Recently Promoted Admiral Shares How Hawaiian Values and Mentors Shaped His Leadership
October 26, 2024
October 26, 2024
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Oct. 26 -- The Commander of the Hawaii Navy Region issued the following news:
From Kyler Hood, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - Rear Adm. Ryan K. Mahelona's middle name is Keali'ipono. It means "righteous chief" in Hawaiian, and this month, it holds even more significance for him.
Mahelona was recently promoted to Rear Admiral, Lower Half, becoming only the third Native Hawaiian to ac . . .
From Kyler Hood, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - Rear Adm. Ryan K. Mahelona's middle name is Keali'ipono. It means "righteous chief" in Hawaiian, and this month, it holds even more significance for him.
Mahelona was recently promoted to Rear Admiral, Lower Half, becoming only the third Native Hawaiian to ac . . .