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When World War II broke out, Yeiki Kobashigawa, a nisei soldier from Hawaii (and a former Hawaii National Guardsmen), stepped up to serve a country that was questioning his loyalty. Despite the discrimination he and others faced, he fought with...

The June 2025 edition of the Hawaiʻi Veteran Newsletter is now available, offering valuable updates and resources for our veteran community.📌 Key Highlights:Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home Stay informed and connected by reading the full newsletter! https://dod.hawaii.gov/ovs/main/2025-june-hawai%ca%bbi-veteran-newsletter

PTSD can affect anyone — but it disproportionately impacts our service members and veterans. Whether from combat, training, or other traumatic events, the wounds of war aren’t always visible. This month, we stand with our military community to:  Break the...

In a moving tribute to one of Hawaiʻi Island’s own, the Captain Cook Post Office has been officially renamed in honor of U.S. Army 1st Lt. John Kuʻulei Kauhaihao — a native son who made the ultimate sacrifice during the...

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering special giveaways for military shoppers to start the weekend on a high note with Free Fridays on Facebook. Authorized military shoppers worldwide who comment on the Exchange’s Free Friday post each Friday...

Before the official dedication of the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home, a special ceremony was held to honor the late Col. Ron Han — a tireless advocate for Hawai‘i’s Veterans. In his memory, the Bistro Room was officially named...

Last month celebrated a milestone years in the making, the grand opening of the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home in Kapolei. This 120-bed facility located across from the Kapolei Walmart, is more than just a building. It is a...

The 154th Wing Public Affairs proudly presents the latest edition of the Kūkailimoku! This issue shines a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of 2024's Launa ʻOle winners, the year’s inaugural Sentry Aloha exercise, the 154th Mission Support Group’s Readiness Rodeo,...

The latest edition of Pūpūkahi is now available, packed with important stories and updates from the State of Hawai’i Department of Defense. Inside this issue: Survey Results – Your voices, your insights! Adjutant General Confirmed – Officially recognized by the...

Please help spread the word that TRICARE Online is decommissioning 1 April, and all medical records must be downloaded before then. TRICARE Online Patient Portal Decommissioning: Download Your Health Records Now By TRICARE Communications FALLS CHURCH, Va.   –  On April 1,...