Currently, all Public Affairs Office generated news releases, publications and other information of interest to the general public, is posted on the World Wide Web. Prepares speeches and reports for the adjutant general. Coordinates damage documentation assessments, oversees the release of information to the public, and serves as spokesperson during disasters. The office was awarded the 1999 Minuteman Mike award for the best National Guard community relations response in the nation. The office consists of a Public Affairs Officer, two information specialists, and a clerk typist.
All personnel are full-time state employees.
Organization The Public Affairs Officer advises the adjutant general on public affairs matters relating to the department. We welcome any questions related to the Hawaii National Guard, State Civil Defense, Office of Veterans Services, Hawaii National Guard Youth C H alle NG e Academy, and the State of Hawaii's Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War. Due to the large volume of messages that we receive, however, we cannot respond to every e-mail inquiry. Mahalo for your understanding.