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Aloha Chapter

The Aloha Chapter represents the Hawaiian Islands and includes all AAAA members and units of US Army Hawaii (USARHAW) as well as retired Hawaiian residents and their families. Additionally, all Hawaiian Army National Guard and Army Reserves Service Members within the state fall under the Aloha Chapter. This blanket ensures the Aloha Chapter demographic is diverse with Soldiers constantly moving on and off the Islands and state resident members founded in rich Hawaiian culture and progressive Island atmosphere. The Aloha Chapter's reach to the Pacific is tied directly to the USARHAW Pacific Pathways mission and guarantees the chapter's ability to extend influence and learn from experiences throughout the Pacific Islands, Asia, Australia, and all of the US. The Chapter's focus is to capitalize on this reach and bring AAAA members together to stay connected and build strength on the heritage of Army Aviation in Hawaii.

Annual Events

  • AAAA Executive Board – For all Aloha Executive Board members

  • AAAA Chili-Cook off 5K Run – hosted by the Aloha Chapter the day after Thanksgiving

  • AAAA Aloha Golf Tournament – held every March

Published Content

Chapter Officers

Full NamePosition
COL Brian Watkins, Ret.President
COL Joseph A. McCarthySeniorVP
COL Dave P. Brostrom, Ret.SeniorVP
MAJ Manuel Ledezma VeraSecretary
CPT Kaela F. LynchTreasurer
CW5 Justin WattsCommittee Chair
CPT Katie GimbertVP Membership
MAJ Sean M. WesterVP Operations
CSM Douglas PattersonVP Scholarship
CPT Jim TorresVP Awards
CSM Ryan C. ReichardVP EnlistedAffairs
CPT Patrick M. BritoVP Events & Marketing

Chapter Meetings & Events

TitleStart DateStart TimeAction
Aloha Chapter Golf Scramble08/14/2026August 14th, 0900View2891
Quarterly Members Meeting07/28/2026July 28th, 5:00 pmView2949
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