Hawaiian Odyssey Part 3. In the Foot Steps of Greatness: Following the 442nd Regimental Combat Team’s Legacy in Hawaii

Shortly before coming to Hawaii, I read Daniel Brown’s Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II, and learned the entire story of the Army’s 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team (otherwise known as the 442nd RCT) and their families. I knew of the unit before, read snippets … Continue reading Hawaiian Odyssey Part 3. In the Foot Steps of Greatness: Following the 442nd Regimental Combat Team’s Legacy in Hawaii

Paradise in the perfect form: Paths, Plunges, and Pilsners…and just one or two Mai Tais OR How I Spent my Summer Vacation (Because I’ve never actually had to write an essay on that)

sDuring my 20+ year career in the Army, I have been to a lot of really nasty spots (trust me there's a long list)...so you won't hear me complain about 2 weeks in Hawaii supporting an exercise. Now I had done a lot of the touristy stuff on the islands on previous trips. I wanted … Continue reading Paradise in the perfect form: Paths, Plunges, and Pilsners…and just one or two Mai Tais OR How I Spent my Summer Vacation (Because I’ve never actually had to write an essay on that)

Of Paths, Plunges and Pale Ales: My Tales of the Hawaiian Islands

Introduction There is an allure to the Hawaiian Islands that defies words. This magic exists somewhere between Polynesian culture and tropical mysticism, but it is an energy and aura that only those who have lived on the islands fully grasp. It stems from the melting pot of many cultures, religions, and nationalities which blend together … Continue reading Of Paths, Plunges and Pale Ales: My Tales of the Hawaiian Islands