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TAPS: Mario Gilbert Calantoc

Posted on Jul 16, 2025 in Taps

WHO: SPC (RET) Mario Gilbert Calantoc WHAT: Service and Full Honors WHEN: Wednesday, 23 July 2025               Time: Public visitation: 0900               Time: Service: 0930               Time: Military Honors: 1100 WHERE: Visitation and Service: Our Lady of the ...
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VAPIHCS: July 04, 2025

Posted on Jul 15, 2025 in VAPIHCS Veterans

Embracing Change On June 30th, I attended Tripler Army Medical Center’s (TAMC) change of command ceremony. TAMC bid farewell to the former commander, COL Michael Ronn, and aloha to the ...
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Douglas “Doug” Kulonoehu Awai Sr., 82, of Hilo, died April 30 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was the retired owner and mason contractor for Awai Masonry, later known as ...
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Hawaii National Guard medical professionals completed their fourth annual Tactical Combat Casualty Care exchange with partners from the Armed Forces of the Philippines at Camp O’Donnell from May 18-30. This ...
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On July 9th, 2010, the skies over Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam shimmered with anticipation. Down on the flight line, a crowd gathered — Guardsmen, active-duty Airmen, state officials and families ...
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2025 4th of July

Posted on Jul 4, 2025 in Webmaster Comments

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸 Today we honor the legacy of our independence — and the men and women who continue to defend it. Thank you for your service, ...
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TAPS: John Saito

Posted on Jul 2, 2025 in Taps

John Saito, 66, of Honaunau died Jan. 25 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he was a mechanic, coffee and macadamia nut farmer, fisherman, animal lover and Hawaii Army National ...
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