News: Around our Diverse Asia-Pacific Region

  • DLNR And Corps of Engineers Sign Agreement to Kick-Off West Maui “Ridge to Reef” Initiative

    The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District (Corps) signed a $3 million cost-share agreement today to develop a watershed plan to support the West Maui “Ridge to Reef” Initiative. The Initiative is one of the first efforts in the state to implement a comprehensive management strategy to address impacts to coral reefs across multiple watersheds. The watershed plan will be funded 75-percent by the Corps and 25-percent by DLNR.
  • The Asia-Pacific Center opens a new learning center in Ft. DeRussy

    The Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies celebrated the official opening of Maluhia Hall, a new state-of-the-art learning center today. The $11.4 million learning center brings more than 10,000 sq ft of additional classroom space to support the U.S. Department of Defense institute’s security cooperation and executive education programs.
  • Chief of Engineers Visits Honolulu District, Pacific Ocean Division

    Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Chief of Engineers, visited the Honolulu District and Pacific Ocean Division (POD) headquarters here July 23-24 on the final leg of his tour of three POD Districts (Japan, Korea and Honolulu).
  • Honolulu District Supports DOD Small Business Forum

    Department of Defense small business advocates on Oahu participated in the 10th Annual DOD Hawaii Small Business Forum at the Honolulu Country Club on Thursday, July 12, 2012.
  • Lt. Gen. Bostick receives Korean name

    Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and 53rd U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, was conferred with a Korean name July 16 during a ceremony at the Korea Ministry of National Defense.
  • Lt. Col. Asbery Becomes 68th Honolulu District Commander

    Lt. Col. Thomas D. Asbery became the 68th commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District in a military ceremony held Wednesday on Fort Shafter, Hawaii's Palm Circle parade field.