This post was written by Retired Command Sgt. Maj. James Reis The story began in the 1970-71 timeframe, when the Hawai‘i Army National Guard decided to create a memorial to honor the 29 Hawai‘i Army Guard and Reservist who died…
Read MoreRetiree News was sad to learn of the passing of Hawai‘i Army National Guard retiree Richard Young. Richard passed away earlier this week. Richard served in many positions in the Hawai‘i Army National Guard. Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to…
Read MoreRetiree News photograph The State Department of Defense once held Awards and Retirement luncheons twice a year. These luncheons recognized retiring Federal and state employees. Current employees who achieved 10, 20, 30 or more years of longevity received service awards.…
Read MoreOff the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Facebook page Hawaii Army National Guard photograph Soldiers from U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division, Hawaii Army National Guard, California Army National Guard, contractors with the Regional Cyber Center Pacific, and Singapore Armed Forces…
Read MoreOff the Hawaii Adjutant General’s Facebook page Hawaii Tribune-Herald photograph Sometimes it is the smallest of actions that can have a very large impact. It took 70 years, but a local Korean Conflict hero came home. U.S. Army Cpl. Wilfred Kalei…
Read MoreOff the Charlie Med Company, 29th BSB, 29th IBCT Photograph by 1LT Eric Agluba During the 2021 April Drill Weekend (10-11APR21), members of the Hawai‘i Army National Guard's Charlie (MED) Company and the Hawai‘i Air National Guard's Detachment 1 conduct…
Read MoreOff the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Facebook page Hawaii Army National Guard photograph Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers attend the Change of Responsibility ceremony at 103D Troop Command, Waiawa, Hawaii, April 11, 2021. Command Sgt. Maj. Bret D. Moore delivers remarks…
Read MoreOff the Hawaii Army National Guard Facebook page Hawaii Army National Guard photograph Col James D. Barros, Commander, 298th Regiment Multifunctional Training Institute presided over a Change of Responsibility at the Multi-Functional Training Unit, Waimanalo, on April 10, 2021. The ceremony honors…
Read MoreOff the Hawaii Army National Guard Facebook page Hawaii Army National Guard photograph Congratulations to Sgt. Eric R. Binger, B Battery, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery and Spc. Michael J. Makinano, HHB, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery for winning the 2021 Hawaii…
Read MoreFrom the Civil Beat website Maj. Gen. Suzanne Vares-Lum’s 34 year military career has taken her around the globe, but the Wahiawa native retired Friday on her home island of Oahu. The first Native Hawaiian woman to become an Army…
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