A nice little base that is 100 times better than any other base in Louisiana. The people are friendly however the roads are a bit confusing and on the smaller side. I strongly suggest using GPS at first

John McAllister Schofield was a Civil War Union General involved in a number of important engagements including the battles of Wilson's Creek (where he earned the Medal of Honor), Franklin, and Nashville, as well as the Atlanta Campaign. Post-war, he served as Secretary of War under Presidents Johnson and Grant and Commanding General of the United States Army during the Cleveland and Harrison administrations. In 1872, then Maj. Gen. Schofield visited Hawaii to assess potential port facilities. He concluded that the mouth of the Pearl River could be turned into a major port that could be easily defended. Following annexation in 1898, his recommendations were followed, and American forces began moving in. In 1908, construction began on what would eventually become this base, being named in honor of Schofield the following year. The newly formed Hawaiian Division arrived in 1921 and stayed until 1941 when reorganization led to the formation of two new divisions, the 24th and 25th. The two divisions went to war following Pearl Harbor and battled across the Pacific. The 25th returned to Schofield and has been permanently stationed here ever since (with combat deployments to Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq over the years). A good way to learn about the history of Schofield Barracks and the 25th "Tropic Lightning" Division is to visit the base and particularly the Tropic Lightning Museum in Carter Hall, the old base library, in Building 361. When you're there, be sure to grab a copy of the historic guide for the base which provides a map showing various historic and architecturally interesting buildings around the base and even a suggested tour route. Getting on the base is fairly easy. Assuming that you're coming from Honolulu via H-2. Just as H-2 ends and becomes Wilikina Drive (Route 99), you'll see signs to turn left onto Kunia Road to go to Schofield Barracks. Assuming you don't have a DoD ID, drive past the first gate (Foote Avenue) and go to the second gate (Lyman Road) where visitors can get a pass. You'll have to pull over to the inspection area and, following the MP's direction, get out and open the hood, trunk, and all the doors so they can look inside your vehicle. Assuming your license and registration (or car rental agreement) are in order, you'll be issued a dashboard pass. Once on base, keep an eye out to spot the signs that will direct you to the museum. We spent a couple hours here (maybe an hour at the museum and another hour driving around looking at the various historic buildings and the base in general). We'd suggest coming on a weekend when things are a little quieter.