Awards

KAPOLEI, Hawaii – Joshua Phillip, Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division supervisor, was presented with a Patriot Award December 15, by Bob McKaig, volunteer for the Hawai‘i Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee, in recognition of...

Senior Airman Chase Maglangit and Supervisor Trebor Kang KAPOLEI, Hawai‘i – Trebor Kang, Par Hawaii Refining supervisor, was presented with a Patriot Award Dec. 7, by Bob McKaig, volunteer for the Hawai‘i Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, in...

L-R: Bridget Komine, Dr. Darin K. Hisanaga and Spc. Dane Eguchi WAIPAHU, Hawai‘i – Dr. Darin K. Hisanaga, a veterinarian at Waipahu Waikele Pet Hospital, was presented with a Patriot Award December 12, by Hawai‘i ESGR Volunteer Training Director Bridget...

BG Keith Tamashiro, Commander of the Hawai‘i Army National Guard, hosted a ceremony honoring three long serving judge advocate general (JAG) officers. General Tamashiro presented the recently retired JAGs Winston Ling and Gerald Takase with Legion of Merit medals for their exceptional...

The 200 Club presented awards for outstanding Honolulu Police Department employees at the Waialae Country Club yesterday. The 200 Club is an organization comprised of 200 businesses and community leaders who support the HPD and the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD), especially...

In 2001, the Launa’Ole - Above All Others awards were born. For the past 15 years, the Hawaii Air National Guard has held the Launa’Ole awards and our reputation continues to grow world-wide. Our nominees and award recipients and every one of...

Maj Kaialii “Kai” Kahele received the Headquarters Pacific Air Forces Guard Officer of the Year Award.  On his Twitter site #kaikahele, Kai said, "he was honored & humbled to receive the HQ Pacific Air Forces Guard Officer of the year award...

From left to right) Hawaii Air National Guard recruiters Tech. Sgt. Nolan Kaahanui, Tech. Sgt. Sharon Pasion, Tech Sgt. Todd Shak and Senior Master Sgt. Christophr Perez, pose for a group photo with Air National Guard enlistees (from left to...

From the Adjutant General’s Facebook page Specialist Melody R. Bell, a Hawaii Army National Guard combat medic, is recognized community service during Hawaii Military Month ceremonies held at the State Capitol, May 8, 2015. Bell receives a.... Continue reading   

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam – The Hawai‘i Air National Guard (HIANG) held its annual “Launa Ole” award ceremony recognizing its outstanding airmen. The Launa Ole (meanings include: unequalled, superior) awards are for outstanding performance for individuals and teams over the...