Focus on Central Oahu

JROTC Cadet Maj. Brandee Schiller (with plaque) receives the Medal of Heroism from the Department of the Army April 23 for risking her life to aid her brother and fellow JROTC cadet Timothy Schiller (far right), who was seriously injured in heavy surf Jan. 31 on the North Shore. Schiller is the first Hawaii JROTC cadet to win the award. Pictured are (from left) Mililani High School principal Fred Murphy; DOE military liaison Cherise Imai; Major Gen. Lawrence Brock III, commanding general, 311th Signal Command; Brandee Schiller; Gov. David Ige; and Cadet Sgt. Timothy Schiller. PHOTO BY LT. COL. TIM SCHILLER.