Sullivan Steps Down as First Female Garrison Commander | Honolulu News

Colonel Rachel Sullivan steps down as the first woman to lead U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, leaving behind a legacy of community engagement as the Army braces for renewed lease negotiations on critical training lands—now stalled after the state rejected their environmental reviews over missing data on endangered species and archaeological sites. With leases expiring in 2029, concerns mount over potential evacuations, especially in Makua Valley—a site long advocated by locals for Army departure. Her successor, Colonel Rick Luce, vows to uphold Sullivan’s collaborative spirit, emphasizing mutual benefit and ongoing dialogue with state and community leaders. Sullivan, transitioning to a new role at U.S. Pacific Command, promises to remain deeply involved in Hawaii’s future from her new vantage point. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b1387b578b3bea3b