Hawaiian community leaders tour Schofield

August 31, 2010

By Sgt. Jesus J. Aranda, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Story Highlights

  • Adam Elia, the Division Historian for 25 Inf. Div., speaks briefly of the role the division played during World War II to the visiting membe
  • Adam Elia, the Division Historian for 25 Inf. Div., speaks briefly of the role the division played during World War II to the visiting members of the Hawaii's Pacific Century Fellows Class of 2010 during their tour of Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Aug. 31. The HPCF was founded by Mayor Mufi Hannemann in order to create a closely-bonded network of promising community leaders who will work together for bettering Hawaii's future.

    Hawaiian community leaders tour Schofield

    Adam Elia, the Division Historian for 25 Inf. Div., speaks briefly of the role the division played during World War II to the visiting members of the Hawaii's Pacific Century Fellows Class of 2010 during their tour of Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Aug...

  • Master Sgt. Troy Bentley, HHB, 25 ID, demonstrates the functionality of an M4 Carbine Assault Rifle instructional tool to the visiting members of the Hawaii's Pacific Century Fellows Class of 2010 during their tour of the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 (EST 2000) at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Aug. 31. "The EST 2000 is a virtual simulation tool which allows for military personnel to practice war-fighting skills through realistic combat scenarios with no effect on the environment and expenditure of resources," said Sgt. Maj. Matthew McCoy, HHB, 25 ID.

    Hawaiian community leaders tour Schofield

    Master Sgt. Troy Bentley, HHB, 25 ID, demonstrates the functionality of an M4 Carbine Assault Rifle instructional tool to the visiting members of the Hawaii's Pacific Century Fellows Class of 2010 during their tour of the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000...

  • Bryan Li (left) and Fran Gendrano, members of the Hawaii's Pacific Century Fellows Class of 2010 experience hands-on training with M4 Carbine Assault Rifle instructional tools during a tour of the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 (EST 2000) at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Aug. 31. "This is amazing," said Li. "I have a new appreciation for what Soldiers do."

    Hawaiian community leaders tour Schofield

    Bryan Li (left) and Fran Gendrano, members of the Hawaii's Pacific Century Fellows Class of 2010 experience hands-on training with M4 Carbine Assault Rifle instructional tools during a tour of the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 (EST 2000) at Schofield...

  • Sgt. Maj. Matthew McCoy, HHB, 25 ID, explains use of the Improved Outer Tactical Vest body armor to visiting members of the Hawaii's Pacific Century Fellows Class of 2010 during their tour of the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 (EST 2000) at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Aug. 31. "The vest is really heavy but very solid and secure." said Jessica Horiuchi, a fellow participating in the tour.

    Hawaiian community leaders tour Schofield

    Sgt. Maj. Matthew McCoy, HHB, 25 ID, explains use of the Improved Outer Tactical Vest body armor to visiting members of the Hawaii's Pacific Century Fellows Class of 2010 during their tour of the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 (EST 2000) at Schofield...

  • David Tumilowicz, a member of the Hawaii's Pacific Century Fellows Class of 2010, carefully aims an M4 Carbine Assault Rifle instructional tool at a simulated target "downrange" during a tour of the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 (EST 2000) at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Aug. 31. "We sometimes keep the military world separate sometimes," said Tumilowicz, "but it's good to know the history of the division and what they can do."

    Hawaiian community leaders tour Schofield

    David Tumilowicz, a member of the Hawaii's Pacific Century Fellows Class of 2010, carefully aims an M4 Carbine Assault Rifle instructional tool at a simulated target "downrange" during a tour of the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 (EST 2000) at...

  • Sgt. Maj. Matthew McCoy, HHB, 25 ID, with the help of Jen-L Lyman, a fellow participating in the tour, explains use of the Army Combat Helmet to visiting members of the Hawaii's Pacific Century Fellows Class of 2010 during their tour of the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 (EST 2000) at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Aug. 31. "The gear is awesome," said Lyman. "It provides a lot of protection and safety and protection is very important for the Soldiers."

    Hawaiian community leaders tour Schofield

    Sgt. Maj. Matthew McCoy, HHB, 25 ID, with the help of Jen-L Lyman, a fellow participating in the tour, explains use of the Army Combat Helmet to visiting members of the Hawaii's Pacific Century Fellows Class of 2010 during their tour of the Engagement...

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