East Houston News

Rep. Ed Case, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Hawaii’s 1st district, shared updates on his recent activities through a series of tweets. These posts cover developments related to the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program in Hawaii and his ongoing discussions with international partners.

On November 22, 2024, Rep. Case highlighted the launch of a new JROTC program at Kalani High School in Hawaii. The program commenced with an inaugural class of 25 cadets, marking a significant step for the institution. "…Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program in Hawaiʻi, at Kalani High School, with an inaugural class of 25 cadets."

The following day, November 23, Rep. Case provided insights into his preparations for the upcoming 119th Congress. He emphasized his commitment to engaging with partners across the Indo-Pacific region to develop a common agenda and explore opportunities for Hawaii's growth within this context. "As I prepare for the upcoming 119th Congress, I’m continuing my discussions with our fellow partners around the Indo-Pacific on a common agenda for our region and opportunities for our Hawaiʻi to grow our role."

Continuing from his previous tweet on November 23, Rep. Case mentioned meetings with various international representatives as part of these efforts. He listed engagements with Members of the National Assembly of Korea; Laos' Ambassador to the US Sisavath Inphachanh; Philippines' Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez; and Japan's Embassy Minister Tomoaki Ishigaki as key interactions that month."…visiting Members of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea; Ambassador to the US from Laos Sisavath Inphachanh; Ambassador to the US from the Philippines Jose Manuel Romualdez; and Embassy of Japan to the US Minister Tomoaki Ishigaki."