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2000ʻs OVS Photographs

July 15, 2025
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2000ʻs-OVS, OVS History
ETERNAL MEMORIES - Veterans of Foreign Wars color guard retire the colors following a sunset memorial service held at the Eternal Flame in May. Derek Inoshita photo
ETERNAL MEMORIES – Veterans of Foreign Wars color guard retire the colors following a sunset memorial service held at the Eternal Flame in May. Derek Inoshita photo
HAWAII GUARD SALUTE TO HAWAII'S MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS Four F-15 Eagle jetfighters, from the Hawaii Air National Guard's 199th Fighter Squadron, fly a missing man formation at the sunset memorial service held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl in August. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
HAWAII GUARD SALUTE TO HAWAII’S MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS Four F-15 Eagle jetfighters, from the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 199th Fighter Squadron, fly a missing man formation at the sunset memorial service held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl in August. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
(Pictures from the 2000 Annual Report)
ETERNAL MEMORIES - Veterans of Foreign Wars color guard retires the colors following sunset memorial services at the Eternal Flame, May 28.
ETERNAL MEMORIES – Veterans of Foreign Wars color guard retires the colors following sunset memorial services at the Eternal Flame, May 28.
(Picture from the 2000 March – June Pūpūkahi)
VETERANS SUPPORTING CAST - Veterans' Day ceremonies are concluded with Hawaii Air National Guard's F-15 Eagle jetfighters flying the missing-man formation and the Hawaii Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery firing a 105mm Howitzer salute at the National Memorial of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
VETERANS SUPPORTING CAST – Veterans’ Day ceremonies are concluded with Hawaii Air National Guard’s F-15 Eagle jetfighters flying the missing-man formation and the Hawaii Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery firing a 105mm Howitzer salute at the National Memorial of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
COLOR GUARDS- Korean War color guard hold their colors proud at the annual memorial services. Derek Inoshita and Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photos
COLOR GUARDS- Korean War color guard hold their colors proud at the annual memorial services. Derek Inoshita and Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photos
MEMORIAL SALUTE Retired Gen. Fred C. Wey and and Gov. Benjamin J. Cayetano help honor our fallen heroes at the Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Hawaii State Veteran Cemetery. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
MEMORIAL SALUTE Retired Gen. Fred C. Wey and and Gov. Benjamin J. Cayetano help honor our fallen heroes at the Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Hawaii State Veteran Cemetery. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
COLOR GUARDS - Joint Services color guard hold their colors proud at the annual memorial services. Derek Inoshita and Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photos
COLOR GUARDS – Joint Services color guard hold their colors proud at the annual memorial services. Derek Inoshita and Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photos
KOREAN WAR REFLECTIONS - Veterans, family, and friends gather on July 27, 2001, to commemorate the Korean War Armistice at the state memorial adjacent to the State Capitol. Derek lnoshita photo
KOREAN WAR REFLECTIONS – Veterans, family, and friends gather on July 27, 2001, to commemorate the Korean War Armistice at the state memorial adjacent to the State Capitol. Derek lnoshita photo
COLOR GUARDS – Hawaii Air National Guard’s ceremonial Royal Guard (with Hawaiian Flag),
COLOR GUARDS – Hawaii Air National Guard’s ceremonial Royal Guard (with Hawaiian Flag),
(Pictures from the 2001 Annual Report)
HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES - Gov. Benjamin J. Cayetano and retired Army Gen. Fred C. Weyand, joined by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jarrett Owens, U.S. Coast Guard, render honors after placing a wreath during the Governor's Memorial Day Ceremony, Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, in May. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES – Gov. Benjamin J. Cayetano and retired Army Gen. Fred C. Weyand, joined by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jarrett Owens, U.S. Coast Guard, render honors after placing a wreath during the Governor’s Memorial Day Ceremony, Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, in May. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
(Picture from the 2001 April – June Pūpūkahi)
VETERANS BENEFITS - Carswell Ross, from the Office of Veterans Services, shares information on veterans benefits available to Guard members. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
VETERANS BENEFITS – Carswell Ross, from the Office of Veterans Services, shares information on veterans benefits available to Guard members. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
YOUNG AND OLD REMEMBER- Sgt. James Kimoto (right), a musician with the Hawaii Army National Guard's 111th Army Band, participate in Governor's Memorial Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Derek R. Inoshita photo
YOUNG AND OLD REMEMBER- Sgt. James Kimoto (right), a musician with the Hawaii Army National Guard’s 111th Army Band, participate in Governor’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Derek R. Inoshita photo
HULA OF ALOHA-Senior Airman Jorena Lehuanani Young, a life support technician with the Hawaii Air National Guard's 199th Fighter Squadron, dances hula at the Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Derek R. lnoshita photo
HULA OF ALOHA-Senior Airman Jorena Lehuanani Young, a life support technician with the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 199th Fighter Squadron, dances hula at the Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Derek R. lnoshita photo
YOUNG AND OLD REMEMBER- Veterans (left) and Sgt. James Kimoto (right), a musician with the Hawaii Army National Guard's 111th Army Band, participate in Governor's Memorial Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Derek R. Inoshita photos
YOUNG AND OLD REMEMBER- Veterans (left) and Sgt. James Kimoto (right), a musician with the Hawaii Army National Guard’s 111th Army Band, participate in Governor’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Derek R. Inoshita photos
HONOR PRESENTING -Robin L. Higgins, the Veterans Affairs' Under Secretary Memorial Affairs, is presented an American Flag flown over the U.S.S. Arizona and Certificate of Flag Presentation, by Medal of Honor recipients Shizuya Hayashi and Barney F. Hajiro. Derek R. Inoshita photo
HONOR PRESENTING -Robin L. Higgins, the Veterans Affairs’ Under Secretary Memorial Affairs, is presented an American Flag flown over the U.S.S. Arizona and Certificate of Flag Presentation, by Medal of Honor recipients Shizuya Hayashi and Barney F. Hajiro. Derek R. Inoshita photo
RENDERING HONORS - Korean War veterans salute during the 52nd anniversary of the start of the Korean War ceremony held June 25, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, at Punchbowl. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
RENDERING HONORS – Korean War veterans salute during the 52nd anniversary of the start of the Korean War ceremony held June 25, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, at Punchbowl. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
TIME MARCHES ON- Korean War veterans march in the annual Kauai Veterans Parade held in Kapaa, Kauai Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
TIME MARCHES ON- Korean War veterans march in the annual Kauai Veterans Parade held in Kapaa, Kauai Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
(Pictures from the 2002 Annual Report)
SALUTING COMRADES- Veterans' organizations salute their fallen comrades.
SALUTING COMRADES- Veterans’ organizations salute their fallen comrades.
SOLEMN MESSAGE-- Governor-elect Linda Lingle gives an impromptu message at the Disabled American Veterans Massing of the Colors ceremony. Derek R. Inashita photo
SOLEMN MESSAGE– Governor-elect Linda Lingle gives an impromptu message at the Disabled American Veterans Massing of the Colors ceremony. Derek R. Inashita photo
(Pictures from the 2002 October – December Pūpūkahi)
SOLEMN MESSAGE - Governor-elect Linda Lingle gives an impromptu message at the Disabled American Veterans Massing of the Colors ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Derek R. Inoshita photo
SOLEMN MESSAGE – Governor-elect Linda Lingle gives an impromptu message at the Disabled American Veterans Massing of the Colors ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Derek R. Inoshita photo
ROYAL HONOR - Veterans' organizations (left) salute their fallen comrades, while the Hawaii Air National Guard's Ceremonial Royal Guard post the State Colors at the Hawaii State Veterans' Cemetery on Veterans' Day. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
ROYAL HONOR – Veterans’ organizations (left) salute their fallen comrades, while the Hawaii Air National Guard’s Ceremonial Royal Guard post the State Colors at the Hawaii State Veterans’ Cemetery on Veterans’ Day. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
(Pictures from the 2003 Annual Report)
Governorʻs- Veterans' Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans' Cemetery November 11, 2003
Governorʻs- Veterans’ Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans’ Cemetery November 11, 2003
The Advisory Board on Veterans Services as of December 2004- From Left, Bill Daves, Delbert Nishimoto, Cynthia Stine, Frank Cruz, OVS Director Edward Cruickshank Adm. (Rel.) Ronald Hayes, and Lloyd Sodetani. Missing- Thomas Joaquin.
The Advisory Board on Veterans Services as of December 2004- From Left, Bill Daves, Delbert Nishimoto, Cynthia Stine, Frank Cruz, OVS Director Edward Cruickshank Adm. (Rel.) Ronald Hayes, and Lloyd Sodetani. Missing- Thomas Joaquin.
Volunteer flag bearers at the 2003 Memorial Day Ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans' Cemetery.
Volunteer flag bearers at the 2003 Memorial Day Ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans’ Cemetery.
(Pictures from the 2004 Annual Report)
Secretary Nicholson. Gov. Lingle, and Brig. Gen. Ishikawa meet at the entrance to Washington Place. Photo by Shelly Ichishita
Secretary Nicholson. Gov. Lingle, and Brig. Gen. Ishikawa meet at the entrance to Washington Place. Photo by Shelly Ichishita
(Picture from the 2005 July – September Pūpūkahi)
WREATH OF ALOHA – Gov. Linda Lingle and Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, lay a wreat to pay tribute to all fallen troops during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Sgt 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
WREATH OF ALOHA – Gov. Linda Lingle and Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, lay a wreat to pay tribute to all fallen troops during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Sgt 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
FOUR-SHIP SALUTE -- Four Hawaii Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters do a flyover during Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
FOUR-SHIP SALUTE — Four Hawaii Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters do a flyover during Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
Edward R. Cruickshank (OVS director thrid from the end) joins members of the Advisory Board on Veterans Services in a group photo. They are (from the left) William Daves, Vice Chair (Oahu); Delbert Nishimoto, Chair (Hilo); Cynthia Stine (Oahu); Frank Cruz (Kauai); Thomas Joaquin (Oahu); and Lloyd Sodetani (Maui).
Edward R. Cruickshank (OVS director thrid from the end) joins members of the Advisory Board on Veterans Services in a group photo. They are (from the left) William Daves, Vice Chair (Oahu); Delbert Nishimoto, Chair (Hilo); Cynthia Stine (Oahu); Frank Cruz (Kauai); Thomas Joaquin (Oahu); and Lloyd Sodetani (Maui).
(Pictures from the 2005 Annual Report)
KAUAI REMEMBERS – Gov. Linda Lingle and Brig Gen. Gary M. Ishikawa, the deputy adjutant general, salute the colors at the Kauai Veterans Parade in Kapaa, Kauai. Office of Veterans Services photos
KAUAI REMEMBERS – Gov. Linda Lingle and Brig Gen. Gary M. Ishikawa, the deputy adjutant general, salute the colors at the Kauai Veterans Parade in Kapaa, Kauai. Office of Veterans Services photos
SERVING THE VETS – Former Hawaii National Guard members Joseph Flores and Carswell Ross, pass out flyers and information at the post USO salute. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
SERVING THE VETS – Former Hawaii National Guard members Joseph Flores and Carswell Ross, pass out flyers and information at the post USO salute. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
GIVING BACK – Former Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers, the Makaha Sons’ Jerome Koko (center) and Louis Kaukahi (right), entertain at Kapiolani Park during the United Service Organization’s “Salute to the Troops” in May 2006. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
GIVING BACK – Former Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers, the Makaha Sons’ Jerome Koko (center) and Louis Kaukahi (right), entertain at Kapiolani Park during the United Service Organization’s “Salute to the Troops” in May 2006. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
PAST AND PRESENT – Robert Talmadge of the Korean War’s Chosin Few is joined by a youngster to present a lei at the Memorial Day ceremony held at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
PAST AND PRESENT – Robert Talmadge of the Korean War’s Chosin Few is joined by a youngster to present a lei at the Memorial Day ceremony held at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
WE SALUTE YOU – Gov. Linda Lingle and Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, pay tribute to all fallen troops during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Sgt 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
WE SALUTE YOU – Gov. Linda Lingle and Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, pay tribute to all fallen troops during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Sgt 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
HOME AT LAST -- The Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home in Hilo, Hawaii, starts to take shape in 2006. Elena Cabatu photo
HOME AT LAST — The Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home in Hilo, Hawaii, starts to take shape in 2006. Elena Cabatu photo
(Pictures from the 2006 Annual Report)
TRADITION MEETS THE PRESENT – Korean American Partnership Association representatives offer flowers and thanks for the sacrifices and service of Korean war veterans at the 2006 Veterans’ Day ceremony held at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Sgt. 1st Class Curtis H. Matsushige photo
TRADITION MEETS THE PRESENT – Korean American Partnership Association representatives offer flowers and thanks for the sacrifices and service of Korean war veterans at the 2006 Veterans’ Day ceremony held at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Sgt. 1st Class Curtis H. Matsushige photo
LOCAL HARMONY – Aaron Mahi leads the Kamehameha Alumni Glee Club in a musical interlude of patriotic songs at the 2006 Veterans’ Day ceremony. Sgt. 1st Class Curtis H. Matsushige photo
LOCAL HARMONY – Aaron Mahi leads the Kamehameha Alumni Glee Club in a musical interlude of patriotic songs at the 2006 Veterans’ Day ceremony. Sgt. 1st Class Curtis H. Matsushige photo
HISTORICAL SALUTE -- The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, from Fort Drum, Va., perform at the 2007 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
HISTORICAL SALUTE — The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, from Fort Drum, Va., perform at the 2007 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
TRIBUTE TO OUR FALLEN TROOPS – Gov. Linda Lingle and Adm. Thomas Keating, commander, U.S. Pacific Command, pay tribute to all fallen troops during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Sgt 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
TRIBUTE TO OUR FALLEN TROOPS – Gov. Linda Lingle and Adm. Thomas Keating, commander, U.S. Pacific Command, pay tribute to all fallen troops during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Sgt 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
(Pictures from the 2007 Annual Report)
The Korean War Memorial was dedicated in 2007 at the Maui Veterans Cemetery. Jayme Sato photo
The Korean War Memorial was dedicated in 2007 at the Maui Veterans Cemetery. Jayme Sato photo
AERIAL HONORS – Gov. Linda Lingle and Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, join the Veterans Day ceremony crowd watch as Hawaii Army National Guard CH-47D Chinook helicopters do a flyover the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
AERIAL HONORS – Gov. Linda Lingle and Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, join the Veterans Day ceremony crowd watch as Hawaii Army National Guard CH-47D Chinook helicopters do a flyover the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
MEMORIAL DAY HONORS – An Air Force Honor Guard member brings forth a wreath at the 2008 ceremony held at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
MEMORIAL DAY HONORS – An Air Force Honor Guard member brings forth a wreath at the 2008 ceremony held at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
(Pictures from the 2008 Annual Report)
TOUCHING BASE – Director Mark Moses meets Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki while attending National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASVDA) mid winter training conference in February.
TOUCHING BASE – Director Mark Moses meets Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki while attending National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASVDA) mid winter training conference in February.
WEST HAWAII EXPANSION – Steve L. Muro (left, Veterans Affairs Deputy Undersecretary for Memorial Affairs) presents a $2,755,694 check for the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery Expansion to the Office of Veterans Services. Accepting the check are retire Col. Gene Castagnetti, (National Memorial of the Pacific at Punchbowl director), Mark Bennett (State Attorney General), Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee and Mark Moses.
WEST HAWAII EXPANSION – Steve L. Muro (left, Veterans Affairs Deputy Undersecretary for Memorial Affairs) presents a $2,755,694 check for the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery Expansion to the Office of Veterans Services. Accepting the check are retire Col. Gene Castagnetti, (National Memorial of the Pacific at Punchbowl director), Mark Bennett (State Attorney General), Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee and Mark Moses.
HONORING OUR FALLEN COMRADES – Tech. Sgt. Juan C. Pineda (wreath bearer on the left), Lt. Gov. James R. “Duke” Aiona Jr., L. Tammy Duckworth (Veterans Affairs Asst. Sec. for Public & Intergovernmental Affairs) and Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee render honors at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery held Memorial Day service.
HONORING OUR FALLEN COMRADES – Tech. Sgt. Juan C. Pineda (wreath bearer on the left), Lt. Gov. James R. “Duke” Aiona Jr., L. Tammy Duckworth (Veterans Affairs Asst. Sec. for Public & Intergovernmental Affairs) and Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee render honors at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery held Memorial Day service.
MORE KANEOHE NICHES – Five hundred niches will be installed at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery by January 2010.
MORE KANEOHE NICHES – Five hundred niches will be installed at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery by January 2010
STABLE GROUNDS – The dark green area behind the Memorial Plaza is the completed Slope Stabilization Project. The Memorial Plaza is surrounded by golden glories. This helps with water runoff and beautifies the area.
STABLE GROUNDS – The dark green area behind the Memorial Plaza is the completed Slope Stabilization Project. The Memorial Plaza is surrounded by golden glories. This helps with water runoff and beautifies the area.
(Pictures from the 2009 Annual Report)