We sat down with Colonel Beaven of Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i to talk about the upcoming Kāne‘ohe Bay Air Show, what it means to be “mission ready” in the Islands, and how the Marine Corps is working to strengthen its relationship with local communities.

In this episode of Bridging the Gap: Conversations Connecting Hawai‘i, we sit down with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Honolulu District to explore their wide-ranging mission across the Pacific. From disaster recovery and climate resilience to infrastructure and cultural preservation, USACE plays a vital role in Hawai‘i’s future. Learn how this team of military and civilian engineers partners with local communities to deliver solutions rooted in innovation, respect, and aloha.

In our debut episode, host Daniel Aipa sits down with Laurel “Laurie” Moore and John Greene, director and deputy director of Hawai‘i’s Military and Community Relations Office (MACRO). Together, they unpack what MACRO is, why it was created, and how it’s working to foster mutual understanding, transparency, and trust between the military and local communities. This candid conversation sets the tone for what’s ahead.