Recent News Articles
84th Eng. Bn. leader uses past adversity as inspiration
“If I can change one person’s life…[all I want is] for someone to say ‘if he can do it, I can do it too.’ “
U.S. Army Hawaii Soldiers earn Expert Field Medical Badge
U.S. Army Hawaii Expert Field Medical Badge candidate prepares to throw a grappling hook under concealment of smoke grenade in order to test a wire obstacle for “booby traps” during EFMB testing, September 19, 2018 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
USAHC-SB’s Suicide Prevention Pledge emphasizes awareness
The U.S. Army Health Clinic- Schofield Barracks hosted a Suicide Prevention Pledge for the clinic staff and Soldiers at the USAHC-SB campus on Sept. 14, 2018.
8th TSC celebrates diversity with Hispanic Heritage Observance
8th Theater Sustainment Command kicked off National Hispanic heritage Month with a celebration at Joe Takata Field, here, Sept 18. Soldiers, DoD civilians and their families were treated to Hispanic food, cultural displays and events highlighting different Hispanic regions around the world.
TAMC combat medic named honor grad at 25th ID ‘Jungle School’
Staff Sgt. Gabriel Mejias is the noncommissioned officer in charge of TAMC’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, but he is always a warfighter first. The U.S. Army combat medic proved just that when he was recently named the 25th Infantry Division’s Jungle Operations Training Course (JOTC) distinguished honor graduate on Aug. 10.
DPAA to host National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony, Sept. 21
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency will commemorate National POW/MIA Recognition Day on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl), 2177 Puowaina Drive, Honolulu.
Michael F. Wong named new chief, Environmental Branch
Michael F. Wong has been selected as Honolulu District’s new Chief, Environmental Branch, Programs and Project Management Division. Wong previously held the job of Chief, Civil Works Technical Branch in the Engineering and Construction Division at Honolulu District.
500th MI Bde. upholds tradition, welcomes NCOs into Corps
“No one is more professional than I”, echoed through the building as the Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) was recited. The creed embodies a sergeant’s commitment to their duties and responsibilities as a leader. And when it comes to a sergeant’s business, it’s serious business.
Recent Community Articles
Mililani Trojan Cadets meet Golden Knights
On 18 September 2018, the Mililani Trojan Cadets had a wonderful experience to watch the Golden Knights jump into the Mililani High School Football Stadium.
The microwave becomes a problem for the Molinaris
It was an ordinary morning. Or so we thought. The dog was napping in the kitchen corner, my son was making a sandwich, and I was folding laundry. But this day would live in infamy.
Exchange ‘Protection Plans’ to offer peace of mind for military shoppers
Buying big-ticket items can be stressful enough for Soldiers, Airmen and their families without worrying about damage or wear and tear devaluing the purchase.
Kilauea Military Camp reopens, Sept. 22
As many know, Kilauea Military Camp has been closed since early May this year due to Kilauea Volcano’s summit seismic activity within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. That activity has subsided during the past few weeks, so we are now in the planning process for recovery and reopening of our facilities.
Commissaries.com offers shopping lists, recipes
Military families have very busy lives and juggling commitments can often come at the expense of family meals at home. Recipes and other resources found on commissaries.com ease the work involved to make those meals happen, which is good since September is National Family Meals Month.
Molinari recalls ‘lame duck in the chicken coop’
In my 23 years as a military spouse, we lived in base housing four times, for a total of eleven years. Although living among sterile government buildings enclosed by fences sometimes made me feel like an inmate in an asylum, the social culture in military housing more closely parallels the behavior of chickens in a coop.
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
Parents should send TRICARE to college with their child
Is your student hitting the books at college this fall? TRICARE travels with them. TRICARE coverage of eligible dependents extends to college students.
Parents can make small changes to reduce risk of childhood obesity
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Did you know that obesity now affects 1 in 6 children and adolescents in the U.S.?
Recent Fitness Articles
599th Transportation scores a PT touchdown
During his first PT with the unit on June 28, the 599th Transportation Brigade commander, Col. Michael Knapp, had brigade personnel who were on island divide into two teams to play ultimate football.
84th Engineers ‘Get Fit’ with Mililani Uka students
Soldiers from the 84th Engineer Battalion, 130th Eng. Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, volunteered at Mililani Uka Elementary in continued support of the school’s “Get Fit” program, May 22, here.
715th MI wins NSA-Hawaii Warrior Challenge
Seven officers and nine noncommissioned officers of the 715th Military Intelligence Battalion, 500th MI Brigade, competed in the second annual National Security Agency/Central Security Service-Hawaii Warrior Challenge at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s Wahiawa Annex, recently.
Veteran remembers fallen comrades in Iraq
This Memorial Day, May 29, Americans will remember U.S. service members who died while serving their country.
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.
