Month: June 2025

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. Despite the discrimination he and others faced, he fought with…

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 health. Treatment was not as available or advanced in the…

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 service that would define not only their own lives, but…

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 informed and connected by reading the full newsletter! https://dod.hawaii.gov/ovs/main/2025-june-hawai%ca%bbi-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 month, we stand with our military community to:  Break the…

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 safety information that we put out, and be mindful of…

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 96744 WHEN: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Visitation / Service / Reception:…

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 Memorial Day Address and spoke about three local veterans and…