2024
VA Pacific Islands Health Care System: Upcoming Events
EventWhen and WhereEvent DescriptionContactCLC Holiday ParadeThursday, December 12, 2024 6pm – 7pm Community Living Center (CLC) CFA Building 110, 459 Patterson Road in Honolulu. Staff, Veterans, family, and community come together to decorate cars and form a parade in the...
Read MoreTAPS: Matthew “Ray” Sapanara
Matthew "Ray" Sapanara, 61, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 22. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was a security guard for Kamehameha Schools and a retired staff sergeant with the U.S. Army and Hawaii Army National Guard. Visitation at 1 p.m. and services...
Read MoreNew HING Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) Holiday Message
“Thank you for your contributions to the Hawai’i National Guard this year. As we approach 2025, take time to reflect on your progress, set new goals, and reach out for support if needed. Challenges may arise, but our collective strength...
Read MoreTAPS: Bruno Villacorte
Bruno Villacorte, 84, of North Kohala died Oct. 25, at home. He was a retired golf course maintenance worker for Mauna Kea Beach Resort, Hawaii Army National Guard veteran, member of Kohala Lions Club, member and hotel representative for International Longshore and...
Read MorePūpūkahi | Volume 54 | No. 03 | Summer 2024
The Summer 2024 issue of the Pūpūkahi is now available online. View the 2024 Summer Pūpūkahi
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving 2024!
As we celebrate Thanksgiving this year, we are reminded of the many blessings we often take for granted—freedom, safety, and the ability to gather with loved ones. But these freedoms are not without cost, and this holiday, we want to...
Read MoreTAPS: Gavin Kihapiilani Kaimana
Gavin Kihapiilani Kaimana, 85, of Kawaihae died Sept. 24, at Queen's North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea. Born in Kapaau, he was a rebar ironworker for Associated Steel Co., member of Iron Workers Union Local 625 and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran....
Read MoreSpace capabilities activated in Hawaii: ANG’s newest Electromagnetic Warfare units receive federal recognition
U.S. Air National Guard Col. Kathleen Fallis, 154th Regional Support Group commander confers leadership to U.S. Air National Guard Lt. Col. Jermiah Hitchner, 109th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron commander, during a squadron activation ceremony Nov. 2, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl...
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