Honolulu steps into a new era of military leadership as Brig. Gen. Phillip L. Mallory readies to take the helm as Hawaii's Deputy Adjutant General this October, a strategic move announced by Governor Josh Green. Serving the 154th Wing, Hawaiʻi Air National Guard as commander, Mallory has been selected to bring his near two decades of service experiences to a broader scope, tasked with the readiness and leadership of the state's defense forces, "I am honored and humbled to be selected by Governor Green and Brig. Gen. Logan as the next DAG and look forward to serving under their leadership," said Mallory in a statement obtained by the Office of the Governor – News Release.

The Governor's Office outlined Brig. Gen. Mallory's responsibilities, which span the expanse of Hawaiʻi's military and civilian protections, including the oversight of the Hawaiʻi National Guard and the critical divisions of the state’s Department of Defense he will soon lead includes diverse programs from emergency management to civil-military coordination and veterans’ services. Mallory's military background is multi-faceted, his leadership in the HIANG now set to transition wherein he has promised to put forth "a passion for service to the position — to serve our state and the soldiers and airmen of the Hawaiʻi National Guard," a sentiment relayed through the Office of the Governor's official news release.

With Brig. Gen. Stephen Logan stepping down from the Deputy Adjutant General post, Mallory's promotion signals a commitment to continuity and innovation alike within Hawaiʻi's defense circles. His background in commanding the 154th Wing, a unit specializing in both civil emergency response and wartime readiness across Hawaii's islands with an arsenal including C-17As, KC-135Rs, and F-22A aircraft aligns with the state's strategic military objectives and his prowess as a leader is respected and affirmed by Governor Green's choice, as mentioned by the Office of the Governor.