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The 2026 United States Army Pacific Ball, an evening honoring the service, sacrifice, and steadfast commitment of soldiers, civilians, families and veterans’ organizations across Hawai‘i and the Pacific, is Saturday, Aug. 15.  This year’s theme, “Strength in the Pacific, Together We Prevail,” recognizes the enduring partnerships, shared commitment and aloha spirit that unite our military ...
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OVS will have its initial “meet & greet” to serve Lānaʻi veterans on Friday, June 19th, 2026. Please call or email to schedule an appointment. OVS Lanai Visit Flyer 06192026

OVS Molokai Visit Flyer MAY 2026 FINAL

May 8, 2024 For Immediate Release Governor names new Director for Office of Veterans’ Services Honolulu, Hawai‘i – The Governor has named John P. Alamodin as the new Director of the Office of Veterans’ Services. Alamodin will start on June 16, 2024. OVS is a division in the State of Hawai‘i, Department of Defense and ...
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of Veterans’ Services  DAVID Y. IGEGOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARAADJUTANT GENERAL RONALD P. HAN JR. DIRECTOR MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release                                                                                           November 9, 2022   Governor’s Virtual Veterans Day Concert and Ceremony   WHEN:         Friday, November 11, 2022 WHAT:          Governor’s Virtual Veterans Day Concert and Ceremony WHO:            ...
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of Veterans’ Services   DAVID Y. IGEGOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARAADJUTANT GENERAL RONALD P. HAN JR. DIRECTOR   MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release                                                                                                          November 11, 2021   WWII Memorial Plaque Installation   WHEN:            Friday, November 12, 2021, 10:00AM WHAT:            WWII Memorial Plaque Installation WHO:             MG Kenneth S. Hara, ...
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE  Office of Veterans’ Services    DAVID Y. IGEGOVERNOR COLONEL STEPHEN F. LOGANACTING ADJUTANT GENERAL   RONALD P. HAN JR.DIRECTOR  MEDIA RELEASE    For Immediate Release                                                                                                           November 6, 2020 Governor’s Veterans Day Ceremony CANCELED WHEN:            Wednesday, November 11, 2020  WHAT:            Governor’s Veterans Day Ceremony WHO:              Governor David Y. Ige, Colonel Stephen F. Logan, Congressional Leaders, State and ...
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of Veterans’ Services DAVID Y. IGEGOVERNOR COLONEL STEPHEN F. LOGANACTING ADJUTANT GENERAL RONALD P. HAN JR.DIRECTOR MEDIA RELEASE   For Immediate Release                                                                                      June 5, 2020 Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery (Kaneohe) WHEN:         Tuesday, June 9, 2020 WHAT:         Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery at Kaneohe WHO:           General Public, Veterans and their Families ...
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of Veterans’ Services DAVID Y. IGEGOVERNOR COLONEL STEPHEN F. LOGANACTING ADJUTANT GENERAL RONALD P. HAN JR.DIRECTOR MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release                                                                                                          May 22, 2020 Governor’s Memorial Day Ceremony CANCELED WHEN:            Monday, May 25, 2020 WHAT:            Governor’s Memorial Day Ceremony WHO:              Governor David Y. Ige, Colonel Stephen F. Logan, Congressional ...
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