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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 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,...

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is more than just a run! It is a year-round fund-raising organization that culminates at the State Summer Games with the Final Leg running into the Special Olympics Hawai’i Opening Ceremonies at the University of...

The State of Hawaii Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report highlights the significant contributions of various divisions, particularly in response to the state's largest wildfire. Key points include: Over 1,000 Hawai‘i National Guard members and HI-EMA were activated...

The life, death and afterlife of Oahu's World War II-era military installations ABOVE: A bunker in Fort Barrette that once housed cannons designed to destroy battleships. The work of protecting the best ports on the most isolated archipelago in the...

If you have a US flag that need to be disposed of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 970 properly retires flags. You can drop off the flags (folded) at the Oahu Veterans Center drop box for disposal. The Oahu...

Daniel Kahikina Akaka State Veterans Home Coming Soon, Spring 2025 The Daniel Kahikina Akaka State Veterans Home is the largest post-acute care and rehabilitation service facility in Hawaiʻi as specifically created to serve and support the needs of our Veterans....