Hawaii Military

AF husband earns Military Spouse of the Year award

A husband who championed the progression of disability policy and the exceptional family member program received the 2012 Military Spouse of the Year Award

Odierno: Soldiers must take action to prevent sexual assault

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, May 8, 2012) -- In the Army's fight against sexual harassment and assault, Soldiers cannot be passive. They must recognize and confront other Soldiers engaged in offensive behavior or who may sexually assault someone.

Marines hone tactics, techniques in outback

KANGAROO FLATS TRAINING AREA, Australia - Marines conducted a field-training exercise here April 16-20 to reinforce their knowledge of basic infantry tactics,
techniques and procedures

Navy, Coast Guard Ships Depart Port Everglades Following Fleet Week

PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. (NNS) -- The Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps completed participation in Fleet Week Port Everglades 2012 , as four Navy ships, one submarine and one Coast Guard cutter departed April 30 following a five-day visit intended bring the military and local
civilian communities together.

Army will open previously closed jobs, units to women

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, April 27, 2012) -- The Army today announced that it will begin a six-month assessment May 14 of an exception to the Direct Ground Combat Assignment Rule for female Soldiers.

Japan, India discuss defense cooperation

Defense cooperation will be a priority during Japan's foreign minister Koichiro Gemba's visit to India.

Airmen who exceed deployed time get added time off

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Airmen who serve in excess of the Secretary of Defense's established rotation goals are now eligible for additional time off, as written in the newly updated Post Deployment or Mobilization Respite Absence policy, officials said here April 25.

Update : Missing Scuba Diver off Kaena Point Rescued

HONOLULU – The Coast Guard rescued a missing diver approximately two miles west of Ka’ena Point at 1:05 a.m. Monday.

Mat Mayhem

The 2012 NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals Presented by Hibiclens and The Marines referred to as "Mat Mayhem Championship Finals" has been awarded to Oklahoma State University. The Mat Mayhem Championship Finals will take place on Sunday, February 19 at Gallagher-Iba Arena

All-Army loses stranglehold on Armed Forces boxing title

All-Army boxer Sgt. Marvin Carey (left) of Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, scores with a right jab to the head of Marine Corps Sgt. DeJesus Gardner in the superheavyweight final of the 2012 Armed Forces Boxing Championships on Feb. 4 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.