Since the launch of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) in 2014 which was aimed at defeating ISIS in Iraq and Syria, the Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) has contributed to the multinational ...
Read More Check Six: Hawai‘i Guard on the Frontlines: Supporting the Coalition Against ISIS
2010’s
The 1950th Support Detachment was federally recognized Aug. 31st 2010 as the 1950th Contingency Contracting Team (1950th CCT) at Waiawa Armory in Pearl City, as a specialized element within the Hawai‘i ...
Read More Check Six: 1950th Contingency Contracting Team History
On July 9th, 2010, the skies over Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam shimmered with anticipation. Down on the flight line, a crowd gathered — Guardsmen, active-duty Airmen, state officials and families ...
Read More Check Six: “A New Era Takes Flight” – The Story of Hawai‘i’s F-22 Raptors
Exercise Vigilant Guard / Makani Pāhili (VG/MP15) was a series of joint training exercises conducted in Hawaiʻi to enhance disaster response capabilities across local, state, and federal agencies. These exercises ...
Read More Check Six: Strengthening Disaster Response: 10 years after Exercise Vigilant Guard / Makani Pāhili 2015
Ten years ago today, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal. In response to the disaster, the Hawai‘i Air National Guard (HIANG) deployed personnel and resources to assist with humanitarian ...
Read More Check Six: 2015 Nepal Earthquake Response
Happy 55th Birthday to the 230th Engineer Detachment, Hawaii Army National Guard! Today, we celebrate a remarkable 55 years of service, dedication, and excellence. Originally designated the 298th Engineer Detachment ...
Read More Check Six: 230th Engineer Detachment
Retirement ceremonies are an important part of a person’s military career. Many times retirees join currently serving members to honor the newest retiree. William Petti‘s ceremony was June 25, 2010 ...
Read More Check Six – 2010: Friends at a Retirement Ceremony
The Hawai‘i State Department of Defense once held their Awards and Retirement luncheons twice a year. These luncheons recognized retiring Federal and state employees. Current employees who achieved 10, 20, ...
Read More Check Six – 2011: Joseph Kaaikaula Retires
The State Department of Defense hosted a retirement party for Darryll Wong. Darryll served as the Adjutant General during Governor Neil Abercrombie’s tenure. The part was held at the Hilton ...
Read More Check Six – 2015: Darryll Wong Retirement Party
Arthur “Joe” Logan was promoted to brigadier general on December 15, 2015. The ceremony was held at Washington Place. Governor David Ige pinned Joe and administered the oath. There were ...
Read More Check Six – 2015: BG Logan’s Promotion Ceremony
