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Situated among stately plantation-style homes and royal palm trees in south Oahu is Fort Shafter, the oldest Army post in Hawaii. The post is located in the town of Kalihi.

We have 112 miles of breathtaking pristine coastline, lush rainforest and an array of activities to explore our history as a cultural melting pot.

Hawaii's cost of living is among the highest in the nation. The major source of our high cost of living can be attributed to our raising cost of housing.

HISTORY

The 25th Infantry division traces its lineage to the Hawaiian Division, which defended Hawaii since 1921. On 7 December 1941, the 25th Infantry Division received its debut of fire when Japanese forces attacked military facilities on the island of Oahu. The division without delay deployed to southern and eastern coasts of the island, ready to defend against a possible Japanese invasion. The division was made famous after relieving the Marines at Guadalcanal in 1942. Due to their superior performance during this operation the 25th Infantry Division earned its nickname: "Tropic Lightning".

To learn more about the history visit the 25th ID link in the contacts/links for this topic

MISSION

The 25th Infantry Division prepares for deployment to a theater of operations to perform combat operations as part of a corps counterattack. On order, conducts theater-wide deployment within 54hours of notification to perform combat operations in support of USCINCPAC theater strategy.

SPONSORSHIP

To obtain a sponsor here at Schofield Barracks prior to your arrival use the online sponsorship service request linked in the contacts/links for this topic. You sponsor should meet you when you arrive. If you are not met by your sponsor, you should report to the Army Liaison Office at the Honolulu International Airport. Contact number 808 449-1850/1620.

If you need to send mail to Schofield Barracks prior to your arrival, address it to: Your Name, 25th ID Replacement Detachment, Schofield Barracks, HI 96857.

All other personnel not assigned to 25th Infantry Division visit their homepage linked in the contacts/links look for "Local Military Links" on the right menu bar for your Command.

TEMPORARY QUARTERS

If you are in transient to Schofield Barracks and have made reservations in advance you will be staying at the Inn at Schofield Barracks. If space is not available at the Inn at Schofield Barracks you will be redirected to the Best Western or Honolulu Airport Hotel.

For all personnel in transient to the Fort Shafter area had have made reservations in advance you will be staying at the Tripler Lodging Facility. If space is not available there, you must process through the Inn at Schofield Barracks.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Our newcomer's island tour and cultural orientation is held every Tuesday. The orientation is part of inprocessing.

Our lending closet offers basic household items for 60 day loan period. We also, have a computer lab available for your personal use while you wait for yours to arrive.

For more assistance, contact us at 808 655-4227.

CRITICAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION

The Hawaii Army Family Housing office is currently experiencing a shortage of housing due to the construction of new homes. The housing services office will do their best to house you within your allotted 60 days of TLA.

Pet Regulation. Pit-bulls or any type of pit-bull breeding combinations such as American Pit-Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terries or Staffordshire Terriers are strictly prohibited on installation.

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very close to downtown honolulu, heavy traffic area. Beautiful beaches just minuates away