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Schofield Barracks is a United States Army installation on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Established in 1908, it was built to support the defense of Pearl Harbor and the island and has been associated with the 25th Infantry Division since that division was formed there in 1941. The post serves Army personnel and military families in the Pacific and is part of the larger U.S. Army presence in Hawaii.
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Where exactly is Schofield Barracks located?
It is a US Army installation on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, near the town of Wahiawa. The post sits in the central valley between the Waianae and Koolau mountain ranges.
Who is Schofield Barracks named after?
It honors Major General John McAllister Schofield, who surveyed Hawaii in the 1870s and recommended the interior of Oahu for a military post. The barracks itself was established in 1908 to support defense of Pearl Harbor and the island.
What happened at Schofield Barracks during the Pearl Harbor attack?
On December 7, 1941, Japanese aircraft strafed Schofield Barracks and the adjacent Wheeler Army Airfield during the attack on Pearl Harbor, not far away. The post was a major Army base within minutes' flying time of the harbor.
What units are stationed at Schofield Barracks?
The 25th Infantry Division, nicknamed 'Tropic Lightning,' has been associated with the post since the division was activated there in 1941. It remains the installation's primary tenant unit.
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