Department of Defense | 2010’s Photographs

CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH – Spc. Elisha Helsper of Idaho squares off against Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Taniguchi of Hawaii during the 2010 Army National Guard Combatives Tournament at Fort Benning, Ga. Taniguchi brough home the trophy. Sgt. Andrew H. Owen, Virginia Guard Public Affairs photo

BRIGADE EQUIPMENT RESET – James Sellier, a SARET quality assurance technician from Houston, checks operation of a MK-19 grenade launcher during a reset operation held at the Hawaii Army National Guard’s Kalaeloa, Oahu facility. Master Sgt.-R Stephen M. Lum photo

THANKS FOR ALL YOU’VE DONE – Retiring Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, receives the Distinguished service Medal from Gov. Linda Lingle, at the annual National Guard birthday ball in December 2010. Sgt. 1st Class Curtis H. Matsushige photo

GOOD HYGIENE – Maj. Simon Nguyen, a dentist with the 178th Medical Group, Ohio Air National Guard, uses an instructional puppet to teach young patients how to maintain good dental hygiene in June at Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site, Kona, Hawaii. The 178th MDG provided free medical services to underserved communities. Sr. Airman Amy Adducchio photo

SYMBOL OF COMMAND – Col. Keith M. Kaneshiro accept the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team colors from Maj. Gen. Robert. G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, the change of command held in May 2010. Sgt. 1st Class-R Wayne T. Iha photo

Brigadier Gen. (HI) Myles Nakatsu’s wife, Nancy, receives the American flag from Brig. Gen. Gary M. Hara, Hawaii Army National Guard commander, May 7, 2010, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Master Sgt.-R Stephen M. Lum photo

HELPING HANDS – Capt. Robert Zeitz and Tech Sgt. Kimo McKee of the 204th Airlift Squadron, assist a wheel-chaired Haitian hurricane victim on board a C-17 Globemaster III. Hawaii Air National Guard photo

PREPAREDNESS – Senior Master Sgt. Elbert Emoto, 204th Airlift Squadron, prepares to depart with a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, in January 2010, to take part in Haiti humanitarian relief effort. Hawaii Air National Guard photo

FAREWELL TO THE TROOPS – Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, is joined by Gen. Craig McKinley, National Guard Bureau chief, and Gov. Linda Lingle, Hawaii National Guard commander in chief, for one last review of the troops at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Master Sgt. Steven Matsuda photo

BRIGADE EQUIPMENT RESET – Army National Guard Soldiers Pfc. Jon Marshall and Spc. Mako Arakawa assist Jody Wingrove, a quality assurance inspector with the Automotive Command’s Small Arms Readiness and Evaluation Team, check the site’s batteries, plugs, and safety screws for serviceability, then remove, replace and adjust parts as needed. Master Sgt.-R Stephen M. Lum photo

The Armed Forces Reserve Center under construction at the Big Island of Hawaii’s Keaukaha Military Reservation in Hilo, will house elements of the Hawaii Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve and the Office of Veterans Services.

FOR THE TROOPS – Hawaii Army National Guard’ 111th Army Band marches and plays at the Military Ohana Parade in May. Sgt. 1st Class-R Wayne T. Iha photo

IMMACULATE SHAKA – Pittsburgh Steeler great, Franco Harris, gets a ride on the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron’s KC-135 Stratotanker in February 2010. Hawaii Air National Guard photo

COMMAND PERFORMANCE – Col. Bruce E. Oliveira, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team commander, leads his unit through the streets of Waikiki during the Ohana day Parade for the last time in May 2010. Sgt. 1st Class-R Wayne T. Iha photo

(Pictures from the 2010 Annual Report)

FAREWELL TOUR – Outgoing National Guard Bureau Chief, Gen. Craig R. McKinley, attends a fact finding briefing at Hawaii Air National Guard’s Hickam facility joined by Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, the adjutant general, and Brig. Gen. Stanley J. Osserman Jr., HIANG commander, November 2010. Master Sgt.-R Stehen M. Lum photo

COMPUTER SIMULATION – Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) “White” Phase Soldiers at the 298th Regiment, Multi-functional Training Unit (Regional Training Institute), use the Exportable Immersion Group simulator to provide the squad level / small unit training scenarios, mounted & dismounted tactics. Tech Sgt.-R James Young photo

TO THE POINT – Senior Airman Quinata, 201st Combat Communications Group. Hawaii Air National Guard photo

ON TARGET – Master Sgt. Mark Sindiong, 203rd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels a Hawaii-based C-17 Globemaster III from his KC-135R Stratotanker. Twain Newhart, Hawaii Business News photo

MORE ON HAND – Airmen from the 109th Air Operations Group perform operations during a real world mission at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Tech. Sgt. Andrew L. Jackson photo

TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY – Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong accepts the Department of Defense colors from Gov. Neil Aberbrombie, as former Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee looks on, December 2010. Master Sgt.-R Stephen M. Lum photo

BUILDING A FOUNDATION – Construction workers build forms for the Hawaii Air National Guard’s F-22 Raptor facility’s foundation. Senior Master Sgt. Kirsten Stanley photo

(Pictures from the 2011 Annual Report)

Hawaii Air National Guard Master Sgt. Jermiane Speed, 201st Intelligence Squadron, & Hospitalman Alexandra Stivers, Naval Health Clinic Hawaii, pick up trash along Iliili Road to help prevent flooding in Lualualei Valley. Navy Spec. 2nd Class Mark Logico photo

TAKING THE CAKE – Command Chief Master Sgt. Robert S.K. Lee III and Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, the adjutant general, are joined by Airman to celebrate the National Guard’s 375th birthday at Hawaii’s Birthday Ball celebration. Hawaii National Guard photo

Colonel Francis A.I. Bowers’ wife, Mary, receives the American flag from Brig. Gen. Gary M. Hara, Hawaii Army National Guard commander, Jan. 12, 2011, at the National Memorial of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Master Sgt.-R Stephen M. Lum photo

BEST FOOT FORWARD – Hawaii Air National Guard’s Ceremonial Royal Guard form at the steps of Iolani Palace during the annual celebration of King David Kalakaua’s birthday celebration, Nov. 16. Tech. Sgt. Andrew L. Jackson photo

Capt. B.J. Itoman, a 204th Airlift Squadron pilot, shares a story about the C-17 Globemaster III a mission with local born actress Kelly Preston. Staff Sgt. Lee Tucker photo

TAKING STOCK– U.S. Sen Daniel K. Inouye, chairman of the Subcommittee on Defense tours the Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam F-22 Raptor military construction sites escorted by Maj. Gen. Darryll D. M. Wong, the adjutant general. Senior Master Sgt. Kristen Stanley photo

FIFTY YEARS OF THE OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL PROGRAM TREE PLANTING CEREMONY – Brig Gen. Bruce E. Oliveira (center right), Col Suzanne P. Vares-Lum, OCS Cadre and OCS alumni celebrate the occasion by mixing the soil for the newly-planted kamani trees at the 298th Regiment’s Regional Training Institution training ground. Tech. Sgt. Andrew L. Jackson photo

DEPLOYMENT READINESS – Staff Sgt. Cathlyn Nguyen, 154th Logistic Readiness Squadron, briefs Airmen from the Hawaii Air National Guard as part of a personnel deployment function line Nov. 7 during an exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii. The PDF line tests the ability of Airmen to be medically, legally, administratively, spiritually, and financially ready to deploy, as well as the functionality of the processes in place with which to deploy them. Tech. Sgt. Andrew L. Jackson photo

LOGISTICS MISSION – Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Logistics Readiness Squadron personnel are recognized at the annual Honolulu-Pacific Federal Executive Board awards lunch held at the Sheraton Waikiki, April 13, 2012. Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, the adjutant general, joins the Logistics personnel, Senior Airman Uyen T.Tran, Senior Master Sgt. Margaret B. Soon, Lt. Col. Taison Tanaka, Staff Sgt. Jantzen A. Fernandez, First Sgt. Darrell Bactad, and Chief Master Sgt. Alvin J. Fritz cerebrate their recognition. Master Sgt. (R) Stephen M. Lum photo — LOGISTICS MISSION – Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Logistics Readiness Squadron
personnel are recognized at the annual Honolulu-Pacific Federal Executive Board awards lunch held at the Sheraton Waikiki, April 13, 2012. Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, the adjutant general, joins the Logistics personnel, Senior Airman Uyen T.Tran, Senior Master Sgt. Margaret B. Soon, Lt. Col. Taison Tanaka, Staff Sgt. Jantzen A. Fernandez, First Sgt. Darrell Bactad, and Chief Master Sgt. Alvin J. Fritz cerebrate their recognition. Master Sgt. (R) Stephen M. Lum photo

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT – 291st Combat Communications Squadron airman role plays during the deployment Operational Readiness Inspection.

HAWAIIAN BLESSING – Hawaii Army National Guard’s new LUH-Lakota helicopters are blessed during ceremonies held at their Hilo, Hawaii facilities in May. Capt. Jeffrey D. Hickman photo

(Pictures from the 2012 Annual Report)

TAKING STOCK – The late U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye is honored by a military flyover by Hawaii’s F-22 Raptors. Sgt.1st Class-R Wayne T. Iha photo

HEAVY LIFTS – Hawaii Army National Guard’s Co. B, 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew demonstrates its lift capability. Master Sgt.-R Stephen M. Lum photo

GAS STATION TO THE SKIES – 203rd Air Refueling Squadron’s KC-135 Stratotanker taxis off to a F-22 Raptor surge mission. Tech. Sgt. Andrew L. Jackson photo

BATTLE RATTLE – Gen. Frank J. Grass, National Guard Bureau chief, stops to visit the 29th Brigade Special Troops Battalion’s RQ-7B Shadow operations team. Grass toured most of the Hawaii Guard facilities during his April 2013 visit. Tech Sgt. Andrew L. Jackson photo

BROTHERS IN ARMS – New 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team commander, Col. Kenneth S. Hara receives the brigade colors from his brother, Brig. Gen. Gary M. Hara, then Hawaii Army National Guard commander, at Kapolei High School field. HIARNG photo

GETTING GREEN – Keaukaha Military Reservation’s new Armed Forces Reserve Center houses primarily Hawaii National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve units. The structure’s energy-saving features include lights that turn off when no one is in a room, solar water heating and a photovoltaic system. HIARNG photo

GETTING THERE – Hawaii Army National Guard’s 55,000-square foot 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center while under construction. HIARNG photo

COUNTERDRUG EDUCATION – Staff Sgt. Daniel Lee (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) criminal analyst, shares information at the Healthy Hawaii program held at the Bishop Museum. Tech. Sgt. Andrew L. Jackson photo

HAWAIIAN HOST – Maj. Gen. Stephen L. Danner, president of the National Guard Association of the U.S. and adjutant general of Missouri, introduces Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who is flanked by his adjutant general Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong and Lt. Col. K. Mark Takai. Spc. Tyler Mister photo

NEW BEGINNINGS – 154th Wing’s F-22 Raptor Operations and Maintenance facility is scheduled for dedication summer 2014. Airman 1st Class Robert Cabuco photo

CHAIN OF CUSTODY – Hawaii National Guard Soldiers and Airmen go through drug tests training. HING Counterdrug Program photo

MEN’S MARCH AGAINST VIOLENCE – Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, the adjutant general, speaks at the March Against Violence conclusion at Sky Gate Park, October 2012. Master Sgt.-R Stephen M. Lum photo

FINAL FAREWELL – A 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery howitzer battery fires a salute as Sen. Daniel K. Inouye’s motorcade comes to a memorial service at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, at Punchbowl, December 2012. Sgt. 1st Class-R Wayne T. Iha photo

(Pictures from the 2013 Annual Report)

NEW BRIGADE HOME – The 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center dedicated in August, was built in accordance with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. Staff Sgt. Ryan Sheldon photo

HAWAIIAN WARRIOR – Master Sgt. David M. Akui, from the 298th Infantry, is memorialized at the 298th Regiment, MFTU, RTI. Akui was one of the Hawaii National Guard Soldiers to capture the first Japanese prison of war during World War II, off Bellows Field beach. Master Sgt. (Ret.) Stephen M. Lum photo

GUARD BIRTHDAY CAKE – Command Chief Master Sgt. Robert S.K. Lee III, Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Tydingco, Col. Jon Tanabe, retired Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson and Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong cut the 378th National Guard birthday cake. Staff Sgt. Katie P. Gray photo

RAPTOR RESIDENCE – New 199th Fighter Squadron headquarters and munitions/ storage facilities for F-22 Raptors are open for business. Hawaii Air National Guard photo

AIR COVERAGE – A C-17 Globemaster III, from the 15th and 154th Wings, was on display at the “Wings Over the Pacific Air Show” in Fall 2014, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. In the background, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team streaks past in Delta formation. Airman 1st Class Robert Cabuco photo

ROAD MARCH – Soldiers from Headquarters, 103rd Troop Command return from training at Schofield Barracks. Staff Sgt. Ryan Sheldon photo

(Pictures from the 2014 Annual Report)

NUMERO UNO – Spc. Cruser Barnes, 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment, Hawaii Army National Guard, maneuvers through obstacles during a combat army readiness test as part of the 2015 Hawaii Region Guard and Reserve Best Warrior Competition, in March, at Bellows Air Force Station. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal

DEFENSIVE SHIELD – Sgt. 1st Class Jonah L. Tenorio, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the Field Maintenance Shop 1, participated in riot shield techniques for the Quick Reaction Force of the Hawaii Army National Guard in June 2015, at Kalaeloa, Oahu. The QRF consists of fulltime technicians of the HIARNG that must respond within a moment’s notice to assist law enforcement in the State of Hawaii, with traffic control, securing landmarks and riot control. Staff Sgt. Ryan Sheldon photo

ROYAL ESCORT– Hawaii Air National Guard’s ceremonial Royal Guard escort the soon to be inaugurated Gov. David Y. Ige past a cordon of Hawaii National Guard Youth CHalleNGe Academy Cadets at the December 2014 event. Master Sgt. (Ret.) Stephen M. Lum photo

SURVIVAL TRAINING – Senior Airman Famellajamie Aquino, chemical biological and nuclear environment survival instructor with the 154th Civil Engineering Squadron, walks Hawaii Air National Guard Airmen though a basic map reading exercise during the hands on portion of self-aid/buddy care training during unit training assembly, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson photo

I SWEAR TO . . . – Gov. David Ige administers the oath of office to newly promoted Hawaii Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Arthur J. “Joe” Logan at Washington Place in January 2015. Master Sgt. (Ret.) Stephen M. Lum photo

HAWAIIAN BLESSING – HIANG Chaplain Daniel Leatherman, 154th Wing Headquarters, performs a blessing at the 154th Security Forces Squadron Indoor Firing Range on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The Hawaiian tradition of untying of the maile lei, a native Hawaiian vine with shiny fragrant leaves, is similar to a ribbon cutting ceremony performed at new facilities. Airman 1st Class Robert Cabuco, Hawaii Air National Guard photo

COMMANDER IN CHIEF SALUTE – The Hawaii Army National Guard’s Battery B, 1st Bn. 487th Field Artillery fires a gun salute during the newly sworn-in Gov. David Y. Ige inauguration ceremony held in December 2014. Master Sgt. (Ret.) Stephen M. Lum photo

(Pictures from the 2015 Annual Report)

Brig. Gen. Arthur J. Logan (right) receives the Hawaii Department of Defense flag from Governor of Hawaii, David Y. Ige(center) during adjutant general transfer of authority ceremony Feb. 8, 2015 at Kalaeloa, Hawaii. - Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson — Brig. Gen. Arthur J. Logan (right) receives the Hawaii Department of Defense flag from Governor of Hawaii, David Y. Ige(center) during adjutant general transfer of authority ceremony Feb. 8, 2015 at Kalaeloa, Hawaii. – Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson

Brig. Gen. Arthur J. Logan (right) Governor of Hawaii, David Y. Ige, (center) Maj. Gen. Darryll D. M. Wong (Left) approach the command representatives for the transfer of authority. Feb. 8, 2015 at Kalaeloa, Hawaii. - Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson — Brig. Gen. Arthur J. Logan (right) Governor of Hawaii, David Y. Ige, (center) Maj. Gen. Darryll D. M. Wong (Left) approach the command representatives for the transfer of authority. Feb. 8, 2015 at Kalaeloa, Hawaii. – Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson

Air National Guard and Active Duty Airmen Have What it Takes to Clear Their Runway of Disabled Aircraft

(Pictures from the 2015 February Pūpūkahi)

Hawaii Air National Guard Trains for State and Federal Missions During March UTA

U.S. Army Spc. Cruser Barnes (center), 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment, Hawaii Army National Guard, takes a knee behind cover with Spc. Jared Okimoto, 777th Aviation Support Battalion, HIARNG, during a movement under direct fire exercise as part of the 2015 Hawaii Army National Guard and Reserve Best Warrior Competition March 8, 2015, at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Senior Airman Mariah Akau with the 154th FSS is recognized as the Airman of the Year at this year’s Launa Ole awards. The Hawaii Air National Guard’s Launa Ole awards recognize the top individual and team performers for the past year. The 2014 winners were announced during a March 8, 2015 ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz)

Hawaii-Pacific Region raises $4.5 million towards the Combined Federal Campaign

(Pictures from the 2015 March Pūpūkahi)

Holding the award for the Aviation Association of America for the year of 2014 are MAJ Byron N. Cadiz (L), former commander of 1-171, and First Sgt. Keith I. Nakahara, they are joined on-stage by Col. Roger Pukahi, State Army Aviation Officer and Brig. Gen. Oliveira, Commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard.

Hawaii Army National Guard Unit Receives Army Aviation Unit of The Year Award

Brigadier General Arthur “Joe” Logan was confirmed as the Adjutant General of the Department of Defense in a unanimous vote on April 2.

Colonel Kenneth Hara, who was also confirmed by the Senate as the Deputy Adjutant General, Senator Lorraine Inouye; (D) KaupulehuWaimea- North Hilo, Gaylene Logan, Brigadier General Arthur “Joe” Logan, and Senator Will Espero; (D)Ewa Beach - Iroquios Point pose for picture after the confirmation vote. (Air National Guard Photo by TSgt. Andrew Jackson / Released. — Colonel Kenneth Hara, who was also confirmed by the Senate as the Deputy Adjutant General, Senator Lorraine Inouye; (D) KaupulehuWaimea- North Hilo, Gaylene Logan, Brigadier General Arthur “Joe” Logan, and Senator Will Espero; (D)Ewa Beach – Iroquios Point pose for picture after the confirmation vote. (Air National Guard Photo by TSgt. Andrew Jackson / Released.

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Hawaii Army National Guard Officer Candidate School

Safety First for the 487th Field Artillery

Lt. Col. Robin Tibaduiza receives command of the 154th Wing Comptroller Flight from Brig. Gen. Braden Sakai, Commander 154th Wing, during the change of command ceremony, April 11, 2015, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Air National Guard Photo by TSgt. Andrew Lee Jackson) — Lt. Col. Robin Tibaduiza receives command of the 154th Wing Comptroller Flight from Brig. Gen. Braden Sakai, Commander 154th Wing, during the change of
command ceremony, April 11, 2015, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Air National Guard Photo by TSgt. Andrew Lee Jackson)

111TH Army Band mentors Honor Band students for Central Oahu Music Festival

Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, former Hawaii State adjutant general and retired Gen. Craig McKinley, former chief, National Guard Bureau, salute the Hawaii state flag during a retirement ceremony at the Distinguished Visitors reception area on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 12, 2015. The Royal Guard, consisting of members of the Hawaii Air National Guard, present the colors for the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Cabuco/Released)

(Pictures from the 2015 April Pūpūkahi)

The Hawaii Air National Guard Chaplain Corps recently held a blessing of their own new office space. The space will help with their mission to bring faith to the fight

The Hawaii National Guard’s 93rd Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction) - recently hosted a large scale multiple agency disaster response exercise — The Hawaii National Guard’s 93rd Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction) – recently hosted a large scale multiple agency disaster response exercise

Exercise Kai Malu O Hawaii Reaps Training Benefits to Improve Hawaii’s Emergency Response

The 2015 Award Committee for the Army National Guard Chief Surgeon Office selected Lt. Col. Walter Ross (far right of photo) as the recipient of the Major General Deborah Wheeling Award of Excellence at the 2015 ARNG Medical Team Event at Camp Dawson, West Virginia on May 6, 2015. Also in the photo are Col. Jon Tanabe (HIARNG State Surgeon) and Col. Eric Morgan (ARNG Chief Surgeon). This prestigious national award is given for consistent demonstration of leadership excellence, Army Values, and the Warrior Ethos in the execution of duties as the Deputy State Surgeon. This award is also intended to recognize an exceptional and well-rounded Army Medical Department Officer and leader.

U.S. Army Spc. Cruser Barnes (top), 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment, Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG), and Sgt. Shaun Gomes, 227th Brigade Engineer Battalion, HIARNG, secure and search a simulated aggressor during the Region VII Best Warrior Competition (BWC) May 5, 2015, at the Keaukaha Military Reservation, Hawaii. Guardsmen from Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Hawaii competed during the competition for the chance to compete in the Army National Guard BWC later this year.

U.S. Army Spc. Cruser Barnes, 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment, Hawaii Army National Guard, is awarded Soldier of the Year for the Region VII BWC May 7, 2015, at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii.

(Pictures from the 2015 May Pūpūkahi)

Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Presents Annual Arthur N. L. Chiu Award for Hurricane Preparedness to Glenn James with Pacific Disaster Center

(Pictures from the 2015 June Pūpūkahi)

This year’s national level Best Warrior Competition takes place at Camp Williams, Utah. During the Range Run event, Soldiers and NCOs ran over six miles, stopping at various firing ranges along the way to test their skills with multiple weapons systems. This timed event covered grenade, machine gun, pistol and rifle expertise.

National Guard Soldiers compete in the National Best Warrior Competition June 23, 2015. The competitors participate in
Army Physical Fitness Test as part of the competition — National Guard Soldiers compete in the National Best Warrior Competition June 23, 2015. The competitors participate in Army Physical Fitness Test as part of the competition

Members of the Quick Reaction Force for the Hawaii Army National Guard practice riot shield techniques June 26, 2015, at Kalaeloa, Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Sheldon/Released)

Hawaii Army National Guard Help Rebuild in the Philippines

Sgt. 1st Class Jonah L. Tenorio, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the Field Maintenance Shop 1, participated in riot shield techniques for the Quick Reaction Force of the Hawaii Army National Guard June 26, 2015, at Kalaeloa, Hawaii. The QRF consists of full-time technicians of the HIARNG that must prepare within a moment’s notice to assist with natural disasters in the State of Hawaii, as well as, assist with traffic control, securing landmarks and riot control. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Sheldon)

Lt. Col. Lance A. Okamura passes the 93rd Civil Support Team guidon to Maj. Gen. Joe Logan during a change of command ceremony at the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team headquarters in Kalaeloa, Hawaii, July 11, 2015. Okamura acted as commander of the 93rd CST for three years.

COURTESY ARMY SGT. 1ST CLASS JON SOUCY Spc. Cruser Barnes, a cavalry scout with the Hawaii Army National Guard, takes a breather during the 12-mile rucksack march event of the 2015 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Camp Williams, Utah — COURTESY ARMY SGT. 1ST CLASS JON SOUCY
Spc. Cruser Barnes, a cavalry scout with the Hawaii Army National Guard, takes a breather during the 12-mile rucksack march event of the 2015 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Camp Williams, Utah

Soldiers stand in front of a board of Command Sergeant Majors in the final event of the National Best Warrior Competition held on Camp Williams June 25, 2015.

(Pictures from the 2015 July Pūpūkahi)

Hawaii Army National Guard State Partnership Program Non-Commissioned Officer Subject Matter Expert Exchange team instructor, Sgt. 1st Class Balendran Anandarajah, explains the SMEE program to Indonesian army Soldiers. (U.S. Army National Guard photos By Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama)

Salt is spread throughout the facility by the chaplain and members of the 154th SFS as a way to purify and protect the facility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Cabuco)

Hawaii Army National Guard Change Of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Stan Osserman (retired), former commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard, aims down range after the blessing of the 154th Security Force Squadron Indoor Firing Range at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2015.

U.S. Air Force Chaplain Daniel Leatherman, 154th Wing Headquarters, performs a blessing at the 154th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Indoor Firing Range on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2015.

Congratulations to this month's Junior Mentor-ship (JUMP) winner, TSgt Ignacio. She truly embraces the whole Airman concept, and is well deserving of this recognition. — Congratulations to this month’s Junior Mentor-ship (JUMP) winner, TSgt Ignacio. She truly embraces the whole Airman concept, and is well deserving of this recognition.

During the Hawaii Army National Guard Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Subject Matter Expert Exchange training closing ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Ronald Oshiba presents a plaque to the commander.

From left: Brig. Gen. Keith Y. Tamashiro, Maj. Gen. Arthur J. Logan, Brig. Gen. Bruce E. Oliveira stand at attention during the Hawaii Army National Guard change of command ceremony Aug. 2, 2015 at Kalaeloa, Hawaii. Brig. Gen. Bruce E. Oliveira relinquished authority to Brig. Gen. Keith Y. Tamashiro as the new HIARNG commander. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Sheldon/Released)

Senior Airman Famellajamie Aquino chemical biological and nuclear environment survival instructor with the 154th Civil Engineering Squadron walks Hawaii Air National Guard Airmen though a basic map reading exercise during the hands on portion of self-aid and buddy care training during August’s unit training assembly, Aug. 9, 2015, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson)

U.S. military service members participate in an ad hoc shooting competition after the blessing of the 154th Security Force Squadron Indoor Firing Range at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2015. Retired Brig. Gen. Edwin “Skip” Vincent, took first place and retired Brig. Gen. Stan Osserman, former commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard, took second place in the competition. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Cabuco)

Soldiers wait in formation for the Hawaii Army National Guard change of command ceremony Aug. 2, 2015 at Kalaeloa, Hawaii. Brig. Gen. Bruce E. Oliveira relinquished authority to Brig. Gen. Keith Y. Tamashiro as the new HIARNG commander. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Sheldon/Released)

Indonesian and Hawaii Army Guard NCOs Learn From Each Other

(Pictures from the 2015 August Pūpūkahi)

Tech. Sgt. Jacy Lau, an Air Surveillance Technician with the 169th Air Defense Squadron briefs track detection and initiation to members of Kohanudnas, the component of the Indonesian Armed Forces responsible for air defense, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Master Sgt. Joseph Salvador, Hawaii Air National Guard State Partnership Program, speaks with Lt. Col. Satriyo Utomo from Kohanudnas. Kohanudnas is the air defense component of the Indonesian armed forces.

Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Kadavy, director of the Army National Guard, poses with commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Keith Y. Tamashiro and his staff after a tour of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team headquarters in Kalaeloa, Hawaii. Kadavy visited several Hawaii Army National Guard facilities during his visit to the island of Oahu.

Tech. Sgt Todd Shak, a Recruiter for the Hawaii Air National Guard talks to the “Hulk” about a possible enlistment. Tech. Sgt. Shak and the HIANG recruiting team manned a booth at the Hawaii Comic Con this past weekend. For more information on joining the Hawaii Air National Guard visit our “careers” page on our website http://www.154wg.ang.af.mil/index.asp

Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Kadavy, director of the Army National Guard, discusses a brief with Maj. Gen. Authur J. Logan, adjutant general of the Hawaii National Guard at Logan’s conferance room Aug. 28, 2015. Kadavy received several briefings throughout his tour of Hawaii Army National Guard facilities on Oahu.

Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Kadavy, director of the Army National Guard, is shown the history of a Hawaii Emergency Management Agency facility in Diamond Head, Hawaii.

Brig. Gen Raharyono, Senior Staff Officer 7/TNI Staff of Operations, stops by to meet members of the Hawaii Air National Guard during a subject matter expert exchange with Kohanudnas, the Indonesian armed forces component responsible for air defense, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Hawaii Air and Army National Guard members flash the traditional “shaka” sign from Hawaii with members of Kohanudnas.

(Pictures from the 2015 September Pūpūkahi)

Col. Moses Kaoiwi, Jr. passes the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team guidon to his senior enlisted advisor during the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team change of command ceremony in Kapolei, Hawaii, Oct. 4, 2015. Kaoiwi assumed command from Col. Stephen F. Logan. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Paul D. Berzinas/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Nicholas J. Boire, left, reviews the execution plan during a simulated search and rescue mission as part of Exercise Gema Bhakti in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 17, 2015, as instructors U.S. Army Major Bill Flynn, right, and Indonesian Marine Corps Major Nyoman provide feedback. The urban search and rescue training is one of four lanes that increases service members’ humanitarian assistance and disaster response capabilities in the Pacific area of operations which is prone to various natural disasters. Gema Bhakti, Indonesian for ‘Echo of Good Deeds,’ is a joint, bilateral ten-day exercise designed to promote positive military relations, increase cultural awareness and enhance training and understanding of each other’s capabilities. Boire, a native of New York, New York, is the combined anti-armor platoon commander with weapons company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and currently deployed to Darwin, Australia, as part of Marine Rotational Forces-Darwin. Flynn, a native of Orlando, Florida, is the acting commander for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear enhanced response force package (CERFP) with the Hawaii National Guard. Nyoman, a native of Jakarta, Indonesia, is an operations officer with 2nd Engineer Battalion and a past participant of Operation Cobra Gold, a Pacific Command directed multinational and multiservice exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Michael Maggitti/Released) — U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Nicholas J. Boire, left, reviews the execution plan during a simulated search and rescue mission as part of Exercise Gema Bhakti in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 17, 2015, as instructors U.S. Army Major Bill Flynn, right, and Indonesian Marine Corps Major Nyoman provide feedback. The urban search and rescue training is one of four lanes that increases service members’ humanitarian assistance and disaster response capabilities in the Pacific area of operations which is prone to various natural disasters. Gema Bhakti, Indonesian for ‘Echo of Good Deeds,’ is a joint, bilateral ten-day exercise designed
to promote positive military relations, increase cultural awareness and enhance training and understanding of each other’s capabilities. Boire, a native of New York,
New York, is the combined anti-armor platoon commander with weapons company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and currently deployed to Darwin, Australia, as part of Marine Rotational Forces-Darwin.
Flynn, a native of Orlando, Florida, is the acting commander for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear enhanced response force package (CERFP) with the Hawaii National Guard. Nyoman, a native of Jakarta, Indonesia, is an operations officer with 2nd Engineer Battalion and a past participant of Operation Cobra Gold, a Pacific Command directed multinational and multiservice exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Michael Maggitti/Released)

Brig. Gen. Keith Y. Tamashiro passes the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Guidon to Col. Moses Kaoiwi, Jr. during the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team change of command ceremony in Kapolei, Hawaii, Oct. 4, 2015. The ceremony was attended by many distinguished guests, including Gov. David Ige. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Paul D. Berzinas/ Released) — Brig. Gen. Keith Y. Tamashiro passes the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Guidon to Col. Moses Kaoiwi, Jr. during the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team change of command ceremony in Kapolei, Hawaii, Oct. 4, 2015. The ceremony was attended by many distinguished guests, including Gov. David Ige. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Paul D. Berzinas/
Released)

Col. Stephen F. Logan prepares to relinquish the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team guidon to Col. Moses Kaoiwi, Jr. during the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team change of command ceremony in Kapolei, Hawaii, Oct. 4, 2105. Brig. Gen Keith Y. Tamashiro, commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard, facilitated the exchange. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Paul D. Berzinas/Released)

Lt. Col. Courtney Vares-Lum salutes the official party during the 103rd Troop Command change of command at the Hawaii Army National Guard armory Oct. 4, 2015. Vares-Lum acted as commander of troops for the ceremony. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Paul D. Berzinas/Released)

Col. Roger Pukahi, the new commander of the 103rd Troop Command, gives his remarks during the 103rd Troop Command change of command ceremony at the Hawaii Army National Guard armory on Oct. 3, 2015. Pukahi’s experience as a rotary-wing aviator will benefit him during his command of the 103rd Troop Command, a substantial part of which is comprised of soldiers from Company B, 777th Aviation Support Battalion. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Paul D. Berzinas/Released) — Col. Roger Pukahi, the new commander of the 103rd Troop Command, gives his remarks during the 103rd Troop Command change of command ceremony at the Hawaii Army National Guard armory on Oct. 3, 2015. Pukahi’s experience as a rotary-wing aviator will benefit him during his command of the 103rd Troop Command, a substantial part of which is comprised of
soldiers from Company B, 777th Aviation Support Battalion. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Paul D. Berzinas/Released)

Brig. Gen. Keith Y. Tamashiro, commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard, passes the 103rd Troop Command guidon to the new commander of the unit, Col. Roger Pukahi during the 103rd Troop Command’s change of command ceremony at the Hawaii Army National Guard armory Oct. 3, 2015. Pukahi assumed command from Col. Robert W. Lesher. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Paul D. Berzinas /Released) — Brig. Gen. Keith Y. Tamashiro, commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard, passes the 103rd Troop Command guidon to the new commander of the unit, Col. Roger Pukahi during the 103rd Troop Command’s change of command ceremony at the Hawaii Army National Guard armory Oct. 3, 2015. Pukahi assumed command from Col. Robert W. Lesher. (U.S. Army
National Guard photo by Pfc. Paul D. Berzinas /Released)

Brig. Gen. Keith Y. Tamashiro, commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard, smiles as he gives his remarks during the 103rd Troop Command change of command ceremony at the Hawaii Army National Guard armory on Oct. 3, 2015. The 103rd Troop Command is a diverse unit, with a wide variety of missions. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Paul D. Berzinas/Released)

Total Force Leadership Development Program bridges PME gap

(Pictures from the 2015 October Pūpūkahi)

Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen Stanley Osserman and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Braden Sakai, Commander, 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard prepare to shovel dirt at the ground breaking ceremony for a solar array farm being built for the HIANG at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oct. 27, 2015. The solar array facility will be one piece of the HIANG’s renewable energy strategy to decrease it’s electricity expense and increase it’s energy security. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz/Released)

I SWEAR TO . . . -- Maj. Tulsi Gabbard is given the oath of office by former U. S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka, her former boss as a senate legislative aide. — I SWEAR TO . . . — Maj. Tulsi Gabbard is given the oath of office by former U. S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka, her former boss as a senate legislative aide.

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (Nov. 14, 2015) – Soldiers, veterans, and family members of the 487th Field Artillery attend a reunion held at Area X, Schofield’s artillery firing range. The reunion, which is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 487th, was accompanied by a reenlistment ceremony, static displays showcasing the various vehicles and equipment the 487th uses, and a live fire demonstration.

Hawaii Air National Guard commander, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ryan Okahara, briefs retired HIANG general officers on the current force structure of the HIANG, Nov. 16, 2015, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The briefing was part of a retired generals’ tour of the HIANG’s facilities and gave the former leaders a glimpse into the current status of the HIANG. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz/released) — Hawaii Air National Guard commander, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ryan Okahara, briefs retired HIANG general officers on the current force structure of the HIANG, Nov. 16, 2015, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The briefing was part of a retired generals’ tour of the
HIANG’s facilities and gave the former leaders a glimpse into the current status of the HIANG. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz/released)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ricardo Namoca with the 154th Security Forces Squadron briefs Hawaii Air National Guard retired general officers on the HIANG’s new indoor shooting range, Nov. 16, 2015, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The briefing was part of a retired generals’ tour of the HIANG’s facilities and gave the former leaders a glimpse into the current status of the HIANG. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz/released)

Officials for the Hawaii Air National Guard look on as Hawaiian “Kahu” or priest Roy Brooks performs a traditional Hawaiian blessing on the cornerstone pillar of a future solar array facility being built at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oct. 27, 2015. The solar array facility will be one piece of the HIANG’s renewable energy strategy to decrease it’s electricity expense and increase it’s energy security. (U.S.Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz/ Released) — Officials for the Hawaii Air National Guard look on as Hawaiian “Kahu” or priest Roy Brooks performs a traditional Hawaiian blessing on the cornerstone pillar of a future solar array facility being built at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oct. 27, 2015. The solar array facility will be one piece of the HIANG’s renewable energy strategy to decrease it’s electricity expense
and increase it’s energy security. (U.S.Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz/ Released)

(Pictures from the 2015 November Pūpūkahi)

Rare double-pinning ceremony, Hawaii Army National Guard

2015 National Guard Birthday Commemoration

(Pictures for the 2015 December Pupukahi)

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies over the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Jan. 27, 2016. The F-22 is a fifth-generation aircraft and is designed to engage in air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. OIR is the coalition intervention against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook/Released)

Chief Master Sergeant Mitchell O. Brush, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau recently toured several Hawaii National Guard campus locations on the Island of Oahu during a 24-hour window.

Chief Master Sgt. Paul K. Kamakawiwoole administers the Chief’s Oath to Chief Master Sgt. Broc Richardson during a promotion ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 9, 2016. Chief Master Sergeants make up only two percent of the total enlisted force of the Air Force. (U.S. National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Cabuco/released)

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies over the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Jan. 27, 2016. The F-22’s combination of sensor capability, integrated avionics, situational awareness, and weapons provides first-kill opportunity against threats. OIR is the coalition intervention against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook/Released)

Lt. Col. Ryan Endo, Lt. Col. James Faumina, Lt. Col. Jamie Jicha and Lt. Col. Stuart Thompson from the 154th Medical Group pose together during their joint promotion and pinning ceremony, Jan. 10, 2016, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The officers were given Lei, a tradition in Hawaii for greetings, honor, friendship, and to recognize accomplishment. (Courtesy Photo)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Damon L. Pescaia, (then) commander of the 154th Operations Group, passes the 204th Airlift Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Robert T. Chowhoy, new commander of the 204th AS during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam, Jan. 9, 2016. The exchange of the unit colors is a tradition symbolizing the acceptance or transfer of command. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Cabuco/released) — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Damon L. Pescaia, (then) commander of the 154th Operations Group, passes the 204th Airlift Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Robert T. Chowhoy, new commander of the 204th AS during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam, Jan. 9, 2016. The exchange of the unit colors is a tradition symbolizing the acceptance or transfer of command. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Cabuco /released)

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Harris, commander of the 154th Maintenance Group, is pinned by Brig. Gen. Braden Sakai, commander of the 154th Wing, and his wife, Sara, during his promotion ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 10, 2016. Harris celebrates 31 years of service with the Air Force. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Cabuco/released)

(Pictures from the 2016 January Pupukahi)

The Hawaii Army National
Guard Environmental Office has created an on-line form to report noise complaints.

Staff Sgt. Ryan Ahpuck with the Hawaii National Guard CERFP breaching and breaking team demonstrates changing a bit on a hammer drill for the Armed Forces Philippines for Balikatan 2016, April 09, 2016, Camp Capinpin, Philippines.

Governor David Ige recognized some of Hawaii’s best service members who excelled in community service. The Hawaii National Guard representative was Staff Sgt. Donovan Tuisano. Congrats SSG!

U.S. Air Force Capt. Reinier Villanueva, pilot with the 204th Airlift squadron conducts a safety brief with passengers before a low flying maneuver flight on a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Balikatan 2016, Clark Air Field, Philippines, April 15, 2016.

Staff Sgt. Cory Ito, Hawaii National Guard CERFP team, collects an after action report from members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines after their second day on the ropes rescue course during an Urban Search and Rescue subject matter exchange with the Hawaii National Guard CERFP team during Balikatan 2016, April 11, 2016, Camp Capinpin, Philippines.

Hawaii NG Counterdrug Soldier serves with his heart

(Pictures from 2016 May Pupukahi)

Thomas Lee, current Military Affairs Liaison attached with the Office of the Governor, runs in one of the many events he participates each year to bring veterans health issues to the for front.

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (May 23, 2016) - Members of the Mongolian Armed Forces are trained on how to properly apply a tourniquet during a casualty control familiarization class as part of Khaan Quest 2016. — ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (May 23, 2016) – Members of the Mongolian Armed Forces are trained on how to properly apply a tourniquet during a casualty control familiarization class as part of Khaan Quest 2016.

Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Joshua Rogers, assigned to 3rd Medical Battalion and Sergeant Gerald Mina, assigned to the Hawaii National Guard, demonstrate proper hemorrhage control to members of the Mongolian Armed Forces during a casualty control familiarization class as part of Khaan Quest 2016 in Mongolia

HING ten - The Finals are over. — HING ten – The Finals are over.

CW4 Tracy Taylor, SGT Ricky Morales, SSG Jojo Bongolan, SGT Rolito Fortez, SGT Gene Muller, SGT Carty Raquedan, CW3 Arnel Antonio, MSG Roland Ladera

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Patrick Okubo rehearses alongside Raistlin Ramos at the Pearl City Cultural Center in Pearl City, Hawaii on June 12, 2016. Okubo and Ramos were preparing for a performance as part of a community outreach mission put on by the Hawaii Army National Guard’s 111th Army Band. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Paul D. Berzinas/Released)

The Royal Order of Kamehameha I and the Hawaii Civil War Round Table honors the memory of military service of Soldiers and Sailors of the Kingdom of Hawaii who served in the Union and Confederate Army and Navy during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. Brig. Gen. Kenneth Hara, the deputy adjutant general and the Hawaii Air National Guard’s Ceremonial Royal Guard join Civil War reenactors at the newly dedicate grave marker of J.R. Kealoha at Oahu Cemetery, May 25, 2016.

The Hawaii Army National Guard’s 111th Army Band participates in a music fellowship concert with Hawaii students in Pearl City, Hawaii on June 12, 2016. The concert was the culmination of an outreach effort made by the soldiers of the 111th Army Band in order to facilitate an exchange of knowledge between students and National Guard soldiers. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Paul D. Berzinas/Released)

(Pictures from the 2016 June Pupukahi)

154th Security Forces Squadron celebrate ohana day, introduces support team

Hawaii Army National Guard Honor Guard Soldiers hold the American flags that were flown over Arlington National Cemetery and the like.

Lt Col Antonio Querubin, Chief Information Officer

As Hurricanes Madeline and Lester were bearing down on the state, regular operations didn’t stop. Maj. Jeff Hickman provided a DOD briefing and Joint Operations Center tour to a delegation from the Philippines Air Force, Headquarters for Pacific Command and the National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.

U.S. Air Force airmen and families from the Hawaii Air National Guard 154th Security Forces Squadron participate in the activites of a Family day event on Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam, Hawaii on Aug. 7, 2016. The 154th SFS has one of the highest deployment rates in the HIANG. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Stan Pak/released)

Honor Guards from the military services fold the American flag.

Command Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell O. Brush, senior enlisted advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, travels to the island of Hawaii with Hawaii Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Dana W. Wingad and Hawaii Air National Guard Chief Master Sergeant William A. Parker on September 13, 2016. The trip to the island of Hawaii was part of a trip to the state of Hawaii in order to assess the wellbeing of the Hawaii National Guard. (Army National Guard photo by Spc. Paul D. Berzinas/Released)

Members of an honor guard from the Hawaii Army National Guard carry the flag-draped coffin of the late U.S. Rep. Mark Takai into the state Capitol in Honolulu, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. Friends and family gathered to remember the Hawaii Democrat as a warm public servant who never gave up when facing adversity

F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing line the tarmac at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on Aug. 17 2016. The visiting airmen and aircraft are participating in the Hawaii Air National Guard’s Sentry Aloha exercise. Sentry Aloha provides tailored, cost effective and realistic combat training for U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard and other Department of Defense services to provide U.S. warfighters with the skill sets necessary to perform their homeland defense and overseas combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stan Pak/released)

Command Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell O. Brush, senior enlisted advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, delivers a brief to a room of Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers at the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center in Kalaeloa, Hawaii September 14, 2016. The brief was one of several briefs given by Brush at various Hawaii Guard facilities as part of an effort to interact with the service members of the Hawaii National Guard

Sami Takai, K. Mark Takai’s widow, accepts one of several American flags presented by Brig. Gen. Keith Y. Tamashiro, the Hawaii Army National Guard commander, a ceremonies held at the National Memorial of the Pacific, at Punchbowl, Aug. 22.

The firing team from the 3rd U.S. Infantry, traditionally known as “The Old Guard,” awaits firing the salute honoring the fallen Congressman Soldier. The Old Guard is the Army’s official ceremonial unit and escort to the president and the oldest active-duty infantry unit in the Army, serving our nation since 1784.

U.S. Air Force airmen and families from the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Security Forces Squadron, observe grace before lunch during a family day event on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on Aug. 7, 2016. The 154th SFS has one of the highest deployment rates in the HIANG. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Stan Pak/released)

(Pictures from the 2016 August – September Pupukahi)

Hawaii Army National Guard Receives New Medevac Helicopters

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Buffett, Command Post Controller with the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing, and Green Dot coordinator, briefs members of the HIANG on the Green Dot program at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sep. 23, 2016. Green Dot is a total Air Force initiative to replace the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response training.

Aircrew members from the Tennessee Air National Guard and Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers off load the first of three HH-60M Blackhawk Helicopters from a C-17 at Kalaeloa Airfield. The HH-60M Blackhawks are being assembled on site and will operate out of Wheeler Army Airfield until the 189th Aviation Regiment’s facilities are completed at Kalaeloa, Oct 28, 2016 (U.S. Air National Guard Photo By Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson)

Sgt. 1st. Class John Paul Jones, Hawaii Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Non-Commissioned Officer, mentors Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School students while navigating as a team through an obstacle course at the Schofield Barracks Leadership Reaction Course on Oct. 28, 2016. The LRC is an obstacle course that challenges the mental and physical strengths of all participants while teaching teams to work together to navigate through each obstacle. Since 2012, the Hawaii Army National Guard has collaborated with President Theodore Roosevelt High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Kawananakoa Middle School faculty to host this event.

First Lt. James Tollefson, commander of A Company, 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment, affixes the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat team patch to mortarman Spc. Drew Gatlin, Oct. 16, 2016, at the Alaska National Guard Armory at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The 1-297th Infantry activated during the ceremony and became a subordinate unit to 29th IBCT, Hawaii Army National Guard.

Hawaii Air National Guard Airmen observe a Philippine Air Force air intercept exercise at the control room at Wallace Air Station, Philippines, Aug. 31, 2016. The demonstration was part of a State Partnership Program subject matter expert exchange between the HIANG and PAF. The State Partnership Program is a National Guard program that links a state’s national guard with a partner country to help build capacity and security cooperation.

(Pictures from the 2016 October Pupukahi)

Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers evacuate a simulated victim during a medical evacuation scenario at Exercise Vigilant Guard 2017, Delle Valle Regional Center, California, Nov. 17, 2016. Vigilant Guard is an exercise program sponsored by United States Northern Command in conjunction with National Guard Bureau to provide State National Guards an opportunity to improve cooperation and relationships with their regional civilian, military, and federal partners in preparation for emergencies and catastrophic events. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz)

(Pictures from the 2016 November Pupukahi)

Century Club (achievement of reaching 100 accessions during recruiting tour): TSgt Nolan “Alika” Kaahanui

FY16 Top Prior Service Accessions/Top Officer Accessions: TSgt Sharon Pasion

FY16 Top Overall Accessions/Top Recruiting & Retention Manager: TSgt Todd Shak

970th Airborne Air Control Squadron’ Patch. The patch was designed by the Disney company for the Army Cir Corp during World War 2

FY16 4th Quarter Award/Production Recruiter of the Year/FY16 Director's Challenge (Awarded by DANG &ANG/CCM): TSgt Marigold Manalo — FY16 4th Quarter Award/Production Recruiter of the Year/FY16 Director’s Challenge (Awarded by DANG &ANG/CCM): TSgt Marigold Manalo

Members of the Hawaii Air National Guard recruiting team recently received a series of national level recruiting awards for excellence in their recruiting efforts.

CH-47F orientation flight for Recruitment Sustainment Program

Hawaii Army National Guard environmental Goats doing ground clearing work.

Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Air National Guard Director, speaks to HING Leadership at the Daniel K. Inouye auditorium on the opening day of his tour of Hawaii Air National Guard facilities

1st place, 1st Squadron 299th CAV 29th IBCT, HIARNG, team - SSG Shiraki - Squad Leader, SGT Craig - Team Leader, SGT Nakasone - Team Leader, SPC Borden - Scout, SPC Batangan - Scout, SPC Hulse - Scout. During 2017 ARNG Gainey Cup Assessment and Selection each Team moved over 20 miles during the week and conducted numerous physical and scout tasks. CSM Kepner, ARNG CSM, observed the competition and spent time talking with the teams — 1st place, 1st Squadron 299th CAV 29th IBCT, HIARNG, team – SSG Shiraki – Squad Leader, SGT Craig – Team Leader, SGT Nakasone – Team Leader, SPC Borden – Scout, SPC Batangan – Scout, SPC Hulse – Scout. During 2017 ARNG Gainey Cup Assessment and Selection each Team moved over 20 miles during the week and conducted numerous physical and scout tasks. CSM Kepner, ARNG CSM, observed the competition and spent time talking with the teams

Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers in the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) took the Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) at the 298th Regiment, Multi-Functional Training Unit (RTI), March 4, 2017. The Purpose of the test is to predict a recruit’s fitness ability required to meet the demands of their selected occupational demands of their selected occupational field. The soldiers in this photo are taking the interval aerobic run test which is uesd to assess aerobic capacity. (U.S. Army Photo By Chavaughn Washington/Released)

U.S. Army Hawaii National Guard 171st Aviation crew conducted an orientation flight in CH-47F Chinook helicopters for new Recruitment Sustainment Program soldiers from the 298th Regional Training Institute, Bellows Air Force Station, Waimanalo Hawaii. (Army National Guard photo by Spc. Matthew A. Foster /Released)

(Pictures from the 2017 February Pupukahi)

Honoring Hawaii’s First Casualties of WW1

MAN AND MACHINE– Staff Sgt. Gregory A.Y. Lum Ho Jr. on Lyman Air Field with UH-60M Blackhawks in the background. — MAN AND MACHINE– Staff Sgt. Gregory A.Y. Lum Ho Jr. on Lyman Air Field with UH-60M Blackhawks in the
background.

Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim shares his memory’s of Lt. Col. Henry Hara.

Hawaii National Guard’s partnership showcased during exercise Balikatan 2017

HIARNG Environmental participates in Earth Day beach clean up along side hundreds of volunteers

COACHES FORUM -- Positive Coach Alliance-Hawaii program honorees Kyle Smith, Greg Lum Ho and David Ishii share their coaching philosophies. — COACHES FORUM — Positive Coach Alliance-Hawaii program honorees Kyle Smith, Greg Lum Ho and David Ishii share their coaching philosophies.

HIARNG engineers partnership builds classrooms in the Philippines

Members of the Hara family, who served in the military, pose at the memorial marker that was revealed during the re-designation ceremony. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson, Hawaii Air National Guard.

Col. Moses Kaowi speaks about Lt. Col. Henry Hara’s impact on his career

TEAM EFFORT – Coach Greg Lum Ho poses with his Kea’au High School girls’ basketball team.

Chief Warrant Officer Edwin Parubrub, with the Hawaii Army National Guard Defensive Cyberspace Operations-Elements, waits for the introductory brief of Cyber Shield 17 to begin at Camp Williams, April 24, 2017. Cyber Shield 17 is an Army National Guard Defensive Cyberspace Operations exercise, with participation of approximately 800 members of the Air National Guard, United States Army Reserve, state and federal government agencies, industry partners, and academia. Photo by Sgt. Michael Giles — Chief Warrant Officer Edwin Parubrub, with the Hawaii Army National Guard Defensive Cyberspace Operations-Elements, waits for the introductory brief of Cyber Shield 17 to begin at Camp Williams, April 24, 2017. Cyber Shield 17 is an Army National Guard Defensive Cyberspace Operations exercise, with participation of approximately 800 members of the Air National Guard, United States Army Reserve, state
and federal government agencies, industry partners, and academia. Photo by Sgt. Michael Giles

Members of the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing will participated in a mission in Hawaii designed to test space capsule recovery techniques and equipment, although they did not work with a capsule simulator like this one. Orion is the exploration spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to destinations not yet explored by humans. ( Photo courtesy NASA)

U.S. Army Sgt. Daysen Chang, Hawaii National Guard, demonstrates how to tie a water-knot with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines during a subject matter expert exchange in support of Balikatan 2017 at Fort Magsaysay in Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, May 8, 2017. These skills ensure that first responders and military members can secure and remove victims during a real-life crisis. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and counterterrorism.

Hawaii National Guard participating in major cyber exercise

The Hara Generals Sing the Army Song at the closing of the ceremony.

SUPPORT TEAM -- Attending the Positive Coach Alliance-Hawaii program were from the left: Cheryl Chow, Kea‘au High School administrator, niece Kaylyn Mejasich, Iris McGuire, Kea‘au, Staff Sgt. Robert Saludares, Staff Sgt. Rose Madarang, Sgt. Melanie Barhart-Mencias and Sgt Rodney Sabado. Seated: Kay Sasaki Lum Ho, mother and Imelda Lum Ho, wife. — SUPPORT TEAM — Attending the Positive Coach Alliance-Hawaii program were from the left: Cheryl Chow, Kea‘au High School administrator, niece Kaylyn Mejasich, Iris McGuire, Kea‘au, Staff Sgt. Robert Saludares, Staff Sgt. Rose Madarang, Sgt. Melanie Barhart-Mencias and Sgt Rodney Sabado. Seated: Kay Sasaki Lum Ho, mother and Imelda Lum Ho, wife.

Present, former Hawaii Guard Soldier, Airmen help at the American Civil War Memorial Day Commemorative, May 17, at Oahu Cemetery

(Pictures from the 2017 Spring Pupukahi)

Chaplain Ralph Glaser of 103rd Troop Command speaks to Soldiers from Bravo Company 777th Aviation Support Battalion about Strong Bonds at the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program June 25, 2017. (U.S. Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Chavaughn Washington)

Sgt. 1st Class Hazel Donato, 103rd Troop Command, tells Soldiers from Bravo Company, 777th Aviation Support Battalion about the Defense Enrollment Eligibility System at the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program June 25, 2017. (U.S. Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Chavaughn Washington) — Sgt. 1st Class Hazel Donato, 103rd Troop Command, tells Soldiers from Bravo Company, 777th Aviation Support Battalion about the Defense Enrollment Eligibility System at the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration
Program June 25, 2017. (U.S. Hawaii Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Chavaughn Washington)

United States Army Pacific, 25th Infantry Division, the Hawaii Army National Guard along with Singapore Armed Forces collaborated to conduct the 37th annual Tiger Balm exercise at Mandai Hill Camp, Singapore Jul. 22, 2017.

Honolulu, HI – Hawaii National Guard Soldiers from Alpha Company 227th Brigade Engineer Battalion continue construction for the Kahauiki Village Homeless Relocation Project, Aug. 9, 2017, Honolulu, Hawaii. Soldiers continued to prepare foundation slabs for future affordable housing for homeless families. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Matthew A. Foster)

Maj. Gen. Arthur J. Logan is briefed by a civilian contractor on the details of the Kahauiki Village Project in Honolulu, Hawaii on Aug. 9, 2017. Logan arrived to oversee the progress of the soldiers working alongside the civilian contractors to build a community for homeless families. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Pfc. Chavaughn Washington)

Hawaii National Guard Soldiers of the 227th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Alpha Company, work together to pave a foundation for housing in the Kahauiki Village project in Honolulu, Hawaii on Aug. 9, 2017. The project is a joint effort between private contractors and the State of Hawaii to build a community for homeless families. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Spc. Paul Berzinas)

A model M Blackhawk MEDEVAC helicopter dedicated to the 1-189th General Support Aviation Battalion at Wheeler Army Airfield, Wahiawa, Hawaii July 9, 2017. The HIARNG’s 1-189th GSAB MEDEVAC detachments make up a brand new unit specializing in aeromedical evacuation operations throughout Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Lisa K. Lariscy)

Members the Hawaii National Guard’s search and extraction team deliver a disaster victim to the recitation area for decontamination and medical treatment during the Combined Training Exercise at Kalaeloa, Hawaii, July 17, 2017. A CTE is biannual training event that affords CERFP team members opportunities to grow in their disaster response skills. (Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson)

A Joint Hazard Assessment Team takes hazmat instrument readings in a simulated hot zone during Kauai County Exercise 2017, Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, Aug. 29, 2017. JHAT teams are tasked with gathering intel and environmental conditions in hazmat hot zones. KCE17 was a Hazmat threat and response exercise that brought together federal, state, and county agencies to respond to simulated CBRNE incidents. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz)

Hawaii National Guard Hazmat Specialists Sharpen Skills on Garden Isle

The Soldiers of the 1-189th General Support Aviation Battalion gather after the activation and aircraft dedication ceremony for the unit at Wheeler Army Airfield, Wahiawa, Hawaii July 9, 2017. The HIARNG’s 1-189th GSAB MEDEVAC detachments make up a brand new unit specializing in aeromedical evacuation operations throughout Hawaii. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Lisa K. Lariscy)