlights from across the Hawaiʻi Department of Defense and the Hawaiʻi National Guard. Highlights in this edition…

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Hawaii National Guard’s Task Force Kauai assist with debris cleaning in Kapaa, Hawaii, Sept. 10, 2026. The Hawaii National Guard is actively supporting state and county recovery efforts on Kauai from Hurricane Lowell, while simultaneously continuing…

Brigadier General Ronald D. Hogsten the Commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard requests the pleasure of your company at the 103d Troop Command Change of Command Ceremony, whereby Colonel Phoebe P. Inigo will relinquish command to Colonel Byron N.…

Henry Chee Parrilla, 93, of Kunia & Wahiawa passed on July 6, 2026. He worked for Del Monte for 50+ years, was an Army Veteran & served in Vietnam. He retired after 41 years from the Army National Guard as…

Just ahead of Hurricane Lowell passing over Kauai County, a Hawaii National Guard Ch-47 Chinook helicopter gets loaded at Kalaeloa, Hawaii on September 9, 2026. The helicopter is taking additional troops, equipment and supplies to the Hawaii National Guard's Task…