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- Join Us: 4th Annual Messages of Hope – Fold, Share & VolunteerAloha 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… Read more: Join Us: 4th Annual Messages of Hope – Fold, Share & Volunteer
- 2026 Col Jamielyn Thompson Promotion
The 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… Read more: 2026 Col Jamielyn Thompson Promotion - Hawaiʻi National Guard Supports Tropical Cyclone Lala Response
The Hawaiʻi National Guard (HING) has concluded its response operations on Kauaʻi and Oʻahu following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Lala, while soldiers and airmen continue supporting recovery efforts on… Read more: Hawaiʻi National Guard Supports Tropical Cyclone Lala Response - TAPS: Herbert HonjoHerbert 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… Read more: TAPS: Herbert Honjo
- Maui Veterans Appreciation Day Sept. 19, 2026
- Hawaii Air Guard Analyst Builds Custom Tools to Speed Up Intel Workflows
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Senior Airman Ryan Sasaki, a cryptologic analyst and reporter with the 201st Intelligence Squadron, was recently recognized as one of Hawaii Air National Guard’s 2026… Read more: Hawaii Air Guard Analyst Builds Custom Tools to Speed Up Intel Workflows - VAPIHCS: September Across the Islands Newsletter
Across 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… Read more: VAPIHCS: September Across the Islands Newsletter - VBA Benefits Visit to Maui, 17 Sep 2026
A VA Benefits Counselor assigned to the Honolulu VA Regional Office (RO), will be at the Maui Vet Center, September 17, 2026. Appointment required, see attached flyer. Maui Vet Center address: 157… Read more: VBA Benefits Visit to Maui, 17 Sep 2026 - TAPS: Edward Ah Kong Lee
Edward Ah Kong Lee, 83, of Hilo died Aug. 4 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a retired Hawaii Fire Department firefighter, retired Hawaii Army National Guard major,… Read more: TAPS: Edward Ah Kong Lee - 2026 Col. Ronald Hogsten PromotionThe 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 Ronald D. Hogsten to the… Read more: 2026 Col. Ronald Hogsten Promotion
- 2026 Officer Candidate School Class 057-26 Commissioning CeremonyBrigadier General Ronald D. Hogsten, Commander, Hawaii Army National Guard, requests the pleasure of your company at the Commissioning Ceremony for Officer Candidate School Class 057-26, on Sunday, the thirteenth… Read more: 2026 Officer Candidate School Class 057-26 Commissioning Ceremony
- Marriage Management, 9/19 or 9/26
- HIARNG Pickleball Tournament
- 81st Anniversary Commemoration of the End of World War II
- TAPS: William KaheleWilliam “Uncle Bill” K. Kahele, 73, of Hilo died June 28 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo and raised in in Milolii, he was employed by Loomis Security,… Read more: TAPS: William Kahele
- Understanding Military Discharge Upgrades
- TAPS: Jon DivineWHO: MSG (Ret) Jon D. Divine Public Visitation & Service with Military Honors following: Friday, August 28, 2026, 10:00am – 11:30am Nuuanu Memorial Park 2233 Nuuanu Avenue Honolulu, HI 96817… Read more: TAPS: Jon Divine
- VAPIHCS Across the Islands Newsletter
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