8th CTG Encampment Commander
From the desk of the 8th Cadet Training Group Hawaii Wing Summer Encampment Commander, Capt Janel Fujinaka
3 August 2024
E Komo Mai (Welcome),
Welcome to the 2025 Hawaii Wing Summer Encampment, where you can grow and develop your leadership and critical thinking skills. Our program has a long and rich history of guidance and partnership with other encampments nationwide. As you face challenges here, remember to maintain a positive attitude and engage with the curriculum set forth by our encampment staff and national standards. With your experience, I hope you will gain the necessary tools to follow your pathway as a cadet or senior member.
Captain Janel Fujinaka is a highly accomplished member of the Civil Air Patrol, having been part of the inaugural group of cadets since November 2021. She is employed by the Department of Defense with the Commander, Navy Region of Hawaii, as a program analyst and public affairs specialist for the Navy Closure Task Force Team. The Federal Emergency Management Agency also employs her as a reservist and creative specialist. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.
Captain Fujinaka holds several significant positions in the Hawaii Wing, where she serves as the Squadron Deputy Commander of the Maryknoll Cadet Squadron, the Public Affairs Director for the Hawaii Wing, the Assistant Director of Cadet Programs Development Officer, the Assistant Development Director, the Assistant Director of Information Technology, the Wing Diversity Officer, the Website Administrator, and the 7th CTG Deputy Encampment Commander.
Her impressive contributions to the Civil Air Patrol and diligent work on the Hawaii Wing Civil Air Patrol Emergency Services team as the Public Information Officer, including her support of the Maui Wild Fires, Maui Medical Air Crash, and Mauna Loa Volcano Eruption, speak to her exceptional leadership skills, critical thinking, and dedication to excellence. Her extensive experience and expertise in the field make her an invaluable asset to her team and an inspiration to her colleagues.
Captain Fujinaka's commitment to excellence and unwavering dedication to her work make her an exemplary member of the Civil Air Patrol. Her passion for her work and dedication to serving her community are genuinely inspirational and set a high standard for all those who work alongside her.
Captian Fujinaka has been recognized for outstanding contributions to the Civil Air Patrol. For her contributions to the Maui Wild Fires, she has received three Commander Commendation Awards, Wing Public Officer of the Year Award, Pacific Region Public Affairs Officer of the Year, and Disaster Relief Ribbon with Presidental V. Her unwavering dedication to disaster relief efforts is truly inspiring. She has fearlessly served with valor during the Maui Wild Fires, Maui Medical Air Crash, and Mauna Loa Volcano Eruption, leaving an indelible mark of courage and selflessness in the hearts of all those she has helped.
Captain Fujinaka's knowledge of Cadet Programs, Public Affairs, program management, and community building make her an invaluable asset to the Hawaii Wing. Her unwavering commitment to excellence and determination to continue the wing's rich legacy are genuinely inspiring. We are honored to have her leading the charge in making the 2025 8th Cadet Training Group Hawaii Wing Summer Encampment a success.
