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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Read More June is PTSD Awareness Month
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 — ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Read More Honoring the Legacy of Retired Colonel Ronald P. Han Jr.
