Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, commander of U.S. Army Pacific, talks about why it is important that the AH-64E Apache Guardian be present in Hawaii for upcoming training at the welcome and blessing ceremony on Luke Field at Ford Island, June 20. The aircraft which belongs to 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, began its two-month deployment on the island earlier in the week. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Crista Mary Mack, U.S. Army Pacific)