FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii - Hawaii Gov. David Y. Ige made his first official visit as governor to the U.S. Army Pacific March 23, where he received briefings and an aerial tour of Army training areas and installations on Oahu.
The intent of the visit was to provide the governor a general understanding of the USARPAC mission, organization and maintain a working relationship with Hawaii's chief executive.
Ige was greeted by the USARPAC commanding general, Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, and staff where he received a brief history of the Army in the Pacific and a tour of the USARPAC Headquarters, followed by an office call with Brooks.
After the office call, a roundtable discussion was held with the senior unit commanders. During the roundtable, the USARPAC mission, vision, organizational structure and the Army's continued role in Hawaii and the Pacific were discussed with Ige.
Even though the Army is going through a transition, there will be a continued investment in the state of Hawaii and in the Pacific, said Brooks.
After the roundtable, Maj. Gen. Charles A. Flynn, 25th Infantry Division Commander, accompanied Ige to a waiting UH-60 Black Hawk on Fort Shafter's Historic Palm Circle for an aerial tour of Army installations and training areas on Oahu as well as a stop at the Makua Military Reservation for a brief and discussion on the Army's environmental plans for the training area.
"I was impressed with the thorough briefing and air tour," said Ige. "The visit reinforced my admiration for the men and women who dedicate their lives to the Army and to protecting our state and nation."
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