February 2026

Charles S. Rosa, 90, of Kaumana, died Jan. 3 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired plumber for the former Lillie Continental Contracting, member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Survived...

Did you know the Hawaiʻi's National Guard has had Olympians in it’s ranks? Master Sgt. John H. Beaumont competed in the 25-meter pistol event at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and finished in seventh place. Capt. Thomas A....

The first 2026 edition of Kūkā‘ilimoku is out now This issue showcases operations across the Pacific, including Talisman Sabre 25 and JPMRC-26, along with highlights from HIANG Family Day and FY26 Change of Command ceremonies. It also commemorates the 25th...

A U.S. Air National Guard F-22 Raptor assigned to the 154th Wing takes flight during exercise Sentry Aloha 26-1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 27, 2026. The training demonstrates the 154th Wing’s capability to lead large-force employment exercises,...

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Celebrating those who lead, inspire, and elevate the force. 🌺 The 2025 Launa‘ole Awards honor the Hawaii Air National Guard’s best and brightest — our Airmen, our teams, and our ʻohana — recognizing outstanding performance “beyond comparison.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vid9lKWbPkc ✨ Congratulations...

Honoring a forgotten chapter of WWII history. The 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment, Hawaiʻi Army National Guard held a memorial unveiling ceremony remembering the Soldiers lost aboard the USAT Royal T. Frank, torpedoed on Jan. 28, 1942, while returning home from training....