183d Civil Engineer Squadron Supports Innovative Readiness Training (IRT)

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  • By Staff Sgt. Katherine Jacobus
  • 183d Wing

The 183d Civil Engineer Squadron sent 33 engineers to participate in an Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) project June 2-15, 2024, at Pu'uhonua o Wai’anae (POW), Oahu, HI. The Air National Guard partnered with local contractors and donors to build tiny homes for approximately 200 individuals living near Wai’anae, HI. These houseless Hawaiians are currently residing in pallet and tarp type homes on state property. The 183 CES was the first rotation of units for the ANG. The homes are nearing completion of Phase 1, which consists of six hales (duplexes) and one health building that contains restrooms, a kitchen and a laundry facility. Engineers from the 183 CES completed roofing, sheathing, windows, doors, trim, formwork, rebar, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, excavation and various other tasks at the project site. The totality of the project includes four phases scheduled for completion in 2026.