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Colleagues Mourn Passing of Congressman Mark Takai

US Congressman Mark Takai (HI-01), 49, died today from pancreatic cancer.

Rep. Takai Will Not Seek Re-Election Due to Health

“When I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year, my family and I resolved to fight it head-on… Today, we find ourselves at a crossroads,” said Takai.

UPDATE: Hawai‘i Congress & Governor Comment on Army Reduction Plans

Today, the U.S. Army announced plans to reduce its end-strength by 40,000 soldiers over the next two years, shrinking Schofield Barracks by 1,214 soldiers (from 15,687 to 14,473) and Fort Shafter by 229 soldiers (from 2,233 to 2,004) by the end of fiscal year 2017.

Tsutsui Honored with Charles Dick Medal of Merit Award

Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui is the recipient of the Charles Dick Medal of Merit Award, one of the highest awards given by the National Guard Association of the United States, agency officials announced yesterday.

Legislature to Discuss Impact of Sequestration on Armed Forces

House and Senate Military Affairs Committees will host a joint informational briefing to discuss the economic impact of sequestration and across-the-board federal cuts on the Armed Forces in Hawai’i.