History

Off the Hawaii Adjutant General’s Facebook page Olelo Community Media's Island Focus is a monthly half-hour television series produced by ‘Ōlelo Community Media as a community service. The show features exclusive interviews with members of our government, business, education, and...

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Hawaii Air National Guard photograph What's a great way to give back to the community? Adopt a highway! The 154th Maintenance Group and other members of the Hawai‘i Air National Guard did...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph The 199th Fighter Squadron flew Douglas B-26 Invaders from 1946 until the early 1950s. The Squadron had four Invaders assigned. The squadron was briefly known as the 199th Fighter-Bomber Squadron – July 15 to November 19, 1952.

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows a "trespasser" being detained by the Air Police in Area 65, next to a 199th Fighter Squadron F-86 Sabre jet. Flightline security has become an increased priority as the value of...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Melvyn Taira and some members of his avionics shop. In the photograph are (L-R): George Matsumoto, Melvyn Taira, Val Nakahara, Lawrence Lum, Eric Wada, unknown, Ronald Ota. They were part of...

The East-West Center Board of Governors has selected Ms. Suzanne Puanani Vares-Lum to be the institution’s next president. The appointment concludes an extensive search to succeed outgoing president Dr. Richard R. Vuylsteke at the beginning of the new year.  A former Major General in the US Army, Vares-Lum,...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph - click to enlarge The 154th Composite Group hosted many family days/open houses over the years. It was always great to bring family and friends to the unit to see what you did on drill...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph During the 1980s, the 201st Combat Communications Group recruiters created recruiting brochures. These brochures listed benefits and had photographs of unit members and equipment. They were a important part of the recruiting process. Check out...

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/hawaiiairguard/videos/421996682759022 Congratulations and happy birthday to the HIANG Royal Guard, which was reorganized on this day in 1962.The ceremonial unit has roots that dates back to the 19th century and was originally...

Off the Hawaii Army National Guard Facebook page Hawaii National Guard photographs Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers serve their communities at home, and have been an integral asset during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following authorization for 5- to 11-year-olds to receive...