2026
TAPS: Kiyoshi Takemoto
Kiyoshi Takemoto 95, of Papaikou died May 20 in Honolulu. Born in Papaikou, he was a retired diesel mechanic for Yamada and Sons and Hawaii Army National Guard retiree. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service at...
Read MoreHawai’i National Guard 93rd Civil Support Team works on relevant readiness response on Hawai’i Island
Cpt. Dusty McCormick, a Survey Team Leader from the 93rd Civil Support Team (93rd CST), Hawaiʻi National Guard briefs members of the Hawaiʻi Island Fire Department about the nature of responding to a chemical, biological, nuclear explosive scene. The 93rd...
Read MoreTAPS: Allan Takase
WHO: COL (Ret) Allan Takase WHAT: Service and Military Honors WHEN/WHERE: Date: Friday, June 26, 2026 Time: 2:45 p.m. Location: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, 2177 Pūowaina Dr, Honolulu, HI 96813 MAILING OF CONDOLENCES: Who: Jean Takase Address: 270 Kanoelani St. Hilo, HI 96720
Read MoreHawaii Army National Guard Firefighters Strengthen Interoperability During Maui Training
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, Hawaii Army National Guard and Air Force Reserve firefighters extinguish a Class B fuel fire during live-fire burn training in Kahului, Hawaii, June 5, 2026. The training,...
Read MoreTAPS: Jayeson Laga
Jayeson Tupua Wesley Laga, 28, of Ewa Beach, Oahu, died May 28 on Oahu. Born in Kailua-Kona, he was a Hawaii Army National Guard sergeant. Visitation 3:30-4 p.m. Monday (June 22) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Ponahawai Chapel....
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