About 30 troops from the Hawaii Army National Guard's 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team returned this morning from a six-month tour in the Philippines.

The soldiers arrived at Hickam Air Force Base and were reunited with their families at Wheeler Army Airfield.

In the Philippines, they served with the Joint Special Operations Task Force which provides security for humanitarian projects such as engineering, medical support and community outreach efforts.

They also served as advisers to the Armed Forces of the Philippines.