USARPAC postures and prepares the force for unified land operations, responds to threats, sustains and protects the force, and builds military relationships that develop partner defense capacity in order to contribute to a stable and secure United States Pacific Command area of responsibility. USARPAC commands Army forces in the Asia-Pacific

The key to a successful transition is your sponsor; however, reading this publication and taking the time to familiarize yourself with all the services and facilities available to you will better prepare you for your move to Hawaii. May your tour of duty here be a rewarding, enjoyable experience. Another

Island Palm Communities (IPC) offers a great on-post living experience to families from all military branches. Our services and amenities cannot be matched by any other residential community off post. In addition to excellent property management support, residents can enjoy many recreational amenities, such as tot lots, basketball courts, spray

If you and your family are moving to Hawaii, work with your health care provider, whether TRICARE (service members and their families) or another provider (Department of the Army civilians and their families), before you arrive to ensure a seamless transition in care.  

The Family and MWR Blue Star Card is a discount and activities program for Army spouses and families of deployed, TDY and unaccompanied PCS Soldiers overseas for a period of 90 days or longer. The program is a joint effort of all Family and MWR facilities with the primary goal

Hale Ikena: The picturesque Hale Ikena (meaning “house with a view”) dining and meeting facility at Fort Shafter is next to Walter J. Nagorski Golf Course. Mulligan’s Bar and Grill, inside Hale Ikena, serves breakfast from Thursday to Sunday, lunch daily and dinner Monday through Friday. With a variety of

For more information about these and other recreational opportunities at Fort Shafter, visit www.himwr.com .  

In 1873, Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield surveyed Pearl Harbor to evaluate its military potential, and for more than a century, Hawaii has played a major role as a headquarters for the U.S. Army in the Pacific. Following the Spanish-American War in 1898, the United States annexed Hawaii. With the

Story by SGT Kimberly Menzies on 10/25/2016 Being a service member is not an easy occupation. Ask anyone familiar with the military and they are able to share tales of sacrifices and struggles. The lesser-shared stories are those of how new families and lifelong friendships are built and fostered. Military

Story by Christine Cabalo on 10/21/2016 SCHOFIELD BARRACKS Officials and guests decided to "go for broke" in celebrating the renaming and renovation of Daniel K. Inouye Elementary School, Oct. 17, 2016. The school, previously named Hale Kula Elementary, started the current school year under the new name in honor of

Story by SSG Christopher McCullough on 10/20/2016 HONOLULU The Army needs to embrace the multi-domain concept or risk the possibility that it will not be able to continue to pose a threat to those who would seek to do the U.S. harm, said Gen. Robert B. Brown, commander, U.S. Army