The Rally Point

The Rally Point

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

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.

00:27:06
Jul 8, 2026 2:17 PM
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The Rim of the Pacific Maritime Warfare Exercise begins

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.

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Jun 24, 2026 3:33 PM
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Executive Director Tamah-Lani Noh on U.S. Vets Barber’s Point

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

00:28:58
Jun 10, 2026 3:28 PM
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The importance of mental health care for combat soldiers

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.

00:29:10
May 27, 2026 4:12 PM
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Four-star General Clark discusses leadership in the U.S. Army

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.

00:33:02
May 13, 2026 1:29 PM
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The Rally Point: An inside look at UH’s ROTC program

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.

00:29:26
Apr 22, 2026 2:35 PM
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Exploring the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, and celebrating America250 in Hawaii

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.

00:54:36
Apr 8, 2026 6:0 PM
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Bridging the gap between Hawai'i's military and local communities

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

00:27:39
Mar 25, 2026 3:40 PM
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Commanding officers of the USS Hawaii submarine on Navy Week
It’s Navy Week here in Hawaii. Jonathan Masaki speaks to Navy leaders about why this is an important event on “The Rally Point.”
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Mar 11, 2026 7:25 PM
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Hawaii adjutant general Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan

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 response to help due to the severe weather Hawaii experienced over the weekend.

On the federal side, he shared the Hawaii Guard could also be activated by the president of the United States, and there is a “very remote possibility” that what happened in Minnesota could also occur in Hawaii with the National Guard assisting local police with immigration enforcement.

00:33:45
Feb 13, 2026 2:36 PM
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