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TAPS: Rafael Taroma
Rafael Cuaresma Taroma, 101, of Hilo died July 15 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a retired truck driver for the former Hilo […]
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Check Six: Leadership Education: The Birth of Hawaiʻi’s NCO Academy
The Hawaiʻi Army National Guard (HIARNG) Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Academy was formally established in September 1970 to fill a longstanding need for a structured, in-house program to train and develop […]
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HING History: The Sinking of the USAT Royal T. Frank
In a compelling look back at a little-known chapter of World War II, Lt. Col. Kawika Hosea sheds light on the tragic sinking of the USAT Royal T. Frank off […]
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Retiree News Email: March 22nd 2009
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VAPIHCS: August 29, 2025
Fall Prevention One of the most important things you can do for your health is to protect yourself from falls. Falls are a leading cause of injury among Veterans, but […]
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Special Olympics Hawaii: URGENT CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – BADGES & BUCKETS
Special Olympics Hawaii is in serious need of volunteers for Badges and Buckets this weekend! This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, and without your help, we simply can’t make it […]
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Check Six: Hawai‘i Guard on the Frontlines: Supporting the Coalition Against ISIS
Since the launch of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) in 2014 which was aimed at defeating ISIS in Iraq and Syria, the Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) has contributed to the multinational […]
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TAPS: William “Bill” Akiona Jr.
William Kaheana Akiona, Jr., 77, of Waianae, Hawaii passed away on July 14, 2025. He was born on May 20, 1948 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his wife, […]
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Retiree News Email: March 4th 2009
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VAPIHCS: August 22, 2025
Closing Out Summer and Setting Goals As summer winds down across the Pacific Islands, we are reminded of how unique this season is in our region. For many of us, […]
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TAPS: Eugene Hoong Bun Young
WHO: LTC (Ret) Eugene Hoong Bun Young WHAT: Service and Full Honors WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, 6 September 2025 Military Honors and Internment: Monday, 8 September 2025, 1030 MAILING OF CONDOLENCES: Geri Kimura 7508 […]
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Check Six: 1950th Contingency Contracting Team History
The 1950th Support Detachment was federally recognized Aug. 31st 2010 as the 1950th Contingency Contracting Team (1950th CCT) at Waiawa Armory in Pearl City, as a specialized element within the Hawai‘i […]
December
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| 3rd Art classes every first and third Wednesday 9am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center | 4th Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding: [email protected] (808) 433-7826 Bring your Domino Set | 5th Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 | ||||
| 11th Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding: [email protected] (808) 433-7826 Bring your Domino Set | 12th Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 | |||||
| 17th Art classes every first and third Wednesday 9am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center | 18th Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding: [email protected] (808) 433-7826 Bring your Domino Set | 19th Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 | ||||
| 26th Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon: [email protected] Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772 Keaukaha Military Reservation Food Distribution | ||||||
January
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