Schofield Barracks Welcomes New ‘Tropic Lightning’ Leader | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Schofield Barracks welcomes new ‘Tropic Lightning’ leader | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

After just a year leading soldiers at the 25th Infantry “Tropic Lightning” Division at Schofield Barracks, Maj. Gen. Jay Bartholomees is headed to New York to be superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

25th Infantry Division Welcomes VanAntwerp, Farewells West Point-Bound Bartholomees

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii – The 25th Infantry Division and U.S. Army Hawaii welcomed a new commanding general Aug. 6, 2026, during a Change of Command Ceremony on Weyand Field. Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. VanAntwerp assumed command of the historic “Tropic Lightning” division from Maj. Gen. James Bartholomees before an audience of distinguished guests, family members, and Soldiers. VanAntwerp is no stranger to the Tropic Lightning Division, having prev…