Native Hawaiian Liaison contract to end this month
The garrison is exploring alternatives to offer Soldiers and their family members with opportunities to learn about the Native Hawaiian culture directly from local cultural practitioners.
View ArticleHHC, 516th fights elementary school overgrowth
Capt. Christopher Stacy, commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 516th Signal Brigade, decided to partner with the school and bring volunteers from his unit to help tame the wild weeds and...
View Article‘Wolfhounds’ partner with local elementary school
“Look, the Army is here!” squealed a student at Leihoku Elementary School, here, as four Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, “Wolfhounds,” 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, arrived to...
View ArticleSoldiers build their own legacies
Every unit prepares for battle, and when units go into battle, they leave legacies.
View ArticleParent involvement in school is vital for the child’s success
Success. That’s what every parent wants for his or her child — success in athletics, academics and life in general.
View ArticleStudent survey designed to reveal critical feedback
A student survey being administered in Hawaii’s public schools through Oct. 18 will provide educators with critical classroom feedback aimed at improving teaching and learning.
View ArticleHale Kula’s Cramer named district teacher of year
Fifth-grade teacher Teresa Cramer was recently named the 2014 Central District Teacher of the Year.
View ArticleSignal Soldiers ‘Read Out Loud!’ elementary students
About a dozen Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 311th Signal Command (Theater), paid their monthly visit to Fern Elementary School, here, Friday, to read books out loud to...
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View Article2nd SBCT lawyer teaches military law, justice at UH-Manoa
Jacobs is no stranger to teaching college students or cadets. While this is his first time as a guest instructor in Hawaii, Jacobs spent three years as a professor at the United States Military Academy...
View ArticleHale Kula Elementary to mark ‘Hour of Code’
A commitment towards introducing computer programming to students has garnered a financial award for Hale Kula Elementary School, here.
View ArticleArea educators, Army gather to recognize achievements
Recently, the complex area superintendent and Leilehua Complex principals opened their arms to the Army in a “meet and greet” session.
View ArticleNews Briefs
9 / Monday Paws Pause — Fort Shafter Veterinary Clinic will close for renovation and re-opens in September 2014. Clients may schedule appointments for their pets at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam...
View ArticleFY14 tuition assistance policy changes New Year’s Day
Jan. 1, 2014, the Army’s fiscal year 2014 Tuition Assistance (TA) program will change.
View ArticleHale Kula students teach ‘Coding’
The “Hour of Code” global event initiative that teaches students the basics of coding/computer programming found several leading state of Hawaii officials, including the governor, at Hale Kula...
View Article2013 Year in Review: Garrison, USAG-HI community building for future
U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii community members witnessed a year of building in 2013 as the garrison stood poised for continued growth.
View ArticleCommon Core Standards impact Hawaii education future
This school year, Hawaii implemented the CCSS, and professional development is being provided to all public schools. Training will continue in school years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. The biggest change,...
View ArticleTuition assistance policy revamped for fiscal 2014 based on current economy
Soldiers must now have one year of service following graduation from Advanced Individual Training (AIT) to be eligible for tuition assistance (TA). (ARNEWS photo)
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