U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the Hawaiʻi National Guard’s high-water vehicle team rescue two emergency medical responders stranded in floodwaters during Hurricane Lala in the Kaʻū District, Hawaiʻi, on Aug. 14, 2026. The Soldiers, assigned to 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry…
Read MoreKaua‘i: Sept. 23: Suicide Prevention 101 Training by, Prevent Suicide Kaua‘i Task Force. 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Join via Zoom at PreventSuicideKauai.org For updates on Prevent Suicide Kaua‘i Task Force activities, visit: PreventSuicideKauai.org Maui: Sept. 17: Suicide Prevention 101…
Read MoreAloha everyone, We’re excited to invite you to be part of the 4th Annual Messages of Hope community display! This year, we’re continuing the tradition by folding paper cranes as a symbol of hope, resilience, healing, and connection. Each crane…
Read MoreThe Honorable Josh Green M.D., Governor of the State of Hawaii request the pleasure of your company at a Promotion Ceremony in honor of Colonel Jamielyn G. Thompson to the rank of Brigadier General On Thursday, the twenty-fourth of September,…
Read MoreHawaii National Guardsmen alongside first responders conduct wide-area searches in the Ka’u District, Hawaii, Aug. 19, 2026. The Hawaii National Guard's primary mission is to support the Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency and civil authorities to protect lives and property. Guardsmen…
Read MoreHerbert H. Honjo, of Lihu'e, passed away on Aug. 17, 2026, at his home at age 84. Born on Oct. 28, 1941, in Wailua. He was a retired SMSGT with the Hawaii Air National Guard. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46…
Read MoreU.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Sasaki, 201st Intelligence Squadron, cryptologic analyst and reporter, poses for a photo after being recently recognized as one of Hawaii Air National Guard’s 2026 Outstanding Airman of the 1st Quarter Award recipients in Kapolei,…
Read MoreAcross the Islands is the new newsletter for the VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System. Stay informed with the latest updates, health tips, and important information tailored specifically for our veteran community in the Pacific Islands. Click below for the September…
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