Recent News Articles
25th CAB hosts Regional Aviation Operation Symposium
The 25th Combat Aviation Brigade hosted Soldiers from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, recently, for a Regional Aviation Operation Symposium, or RAOPS.
South Pacific partners for natural disasters
For the members of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 9th Mission Support Command, their time on New Caledonia was spent hunkered down in conference rooms, working with NATO allies and other partner nations to coordinate responses to a hypothetical natural disaster during Exercise Equateur 2017.
PTA’s Public Works team builds wash table
PTA’s Public Works team (DPW) are building a wash table out of concrete, so Soldiers and Marines can hose off their field gear.
Transition Summit scheduled Oct. 10-12 at SB
The 2017 Hawaii Transition Summit will be hosted, here, Oct. 10 thru 12. Service members, veterans and military spouses can join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hiring our Heroes Foundation for this free hiring fair and transition summit that’s designed just for them.
Joint MOUT in Guam
Joint military operations in urbanized terrain (MOUT) training was conducted at Andersen South Air Force Base, Guam, September 2, 2017. Marines with BLT 3/5 train regularly in different environments to maintain their readiness as the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy’s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, providing a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
RHC-P provides forward surgical team SMEE to Malaysia Armed Forces
Regional Health Command-Pacific (RHC-P) continues to build relationships and strengthen security in the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) area of responsibility through global health engagements. RHC-P, in coordination with the 25th Infantry Division, sent a team of medical personnel to Malaysia, recently, to perform a bilateral military-to-military subject matter expert exchange (SMEE).
Leaders sign suicide prevention pledge
Emphasizing a message that losing even one service member to suicide is too many, leaders across the armed forces came together at the Missing Man Memorial, here, Sept. 6, to sign a proclamation declaring September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Recent Community Articles
Summit to host event for military spouses
Schofield Barracks is hosting the 2017 Hawaii Transition Summit, Oct. 10-12.
Schofield Exchange invites ‘Star Wars’ to ‘Find the Force’
Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Defenders of the Force can become one with the “Star Wars” universe during “Find the Force,” a special augmented reality event, Sept. 30, at the Schofield Main Store Exchange, here. “Star Wars” fans start the smartphone-assisted treasure hunt by downloading the Star Wars […]
Soldier’s daughter wins big on Food Network
How many teenagers can say they successfully cooked insects for actor David Arquette?
HIDOE names Schofield Inouye Elementary School employees2017 Team of the Year
The Daniel K. Inouye Elementary School Custodial Team was named HIDOE’s 2017 Team of the Year.
WAAF Civil Air Patrol cadet earns prestigious Spaatz award
Earning the Spaatz award requires passing a rigorous four-part exam testing fitness, moral reasoning, leadership knowledge and aerospace education. Those who pass are promoted to the grade of cadet colonel.
JVEF Forum highlights school/military education partnerships
“JVEF is an important collaboration between the HIDOE and our military leadership,” said HIDOE Superintendent Christina Kishimoto.
Recent Columns
Survive the ordeal of college tours, Trojan Wars with my experience
According to the National Association for College Admission Counseling, 77 percent of colleges in the United States rate campus visits as a top recruitment strategy for prospective freshmen.
Look to Adam and Eve as a surprising love story
Kind of a bad choice for “perfect love,” you might say, but while it is true that Adam and Eve are best known for the single worst mistake in history, as the first couple – literally – ever to fall in love, their relationship was part of God’s handiwork.
Recent Health Articles
TAMC strives to improve the patient experience
Within the last year, TAMC has updated and rebuilt three major clinics: the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, the Progressive Care Unit and, most recently, the Pediatric Specialty Clinic.
TAMC patrons, beneficiaries urged to be good neighbors
With more than 7,000 vehicles entering the installation daily, instances of speeding or loud noise can quickly become a major issue. The command team at Tripler wants to remind visitors and staff members to be aware of how their actions outside the facility can negatively impact the community and urges them to embrace the “aloha spirit.”
Recent Online Exclusives
USARHAW, USARPAC host luau to commemorate U.S. Army’s 242nd birthday
In observance of the Army’s 242nd birthday, and 119 years presence in the Pacific, U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii and U.S. Army Pacific celebrated with a luau, June 16, at Weyand Field, here.
Army Reserve celebrates 109 years of service
FORT SHAFTER FLATS — Soldiers and civilians across Oahu celebrated the 109th United States Army Reserve Birthday at the 9th Mission Support Command Assembly Hall on April 20.
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