Ceremonies (Change of Commands, Retirements, Promotions, etc.)

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page SMSgt John R. Goble, Hawai‘i Air National Guard Recruiting superintendent, was promoted on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Brig. Gen. Ryan T. Okahara, Hawai‘i Air National Guard commander, proceeded over the ceremony. HIANG...

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Col Michael “Stuck” Blake, Lt Col Shane Nagatani, Lt Col Brian S. Nash - Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Lt Col Brian S. Nash assumed command of the 199th Fighter Squadron from Lt Col Shane Nagatani, during a...

Off the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Facebook page Hawaii Army National Guard photograph Hawaii National Guard Soldiers and distinguished guests attend the retirement ceremony of Maj. Gen. Arthur J. Logan, former Adjutant General of Hawaii, at the 29th Infantry...

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page We are proud to be making strides toward cleaner energy sources. Our Commander and Chief, Governor David Ige, Hawaii Adjutant General, and partners joined us today during a project-blessing ceremony on the...

Col Carlson and Chief Orr The 154th Wing commander, Col Dann S. Carlson announced that CMSgt Carol C. Orr is the Wing’s new Command Chief.  Chief Orr has served in many positions within the Hawaii Air National Guard during her 33 year service tenure. Congratulation...

Congratulations to Chief Master Sgt. Darren Morris from the 204th Airlift Squadron for completing more than 35 years of service. After mastering three career fields and more than 5,000 flying hours as a loadmaster, Morris is retiring from the HIANG. Not only...

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Over the past several years, we’ve been extremely lucky to have such a dedicated Command Chief in the 154th Wing to represent our Airmen. Supporting the Air National Guard’s largest wing is...

Hawaii National Guard Photograph A transfer of authority ceremony was held this morning for the next Adjutant General for the State of Hawaii. Maj. Gen. Joe Logan transferred authority to Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara, who was previously the Deputy...

Off the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Facebook page Hawaii Army National Guard Photograph Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers participate in the change of responsibility ceremony at 103D Troop Command, Waiawa, Hawaii November 2, 2019. Incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Bret D....

Off the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Facebook page Hawaii Army National Guard Photograph Soldiers from Company Bravo, 1-171st Aviation Battalion conduct a re-designation ceremony at Wheeler Army Air Base on November 2, 2019. After 15 years as Company Bravo...