Latest edition of pūpūkahi
🌺 The latest edition of pūpūkahi (Vol. 56, No. 4) is now available.
This issue showcases the people, partnerships and missions that keep the Hawaiʻi Department of Defense ready to serve. Inside, you’ll find stories on Maj. Gen. Joseph J. Harris Jr.’s Hawaiʻi Air National Guard career, the launch of Operation Ho‘opauahi 2026, unit highlights from the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and 201st Operations Group, the graduation of Hawaiʻi Youth Challenge Academy Class 64 and readiness training by the 93rd Civil Support Team.
The edition also explores the history and enduring value of the State Partnership Program with Indonesia and the Philippines, the legacy of the Hawaiʻi Royal Guard, veteran outreach efforts on Lānaʻi, community engagement across the state and much more.
Whether you’re a current service member, veteran, family member, or community partner, pūpūkahi offers a closer look at the people and missions shaping the Hawaiʻi Department of Defense.
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