Approximately 250 Hawaii National Guard personnel have been activated to assist in the ongoing wildfire response and recovery efforts, and defense officials are ready to assist further.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored Adm. Michael Gilday’s dedication to advancing American sea power at a critical time for global security during Gilday’s relinquishment of office ceremony.
The $200 million security assistance package includes critical munitions for U.S.-provided Patriot air defense systems and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, among other items to help Ukraine counter Russia’s ongoing war.
Hawaii National Guardsmen are participating in the search and recovery effort after a devastating wildfire swept through a Maui town, leaving more than 90 people dead.
