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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....

The Pūpūkahi Editorial Staff is seeking input of the readers of the Hawai‘i State Department of Defense Newsletter. Please take this brief survey to allow us to better serve you, our readers. It will take you less than 5 minutes...

From the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Hawaii is home to around 44,000 active duty service members and 5,500 National Guard personnel—many of whom face unique challenges due to permanent change of stations. To assist in...

Wishing Our Veterans a Joyous and Peaceful Holiday Season As the holiday season approaches, it's a time for reflection, gratitude, and celebration. This season let us remember those who have served, both past and present. Our veterans embody the true...

Did you know that the Pūpūkahi collection has been digitized. The first issue is from 1974, and the most current issue is published quarterly. Most issues are available online to view or download. View the Pūpūkahis

Today marks a historic milestone — the 388th birthday of the National Guard, the oldest continuously operating military organization in the United States. This is a moment to honor a rich heritage, reflect on achievements and renew the commitment to...