TRAINING / A STRONG START
You grow into the team.
The Recruit Sustainment Program introduces new recruits to military skills, teamwork and training before Basic Combat Training.
Read the training storyROOTED IN HAWAIʻI. READY FOR MORE.
Your future.
Your islands.
Your next
mission.
Build skills. Pursue your education. Be there for your community. Explore where the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard could take you.
Start exploring. No account needed.
THE VIEW FROM YOUR NEXT CHAPTERHawaiʻi. From a new perspective.
FIND YOUR STARTING POINT
Where are you in your journey?
Choose a starting point to find information for you.
START WHERE YOU ARE
Big goals.
Your own path.
You don’t need to have everything figured out. Start with the part of your future you’re thinking about most.
HIGH SCHOOL / EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
A next step you can feel prepared for.
Explore careers, get a head start on ASVAB practice, and talk through how training could fit your plans after graduation. Bring a parent or guardian into the conversation.
- Discover the skills you want to build
- Make a study plan before testing
- Get answers about school, training and family life
MAKE SERVICE PART OF YOUR PLAN
More possibilities.
A clearer direction.
Explore education, career skills, pay and service. Open a topic to learn more.
What are you
working toward?
A degree. A new skill. A team that challenges you. A way to give back.
Talk about my goals01Education & credentialsInvest in what comes next.
Explore State and Federal Tuition Assistance, GI Bill programs and credentialing opportunities. Find out which programs fit your school, when to apply and what costs you may need to pay first.
Official education resources ↗02Skills & experienceLearn by doing.
Explore military training in career fields such as engineering, aviation, communications, logistics and medical support. Your options depend on qualifications and current openings.
Explore career areas →03Pay & benefitsUnderstand the full picture.
Learn about pay for training, qualifying incentives and insurance options. Find out which benefits you qualify for, what they cost and what service they require.
Official benefit overview ↗04Purpose & communityBe part of something close to home.
Train with a team that serves both Hawaiʻi and the nation. State emergency support and federal missions are both part of the Guard’s responsibilities.
See real Hawaiʻi missions →Programs have eligibility rules, funding limits and service requirements. Check the current requirements with SSG Gabriel Bernardez before making plans.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL MISSIONS.
This is what
showing up looks like.
From preparing together in Waimānalo to helping communities through an emergency, see service in action.
COMMUNITY / MAUI WILDFIRE RESPONSE
When Hawaiʻi needs a hand.
In August 2023, Hawaiʻi Air National Guard airlift helped move Army Guard Soldiers, medical supplies and equipment to support the response on Maui.
Explore the missionA CLOSER LOOK
See the preparation
before basic training.
Step into the Recruit Sustainment Program in Waimānalo. Watch real training footage from the Hawaiʻi Department of Defense.
Video: Orlando Corpuz · June 2023
Poster: Sgt. Lianne M. Hirano · March 2024
Local roots. State and federal responsibilities.
Initial training is full-time. Ongoing service includes training requirements and the possibility of activation or deployment. Talk through how those commitments could fit school, work and family.
Understand the Guard’s mission ↗TURN INTEREST INTO DIRECTION
What do you
want to learn?
Choose a career area to discuss with SSG Gabriel Bernardez. Ask about current Hawaiʻi openings, training and the qualifications you need.
01 / BUILDEngineering &
Communications
Medical &
Aviation &
Logistics &
Combat arms
Engineering &
construction
Equipment, projects and hands-on problem solving.
02 / CONNECTCommunications
& technology
Systems, networks and keeping a team connected.
03 / SUPPORTMedical &
people support
Care, administration and helping others succeed.
04 / MOVEAviation &
maintenance
Aircraft support, equipment and technical skills.
05 / DELIVERLogistics &
transportation
Move people, supplies and missions forward.
06 / LEADCombat arms
& field skills
Teamwork, readiness and operations in the field.
Available jobs depend on your qualifications and current openings.
A SMALL STEP YOU CAN TAKE TODAY
Build confidence.
One study session
at a time.
Take a short ASVAB practice test, see which topics to work on and get a study guide based on your answers.
Start free ASVAB practicePractice without an account, or log in with your invitation to save progress across devices.
YOUR STUDY ROUTE
- 01
Find your starting point
A practice test with four sections of eight questions.
- 02
Focus your practice
A personal guide based on the topics you missed.
- 03
Recall. Review. Repeat.
Come back each day for questions due for review.
Practice results help you study. They are not official ASVAB scores.
YOUR NEXT MISSION
STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION.
YOUR LOCAL RECRUITER
Meet SSG
Gabriel Bernardez.
Bring your goals, your questions and the people who support you. SSG Gabriel Bernardez helps students and young professionals understand the Guard and explore the next step that makes sense for them.
Visit the Honolulu office
4510 Salt Lake Blvd, Ste A4
Honolulu, HI 96818
IT’S OKAY TO ASK
A few questions
you might have.
Do I need to be ready to join before reaching out?
No. Ask about school, careers, training and the service commitment while you explore. You can request a conversation without committing to enlist.
Can I go to school or keep a civilian career?
Many people explore the Guard alongside school or civilian work. Initial training is full-time, and service can include additional training, activation and deployment. Discuss your calendar and responsibilities with SSG Gabriel Bernardez.
Can my parent or guardian join the conversation?
Yes. Bring them and their questions. SSG Gabriel Bernardez can answer their questions and explain when parental consent is needed.
What if I need help with the ASVAB?
Start with the free practice area. Take a practice test, read your study guide and review questions at your own pace. With an invited account, your progress saves across devices and SSG Gabriel Bernardez can see how your preparation is going.
Try ASVAB practice →How do I get an applicant dashboard?
Choose Get started to request a conversation. When you are ready for an applicant account, SSG Gabriel Bernardez will invite your email address. Use that email and a sign-in code to open your dashboard.
Start a conversation →How do appointments work?
Log in to your dashboard and request an available time. Choose an initial consultation, office practice test, follow-up or packet-building session. Check that the request is Confirmed before making plans.
YOU DON’T NEED EVERY ANSWER TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP.