#Hawaii National Guard
Gov. Green issues emergency proclamation for wildfire season
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., Commander in Chief of the Hawai‘i National Guard, today signed an emergency proclamation that authorizes the Adjutant General, Brig. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, to activate the National Guard. Logan will use the authorization to commence Operation Hoʻopauahi (to extinguish fire) to keep an aircrew ready to provide aerial firefighting capabilities to augment county and state level first responder elements.
Gov. Green appoints veteran state official to Labor Relations Board, welcomes new Adjutant General
Former state legislator and lawyer Dwight Takamine has been appointed to the Hawaiʻi Labor Relations Board. Takamine will succeed Marcus Oshiro, who was serving as Board chairperson.
Maui wildfires one year later: FEMA reflects on hire of local contractors
FEMA Contracting Officer Demetria Carter recalls that not a single local vendor ultimately awarded a FEMA contract had ever been registered before on the federal government’s System for Award Management, or SAM.gov. She did her research and reached out to companies that provide a variety of services on Maui.
State Fire Marshal bill signed into law; Other measures seek to improve fire safety, emergency management in Hawaiʻi
SB 2085 creates the Office of the State Fire Marshal within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enhance fire safety and prevention across Hawaiʻi. The state fire marshal, appointed for a five-year term, will coordinate statewide fire protection efforts, propose fire code amendments and oversee fire safety training and certification.
Hawai‘i National Guard to conduct active-shooter and hazmat drills on four islands, including Maui on June 5
The 93rd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team, a specialized unit of the Hawaiʻi National Guard, will be coordinating hazmat and active-shooter drills, in coordination with Department of Education and county first responders, this week.
Maj. Gen. Kenneth Hara retiring; Birg. Gen. Stephen Logan named successor
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., announced today that Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara, the Adjutant General (TAG) for the state of Hawaiʻi, Commander of the Hawaiʻi National Guard, and Director of the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency will resign as TAG on Oct. 1, 2024 and retire from the military on Nov. 1, 2024 after 40 years […]
Mayor Bissen thanks Hawaiʻi National Guard for five months of wildfire response on Maui
Mayor Richard Bissen thanked the Hawaiʻi National Guard for five months of responding to the Maui Wildfire Disaster as members complete their last request for assistance (RFA) for Maui on Dec. 31, 2023.
‘Calvin’ response assessed; public reminded that Hurricane season runs through Nov. 30
Governor Josh Green, M.D., praised Hawai‘i’s handling of former Tropical Storm Calvin and cautioned that the storm was just the first challenge in a hurricane season that lasts through November.
Hawaiʻi National Guard concludes COVID-19 support mission
At its peak, the HING JTF held about 1,300 Soldiers and Airmen on COVID-19 status across the state. About 300 Guardsmen make up the current force that off-ramped on March 15.
Hawai‘i National Guard to Deploy 80 Members to Washington D.C.
The Hawaiʻi National Guard is set to deploy about 80 of its members to Washington, D.C. to support US Capitol Police until early May.
Road Closure Scheduled for Bayanihan Food Distribution, March 13
Kea Street – between Papa Avenue and Holua Drive – will be closed from 7 a.m .to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 for the 10th Bayanihan Food Distribution at Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center in Kahului.
10th Bayanihan Food Distribution in Kahului Set for March 13
The 10th Bayanihan Food Distribution for the public will be Saturday, March 13, starting at 9 am, at the Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center in Kahului.
Seven Guardsmen Test Positive For COVID-19 Following Inauguration Mission
Seven Hawaiʻi National Guardsmen who recently deployed to Washington, D.C. to help ensure a peaceful transition of presidential power on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, 2021, have tested positive for COVID-19, the Department of Health has confirmed.
Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation Meets with National Guard in Washington D.C.
The Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation spent time meeting with Hawaiʻi Air and Army National Guard members who traveled to Washington, D.C. from the islands to support law enforcement for Wednesday’s inauguration.
New Biden Order to Fully Reimburse Hawaii for National Guard, COVID-19 Supplies
President Joe Biden took executive action to authorize an extension and fully reimburse Hawai‘i and states across the country for the use of the National Guard to support COVID-19 response operations.
Hawai‘i National Guard to deploy about 200 members to Washington, D.C.
At the request of the National Guard Bureau, the Hawai‘i National Guard is set to deploy about 200 of its members to Washington, D.C., to aid in and facilitate the peaceful transition of presidential power.
Ige’s Request to Extend Federal Funding for Hawai‘i National Guard COVID-19 Assistance Approved
The funding would cover 800 soldiers and airmen, and the state has the ability to request additional funding for up to 1,300 soldiers and airmen.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard To Begin Four Weeks of Army Reserve Duty
US Representative Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) will begin four weeks of Army Reserve duty today (Tuesday, Oct. 13), where she will undergo training as a Civil Affairs Officer.
Maui Contact Tracing Includes 24 Health Investigators and 20 National Guard Soldiers
Contact tracing on Maui includes 24 health investigators and 20 Hawaiʻi National Guard soldiers, according to a spokesperson with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health.
Hawaiʻi National Guard Prepares for Douglas
Currently, the HING has over 700 personnel executing specific duties for the counties and state in addressing COVID-19 needs. With the arrival of Douglas, the HING is standing by to respond to two fronts at the same time.
