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(HIDOD) is over 6,000 individuals strong and led by a director called The Adjutant General. HIDOD includes five divisions: the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard, the Hawaiʻi Air National Guard, the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency, the Office of Veterans’ Services and Civilian Military Programs.
The Mission: Always ready, the State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Defense enables a safe, secure, and thriving state and nation.
(HIDOD) is over 6,000 individuals strong and led by a director called The Adjutant General. HIDOD includes five divisions: the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard, the Hawaiʻi Air National Guard, the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency, the Office of Veterans’ Services and Civilian Military Programs.
The Mission: Always ready, the State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Defense enables a safe, secure, and thriving state and nation.
Our Vision: Trusted, Ready, Responsive
Hawaiʻi Army National Guard (HIARNG)
The HIARNG provides manned, trained and equipped units that can respond to any national contingency ranging from war and peacekeeping missions to responding to natural disasters.
Hawaiʻi Air National Guard (HIANG)
The HIANG provides organized, trained units, Airmen, and Guardians that can respond to any national contingency ranging from war and peacekeeping missions to responding to natural disasters.
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA)
HIEMA plans for and responds to both natural and human-caused emergencies.
Office of Veterans’ Services (OVS)
OVS is the principal state office responsible for the development and management of policies and programs related to veterans, their dependents, and/or survivors.
Civilian Military Programs (Civ-Mil)
Civ-Mil leverages the skills and resources of the HIDOD with the community to empower civil-military relationships:
HIDOD welcomes the opportunity to connect. As a community-based organization, HIDOD supports and participates in events throughout the State of Hawaiʻi to benefit our citizens
Learn moreSharing information with Hawaiʻi National Guard retirees, members and friends since 2013
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Pane maiThe Hawaiʻi National Guard can trace its lineage to the volunteers of the 1st Hawaiian Guard, organized Nov. 17th, 1852.
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