Oahu Hawaii Military Bases

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The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) arrives in Pearl Harbor after completing the annual Pacific Partnership mission.
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) arrives in Pearl Harbor after completing the annual Pacific Partnership mission. Pacific Partnership is the largest disaster response preparedness mission in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, with nine nations joining with the U.S. in 2013 to share expertise and leadership in Samoa, Tonga, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Kiribati, and the Solomon Islands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Kolmel/Released)

 

Hawaii was the target of a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan on December 7, 1941. The attack on Pearl Harbor and other military and naval installations on Oahu, brought the United States into World War II.

Today, Hawaii is the headquarters of the United States Pacific Command (USPACOM). USPACOM comprises Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force service components, all headquartered in Hawaii.

The Coast Guard, providing unique services to the islands, also has a large presence.