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Hawaii National Guard Staff Sgt. Philip Lapid closing a water tank during hurricane response on Kauai

Hawaii National Guard Enlisted Association

One voice.
Stronger ʻohana.

Standing together for Hawaii’s enlisted National Guard members, their families, and retirees. Your service matters. So does your voice.

Hawaii Guard in service · Safe drinking water response, Kealia, September 8, 2026. Photo: Staff Sgt. Randall Corpuz, U.S. Army National Guard. Public-domain source

Legislation First.
Membership Always.

Since 1964A legacy of advocacy
Army + AirOne enlisted community
State + NationalA voice at every level

Our membership

Stronger, together.

172

Army members

531

Air members

62

Retiree members

Counts show distinct members with an active membership that has started and has not expired. Retirees are counted separately from Army and Air. Army and Air include AGR, Traditional and Technician members. Civilian supporters and members with unclassified service details are outside these three totals.

Membership counts by recorded service category. Retirees are counted separately from Army and Air members.

Why we stand together

Your service matters.
So does your voice.

HNGEA advocates for the benefits, well-being, and readiness of our enlisted community, today and for the generations ahead.

01

Advocacy that matters

Representing enlisted priorities and supporting legislative efforts that affect our members and their families.

Explore our advocacy

02

Support beyond service

Connecting members with scholarships, grants, and resources for military and civilian life.

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03

A connected ʻohana

Bringing people together through events, programs, and a shared commitment to those who serve.

News & updates

Hawaii National Guard and emergency-management leaders assessing flood-affected Oahu from a helicopter

Hawaii Guard in service

For our islands.
For our people.

A shared commitment to service connects our Guard community. HNGEA helps ensure enlisted voices are heard beyond the mission.

Aerial assessment over Oahu, April 17, 2026. Photo: Capt. Deborah Kwan, U.S. Air National Guard. Public-domain source

Membership matters

There is a place
for you here.

Be part of a community working to protect and improve the benefits that matter to Hawaii’s enlisted Guard.

Your voice. Our collective strength.

Join fellow Army National Guard members in supporting advocacy, building connections, and strengthening our enlisted community.

Explore membership options

  • Stay informed on legislative priorities
  • Discover scholarships and member resources
  • Connect with a supportive community
  • Help shape the future of the Guard

Stay connected

From our community.

Legislative updates

National advocacy

EANGUS leaders featured on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper

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Legislative

House Passes FY27 NDAA with Major National Guard Priorities

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Meeting recap

EANGUS and the Undersecretary of War for Personnel and Readiness

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Connect with HNGEA

Find your place in our community.

Our roots run deep

A legacy of service.
A future together.

For generations, HNGEA has represented Hawaii’s enlisted National Guard community. Our purpose remains clear: advocate for our people and strengthen the community around them.

1964

A shared voice begins

Founded July 16 as the Hawaii National Guard NCO Association.

1973

Every enlisted rank included

Membership expanded on May 9 to include all enlisted ranks.

Today

Moving forward, together

Advocating for members, families, and retirees at the state and national levels.

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Our next chapter starts with you.

Bring your voice. Build connections. Strengthen our ʻohana.

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