117th MPAD

12/20/2025

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Roy J. Macaraeg, the Senior Military Advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASA M&RA), celebrates his retirement during a ceremony at Kalaeloa, Hawaii, Dec. 19, 2025. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Sean Walker)

Macaraeg’s military career, spanning more than 35 years, began in 1990 when he enlisted in the Hawaii Army National Guard. Read about his distinguished service here:
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/555063/maj-gen-roy-j-macaraeg-retirement-ceremony

06/06/2025

BLACKHAWK FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Crews from the HIARNG 1-183rd Aviation Regiment in Hilo, Hawai'i, fly UH-60 Blackhawks on June 3, 2025 to Pōhakuloa Training Area at the start of annual training. Soldiers conducted pre-flight operations, flight rehearsals and safety procedures at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Hilo resulting in a successful touchdown and training for support readiness.

06/05/2025

ANNUAL TRAINING UNDERWAY
The 1-183rd Aviation Regiment from Hilo, Hawai'i, conducts weapons qualification on June 2, 2025, at Pōhakuloa Training Area. Soldiers received a safety brief, calibrated rifles and checked targets to maintain their readiness as a HIARNG warfighter.

05/14/2025

Warrior Wednesday!

Congratulations to the winners of The Hawaii Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition! Wishing both the winning Soldier and NCO best of luck at the Reginal level competition.

SPC Nguyen who won Soldier of the Year Representing Bravo Troop 1-299 CAV.

SGT Peterson who won the NCO of the Year representing the 227 BEB Charlie Company.

1LT Linnell who won the exhibition category for Officer of the Year, representing HHT 1-299 CAV.

📸: SSG John Schoebel & SSG Lani Pascual

Read the whole story here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/496971/hawaii-army-national-guard-identifies-top-soldiers-with-best-warrior-competition

05/13/2025

WEAPONS QUALIFICATION💥

Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers conduct their weapons qualifications. This is to maintain proficiency with their assigned weapons, ensuring readiness and lethality in a realistic environment, to include firing positions, reloading, and engaging targets under various conditions.

Marksmanship is a cornerstone of warfighting.

📸: Sgt. Sean Walker and Spc. Jeremy Forella

05/06/2025

The 117th MPAD was out conquering our Individual Weapons Qualifications keeping our readiness at 100%. No matter the weapons caliber or camera platform we shoot expert! 😉📸

Video by: Hawaii Army National Guard, 117th MPAD, SGT Sean Walker

05/05/2025

Congratulations to the Hawaii Army National Guard’s newest Warrant Officers. There was happiness, pride and emotion in the air but all well-deserved for the new Warrant officers!

The friends, families and distinguish guests celebrated your milestone achievement with thunderous applause and cheers!

Quite Professionals! Hooah!

See the rest of the photos here from Hawaii Army National Guard, 117th MPAD, SPC Bond.
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/9013962/hawaii-army-national-guard-warrant-officer-candidate-school-class-25-001-graduation-ceremony

03/02/2025

03/02/2025

In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment has reviewed and adjusted its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities. As a result, certain posts have been removed, are in a process of being removed, or modified to maintain consistency with federal guidance and uphold the integrity of our official communication channels.

We remain committed to transparency, professionalism, and adherence to DoD directives while continuing to engage with our community in a manner that reflects our core values.