HQ USARPAC Ft. Shafter

• Founding: Fort Shafter, home of HQ USARPAC (United States Army Pacific), is the oldest military post on Oahu, established in 1907. • Strategic Location: Located near Honolulu, Fort Shafter has played a pivotal role in U.S. military operations in the Pacific region for over a century. • Historic Palm Circle: The iconic Palm Circle at Fort Shafter, lined with royal palms, is a National Historic Landmark and was once the headquarters for Army operations during World War II. • WWII Significance: During the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Fort Shafter served as the headquarters for the defense of the Hawaiian Islands and coordinated the island’s response. • USARPAC Mission: HQ USARPAC oversees Army operations in the Indo-Pacific, covering 36 nations and over half the world's population. • Underground Bunkers: The “Pineapple Pentagon,” an underground command center at Fort Shafter, was constructed during World War II as a bomb-proof headquarters. • Famous Residents: General Douglas MacArthur, architect of the Pacific War strategy in WWII, was once stationed at Fort Shafter. • Peace and War: Fort Shafter has supported both combat and humanitarian missions, including disaster relief in the Asia-Pacific. • Architectural Heritage: Many of the original 1907 houses and buildings at Fort Shafter are still in use and are protected for their historical value. • Modern Role: Today, HQ USARPAC at Fort Shafter leads U.S. Army efforts in joint exercises, regional security cooperation, and readiness across the vast Pacific theater.