A VA Benefits Counselor assigned to the Honolulu VA Regional Office (RO), will be at the Hilo Vet Center on Tuesday, 25 Aug and Wednesday, 26 Aug 2026. Appointment required. Hilo Vet Center address: 70 Lanihuli Street, Ste 102, Hilo, HI…
Read More🌺 The latest edition of pūpūkahi (Vol. 56, No. 4) is now available. This issue showcases the people, partnerships and missions that keep the Hawaiʻi Department of Defense ready to serve. Inside, you'll find stories on Maj. Gen. Joseph J.…
Read MoreHow you can get TSA PreCheck for free as a Veteran with a disability Through the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act, you may qualify to enroll in expedited airport security screening at no cost. Keep reading to…
Read MoreHonolulu City Bill 62 (Ordinance 25-45) is effective as of July 1, 2026 which allows veterans over 65 to have an annual $20 county motor vehicle registration fee exemption for Oahu Veterans aged 65 and older. Background: Mayor Rick Blangiardi…
Read Morehttps://youtu.be/0H6WzhGzZT8 As the United States commemorates 250 years since its founding, we reflect on the values of service, sacrifice and resilience that have guided generations of Americans. For the Hawaiʻi National Guard, Independence Day is also a reminder of our…
Read MoreThe latest issue of the Kūkailimoku is here! This month’s edition highlights the people, missions and partnerships shaping the Hawaiʻi National Guard across the state and beyond. Inside the June issue: 🚀 Artemis II astronaut support operations 🏆 Launaʻole 25…
Read Morehttps://youtu.be/A1Gv6JvzXQc In a recent episode of Na Koa Exchange, host Jeff Hickman spoke with Maj. Gen. Harris, former Hawai‘i Air National Guard commander, about a career that began with uncertainty and evolved into decades of leadership across the Air National…
Read MoreCheck out the latest issue of pūpūkahi, packed with news from our State of Hawai’i Department of Defense divisions. In this issue:🔹 HING concludes its statewide severe weather response🔹 The National Guard Response Force gets a modern upgrade🔹 Soldiers compete for the title…
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