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Medal eligibility announced

The Department of Defense announced last week that service members on active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001, are eligible to receive the National Defense Service Medal.

"The sacrifices and contributions made by the armed forces in direct response to the terrorism attacks on the United States and to the long-term resolution of terrorism merit special recognition," said deputy defense secretary Paul Wolfowitz.

The National Defense Service Medal may also be awarded to members of Reserve components who are ordered to active duty. Eligible service members can receive the award immediately.

The medal was first established by President Eisenhower in 1953.

MARINES

HPU honors retired general

Hawai'i Pacific University has named retired Marine Lt. Gen. H.C. "Hank" Stackpole, president of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, the recipient of the "Fellow of the Pacific Award," the university's highest accolade, in recognition of his outstanding contributions and service to the community.

The award will be given at HPU's spring commencement at 6:30 p.m. May 15 at the Waikiki Shell. Stackpole will deliver the keynote address.

"Hawai'i Pacific University is honored to make this presentation to Gen. Stackpole," said HPU President Chatt G. Wright. "This award signifies our recognition of his outstanding leadership in the community, and salutes his dedication to the people of Hawai'i and the Asia-Pacific."

Stackpole served in the Marine Corps for 36 years. Before heading the Asia-Pacific Center, Stackpole was president of Tokyo-based Loral Asia-Pacific, a space and telecommunications firm.

Stackpole was recognized by the government of Japan for advancing Japan-U.S. relationships.