Recent News Articles
Army teaches Airman combatives on JBPHH
U.S. Air Force Maj. Fredrick Cruz, pins down a fellow Airman during a U.S. Army Combatives course exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
9th MSC honors two senior leaders in retirement ceremony
The 9th Mission Support Command celebrated the service of Col. Wolfgang E. Junge and Sgt. Maj. Forrest L. Wacker during a joint retirement ceremony here Feb. 10 aboard the battleship USS Missouri.
Housing/barracks town halls scheduled Sunday, Feb. 24 through Thursday, Feb. 28
U.S. Army Hawaii will hold five town halls from February 24th to the 28th.
U.S. Army Reservist builds friendships at Thai school during Cobra Gold 19
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Antonio Martinez smiles as he lifts two playful elementary school students into the air at the Ban Wang Mai Daeng School in Chanthburi Provence, Thailand. Curious students gather around Martinez, a towering figure at 6 feet 3 inches, to get a closer view.
Parking meter increase to take effect Monday
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) has increased parking meter rates island-wide today, Monday, Feb. 11.
Cobra Gold 19 features ‘cowboy’ community relations
U.S. Soldiers share a meal with Thai locals while at a community relations project during exercise Cobra Gold 19 at Phitsanulok, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 8, 2019.
IRS advises to avoid the rush over Presidents Day holiday
With a new tax law in effect and a surge of tax returns expected during the Presidents Day weekend, the Internal Revenue Service is offering taxpayers several tips and various time-saving resources to get them the help they need quickly and easily.
Cobra Gold 19 is underway in Thailand
A U.S. Marine high fives Thai children as they play games during a community relations event at Wat Jomg Tong School during exercise Cobra Gold 19 at Phitsanulok, Kingdom of Thailand, Jan. 29, 2019.
DOD successfully completes Yutu relief mission in Northern Mariana Islands
Service members from Joint Task Force West officially concluded Super Typhoon Yutu relief and recovery efforts in Saipan and Tinian in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Feb. 6-7.
Recent Community Articles
Deadline approaching for Mayor’s Memorial Day Poster Contest
The deadline for entries into the Mayor’s Memorial Day Poster Contest is fast approaching.
Scholarship opportunity opens for IPC residents
Scholarship applications are now available to Island Palm Communities (IPC) residents pursuing their post-secondary education.
Molinari recalls something ‘remotely romantic’
Valentine’s Day is coming, and while your civilian friends are picking out new lingerie and making dinner plans with their hubbies, you’re wallowing in self-pity because your soldier or sailor is deployed.
Molinari believes DOD medical force cuts hurt military families
“Sorry, but you can’t be seen at the military clinic for that anymore,” a health care provider told me last week when she prescribed physical therapy for my back pain.
Online vehicle registrations show double-digit increase in 2018
The city’s Department of Customer Services is reminding O‘ahu residents that most of their motor vehicle registration needs remain just a click away.
Stopping bullying takes understanding, involvement
Whether it’s physical or verbal, face-to-face or online, bullying can have lasting effects as children grow older.
DeCa asks patrons to ‘Tell Us Your Story’
In observance of Black History Month, commissary and exchange patrons will be eligible to enter a social media contest telling their military service story for a chance to win one $5,000 or one of three $1,000 scholarships.
Armed Services YMCA Launches 2019 Art & Essay Contest
The Armed Services YMCA is happy to announce the launch of the 2019 Art & Essay Contest, co-sponsored by GEICO Military.
City steps up approach to control feral cat population
The city is moving aggressively to keep in check the population of feral cats that roam alleys, empty lots and other hidden corners of O‘ahu.
Recent Health Articles
Focus on heart-healthy diet is perfect fit for February
February is the month of love, so they say. For many, it’s time to turn that love inward, toward your heart. Not the spiritual, emotional heart, but the blood-pumping, life-giving one.
Get dental coverage through TRICARE Dental Program
Are you keeping up with your and your family’s dental health, and dental options?
Brush, clean in between to build a healthy smile
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and this year’s theme is “Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile.”
Awareness can help prevent a stroke
Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability in the United States.
Learn more about your benefit with 2019 TRICARE resources
It’s a new year, which means it may be time to replace the old with the new.
Tripler gives cervical health awareness information
With 79 million Americans currently diagnosed with the Human Papillomavirus, or HPV and 11,000 women diagnosed in the U.S. with cervical cancer, Cervical Health Awareness Month was created to raise awareness about how women can protect themselves with vaccination and appropriate screenings.
Three ways help patients achieve their New Year’s resolutions
It can be difficult to follow through on New Year’s resolutions. As a psychologist for the Defense Health Agency, I know it can be tough to watch patients set enthusiastic goals, only to get frustrated months later. Fortunately, providers can help.
Recent Calendars
MWR Briefs
Events and programs from the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, U.S. Army Garrison, Hawaii.
