Excited to share the latest issue of Pūpūkahi. This edition covers everything from our medical team’s participation at Exercise Cope West 25 in Indonesia and strengthened ties with regional partners, to community-focused events like CERFP’s “Over the Edge” fundraiser for…
Read MoreVAPIHCS Veterans, I hope you all had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday, filled with joy, gratitude, and the company of loved ones. As we transition into the winter season, I want to take this opportunity to share some important…
Read MoreRichard Schuman, a respected businessman, pilot, and beloved son of Hawai'i, passed away at his home in Kailua, O'ahu, on October 29, 2025, after a five-year battle with cancer. Richard, known for his resilience, work ethic, and aloha spirit, fought…
Read MoreIgnacio "Ige" Mostoles, 88, of Hilo died Aug. 16 at home. Born in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, he was a structural fabrication welder, member of the Iron Worker's Union Local 625 and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Survived by wife, Felisa Mostoles of Hilo;…
Read MoreFollowing the 1991 Gulf War, coalition forces established no-fly zones over Iraq to limit Saddam Hussein’s ability to threaten regional stability. The Hawaiʻi Air National Guard (HIANG) played a key role in enforcing these mandates through multiple deployments to the…
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