{"id":10001,"date":"2024-01-09T19:57:58","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T19:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=10001"},"modified":"2024-01-09T20:10:16","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T20:10:16","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-improves-quality-of-life-at-u-s-army-garrison-hawaii-with-new-cell-tower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2024\/01\/09\/army-air-force-exchange-service-improves-quality-of-life-at-u-s-army-garrison-hawaii-with-new-cell-tower\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Improves Quality-of-Life at U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii with New Cell Tower"},"content":{"rendered":"

U.S. ARMY GARRISON HAWAII <\/strong>\u2013 Military families, personnel and visitors at U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii\u2019s Helemano Military Reservation (HMR) will see improved wireless service\u2014a significant Quality-of-Life improvement\u2014thanks to a new cell tower from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The project includes 5G coverage for Verizon and AT&T and brings markedly improved wireless reception to a more remote location that had struggled with inadequate connectivity. Additional improvements for T-Mobile customers will be completed by the end of the year.<\/p>\n

Located approximately 5 miles north above Wahiawa, HMR offers military housing for about 2,000 service members and families stationed at Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield.<\/p>\n

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From left: Command Sgt. Maj. Mahoma Tello, 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion \u2013 Enhanced; Sgt. Maj. Generose Green, Exchange Pacific Region senior enlisted advisor; Col. Jason Beck, Exchange Pacific Region commander; Lt. Col. Izabella Lundy, 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion \u2013 Enhanced commander.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“As professionals in the field of communication, we understand the significance of this cellphone tower in our close-knit community,\u201d said 307th<\/sup> Expeditionary Signal Battalion \u2013 Enhanced Commander Lt. Col. Izabella Lundy. \u201cThis infrastructure will provide our Soldiers and their families with reliable access to emergency services, facilitate communication with loved ones, and support the seamless conduct of daily business.<\/p>\n

\u201cWitnessing the collaborative efforts of numerous organizations to make this project a reality has been truly inspiring.\u201d<\/p>\n

The tower, constructed by and funded with Boingo Wireless, is on the grounds of the Exchange\u2019s HMR Express store in the center of the reservation and nicknamed \u201cDragon\u201d for the 307th ESB-E, which is headquartered on HMR.<\/p>\n

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The military community celebrated the milestone Jan. 8 with a ceremony attended by Brig. Gen. Kevin Meisler, 311th<\/sup> Signal Command (Theater) commanding general; Command Chief Warrant Officer Robert Christian, 311th<\/sup> Signal Command (Theater); Command Sgt. Maj. Jonathan DeHart, 311th<\/sup> Signal Command (Theater); Col. Andrew Brokhoff, 516th<\/sup> Signal Brigade commander; Command Sgt. Maj. Dominique Davis, 516th<\/sup> Signal Brigade; Lt. Col. Izabella Lundy, 307th<\/sup> ESB-E commander; Command Sgt. Maj. Mahoma Tello, 307th<\/sup> ESB-E; and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nathaniel Floyd, Jr., 307th<\/sup> ESB-E data operations warrant officer.<\/p>\n

Also in attendance were Col. Jason Beck, Exchange Pacific Region commander; Sgt. Maj. Generose Green, Exchange Pacific Region senior enlisted advisor; Michael Ryan, Hawaii Consolidated Exchange general manager; William Earls, Exchange connectivity telecom program specialist; and Jackie Arbour, Boingo Wireless vice president of towers & small cells.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe completion of the Dragon tower represents the Exchange\u2019s continued efforts to bring the best to our deserving military communities,\u201d Beck said. \u201cWhen we think about being far away from home, staying connected is a priority and plays a significant role in readiness; if we know all is good on the home-front, we have clear minds to take care of the mission.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Dragon tower allows service members stationed on Helemano to be better connected to those they love near and far.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Dragon tower is one of 13 new or in-progress cell towers from the Exchange and Boingo to expand connectivity and reliability to military communities throughout USAG Hawaii.<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>Service members and families on Helemano Military Reservation can now enjoy significantly improved cell reception thanks to a new tower constructed through the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Boingo Wireless. Learn more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2Bj<\/a><\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 54th-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.5 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Travis Day, 214-312-3534 or daytra@aafes.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u202f www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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