Recently Promoted Admiral Shares How Hawaiian Values and Mentors Shaped His Leadership
October 26, 2024
October 26, 2024
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news:
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM
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 achieve the rank. He follows in t . . .
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM
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 achieve the rank. He follows in t . . .