Aug 26, 2012

During his recent visit to Korea, the Secretary of the Army toured the newly built quarters for unaccompanied senior Soldiers and family quarters at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, and he met with the senior officers and noncommissioned officers in on the peninsula.

Aug 24, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii personnel welcomed Capt. Parris Watson, incoming commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, USAG-HI, in a change of command ceremony at Watts Field, here, Aug. 16.

Aug 24, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- An updated U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Physical Training policy memo issued July 31 provides unit leaders information about authorized running routes and outlines pedestrian rights throughout USAG-HI installations.

Aug 24, 2012

WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii -- Soldiers, families and civilians can get answers directly from the people who oversee on-post services and programs during U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii's quarterly Facebook Town Hall.

Aug 24, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Generating awareness about energy conservation is one way Island Palm Communities, or IPC, can help U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii reduce energy consumption among families living on post.

Aug 24, 2012

WAHIAWA, Hawaii -- Wahiawa Elementary School hosted a dedication ceremony of its new school-based behavioral health building, Aug. 22, here.

Aug 23, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - More than 100 staff members from across health care specialties were recognized in a ceremony at Soldiers' Pavilion, U.S. Army Health Clinic-Schofield Barracks, Aug. 17, here.

Aug 23, 2012

More than 50 wounded warriors joined volunteer boat skippers from the local community, and participated in the first of its kind Freshwater Team Fishing Tournament on Lake Wilson at Wahiawa, Hawaii, Aug. 5, 2012.

Aug 23, 2012

Four countries, including the United States, were part of the counter-improvised explosive device field training exercise for Khaan Quest, which ran from Aug. 11 to Aug. 23, 2012.

Aug 23, 2012

Soldiers of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division participated in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle training, Aug. 21, 2012, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Aug 22, 2012

The Department of the Army has designated August as Antiterrorism Awareness Month, which provides Army-sponsored programs that are designed to enhance awareness to prevent and protect service members, families, and civilians from acts of terrorism. This is done by embedding anti-terrorism concepts through training, education, and key leadership emphasis.

Aug 22, 2012

Lt. Col. Jason Edwards and Ms. Fanciela Itule, the Pacific Command/U.S. Forces Japan Combined Federal Campaign Overseas leads presented a ceremonial check to Maj. Gen. Michael Harrison and Col. Eric Tilley today (Aug. 22, 2012) at the U.S. Army Japan headquarters building to honor donations raised by Honshu Army units for the local Family Support and Youth Services Program through the CFC program.

Aug 22, 2012

Service members and medical professionals from the United States, Mongolia, Canada and the Republic of Korea were recognized during a closing ceremony in honor of their efforts for the Medical Humanitarian Civic Action Outreach Project portion of Khaan Quest 2012, Aug. 21, 2012.

Aug 22, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh came to Hawaii Aug. 20, 2012, to discuss operations throughout the Pacific and to announce the next U.S. Army Pacific deputy commanding general for operations.

Aug 21, 2012

Army Space Support Team 3 is augmenting Eighth Army during this year's Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise at Camp Walker, South Korea.

Aug 21, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh observed a battalion-level staff exercise and visited with Mongolian defense officials during Exercise Khaan Quest 2012, Aug. 15 near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. A regularly scheduled, multinational exercise in its 10th year, KQ12 is sponsored by the U.S. Army, Pacific, and hosted annually by the Mongolian Armed Forces.

Aug 21, 2012

Mongolian Armed Forces, U.S. Soldiers and Canadian Forces participated in the Engineer Subject Matter Expert Exchange portion of Khaan Quest 2012, Aug. 13-21, 2012.

Aug 21, 2012

On his third attempt, Staff Sgt. Shane Giltner, a diabetic Ear, Nose, and Throat technician at Schofield's Audiology Clinic, earned the Expert Field Medical Badge at Warrior Base, South Korea, near the Korean Demilitarized Zone.

Aug 21, 2012

High school students from several Pacific Region garrisons gathered at Kilauea Military Camp, Hawaii, July 18-24, 2012, for the annual Pacific Youth Leadership Forum.

Aug 21, 2012

Tripler Fisher House held the first "Boots on the Bridge, Remembering the Fallen" memorial run, Aug. 18, 2012, at Ford Island, Hawaii.

Aug 20, 2012

Eighth Army will train for its new mission as an operational Field Army headquarters during Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian, Aug. 20-31, 2012.

Aug 20, 2012

A group of Soldiers from Camp Casey made an 86-kilometer bicycle trip to Korea's Demilitarized Zone Aug. 12, and found not only green mountain vistas, but grim reminders of the war that ravaged the peninsula six decades ago.

Aug 20, 2012

It's been six decades since the Korean War of 1950 -- 53 left the peninsula charred and devastated. But the Demilitarized Zone that has ever since divided the two Koreas, and the troops -- North Korean on one side, South Korean and U.S. on the other -- that stand guard there, remain an abiding and visible reminder of the hair-trigger tensions that persist.

Aug 20, 2012

A conglomeration of U.S., Mongolian, and various international forces took part in a staff exercise during Khaan Quest 12 to enhance their ability to operate in a multinational environment.

Aug 20, 2012

U.S. service members conducted the Medical First Responder course for Khaan Quest 2012, Aug. 13-17, 2012, at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia.

Aug 20, 2012

Three explosive ordnance disposal Soldiers from 8th Theater Sustainment Command's 74th EOD Company overcame time and distance to allow residents in a Maui neighborhood to return safely to their homes following a bomb scare Aug. 15, 2012.

Aug 20, 2012

The USAG Yongsan Directorate Emergency Services, Military Police Patrolmen conducted a security/safety checkpoint near the Collier Community Fitness Center, Aug. 14.

Aug 20, 2012

The Garrison hosted its monthly parents' night out at the Child Development Center, Aug. 17. Numerous parents showed up to drop off their children and spend some personal time.

Aug 17, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh thanked American Soldiers, civilians and families stationed in South Korea during a visit here Aug. 17 - 18.

Aug 17, 2012

A conglomeration of U.S., Mongolian, and various international forces took part in a staff exercise (STAFFEX) during Khaan Quest 12 to enhance their ability to operate in a multinational environment.

Aug 17, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Preparation continues for U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii's annual Army Family Action Plan conference, here, Oct. 29-Nov. 2.

Aug 17, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Starting Aug. 20, Island Palm Communities residents can access daily energy consumption data for the resident utilities program at a new website: www.YesIPC.com.

Aug 17, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- More than 500 keiki and their families teamed up with police, firefighters and Scruff McGruff the Crime Dog to build a better community during National Night Out in the Kalakaua community, here, Aug. 7.

Aug 16, 2012

MALANG, Indonesia -- The annual multi-national Medical Readiness Training Exercise Tendon Valiant 2012 began June 18 at the Soepraoen Army Hospital in Malang, Indonesia.

Aug 16, 2012

The 501st Sustainment Brigade cunducts qualification Range held at the Carroll rifle range, August 3, 2012. (U.S. photo by Army Staff Sgt. Robert DeDeaux 501st SBDE Public Affairs)

Aug 16, 2012

Semaphore ceremony takes the Signal Corps back to basics. FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii (Aug. 15, 2012) -- Long before the advent of the radio, battlefield communications took the form of the Wig Wag. With each position representing different letters, numerals and special signs, wigwaggers could signal an entire command to attention in complete silence. The 311th Signal Command (Theater) paid homage to this historical means of communications by conducting the entire 311th change of command ceremony, during which Maj. Gen. James T. Walton assumed command from outgoing commander Brig. Gen. William Scott, utilizing the Signal Corps semaphore flags.

Aug 15, 2012

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia -- People gathered outside of an elementary school that was temporarily set up as a medical clinic during the Medical Humanitarian Civic Action Outreach Project, one of the many exercises of Khaan Quest 12 in and around Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Aug. 14.

Aug 15, 2012

WAIMANALO, Hawaii -- Soldiers and staff from Pacific Regional Medical Command met for a day of paintball and proverbs, Aug. 8, at Bellows Air Force Station, here.

Aug 14, 2012

Soldiers from the Pacific Regional Medical Command's Warrior Transition Battalion received their open-water scuba certification, July 22, 2012, as part of an ongoing outreach program supported by non-military organizations.

Aug 14, 2012

It is a humid morning in Okinawa and Soldiers from the 10th Regional Support Group at Torii Station, Japan, make their way inside the Sobe Community Center in Yomitan Village. They welcome the coolness of the air-conditioner and notice the smiles and cheers from local Japanese students who are there to grasp the English language.

Aug 14, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh conducts an official visit to the Mongolian Ministry of Defense to meet with senior officials. Thousands of Mongolian peacekeepers have contributed to world stability over the last 10 years, an impressive contribution for a country of its size. The Mongolian Armed Forces are highly regarded by American Soldiers who have served with them in Iraq and Afghanistan. Currently, approximately 700 troops conduct base security and train the Afghan National Army artillery. In March, Mongolia was designated as the first NATO "partner" under the Individual Partnership and Cooperation Program. McHugh will also observe U.S. service members participating in Exercise Khaan Quest 2012, a regularly scheduled, multinational exercise sponsored by the U.S. Army, Pacific, and hosted annually by the Mongolian Armed Forces.

Aug 14, 2012

NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Aug. 15, 2012) -- The weeklong "SonSurf Beach Bash" Vacation Bible School concluded here Aug. 10, drawing more than 170 children to the base for five days of outreach, learning and fun, the event's director said.

Aug 13, 2012

Approximately 80 Alaska National Guardsmen are slated to participate in Khaan Quest 2012 (KQ12), a multinational partnership training exercise held at the Mongolian Armed Forces Peace Support Center near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, August 11-23, 2012.

Aug 13, 2012

At first it was like trying to find a needle in a haystack, but with the help of bomb technicians from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) it became more of recognizing the pink elephant in the room.

Aug 13, 2012

Hundreds of service members and distinguished guests from U.S. Army Pacific and participating countries gathered for the Khaan Quest 2012 opening ceremony held Aug. 12 at the Mongolian Armed Forces Peace Support Training Operations Center near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Aug 13, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- More than 500 kids and their families teamed up with policemen, firemen and Scruff McGruff the crime dog to build a better community during National Night Out at Kauakau Community here, Aug. 7. National Night Out, hosted across the United States on the first Tuesday every August and focused on displays, demonstrations and old fashioned face to face interaction shows kids the police, firefighters and paramedics in their neighborhoods are on their side. The event also included information on drug centers, army community services program, and information about pet ownership.

Aug 13, 2012

Former contestants of American Idol, the popular television show, toured several U.S. Army Garrisons around the world to thank troops for their service overseas. On USAG Yongsan, the team was invited to sing for the Community here, Aug. 11.

Aug 10, 2012

Every week, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan offers CrossFit classes here in the Collier Community Fitness Center. Ever since its introduction, garrison Community members have had the opportunity to work with qualified instructors to push their bodies to its limits, increasing overall fitness levels and Servicemembers' readiness.

Aug 10, 2012

Aug 10, 2012

The Eighth Army deputy commander for operations said readiness is the key to maintaining security on the Korean Peninsula and stability in Northeast Asia.

Aug 10, 2012

WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii -- The Department of the Army has declared August Antiterrorism, or AT, Awareness Month to increase awareness and vigilance in protecting Army communities from acts of terrorism.

Aug 10, 2012

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Stacey Bass Snee, who is the current Mrs. Hawaii, will be guest speaker for the Joint Spouses' Conference Hawaii 2012, here.

Aug 10, 2012

HONOLULU -- The Honolulu Museum of Art will present the contemporary photography exhibition "Courage and Strength: Portraits of Those Who Have Served," here, Sept. 6-Feb. 24, 2013.

Aug 10, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Learning about the history of Hawaii, not to mention the Army in Hawaii, has never been easier to access -- or more affordable -- for members of the military community.

Aug 9, 2012

The seventh annual Safety Day was held at Camp Humphreys on Aug. 3.

Aug 9, 2012

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa (Aug. 9, 2012) -- A team of culinary specialists from the Army took first place in the inaugural island-wide, interservice cook-off held July 28 at the Field House here.

Aug 9, 2012

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- No matter what level you reach as a noncommissioned officer in the United States Army, you continue to learn and grow, and units and organizations are often tasked with providing that opportunity. Command Sgt. Maj. Toese Tia, command sergeant major for the 8th Special Troops Battalion, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, did just that by setting time aside for the senior NCOs of the 8th STB to grow, learn and practice the skills that they have learn throughout their career at one of the Army's oldest military reservations, Battery Randolph, part of Fort DeRussy, in Honolulu.

Aug 9, 2012

CAMP CASEY, South Korea -- For most volunteers in Korea, when they return to the states they will have the satisfaction of knowing they helped others in their community and may have been formally recognized for it.

Aug 8, 2012

"Mahalo," or "thank you," the pilot said, after being handed a bottle of water from the rear of the aircraft. The kind nature of Hawaiian culture reinforced the unique mix of service members present at Southern Accord 12 in The Republic of Botswana, Africa.

Aug 8, 2012

Seventy years after the Aug. 7, 1942, start to what would be a brutal, six-month-long battle over an island in the South Pacific, veterans of Guadalcanal gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to pay respects to their fellow Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen.

Aug 8, 2012

Police Officer Jarett Kaupiko (center) and police Lt. Edmund Thompson (center right), Department of the Army Civilian Police, Tripler Army Medical Center, were awarded a commanding general's coin from Brig. Gen. Keith Gallagher (center left), commander, Pacific Regional Medical Command and TAMC, Aug. 6, for quick action in the line of duty.

Aug 8, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- No military saying may hold truer than an "Army fights on its stomach." And no military job may keep truer to the concept of a Soldier being a master of his technical craft and war than an Army cook. As the cooks of the 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command field feeding team demonstrated their ability to back up every rifle with a hot meal when they won the United States Army Pacific's 2012 Phillip A. Connelly Field Feeding Team category, here, July 31.

Aug 7, 2012

The 53rd annual Bon Odori Festival at Camp Zama, Japan, culminated Aug. 4, 2012, with more than a 1,000 people performing the moves of traditional Japanese dances in sync, circled around a large, ornate wooden tower erected at the installation's Rambler Field.

Aug 7, 2012

Children stood poised and ready, staring each other from opposite ends of a shortened soccer field. Waiting anxiously for the whistle to sound off, they aimed to tackle those with soccer balls on toe.

Aug 7, 2012

The top U.S. Army Combatives fighters from South Korea took on fighters from around the world at the All Army Combatives Championship at Fort Hood, Texas.

Aug 7, 2012

WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii -- The 19th Military Police Battalion Criminal Investigation Detachment (CID), 6th Military Police Group cased its colors and prepared for nine months overseas during a deployment ceremony, here, Aug. 3. The more than 30 Soldier strong unit will take charge of CID operations in Afghanistan and Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and New Dawn respectively.

Aug 7, 2012

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. -- After years of calling Joint Base Lewis-McChord home, Col. H. Charles Hodges Jr. finally has the chance to truly pay his dues to the community that has served him and his family for more than a decade. Hodges officially took charge of the installation Aug. 7 from Col. Thomas Brittain, who came on board in July 2009 and led the forefront of merging two single-service installations, Fort Lewis and McChord Field, into one combined base in 2010.

Aug 6, 2012

The U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan workforce gathered for a Town Hall hosted by Debra D. Zedalis, region director of U.S. Army's Installation Management Pacific, August 1.

Aug 6, 2012

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. (Aug. 6, 2012) -- Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal met with Madigan Healthcare System Warrior Transition Battalion Soldiers and toured the WTB billets July 30 as part of his visit to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Westphal, who is the No. 2 civilian leader in the Army, spoke on the importance of getting the warrior transition unit mission right.

Aug 6, 2012

Col. Michael E. Masley, the new garrison commander for U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, conveyed his philosophy and shared them with Community members during his commander's briefing at the South Post Chapel, Aug. 3.

Aug 3, 2012

Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, commander of U.S. Pacific Command meets with Soldiers during a tour of the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) Contingency Command Post (CCP) at Fort Shafter, HI, Aug 1. The CCP consists of more than ninety personnel with the specific skills to provide a USARPAC forward command post capability, specifically focusing on small-scale contingencies such as supporting humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and peace operations.

Aug 3, 2012

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii -- The first game of the season-ending intramural softball tournament was about to get underway, Tuesday, at Takata Field, here, and Spc. Mario Coronado, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 728th Military Police Battalion, 8th MP Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, was busy double-checking the batting order to his "Warfighter" softball teammates.

Aug 3, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Island Palm Communities has updated the maintenance request feature on its website for easier access and efficiency.

Aug 3, 2012

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Being physically fit is an important component to being a good Soldier. Sometimes, however, the physical part of the workout is only part of the benefit. Every month, the senior noncommissioned officers of the 8th Special Troops Battalion, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, get together to exercise and build cohesion.

Aug 3, 2012

AIEA, Hawaii -- After summer vacation, the students of Webling Elementary School, here, packed their backpacks, and came back for another year of educational fun and learning. However, as in previous years, they won't be heading to school alone. Command teams from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 8th Special Troops Battalion, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, reaffirmed their commitment to Webling by re-signing the agreement between the unit and the school, July 30. This document is the "Letter of Agreement Between the U.S. Army Hawaii and the Hawaii Public Schools."

Aug 3, 2012

ALIAMANU MILITARY RESERVATION, Hawaii -- "I have always had dreams of performing and producing. It's like a dream come true."

Aug 3, 2012

Lt. Gen. Francis Wiercinski, commander of U.S. Army Pacific, addressed issues of importance for U.S. Army Pacific Soldiers in an interview July 24. Wiercinski , who has been in command of USARPAC for 16 months, discussed both Armywide and USARPAC-specific issues he feels are most important to Soldiers.

Aug 2, 2012

Honorable Dr. Joseph W. Westphal recently participate in the ground breaking ceremony for the Center Lake and Hillside Elementary schools on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). During his visit to the installation, Dr. Westphal also interacted with leaders, Soldiers and the civilian workforce at JBLM Garrison, I Corps, Madigan Army Medical Center, the Warrior Transition Battalion, Western Regional Medical Command, and the National Center for Telehealth and Technology (T2). He underscored support for the positive direction of JBLM/I Corps and expressed the confidence of Army senior leadership in the JBLM leadership, and in the medical professionals at Madigan Army Medical Center; specifically expressing appreciation for their innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Aug 2, 2012

Lieutenant Gen. Robert Brown, commanding general of I Corps and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.; Maj. Gen. Richard Thomas, commander of Western Regional Medical Command and Col. Dallas Homas, commander of JBLM's Madigan Army Healthcare System, address local media Aug. 2 at Madigan to discuss the Army's recent decision to exclude forensic psychiatry from its disability evaluation system.

Aug 1, 2012

YEOSU, South Korea - Soldiers assigned to the 188th Company, 94th Military Police Battalion, and 501st Sustainment Brigade observe a map depicting high concentrated areas of marine life during the 2012 International EXPO hosted in Yeosu, South Korea, July 28.

Aug 1, 2012

A farewell luncheon was held for Col. William P. Huber, garrison commander of U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, at the Yongsan R&R Bar and Grill, July 31. Directors and Leaders who had worked alongside Huber for the past two years attended the luncheon to appreciate the work their commander had accomplished and to wish him well as he went on to his next assignment.

Aug 1, 2012

Champions of the Field 501st SBDE conducts Field Training Exercise North Star

Aug 1, 2012

Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Clover Park School District in Washington, broke ground on the future site of JBLM's Hillside Elementary School, July 30, 2012, signifying the official start of a yearlong construction project to rebuild Hillside and Carter Lake Elementary Schools completely.

Aug 1, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- The 8th Military Police "Watchdog" Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command celebrated the accomplishments of one command team and welcomed another during the 8th MP Bde.'s Change of Command ceremony at Hamilton Field, here, July 27. The brigade bid farewell to Col., La'Tonya Lynn, outgoing commander of the 8th MP Bde., and Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Thomas Sivak, outgoing senior enlisted leader 8th MP Bde., and welcomed Col. Mark Jackson, commander 8th MP Bde., and Cmd Sgt. Maj. Richard Woodring, senior enlisted advisor, 8th MP Bde.

Aug 1, 2012

"It's just devastation; all these piles of rubble and disintegrated things were peoples' lives and possessions, and it's just gone now. [But] we have the power to help rebuild, and we are using that power now."

Aug 1, 2012

The time has come to wish farewell to an outstanding leader and embrace another as the Community gave honor and showed appreciation during a change of command ceremony here, August 2. Col. William P. Huber, outgoing garrison commander for U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, handed over command and its colors to Col. Michael E. Masley.

Jul 31, 2012

The U.S. Army's top operational headquarters in Korea is charting a revolutionary mission change as the U.S. military shifts its focus to the Asia Pacific region.

Jul 31, 2012

U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) introduced a new program in July 2012, which appreciates fans for their involvement. USAG Yongsan FMWR, which plans and organizes many different events for the Yongsan Community, are always trying to improve and change, rather than stay the same. This is to ensure that it meets the needs and desires of the Community it serves.

Jul 31, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii-- Spouses of the 84th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, got a taste of the Army life, here, July 14. Koa Ohana Day offered a chance for spouses to experience and learn various tasks and responsibilities of their Soldier.

Jul 31, 2012

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii-- Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jose Rossy-Rodriguez, 8th Theater Sustainment Command's mobility support operations chief, is modest about his accomplishments and his career. Luckily for him and his unit, his boss and peers aren't quite as modest. "People abuse the term, 'constant professional,' but he really is, and our go-to guy here in the office," said Maj. Joshua Ginn, officer in charge of mobility for the 8th TSC and Rossy-Rodriguez's boss. "He is a soft-spoken man with a heavy impact on the transportation world."

Jul 31, 2012

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii-- On July 2nd, martial artists from around the country traveled to St. Charles, Illinois to compete in the four-day Amateur Athletic Union Karate National Championships. Sgt. Randal Kumagai, military intelligence for the 8th Theater Sustainment Command, flew to the tournament to test his mettle against the best of the best in the country.

Jul 31, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii--Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, the U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, visited with the 130th Engineer Brigade on July 24, to meet with the senior leadership in the brigade and receive a capabilities briefing to better understand the role of the brigade within the Pacific theater.

Jul 31, 2012

Gen. James D. Thurman, commanding general of United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/U.S. Forces Korea, visited the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Transition Center and Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP), July 25.

Jul 31, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii-- Soldiers and Families of the 130th Engineer Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, took time last week to focus on some good spirited team building competition and fun, here. Each company in the brigade formed a team to try to climb to the top of the tournament brackets competing in volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, ultimate football, soccer, and tug-o-war.

Jul 31, 2012

U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan's Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) introduced the All You Can Eat Pizza and Pasta at the Yongsan Lanes, a great lunch deal which provided food and fun during lunch time for Service Members and the Community, July 30.

Jul 30, 2012

HONOLULU -- Staff at Tripler Army Medical Center gathered for a cake cutting ceremony, July 27, as it celebrated the U.S. Army Medical Corps 237th birthday, here.

Jul 30, 2012

HONOLULU -- Tripler Army Medical Center's Medical Simulation Center received its second national recognition as it was awarded the American College of Surgeons accreditation in July, here.

Jul 30, 2012

Vacation Bible School kicked off here at the South Post Chapel, July 23. Children from U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan flocked to the chapel to attend the week-long summer program, which taught them about God through exciting songs, games, skits, videos and activities.

Jul 30, 2012

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Soldiers and officers of the 45th Sustainment Brigade gathered for a memorial CrossFit Workout of the Day, or WoD, honoring Staff Sgt. Robert Massarelli at 8th TSC's 45th Sust. Bde. CrossFit Gym, July 16, here.

Jul 30, 2012

U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan's Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) instilled feelings of nostalgia in Soldiers by throwing a Crazy 80's Night at the Main Post Club, July 28.