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Year: 2026

TAPS: James Spray

February 17, 2026

WHO:  SPC James Alton Spray WHAT: Service and Military Honors WHEN/WHERE: Public Visitation and Service: 19 Feb 26, 1700 Mililani Memorial Park Mauka Chapel Burial and Military Honors 20 Feb 26, 1000 Mililani Memorial Park MAILING OF CONDOLENCES:   COL (Ret) Rusty…

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TAPS: Charles Rosa

February 11, 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…

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Check Six: Olympians in the Guard

February 10, 2026

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.…

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2026 Kūkā‘ilimoku

February 9, 2026

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…

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2025 Launa‘ole Awards

February 4, 2026

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…

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HIARNG WWII Soldiers Honored

February 3, 2026

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.…

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