Recent News Articles
A national day of mourning ’41’ at Tripler
While most federal employees were excused from duty to observe a National Day of Mourning, some staff members at Tripler Army Medical Center were called to provide essential healthcare to service members, families, and retirees from across the Pacific region.
Residents urged to remain vigilant as 2018 hurricane season comes to a close
As the 2018 Central Pacific Hurricane Season comes to a close at the end of this month, the Department of Emergency Management would like to remind O‘ahu residents that their 14-day emergency supply kits and plans should be kept up to date.
USARPAC hosts Commanders Conference
Top U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) senior leaders and their spouses gathered, here, for the biannual Commanders Conference, Nov. 28-29 2018.
USARPAC, PLA participate in 14th iteration of DME in Nanjing, China
Soldiers from U.S. Army Pacific and the People’s Republic of China People’s Liberation Army participated in an annual Disaster Management Exchange in Nanjing, China Nov. 13-18. This is the 14th iteration of this exchange between USARPAC and the PLA.
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.
November is Tobacco Cessation Month, a good time to learn more about how smoking harms your health.
Moving expenses now taxable for civilian employees
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed December 2017, eliminated a number of deductions that taxpayers have come to rely on. One of these was the moving expense deduction.
2018 Pacific Regional Trials closes
Warrior Transition Battalion-Hawaii, known as WTB Hawaii, officiated the closing ceremony for the 2018 Pacific Regional Trials, a 10-day adaptive sports competition, held at Weyand Field, Nov. 16.
Garrison commander gives Thanksgiving message
To the U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii team — I just want to take a moment and say thank you on this holiday.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at KMC!
The holidays are a time of tradition for the employees of Kilauea Military Camp (KMC), in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, who have created their own tradition by decorating the front row cottages.
Recent Community Articles
At Army-Navy game, veterans will learn ‘the Exchange is where heroes shop’
As America celebrates the 119th Army-Navy Game on Dec. 8, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will be spreading good news: All honorably discharged Veterans can shop tax-free for life at military exchanges online.
Eagles, Guns n Roses, Jack Johnson at Aloha Stadium, Dec. 7 & 8
Aloha Stadium is excited to welcome both the Eagles with special guest Jack Johnson.
Kapolei City Lights parade is on Saturday, Dec. 8
Drivers and area residents should be aware that the annual West Oʻahu Electric Light Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. along Kapolei Parkway.
Kilauea Military Camp and mountain cottages are open
Whether it’s the new perspective of the active Kilauea Volcano that you seek, or the serenity of a lush tropical rainforest, Kilauea Military Camp (KMC) has it all.
USO Hawaii brings holidays for heroes
USO Hawaii is proud to participate in Holidays for Heroes to reach service members locally. Holidays for Heroes increases the USO’s expeditionary support and unifies current USO holiday programmatic delivery. It is designed to bring holiday cheer and a touch of home to service members who are not able to be with their loved ones […]
Recent Columns
DES reminds motorists, parents of summertime issues
Summer may be the most anticipated season for students of all ages.
Molinari says survival of the friendliest means evolving as women
February was not the best month to PCS (make a permanent change of station move) to England.
Recent Health Articles
TAMC public health nurses encourage testing, contact tracing for World Aids Day
Diseases and illnesses do not discriminate, and they do not pick and choose who, how, and when they will attack.
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.
November is Tobacco Cessation Month, a good time to learn more about how smoking harms your health.
Recent Fitness Articles
TRICARE’s ‘Open Season’ begins Nov. 12
Do you want to make enrollment changes to your or to a family member’s TRICARE health plan for 2019? Your chance is around the corner during TRICARE Open Season.
ECHO benefit year changes to calendar year
Do you have a family member who gets supplemental services through the TRICARE Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) program? If so, you need to know that beginning on Jan. 1, 2019.
DFMWR rec center offers fun, active options for all
“The environment, the weather, the people, the food … everything in Hawaii pulls together to enjoying yourself outdoors, and Outdoor Rec exists to show people and teach people how to have fun safely in Hawaii’s outdoors,” Leslie added.
Wounded warriors surf with celebrities
Learning to surf is on the bucket list of many Soldiers who get stationed in Hawaii.
Recent Calendars
MWR Briefs
Events and programs from the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, U.S. Army Garrison, Hawaii.
Movies at Sgt. Smith Theater
Sgt. Smith Theater, Schofield Barracks will be closed through October 31, 2018 during renovation work.
