U.S. Army Opens New Warrior Transition Battalion Center and Family Assistance Center

WAHIAWA, HI - Senator Hirono delivered remarks at the opening of the Warrior Transition Battalion’s new barracks and Soldier Family Assistance Center Administrative Building at Schofield Barracks in Wahiawa. The Senator toured the state-of-the-art complex and met with the professionals who will provide much-needed services to returning soldiers, such as primary care managers, nurse case managers, social workers, physical therapists and occupational therapists.

The Warrior Transition Battalion Barracks is built to accommodate 120 soldiers and is designed to meet the needs of servicemembers who will require at least six months of complex medical care and rehabilitation. The new facilities feature innovative construction and upgrades including solar water heating and high-efficiency appliances. It is also photovoltaic-ready.

Senator Hirono has long advocated for advancing military construction projects and family support programs. In April 2013, the Senator toured the facilities and met with soldiers at Schofield Barracks. Upon her return to Washington, D.C., Senator Hirono discussed the outdated facilities at Schofield Barracks with the Secretary of the Army, urging support for new programs and benefits for servicemembers and their families.