PEARL CITY, HAWAII – U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Curtis Hiyane, the Chief of the Army National Guard (ARNG) Bands, concludes his military career after 43 years of service at Pearl City, Hawaii, Jan. 10, 2026.
“When I first put on this uniform back in 1982, I never imagined the journey it would take me on,” said Hiyane.
Hiyane’s military career began when he enlisted as a combat medic with the 100th Battalion, 444nd Infantry, Army Reserve. In 1991, he transferred to the 111th Army Band (111 AB), 103rd Troop Command (103 TC), Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) as a musician and later became the commander in 1997 for 28 years.
“During his nearly three-decade command tour, he commanded alongside seven first sergeants and served under seven different adjutant generals,” said The Adjutant General of the State of Hawaii Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan. “Here in Hawaii, and especially within the 111th Army Band, your leadership left an indelible mark.”
On the civilian side, Hiyane spent 35 years with the Department of Education as a band director at Mililani High School and a judo instructor.
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