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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… Read more: TAPS: Charles Rosa

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… Read more: Check Six: Olympians in the Guard

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… Read more: 2026 Kūkā‘ilimoku

The Hawaii Air National Guard hosted approximately 1,000 personnel and more than 40 aircraft from across the U.S. and Australia as part of this year’s Sentry Aloha exercise, held Jan.… Read more: Hawaii Air National Guard Hosts Sentry Aloha Exercise, Bolsters Pacific Readiness

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… Read more: 2025 Launa‘ole Awards

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,… Read more: HIARNG WWII Soldiers Honored

The Commander, 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Frederick J. Werner cordially invites you to a Change of Command Ceremony between CPT Ryan G. Cowherd and CPT Jordan K. Linnell… Read more: Change of Command Troop C, 1-299th Cavalry Regiment

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HAWAII – U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Detachment 1, Company A, 3rd Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment (1/A/3-140th AV), 103rd Troop Command (103rd TC), Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG)… Read more: Mission Complete – 1st Det, A Co, 3-140th Return Home

Chief Master Sgt. Richard Costa, a senior enlisted leader whose career spanned nearly 40 years of service in the Hawaii Air National Guard and the U.S. Air Force retired during… Read more: Nearly 40 years of service; Chief Costa leaves lasting legacy with HIANG

The Hawaii Guardsman was a department wide newsletter that was started in 1950. It was a quarterly magazine that was published till 1973 when it was rebranded the Pūpūkahi.

Major Alika K. Kuamoo, Commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Joint Forces Headquarters cordially invites you to attend the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Joint Force Headquarters Change of Responsibility… Read more: 2026 Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Joint Forces Headquarters Change of Responsibility Ceremony