Keep Hawaii's Heroes - sign the petition

I've been living in the Hawaii for the past 11 years and have come to love and care a lot for this State. I'm a big advocate for economic innovation and just about anything that boost economy or shaping it for a better future for my 10 children and their children etc.

Hawai‘i plays an important strategic role for the US armed services, and the US military presence in our state contributes enormously to our economy.  It is the second largest contributor (behind tourism) to our economic well-being.  

Beyond the direct impact, the presence of the military also contributes to the growth of other segments of our economy, including the research and technology innovation sectors.  A large number of companies have been started or set up shop in our state as direct result of research programs funded by the federal government and Department of Defense.  

That means jobs… and a diversity of jobs that might otherwise not be available in our state. 

Today, I’m asking you to consider taking part in an initiative to show our support of our military in Hawai‘i’s and to keep our island economy healthy and growing.

The Army is in the late stages of deciding how to implement a downsizing of troops and bases throughout the country.  It is considering a proposal to remove 19,800 Army personnel­ and 30,000 of their family members from O‘ahu.  These proposed cuts would have a severe financial impact on our state, especially in the communities of Wahiawa, Waialua, Schofield, Mililani and Kunia.  The loss to our local economy is estimated to be $1.35 billion and would affect every sector of our economy.

                                           

"Keep Hawaii's Heroes" is an effort dedicated to saving our communities from the downsizing of Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter. Please show your support by signing the online petition. 

We will also have hard copies of the petition available at all American Savings Bank branches, in our Financial Plaza and also our Mililani Center. Please share this information with your friends and family.

Together, we can show the Army ‘ohana our Aloha and send a clear message that we want to Keep Hawaii's Heroes.