Royal T. Frank: Hawaiʻi Army National Guard’s Forgotten Tragedy of World War II
“The Torpedo Gang” — (Front row, left to right) George Taketa, Yoshio Ogomori, Shigeru Ushijima, Haruo Yamashita, (back row) Shizuo Toma, John R. Souza and Takimaru Takamoto. The torpedoing and sinking of the U.S. Army transport Royal T. Frank on...
Read MoreTAPS: Richard Schuman
A longtime Hawaii businessman, pilot, and former owner of a local airline that serviced one of the state’s most rural communities has died. Richard Schuman died on Oct. 29 at his Kailua home after a five-year battle with cancer. Born...
Read MoreVAPIHCS: December 26, 2025
Aloha Veterans, This time of year offers a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most—our health, our loved ones, and the values that unite us. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue serving you and...
Read MoreMaj. Gen. Roy J. Macaraeg Retirement Ceremony
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Roy J. Macaraeg, the Senior Military Advisor for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Military Personnel and Quality of Life, Assistant Secretary of the Army, Manpower & Reserve Affairs (ASA M&RA), receives a gift from...
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