Tripler Army Medical Center

Tripler Army Medical Center, located in Honolulu, Hawaii, traces its origins to 1907 when it was established as a small hospital to serve the growing military presence in the Pacific. Named after Brigadier General Charles Stuart Tripler, a pioneering Army surgeon, the hospital expanded significantly during World War II to support the influx of wounded service members from Pacific battles. In 1948, the current iconic coral-colored facility was completed on Moanalua Ridge, becoming the largest military hospital in the Pacific region. Today, Tripler serves as a key medical hub for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, providing healthcare to military personnel, veterans, and their families across the Pacific Rim.