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Schofield Barracks/Fort Shafter, Hawaii - Military Installation Guide

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Explores the military installation and opportunities that are available for service members stationed there. Location: Home to the 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks is nestled at the foot of the Waianae mountain range on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. The installation is located a few miles from the towns of Wahiawa and Mililani and is 17 miles from Honolulu. The 17,725-acre Schofield Barracks site was established in 1908 to provide a base for the Army's mobile defense of Pearl Harbor and the entire island. Cost of Living: Hawaii's cost of living is among the highest in the nation. Honolulu Metro Area's cost of living is 64.85% higher than the U.S. average. Population: • 20,535 military • 25,319 family members • 5,984 civilians • Reserve component 1,828 Area Population: Honolulu Metro Area: 905,601; Wahiawa: 40,571 Video courtesy of The Pentagon Channel.