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Featured Video
USARPAC HHBN Recertifies Combat Lifesavers
USARPAC medics hold a combat lifesavers re-certification for HHBN soldiers. Available in High Definition.
Video by Sgt. Jorge Higuera | USARPACPAO | 05.09.2013
Recent Photos
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USARPAC soldiers keep their lifesaving skills freshSgt. Stephen Yang, a senior medic with U.S. Army Pacific, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, Headquarters Support Company, demonstrates a nasopharyngeal airway...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Colletta | USARPACPAO | 05.10.2013
Lightning AcademyCadre perform a combatives demonstration during the activation ceremony of the Lightning Academy, East Range Training Complex, Hawaii, May 1. The academy currently...
Photo by Sgt. Daniel Johnson | HQ-25ID | 05.01.2013
Schofield Barracks receives distinguished guestCol. Daniel W. Whitney, the U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii (USAG-HI) commander, greets U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono during a recent visit to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, April 3,...
Photo by Sgt. Matthew Ryan | HQ-25ID | 04.03.2013
Women's History Month observanceCongresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, center, the representative for the 2nd District of Hawaii, speaks of her experiences as a politician and a Soldier in the Hawaii National...
Photo by Sgt. Matthew Ryan | HQ-25ID | 03.27.2013
USFK/CFC/UNC commander visits ASCC(FWD)U.S. Army Col. Thomas Kunk the U.S. Army Pacific, chief of operations, greets Gen. James Thurman commander of the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and...
Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Bell | USARPACPAO | 03.20.2013
CCP leads Army forces during Key Resolve 13Lt. Col. Chang Jung Lee (left), Republic of Korea Army Headquarters liaison officer to U.S. Army Service Component Command FWD speaks with 1st Lt. Benjamin Riley,...
Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Bell | USARPACPAO | 03.14.2013
Recent Video
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USARPAC HHBN Recertifies Combat LifesaversUSARPAC medics hold a combat lifesavers re-certification for HHBN soldiers. Available in High Definition.
Video by Sgt. Jorge Higuera | USARPACPAO | 05.09.2013
Army Birthday (Alaska Version)A short Army Birthday PSA for Alaskan audiences from U.S. Army Pacific. Available in High Definition.
Video by Staff Sgt. Robert Ham | USARPACPAO | 05.07.2013
MISSING IN ACTION: The LTC Faith StoryThis is the true story of Lt. Col. Don Faith an infantry commander during the Korean war and Medal of Honor recipient. This short documentary highlights Lt. Col....
Video by Staff Sgt. Robert Ham | USARPACPAO | 05.05.2013
U.S. Army Pacific Contingency Command Post CapabilitiesThe U.S. Army Pacific Contingency Command Post is a flexible and rapidly deployable unit that is specifically tailored to specialize in disasters and humanitarian...
Courtesy Video | USARPACPAO | 04.04.2013
USARPAC CCP Participates in Key Resolve 13Soldiers from United States Army Pacific's Contingency Command Post participate in exercise Key Resolve. The CCP formed the core of Army Service Component Command...
Video by Sgt. Jorge Higuera | USARPACPAO | 03.21.2013
MG BurrMaj Gen Rick Burr, U.S. Army Pacific Deputy Commander (Operations) discusses the CCP and the importance of having an Australian DCG assigned to USARPAC. Available in...
Video by Staff Sgt. Richard Colletta | USARPACPAO | 02.05.2013
Recent News Stories
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USARPAC soldiers keep their lifesaving skills freshCombat Medics play an important role in the Army, providing first aid and trauma care to wounded soldiers but they can’t be everywhere at once and when the call for...
Story by Staff Sgt. Richard Colletta | USARPACPAO | 05.13.2013
25th Infantry Division activates Lightning AcademyDuring a ceremony on East Range Training Complex, Hawaii, May 1, the 25th Infantry Division officially activated its latest tool to help build and enhance warrior...
Story by Sgt. Ariana Cary | HQ-25ID | 05.01.2013
Schofield Barracks receives distinguished guestStudents and faculty waited patiently with leis and warm welcomes at the front entrance of the Hale Kula Elementary School. The students were excited about the...
Story by Sgt. Matthew Ryan | HQ-25ID | 04.03.2013
Women’s History Month observanceThe seats set up in the Tropics Warrior Zone were filling fast and they had to begin filling the aisle with more chairs. Soldiers of all ranks were attending the...
Story by Sgt. Ariana Cary | HQ-25ID | 03.27.2013
CCP leads Army forces during Key Resolve 13The U.S. Army Pacific Contingency Command Post is showing its flexibility and capability during exercise Key Resolve. The CCP deployed March 10 from Fort Shafter,...
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Bell | USARPACPAO | 03.19.2013
Army STARRS in Korea: Researching suicide and well-being2012 officially exceeded all prior years in the number of suicide deaths within the U.S. Army. The Department of Defense reported 325 suicide deaths of both active...
Courtesy Story | USARPACPAO | 03.14.2013
Recent Audio
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Abu Ghraib Co-Op Opening
After eight years of conflict, the war-torn area of Abu Ghraib, once considered the bread-basket of Iraq, is rebounding thanks to the cooperative efforts between...
Courtesy Audio | HQ-25ID | 03.21.2011
After eight years of conflict, the war-torn area of Abu Ghraib, once considered the bread-basket of Iraq, is rebounding thanks to the cooperative efforts between...
Courtesy Audio | HQ-25ID | 03.21.2011
Master Sgt. Evelin Montealegre (Holiday Radio Greeting)
Master Sgt. Evelin Montealegre, Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, sends a holiday greeting to NPR radio from Baghdad, Iraq.
Courtesy Audio | HQ-25ID | 12.16.2010
Master Sgt. Evelin Montealegre, Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, sends a holiday greeting to NPR radio from Baghdad, Iraq.
Courtesy Audio | HQ-25ID | 12.16.2010
Pfc. Puakaleihua Westbrooks (Holiday Radio Greeting)
Pfc. Puakaleihua Westbrooks, Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, sends a holiday greeting to KCCN-FM 100 radio station in Hawaii from Baghdad, Iraq.
Courtesy Audio | HQ-25ID | 12.16.2010
Pfc. Puakaleihua Westbrooks, Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, sends a holiday greeting to KCCN-FM 100 radio station in Hawaii from Baghdad, Iraq.
Courtesy Audio | HQ-25ID | 12.16.2010
(CH) Lt. Col. Scott Hammond (Holiday Radio Greeting)
(CH) Lt. Col. Scott Hammond, Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, sends a holiday greeting to 95.5 the Fish radio station in Hawaii from Baghdad, Iraq.
Courtesy Audio | HQ-25ID | 12.16.2010
(CH) Lt. Col. Scott Hammond, Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, sends a holiday greeting to 95.5 the Fish radio station in Hawaii from Baghdad, Iraq.
Courtesy Audio | HQ-25ID | 12.16.2010
Spc. Celiea Smiley (Holiday Radio Greeting)
Spc. Celiea Smiley, Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, sends a holiday greeting to KSSK-FM 92.3 radio station in Hawaii from Baghdad, Iraq.
Courtesy Audio | HQ-25ID | 12.16.2010
Spc. Celiea Smiley, Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, sends a holiday greeting to KSSK-FM 92.3 radio station in Hawaii from Baghdad, Iraq.
Courtesy Audio | HQ-25ID | 12.16.2010
Gen. Caslen
Talks to a NPR reporter about pulling out of the cities in Iraq, bringing in different ethnic groups together in conferences, dealing with al-Qaida in Iraq once the...
Courtesy Audio | HQ-25ID | 06.27.2009
Talks to a NPR reporter about pulling out of the cities in Iraq, bringing in different ethnic groups together in conferences, dealing with al-Qaida in Iraq once the...
Courtesy Audio | HQ-25ID | 06.27.2009
Recent Publications
Broncos host chef competition; Soldiers honor Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month; Operation Glad Tidings of Benevolence II gears up in Diyala; Hula show brings a hint...
LZ named after fallen commander; Iraqi Police learn advanced CSI techniques; Soldiers promote sexual assault awareness with "Take Back the Night" rally; Bunker strikes in...
Blackjack Brigade Partners with ISF; Send in the Robots!; 10th CAB Medic Helps Out
Lightning Strikes Twice; Families in Samarra receive gifts; Arctic Wolves heat up Diyala; 3rd ACR reflects on redeployment
Wolfhounds meet with tribal leaders in Kirkuk; 149th IBCT keeps Speicher running; Iraqi Army learns PMCS; Soldiers learn life-saving skills; Coming to an understanding;...
Changing of the Guard: 101st hands off to 25th; 25th Combat Aviation Brigade takes charge; 3rd of the 82nd takes left seat; Iraqi prime minister visits Tal Afar; Center...
