News Briefs

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Today

Live TV Town Hall — Due to continuing and ongoing power outages at Schofield Barracks, which damaged TV2 equipment, the May 19 live TV town hall was postponed. A new broadcast date will be determined. Call 656-3489.

Army Birthday — Tickets are available for the 235th Army Birthday Commemoration, June 12, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Coral Ballroom, for $80. Visit www.usarpac.army.mil/235birthday.

Kolekole Pass Closure — Kolekole Pass, connecting the Waianae coast to Schofield Barracks through Naval Magazine-Lualualei, will be closed for training purposes May 21 and 28. Motorists are encouraged to plan alternate commutes and allow additional travel time. Call 656-3152. 

FBI Recruitment — Interested in an  FBI career as a special agent or professional support employee? Attend the briefing May 21, 10 a.m., at the Schofield Barracks’ Soldier Support Center, Building 750. Entry-level salary is $62,957 ($71,659-$81,694 after academy training and $112,217-$127,926 after five years). Call 655-1028/566-4488. 

Smoke Testing — The sanitary sewer systems at Fort DeRussy, Pililaau Army Recreation Center and Tripler Army Medical Center will undergo  smoke testing through May 21. Residents may see smoke coming from buildings or holes in the ground. Smoke is nontoxic, non-staining, has no odor, white to gray in color and creates no fire hazard. Call 656-3295. 

25 / Tuesday

AWG Recruiting — The Asymmetric Warfare Group Recruiting Team is conducting briefings, May 25-27, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at the Education Center, Room 211, on Schofield Barracks. The AWG is seeking experienced captains through lieutenants colonels, and sergeants through sergeants major. The AWG provides operational advisory assistance to Army and Joint Force Commanders to enhance the effectiveness of the operating force and enable the defeat of asymmetric threats. Visit www.awg.us.army.mil or call 301-768-6159.

27 / Thursday

Spike Strips Installation — Reverse directional spike strips will be installed at Macomb and McNair gates, Schofield Barracks, May 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Spike strips will be installed at Lyman and Foote gates, Schofield Barracks, May 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Exit traffic may be detoured to another gate. Inbound traffic will not be impacted. Call 656-6751/6750.

3rd BCT Change of Command — Col. Walter Piatt, commanding officer, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, will relinquish command to Col. Richard Kim at Sills Field, Schofield Barracks, May 27, at 10 a.m.

Cadet Sheridan Road Closure — Cadet Sheridan Road on Schofield Barracks will be closed May 27, 9-11:30 a.m. Call 655-1118. 

June

3 / Thursday

Employee Town Hall — All garrison employees are invited to attend a town hall with Col. Matthew Margotta, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii commander, June 3, at the Religious Activity Center, Building 344 on Fort Shafter, 2:30-3:30 p.m.; or June 8, at the Sgt. Smith Theater, Schofield Barracks, 10-11 a.m. or 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Ammunition Inventory — The Wheeler Ammunition Supply Point will be closed June 3-11, for quarterly inventory. All units requiring munitions support for training need to draw the ammo or conduct turn-in by June 2. The Training Ammunition Vehicle Holding Area will be available for munitions storage during this time. Emergency issues will be handled on a case by case basis, and must be approved by the Directorate of Logistics Munitions Accountable Office at 656-1649/0817.

8 / Tuesday

SFOD Recruiting — Attend the 1st Special Forces Operations Detachment-Delta (Airborne) recruiting briefings for the Fall 2010 Assessment and Selection Course, June 8, 10-11 a.m. or 2-3 p.m., Schofield Barracks Army Education Center, Yano Hall, Building 560, Room 220. The PT test is June 9, 7 a.m., Stoneman Field, in front of bleachers with green shelter. The IQ test is June 9, 9:30-11 a.m., Schofield Barracks Army Education Center, Room 220. Ensure the chain of command is aware of your attendance. Attend the PT and IQ testing even if you are unable to attend the briefing. All MOSs are encouraged to apply because of the extremely unique mission of Delta’s operations. Soldiers need to be a male, specialist through master sergeant or captains; have at least 2.5 years time in service; be at least 21 years old; and have a GT score of at least 110 or higher, or able to raise the score to 110. Contact sof8.recruiter@us.army.mil or 910-643-5833.

9 / Wednesday

Musical Tribute — U.S. Army-Pacific is hosting a Musical Tribute to honor service members and families, June 9, 6 p.m., Kuroda Field, Fort DeRussy. The musical performance features two Hawaii community bands and three military bands; the U.S. Army Strolling Strings, the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band and the 25th Infantry Division Tropic Lightning Band. Discounted military parking is available at the Hale Koa Hotel or the Army Museum. Call 438-9761. 

45th Bde. Change of Command — Col. Clay Hatcher, commanding officer, 45th Sustainment Brigade, will relinquish command to Col. Diana Roberson at Hamilton Field, Schofield Barracks, June 9, at 10 a.m.

UVA Courses — Unit Victim Advocate Refresher trainings are June 9 and July 21, 8 a.m., at the Sgt. Yano Library Education Center, Schofield Barracks.

12 / Saturday 

235th Army Birthday Commemoration — Polish your shoes and dust off your blues for the U.S. Army-Pacific’s 235th Army Birthday Commemoration, June 12, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu. Open to all active duty, National Guard, Reserve, Department of the Army civilians, contractors, family members, retirees and veterans. Visit www.usarpac.army.mil/235birthday.

Ongoing 

Soldier Stories — Tripler Army Medical Center is looking for Soldiers to tell their story about their battle with and recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder or other behavioral health issues resulting from their combat tours. The testimonials collected will encourage Soldiers to come forward and seek medical care. Contact jan.clark@us.army.mil or 433-2809.

Resale Lot — The Schofield Barracks Vehicle Resale Lot is relocating to Wheeler Army Airfield, near the Kawamura Gate entrance; it’s the only authorized location to position vehicles for resale. Call 655-0497. 

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