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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.… Read more: TAPS: Kiyoshi Takemoto

The Hawaiʻi National Guard 93rd Civil Support Team (93rd CST) recently held a series of readiness exercises on Hawai‘i island. The 93rd CST supports civil authorities at the direction of… Read more: Hawai’i National Guard 93rd Civil Support Team works on relevant readiness response on Hawai’i Island

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… Read more: TAPS: Allan Takase

KAHULUI, Hawaii — Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, Hawaii Army National Guard, trained alongside Maui Fire Department, Kahului Airport Rescue Firefighters and the… Read more: Hawaii Army National Guard Firefighters Strengthen Interoperability During Maui Training

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… Read more: TAPS: Jayeson Laga

Vincent Ramento Palacio, of Waimea, Kauai, passed away on April 4, 2026, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital at the age of 69 years old. He was born on April 8, 1956, in… Read more: TAPS: Vincent Palacio

The latest issue of the Kūkailimoku is here! This month’s edition highlights the people, missions and partnerships shaping the Hawaiʻi National Guard across the state and beyond. Inside the June… Read more: 2026 June Kūkailimoku

In a recent episode of Na Koa Exchange, host Jeff Hickman spoke with Maj. Gen. Harris, former Hawai‘i Air National Guard commander, about a career that began with uncertainty and… Read more: From Enlisted Airman to Major General: A Hawaiʻi Guard Journey of Purpose, Leadership and Service

Memorial Service for SPC Jayeson Tupua Wesley Laga WHO: SPC Jayeson Tupua Wesley Laga WHAT: Memorial Service WHEN: Saturday, 13 June 2026 1600 Hours WHERE:227th Brigade Engineer Battalion91-1227 Enterprise AvenueBuilding… Read more: TAPS: Jayeson Tupua Wesley Laga