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USARPAC hosts largest marriage retreat here
Soldiers and their spouses attended the largest strong bonds marriage retreat in the Pacific, here, March 27.

Wildland firefighters support Army’s mission
Karen A. Iwamoto Staff Writer SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii’s 10 wildland firefighters do triple duty – at least – to support the Army’s mission in Hawaii. The only full-time wildland firefighters in the state, they help keep the community safe, they ensure Soldiers are able to train, and they play a role in […]

Hawaii’s chefs recognized as the best in Army
For the fourth year in a row, Team Hawaii was recognized as the Culinary Team of the Year.

HI-EMA to host forum about natural hazards
The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, or HI-EMA, is inviting the community to a public forum about updates to the Hawaii State Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, which addresses ways to reduce the impact of natural hazards on the State. The forum will be held on Wednesday, March 28, from 3-5 p.m., at Bldg. 303, Diamond Head Crater, or the HI-EMA Operational Support Center at Diamond Head.

Disaster training boosts readiness of Pacific Reserve families
Many in Hawaii during the false missile alert on Jan. 13 thought it was going to be their last day on Earth. For more than half-an-hour after the alert was issued, until it was eventually corrected, residents and visitors were in a state of panic. Since then, the U.S. Army Reserve 9th Mission Support Command, headquartered here at Fort Shafter, has been proactive in training and equipping not just their Soldiers, but their families as well, to prepare for similar scenarios.

8th TSC, ASBP team up to host blood drives
The 8th Theater Sustainment Command joined the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) to host several blood drives on Fort Shafter and Schofield Barracks, March 8-9.

Soldier recognized for volunteer work with children
For Sgt. 1st Class JaNesse Simpson, better known as Ja’, serving the community is a way of life.

Bronco Brigade successfully concludes JRTC
Through incessant rains and thick Louisiana mud, the Broncos have successfully finished their rotation at the Joint Readiness Training Center, here. More than 3,000 Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, “Bronco,” 25th Infantry Division, spent last month completing a demanding series of exercises that tested each of its battalions to the fullest.