State of Hawaiʻi Department of Defense

The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Defense (HIDOD) is over 6,000 individuals strong and led by a director called The Adjutant General. HIDOD includes five divisions: the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard, the Hawaiʻi Air National Guard, the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency, the Office of Veterans’ Services and Civilian Military Programs.

The Mission: Always ready, the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Defense enables a safe, secure, and thriving state and nation.

Our Vision: Trusted, Ready, Responsive