The Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) has two missions. In performing its state mission, the HIANG provides organized, traine ... d units to protect Hawaii’s citizens and property, preserve peace, and ensure public safety in response to natural or human-caused disasters. Its federal mission is to provide operationally-ready combat units, combat support units and qualified personnel for active duty in the U.S. Air Force in time of war, national emergency, or operational contingency. read more