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See something, say something: Army observes Antiterrorism Awareness Month

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 19:34:47 +0000

WASHINGTON -- Terrorism continues to be a persistent threat, as violent extremist organizations and individuals with radicalized ideologies are still a known danger to Army installations and personnel, an antiterrorism expert said Tuesday.

U.S. Army Hawaii releases updated mask guidance

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:45:10 +0000

Effective July 30, in accordance with guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on “Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People” issued July 27, 2021, service members, family members, federal employees, on-site contractor employees and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a mask in indoor settings on installations, and other facilities owned, leased or otherwise controlled by the Defense Department during periods of high community transmission.

Commissaries, industry suppliers partner to create more opportunities to save for the military community

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:08:28 +0000

More opportunities to save are on the horizon for commissary customers thanks to a new initiative created by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) and its industry suppliers.

Army invites public comment on O‘ahu training land retention

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:27:45 +0000

The U.S. Army intends to prepare an environmental impact statement, or EIS, to analyze its proposal to retain up to approximately 6,300 acres of leased state-owned land on O‘ahu to support continued military training.

Army aims to assist Soldiers during turbulent moving season

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:57:02 +0000

To aid Soldiers during a challenging permanent change of station season, which is seeing some delays with household goods shipments due to the current environment, the Army has widened the window for Soldiers to report to their next duty station.

DoD launches in-home child care fee assistance program

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:29:24 +0000

The Department of Defense is committed to ensuring service members and their families have access to the child care they need to be mission ready. To help with expanding child care needs, the Department of Defense is starting a small pilot program to explore providing fee assistance for full-time, in-home child care services.

Credentialing assistance requests due July 31

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:41:49 +0000

In accordance with the Army’s annual fiscal year close-out requirements, Soldiers are reminded credentialing assistance requests must be submitted by July 31.

Commissaries offer great pricing on ice cream as July highlights the summertime surge for these tasty treats

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:22:19 +0000

Just as it’s heating up for summer, commissaries worldwide have an incredible selection of cool, soothing, delicious ice cream products at great prices as we all observe July as National Ice Cream Month.

Military shoppers can win a $1K Exchange gift card in Digital Garrison mobile app sweepstakes

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:59:18 +0000

DALLAS– The Digital Garrison mobile app makes life more convenient for Soldiers on post—and now it’s making life a little sweeter with a chance to win a $1,000 Army & Air Force Exchange Service e-gift card.

Fourth of July holiday schedule for facilities, services released

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:02:19 +0000

Information on facilities and services affected by the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

#SummerSurgeHI: Understanding education options for keiki

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:10:24 +0000

Army to celebrate Fourth of July with fireworks display on Schofield Barracks

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:29:47 +0000

U.S. Army Hawaii will pay tribute to the brave men and women in the armed forces with a fireworks display, July 4, at 8:40 p.m. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no entertainment or large gatherings.

Juneteenth holiday schedule for facilities, services

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:40:56 +0000

List of modifications to facilities and services for the Juneteenth holiday.

Thank the troops this Fourth of July by sending Exchange gift cards

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 20:34:34 +0000

Anyone who wants to thank service members and spread patriotic cheer during the Fourth of July can purchase gift cards from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service.

DPW releases garrison's water quality reports

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:08:55 +0000

Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports for U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii water systems are now available for review.

May training advisory for Army ranges on Oahu

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:13:52 +0000

Local military units are scheduled to conduct essential training activities in May that may be heard by surrounding communities.

Department of Defense expands access to military exchanges

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:50:04 +0000

The Department of Defense announced today the expansion of access to military exchanges.

AAFES beefs up BE FIT hub

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:47:20 +0000

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is refreshing its BE FIT Hub, making it even easier for every member of the military community to stay ready and resilient.

Prescribed burn planned to prevent brushfires, protect endangered species

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:38:52 +0000

The Army is taking action in its ongoing effort to prevent brushfires and their potential threat to more than 30 species of endangered plants and animals by conducting a prescribed burn of the Schofield Barracks training range complex.

April training advisory for Army ranges on Oahu

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:32:32 +0000

Local military units are scheduled to conduct essential training activities in April that may be heard by surrounding communities.