Recently Promoted Admiral Shares How Hawaiian Values and Mentors Shaped His Leadership
October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The Navy Installations Command 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 achieve the rank. He . . .
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 achieve the rank. He . . .