Hawaii Army National Guard SGT Raquel Faiupu

Aloha,

I am a New Recruiter assigned to Mililani and Hanalani high school.  My name is Raquel Faiupu and I am a Sergeant in Hawaii’s “OWN” Army National Guard.

I am married with 4 beautiful children, ages ranging from 1 year to 7 years old.  I was born and raised on Oahu my whole life.  I’ve lived in several different cities such as Nanakuli, Waipahu, Aiea, Pearl City, Ewa Beach and soon in Mililani.

I joined the military as a high school Senior.  A graduate from the home of the Na Alii’s “AIEA” back in 1999, makes it 9 strong years being apart of this great organization.  Initially, I joined wanting to utilize the educational benefits offered.  However, ultimately I’ve come to realize that deep down inside I’ve always had a desire to serve in defending our great State and Nation.  Enlisting on 23 January 1999 as a PVT wanting to become a 74D (54B), Chemical Specialist and receiving only a $3K bonus was the start of a new life.  Since then, I’ve acquired additional MOS’s and skills; 42A, Administrative Specialist; SQI4, a Recruiter and AGI/SGL instructor.

I ENJOY and LOVE what I currently do…being a Recruiter I would say is comparable to being a Mother or a Best Friend.  TAKING CARE OF SOLDIER’S is my motto.  My goal is to help pave the path for new soldier’s in the HIARNG, both Prior Service and Non-Prior Service.

Please, at any time and for all your concerns don’t hesitate to give me a call at (808)679-7783 or (808)672-1901.  Mahalo for your time and attention…Take care and GOD Bless!!!