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Hawaii - Coast Guard

Mission

U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), together with other U.S. Government agencies, protects and defends the United States, its territories, Allies, and interests; alongside Allies and partners, promotes regional security and deters aggression; and, if deterrence fails, is ...
Mission Statement

The United States Coast Guard is a multi-mission, maritime military service within the Department of Homeland Security and one of the nation’s five armed services. Its core roles are to protect the public, the environment, ...
Planning Your Move

You have your orders in hand, now what? If you are returning to the islands, welcome back. If this is your first time here, E Komo Mai (welcome!). We have tried to anticipate your ...
Upon Your Arrival

At the Airport

Make sure you keep your sponsor, ombudsman and your unit advised of your flight itinerary. All personnel arriving at Honolulu International Airport should be met by their sponsor, unless they ...
Housing

Accompanied and Unaccompanied members must check-in with the Local Housing Officer no later than the next business day after arrival on island. Upon check in at the housing office, you will be provided your housing in-brief ...
Medical and Dental Services

Health Care Options

Members and families transferring to Hawaii have several options for medical service.

Active duty members

Assigned to Oahu shore units and floating units without Health ...
Family Services

Family Resource Specialist (FRS): Provides information and referral services for choosing quality childcare, providing childcare, accessing enrollment in the CG Special Needs Program, applying for adoption reimbursement, providing eldercare and scholarship information for eligible family ...
Recreation

MWR Services

Gymnasium: The gym complex consists of an enclosed combination basketball/volleyball court, fitness/weight room, racquetball court, cardio vascular/fitness and aerobics room upstairs, and male and female dressing rooms. Signing up on the white board ...

United States Coast Guard Base Support Unit Honolulu'Providing Premier Pacific Support' BSU Honolulu evolved from the former U.S. Lighthouse Service Depot at both Pier 4 and a five-acre plot on Sand Island. The property was acquired in ...

Aloha, E Komo Mai (Hello and Welcome)

Undoubtedly, a tour of duty in paradise is one of the most coveted assignments for all branches of the Armed Forces. A recreational heaven, Hawaii has something for everyone ...
There are approximately 24,468 school-age dependents of military members assigned to installations in Hawaii. All children between six and eighteen years of age must attend school as kindergarten and junior kindergarten are not mandatory in Hawaii.

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Your privately-owned vehicle (POV) will be shipped to Sand Island, Honolulu. You may call the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO), located at the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC) complex to check on the status of your ...
Pets are a Lifetime Commitment

The Humane Society of the United States estimates that of the 6-8 million dogs and cats taken into companion animal shelters across the country, ...
Employment for Family Members(Information courtesy of ALTRES Staffing)

Although Hawaii&rsquo;s unemployment rate has been among the nation&rsquo;s lowest for several years, finding the right jobs for family members can pose a challenge. On the other ...
There will be a variety of food and entertainment that are new to you in Hawaii, but most of your favorites will also be available. Just about every type of cuisine you can think of is represented on ...
State Facts

The State of Hawaii (Hawaiian: Moku&rsquo;aina o Hawaii) became the 50th state of the United States of America on Aug. 21, 1959. The archipelagic state is situated in the North Pacific Ocean, 2,300 miles from ...