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The Rally Point

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In "The Rally Point," Hawaii News Now's Jonathan Masaki, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, will focus on engaging conversations with military service members and defense department civilians and contractors on military-related issues that impact Hawaii and our community. New episodes drop every other Wednesday.

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Canada’s role in RIMPAC 09.07.2026 28:36

Join Jonathan Masaki for “The Rally Point” when guest Brigadier General Jeff Davis with the Canadian delegation shares how RIMPAC plays a critical role in Canada’s military preparedness and helps establish important relationships with the other nations involved.

The Rim of the Pacific Maritime Warfare Exercise begins 25.06.2026 28:36

RIMPAC is considered the largest international maritime warfare training event with more than 31 nations and involves more than 25,000 personnel. Captain Brian Jamison talks about what goes into planning RIMPAC 2026 on The Rally Point.

Executive Director Tamah-Lani Noh on U.S. Vets Barber’s Point 11.06.2026 30:28

U.S. Vets plays an important part in helping veterans by offering critical resources as they transition out of military service.

The importance of mental health care for combat soldiers 28.05.2026 30:40

Combat Behavioral Health Counselor Christopher Slavens is dedicated to helping Soldiers and others heal from trauma, grief, and major life transitions. His journey from the battlefield to the therapy room—and now the classroom—is a powerful story about resilience, purpose, and service.

Four-star General Clark discusses leadership in the U.S. Army 13.05.2026 34:32

General Ronald P. Clark, the commanding officer of U.S. Army Pacific will be here. General Clark will talk about what it is like to command the thousands of Soldiers and civilians who are under his leadership. Plus, General Clark will talk to us about the upcoming international LANPAC Symposium and Exposition coming up next week in Honolulu.

The Rally Point: An inside look at UH’s ROTC program 23.04.2026 30:56

Leaders from UH's ROTC program discuss how a cadet can gain a college education and, at the same time, a commission in the U.S. Army.

Exploring the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, and celebrating America250 in Hawaii 09.04.2026 56:36

Andrew “Homer” Ring, Executive Director of the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum will join us to talk about museum’s 45 years of welcoming aboard the U.S.S. Bowfin at Pearl Harbor. Also this week, Commissioners of the Hawaii America250 Commission will talk about a number of events taking place throughout the state of Hawaii to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday.

Bridging the gap between Hawai'i's military and local communities 26.03.2026 29:09

Join us this week to learn more about the State of Hawaii’s Military and Community Relations Office (MACRO).

Commanding officers of the USS Hawaii submarine on Navy Week 12.03.2026 31:57

It’s Navy Week here in Hawaii. Jonathan Masaki speaks to Navy leaders about why this is an important event on “The Rally Point.”

Hawaii adjutant general Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan 14.02.2026 34:45

Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan took the helm of the State of Hawaii’s Department of Defense on Oct. 1, 2024. In his role as adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Logan leads a combined force of 5,300 Army and Air National Guard soldiers and airmen, and ensures that the Hawaii Guard is properly trained to meet its state and federal mission. On the state side, he said Guard personnel were activated in respo...