Photo By Spc. Paul Berzinas | Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Kadavy, director of the U.S. Army National Guard, is briefed while...... read more read more
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HAWAII - The director of the Army National Guard, Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Kadavy, visited Hawaii Aug. 27, 2015, to tour Hawaii Army National Guard facilities and meet with soldiers.
The director of the Army National Guard hasn’t visited Hawaii since Maj. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr. visited in 2011, said Maj. Gen. Joe Logan, adjutant general of the Hawaii Army National Guard.
“It’s important for him to see the challenges and the relationships we have out here in the Pacific with [U.S. Army Pacific], [U.S. Pacific Combatant Command] and our community,” said Logan. “It’s something you can’t get from a slideshow in Washington, D.C.”
Throughout his visit, Kadavy toured Hawaii Army National Guard and Hawaii Department of Defense facilities.
“I think it’s important for leaders to get out in the field and show the soldiers that we are focused on them and that what we’re really doing is empowering them as leaders and as soldiers to be successful,” said Kadavy.
The staff of the Hawaii Army National Guard briefed the director on the state of the Hawaii Guard at the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team headquarters in Kalealoa, Hawaii.
Going out and meeting with soldiers is something Kadavy places a premium on as a leader.
“Nothing beats firsthand observations and direct discussions,” said Kadavy.
Kadavy’s emphasis on going out and visiting National Guard soldiers and the facilities they work in is echoed by Maj. Gen. Logan.
“I think it’s always a good thing when you can get the leadership from Washington, D.C., out here to visit,” said Logan. “Especially Hawaii, because we have a combatant command in our own backyard and we have a relationship with that organization, no other state really has that relationship.”
| Date Taken: | 08.27.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 08.30.2015 21:49 |
| Story ID: | 174714 |
| Location: | HAWAII, US |
| Web Views: | 150 |
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