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When World War II broke out, Yeiki Kobashigawa, a nisei soldier from Hawaii (and a former Hawaii National Guardsmen), stepped up to serve a country that was questioning his loyalty. ...
Read More Medal of Honor Recipient: Yeiki Kobashigawa

VAPIHCS: June 13, 2025

Posted on Jun 27, 2025 in VAPIHCS Veterans

Living with Diabetes in the Pacific Islands In the past, many Veterans in the Pacific Islands remember loved ones being diagnosed with diabetes, and then beginning a slow descent from ...
Read More VAPIHCS: June 13, 2025

In the shadow of the jagged Korean mountains and in the cold of a brutal war far from home, three sons of Hawaiʻi answered the call with courage, sacrifice, and ...
Read More Check Six: Hawaiʻi’s Finest: Stories of Courage from the Korean War

The June 2025 edition of the Hawaiʻi Veteran Newsletter is now available, offering valuable updates and resources for our veteran community. 📌 Key Highlights:Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home Stay ...
Read More New OVS Hawaiʻi Veteran Newsletter

PTSD can affect anyone — but it disproportionately impacts our service members and veterans. Whether from combat, training, or other traumatic events, the wounds of war aren’t always visible. This ...
Read More June is PTSD Awareness Month 

VAPIHCS: June 6, 2025

Posted on Jun 18, 2025 in VAPIHCS Veterans

As we head into summer, I’m thinking about safety. With children out of school and hurricane season upon us, there is the potential for danger on many fronts. Please review all ...
Read More VAPIHCS: June 6, 2025

TAPS: Chez Dunston-Lee

Posted on Jun 16, 2025 in Taps

WHO: SGT CHEZ C. DUNSTON-LEE – Formerly served with C BEB; separated from service on 1 OCT 2017 WHAT: Service and Full Honors WHERE: Hawaiian Memorial Park 45-425 Kamehameha Hwy Kaneohe, HI ...
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The State Office of Veterans’ Services hosted the Governor’s Memorial Day Ceremony on May 26, 2025, at the Hawai‘i State Veterans Cemetery in Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi. Gov. Josh Green provided the ...
Read More 2025 Governor’s Memorial Day Ceremony