2025 50th Vietnam War Cadet Essay Contest.………………….. p. 3
First Place Essay CDT Jeff Pitathawatchai “Remembering
Everyone Deployed” .…………..…………………...…………………….. p. 4
ROTC and JROTC Awards Ceremonies 2025 …...……………….. p. 6
As we move forward into the Summer and Fall, we will continue prioritize our Commandery efforts on supporting other like-minded Civic and Veteran organizations in the conduct of their America 250 Commemoration Events as well as maintaining our award support to the Cadets from Youth Challenge.
Commandery Participates in ANZAC Day 2025 p. 8 Commandery Operations
p. 9
MOFW honors the Hickam Officers Spouses Club...... p. 10 Upcoming Events ……..……………….……………………..….....……... p. 8
Commander’s Message
Aloha Companions and Friends of the Order, As you will see and read, the last 90 days have been a “blur of service” to the Hawaii community by our Commandery. A big mahalo to Secretary Tulak for his dedication to producing this newsletter. As you know, Art is extremely adept juggling many balls at once and “herding cats.” I have heard whispers that Secretary Tulak has even agreed to bring his talents to produce the forthcoming National MOFW Newsletter; Bravo Zulu Art!
Just hitting the wave tops, your Commandery has: gained a new Companion, CPT (Ret) Dave Vaughan USA; a new Vice-Commander, Daniel Garcia; presented a MOFW wreath for ANZAC Day at Punchbowl; conducted a Buddy Poppy Drive at Camp H.M. Smith; presented a MOFW wreath for the Honolulu Mayor’s Memorial Day Event at Punchbowl; delivered over and became an official America 250th Hawaii Commemoration Partner.
At the National MOFW level, COL (Ret) Thomas Pike USA from the New York Commandery has reinvigorated the organization. He has already shared his strategic plan and shown the energy to right the ship. The two years of COVID lockdowns had an absolutely devasting impact on the organization and particularly some State Commanderies. It will take some time to get the numbers up nationally, but the best thing we can do out is keep what we are doing and recruit.
In closing, I’m glad and appreciative that you are on this ride with us. I fully know there are plenty of other things you could be doing with your time and treasure. Your continued support speaks volumes of your character and dedication and again thank you.
Notes From the Secretary and Editor
The Hawaii Commandery completed its reconciliation of membership, and sent to the MOFW Treasurer -General the $10 annual dues for all Veteran and Hereditary Companions.
The Hawaii Commandery News will be published semi -annually, as I take on the role of Editor of the National MOFW News. The Hawaii Commandery News will be published in January and June, and the National MOFW News in March and September. The National News will include news from every commandery, and you will see news of our activities there.
Dr. Arthur N. Tulak, Ed.D. COL, USA, Ret.
Deus et Libertas,
LTC (R) Daniel J. Curtis, USA
Cover Photo: Hawaii Youth Challenge Cadets performing community service at the Governor’s Memorial Day Service at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Photo submitted by LTC Manchester
Chaplains Corner
By Fred Staedel, Th.D.
There always seems to be a war happening in the world. The world now has two wars underway and new wars are being threated; be it China vs. Taiwan, India vs. Pakistan, or “heaven forbid” the U.S. vs. China. What is a person of faith do who acknowledges that there is a benevolent and holy God?
Of course, the common and obvious answer is to pray. That is a good answer and no doubt a right answer. And to worship for peace on a routine basis is not only the right answer, it is also a good answer for one’s own “peace” of mind. But what about the world’s peace? Logic and history would suggest that there will always be a war somewhere on earth, so therefore is praying for world peace a futile effort? And what would be the result of even daily individual prayer for world peace? The answer is actually important and effective; namely, prayer is always more of a right answer than the wrong answer and at least prayer will initially yield an individual’s peace; one’s own peace of mind and thus one’s lack of fear. And yes, we all have a choice to either calm our thought with individual prayer or continue to be fearful and afraid.
So how does one pray individually for world peace? The answer to this question lies heavily on one’s own beliefs and upbringing relative to religion and how he or she relates to a belief in a benevolent Godhead. But that said, just the simple practice of turning thought in prayer and often with words one can declare in prayer that his/her God is in control and that peace is a gift of God and therefore God’s “will” shall be done. And yes, such routine declarations are effective; especially to the individual who prays those words. “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed.” (Matthew 24:6) Fred
HAWAII COMPANION PROFILE: LT, USN, (Fmr), Daniel Garcia
Our New Hawaii Commandery Vice Commander is All About Connections. In February, 2025, Dan Garcia became the Vice Commander of the Hawaii Commandery of the Military Order of Foreign Wars. A Companion since 2021, he is a career civil servant with the Department of Defense currently working at Headquarters, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command as Legislative Advisor. As a Navy Reservist, he mobilized in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from August of 2007 to April of 2008, serving as the Deputy Public Affairs Officer to the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force Arabian Peninsula (CJSOTF-AP) in Balad, Iraq. For Garcia, involvement with MOFW is all about connection. In describing what motivated him to become an MOFW Companion, he said, “The chance to get to know and connect with others who have deployed in service to our country is one of the most exciting things.” He added that, “Wearing the uniform is a great honor. But everyone who puts it on, has to take it off at some point. That can be a little hard, but the connections you form with other Companions who have the common experience of overseas military service during times of war are very rewarding.”
Dan Garcia added that, “Connection with the wider community, is another big part of it. The opportunity to honor and represent veterans who have served overseas to the larger community many of whom have not served in the military was a big draw.” As he begins his duties as Vice Commander, building and maintaining these connections are the things he most looks forward to. In addition to a busy civilian career in government service and his affiliation with MOFW, Garcia volunteers at the Hawaiian Humane Society as an Animal Care Assistant and serves on the Board of Directors of his Homeowners’ Association.
Photo: Lieutenant Dan Garcia, USN at the Udari Range Complex, Kuwait, September 2007
2025 50th Vietnam War Cadet Essay Contest
By COL, Ret. Arthur N. Tulak, Chair, 50th Vietnam War Commemoration Committee.
This was the 12th and final year of the 50th Vietnam War Cadet Essay Contest, which provided Cadets the opportunity to learn about the sacrifices made by Vietnam Veterans . Our final 1st place winner was Cadet Jeff Pitathawatchai, from Henry J. Kaiser High School AFJROTC. for his essay titled “Remembering Everyone Deployed.”
The first place essay is published in full in the June edition of the Commandery News, Winning essayists received a certificate from the Hawaii Commandery MOFW, along with cash prizes from the Commandery, and a certificate from the Hawaii Chapter of Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) who along with the Federal Business Council have provided funds for this program. Cadet Pitathawatchai received certificate signed and presented by GEN Ret. Robert Brown, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Pacific, and now President of the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA, see photo above). This took place at AUSA’S Land Forces in the Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium, which met this year 13-15 May at the Sheraton Hotel in Waikiki provided a large audience of U.S. and Allied military officers and NCOs, as well as military professionals, representatives from Industry and Academia to witness the presentation. Following the presentation in the main lecture hall, Companion Tulak presented the MOFW Certificate and 1st place prize check (see photo at right).
First Place Essay
Cadet Airman First Class Jeff Pitathawatchai
Henry J. Kaiser High School AFJROTC “Remembering Everyone Deployed ”
One of the long-term effects of the Vietnam War was the despicable treatment of returning veterans. Blamed for the unsuccessful war, the troops faced public abuse. This abuse was compounded by the psychological damage that directly impacted many of the veterans such as PTSD, and their perceptions of rejection by society and the government. The poor treatment of the Vietnam veterans underscored the importance of government and societal support upon their return.
The abuse of the Vietnam veterans illustrated how public opinion can damage those who serve. Veterans became isolated and guilty, resulting in high numbers of mental illness, homelessness, and suicide. This works to demonstrate the importance of honoring individuals who participate in military wars, even in the face of social/political controversies. The Vietnam War helps us emphasize an appreciation for a veteran’s sacrifice for their country through civilian opposition or support of the public protest, soldiers’ treatment, the draft, and television’s impact, as they are lessons to learn from rather than to continue.
Support and Dissent: The Vietnam War led to the most vocal opposition to the U.S. military intervention of the 20th century by anti-war movements. The movement was prompted by worries regarding the goal, ethical legitimacy, and the American lives sacrificed in the war.
Civic action and democratic accountability: Individuals protested the Vietnam War because citizens believed that it was their municipal duty to question the military's involvement and the government’s reckless escalation. The protests emphasized that an active citizenry in a democracy is extremely invaluable. Citizens had to question government actions, specifically decisions with significant loss of life or resources. Gitlin (1987) outlines, "The anti-Vietnam War protests were driven by the conviction that citizens should protest the government when it is acting in ways that are morally questionable" (p. 235). Citizens should attempt to confront decisions by the government rather than agreeing silently if they find something unreasonable and unjust. Anti-war protests eventually made the government take notice of public dissatisfaction and revised U.S. policy. The protest by civilians, initially disorderly, made the government look at the cost of a lasting war. Later, accumulating protesters made politicians rethink their stance. Public protests then led to the withdrawal of U.S. troops and peace negotiations. Gitlin (1987) remarks that "Public dissent forced the U.S. government to rethink its stance" (p. 235). This illustrates how protesting influences foreign policy.
Protests fueled civil activism but also deep division. Anderson (2004) notes that “Those who supported the war, such as the families of soldiers, naturally disparaged protesters as unpatriotic and insulting to soldiers” (p. 125). The war and antiwar led to disunity in American society, with the anti-war movement perceived as a traitor to soldiers, who were forced to fight against their will.
Misrepresentation of soldiers: The anti-war movement criticized not only the government policies but also the soldiers. As Anderson (2004) indicates, "Many Vietnam veterans returned home to a country that viewed them as the enemy, and acceptance and reintegration were difficult to find" (p. 150). Soldiers in some protests were labeled war criminals, with little awareness of their individual experiences. Veterans were not treated well at home which led to long term isolation, despite their many individual actions and sacrifices in the war, which led to long-term tension between civilians and military personnel.
Draft Resistance & Evasion: The draft during the Vietnam War was extremely controversial. The Selective Service System required young men to serve in such an unpopular war. Draft resistance raised important questions about citizens' moral responsibility to serve in a war which was found immoral. The majority of the men opposed the draft for ethical reasons believing the war in Vietnam was contrary to their values. Eisenhower (2017) states, "Resisting the draft was also viewed as a moral stance" (p. 102). The protest of the draft highlighted institutional inequalities between U.S. civilians and the military. Prosperous individuals could avoid the draft through college deferments or National Guard positions, while poorer citizens had fewer options. Gitlin (1987) notes that the draft "...revealed deep inequalities in American society, as rich young men
evaded service while poor and minorities were shipped off to fight" (p. 76). This racial injustice led to debates about inequality in America. The war required a re-evaluation of societal costs and sacrifices.
Draft evasion undermined unity and trust, removing the common responsibility for the war effort. Instead of unity, opposition spewed adversity. Those who went to fight felt the national burden while others stood at arm's length from the conflict. Anderson (2004) states, "The widespread draft evasion left a sense of bitterness among soldiers, who felt abandoned by society" (p. 187). This damaged national unity and made it difficult to continue support for the war and dignify our soldiers.
Long-term impact on soldiers: Anti-draft opposition damaged civilian-soldier interactions. Anti-draft protests believed they were morally correct, yet their actions isolated soldiers in the military from society. This rift grew after the war, when Vietnam veterans were greeted with hostility and violence, especially from those who had evaded service, rather than compassion, praise, and care they deserve. Eisenhower (2017) continues, "Vietnam veterans, many of whom were drafted, encountered anger and alienation from the public when they returned home" (p. 115).
Televised war and its influence on public opinion: The Vietnam War was the first immensely televised war, and it introduced graphic footage of combat into people's homes. Networks showed footage of soldiers dying, civilians caught in crossfire, and the brutality of warfare. This made a significant difference in the public's opinion, as citizens saw the effects of war as never before. The results were the first seed of doubt on whether or not this war was worth it impacting soldiers mentally and physically . Increased transparency and accountability: The extensive media coverage of the Vietnam War heightened transparency regarding warfare. Television images of the war's atrocities forced the government and military to acknowledge the human cost. Horowitz (1998) notes, "The images brought into American living rooms altered the public perception of war, making it more difficult for the government to keep the nature of the war secret" (p. 154). It changed how future wars were reported, demanding more honesty and less government control over military representation. This helped veterans and the government to receive better support together through public awareness because the true atrocities were then shown.
Media's role in democracy: The Vietnam War illustrated the media's impact on public discussion of military intervention. A free press is vital to counterbalance government authority, providing citizens with information to form policy opinions. Ward and Burns (2017) state, "The role of the media during the Vietnam War set a precedent for future war, where public opinion could no longer be manipulated by government propaganda" (p. 212). This role established how wars are to be reported by the media in a democracy. The media scrutinized the government's war report but tended to paint a biased picture. Some dwelled primarily on the brutality of the war and the failures of the American army. "Selective reporting shaped perceptions, reducing the complexities of war and creating one vision of its aftermath" (Horowitz, 1998).
Desensitization and emotional detachment: War coverage by the media enhanced transparency but resulted in emotional detachment among viewers. Repeated exposure to violent imagery desensitized many Americans to the reality cost of the war. Desensitization may have helped influence the public to move away from the emotional and moral implications of the war due to the daily visuals of suffering. Herr (1977) states, "While the extensive coverage made war more real, it also made it more bearable for those who watched from a distance, numbing them to its catastrophic effects" (p. 93).
In conclusion, the Vietnam War not only created extensive social and political divisions, but a laceration on our veterans who served their nation. Mistreated veterans who were denied by society and the government highlighted flaws in support systems, leaving many in need of emotional and psychological care. The lessons learned from the Vietnam War have since shaped the direction of veteran support initiatives through wars in Afghanistan and Iraq where motives are more comprehensive to the public allowing veterans to experience less harassment. While moving forward, it is critical to emphasize the honor and care our veterans deserve, ensuring the proper respect and acknowledgment they earned, regardless of social and political disputes.
References:
Anderson, Matthew. The Vietnam War and the American Public. HarperCollins, 2004. Eisenhower, David. A Time of Great Upheaval: The Social Movements of the 1960s and 1970s. Princeton University Press, 2017. Gitlin, Todd. The Sixties: Years of Hope, Days of Rage. Bantam Books, 1987. Herr, Michael. Dispatches. Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. Horowitz, David. The Vietnam War: An Oral History. Oxford University Press, 1998. Ward, Andrew, and William Burns. The Role of Media in Wartime: Reporting the Vietnam War. Yale University Press, 2017.
Commandery ROTC and JROTC Awards Ceremonies 2025
Every year Companions of the Commandery look forward to meeting the best and brightest of our future leaders who are Cadets in the Senior Army, Navy, Air Force ROTC units, and the JROTC Cadets in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, and since November last year, in the US Coast Guard JROTC unit at Kalani High School. Companion Tulak, our Cadet Awards Committee Chairman attended ceremonies at Aiea, Radford, Campbell, Mililani, and Moanalua High Schools, presenting medals for multiple organizations, and meeting representatives from other Veteran Organizations and Military Professional Associations. He has also for the last 6 years been recruiting active duty and retired Officers and NCOs at HQ, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and 25th Infantry Division to volunteer for presentations. We have also coordinated with other organizations to share the load. This year, we had the following non-Companion volunteers presenting medals for MOFW:
• Lt Col, USAF, Ret. Craig Chang, USINDOPACOM J6, co-presenting w/ Arthur at Aiea High School AFJROTC.
• Joel Brilliant, Military Order of the Purple Heart, co-presenting w/ Arthur at Radford H.S. NJROTC
• LtCol, USMC, Felix Guerra III, J542 War Plans, USINDOPACOM, at Campbell High School MCJROTC
• CDR Kinau McCoy, MSC, USN, DHA LNO to USINDOPACOM, J07 Command Surgeon at Punahou Army JROTC
• LTC Michelle Parlette, 25th Infantry Division, at Nankuli Army JROTC.
• COL, USA, Ret. Tim Faulkner at Kailua H.S. AFJROTC
• 1LT Austin Garvey at Military Police Fort Shafter, co-presenting w/ Arthur at Mililani Army JROTC.
• Brig Gen, USAF, Ret. Roy Agustin at Roosevelt HS, Army JROTC
• Col Jonathan Ishikawa, Director of Strategy and Future Requirements, NAVFAC, Pearl Harbor, and Reservist with US Forces Japan, co-presenting w/ Arthur at Mililani Army JROTC.
Photos L R: Lt Col, USAF, Ret. Craig Chang INDOPACOM J6, presents the Silver Academic Medal to Cadet, and the Bronze to Cadet at Aiea. Companion Fred Staedel presenting to Cadet Sarah Marsh and Cadet Frank Price at Kaiser AFJROTC,
Photos above right: Arthur presenting MOFW medals to Cadets at Moanalua H.S. AFJROTC ON 14 May.
above left: COL, Ret. Arthur Tulak presented the MOFW Bronze Leadership to C/MAJ Brody K. Trask, and COL Jonathan Ishikawa presented the Silver Academics Medal to C/CPT Joliana J. Mayeda, at Mililani HS on 24 May 2025.
above right: Joel Brilliant, Military Order of the Purple Heart, co-presenting with COL Tulak at Radford H.S. on 16 April.
Congratulations to all the top-performing cadets recognized for their leadership and academic excellence!
Photo above left and center: LTC Manchester presenting to unidentified cadets at Kalani HS USCG JROTC on 10 May.
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Commandery Participates in ANZAC Day 2025
By Commander Dan Curtis
MOFW Companions attended ANZC Day 2025 to commemorate our Australian and New New Zealand Allies and the bravery of the Australia New Zealand Army Corps that fought in the First World War.
Opening welcome remarks were delivered by the Australian Consul-Generals of Australia and New Zealand, Mr. Greg Wilcock and Mr. Mike Ketchen, respectively. The commemorative address was delivered by Brigadier General James Bliss, Royal New Zealand Army. This was followed by the solemn wreath laying ceremony with members of the Consular Corps from Japan, Republic of Korea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, the United Kingdom, and the Czech Republic. From Hawaii, the State of Hawaii as well as the City and County of Honolulu also presented wreaths, followed by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and her component commands of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Space Forces, the 14th District of the U.S. Coast Guard.
The Commandery was one 5 Veteran Organizations to present wreaths. I was honored to represent the Commandery this year for the wreath presentation, assisted by Companion Manchester. Companion Tulak also assisted CPT, Former, Rona Adams to present a wreath on behalf of the Australian Returned and Services League, which accepts Americans into its ranks.
Photo above right: Commander Curtis and Past Commander Manchester presenting a wreath from the Commandery . Photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter
Photo center right: From L to R Companion Manchester, Retired Ambassador John Berry- former US Ambassador to Australia, Secretary Tulak and Commander Curtis
Photo below right of the wreath presented by the Commandery.
Commandery Operations
Poppy Appeal 21 MAY 2025
The Commandery partnered with VFW Post 8616 to distribute poppies at Camp H.M. Smith ahead of Memorial Day. Commander Dan Curtis jointed Yvonne Geesey and Lynn Mariano from VFW Post 8616 to distribute poppies and accept donations. The proceeds go to support Commandery and Post operations, but more importantly we are engaging the active-duty military and providing them an opportunity to remember those to honor and mourn the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Mayor’s 39th Memorial Day Ceremony
The City and County of Honolulu and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs present the 74th Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Pūowaina (Punchbowl) Vice Commander Daniel Garcia represented MOFW and presented a wreath in honor of the fallen The event began with an oli and featured speeches by Mayor Rick Blangiardi and INDOAPCOM Commander, Admiral Sam Paparo. Distinguished guests included Hawaii Governor Josh Green, Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, Congressman Ed Case, and other state and city officials. Additionally there was a color guard, presentation of wreaths, firearm salute, F-22 flyover, playing of taps, performances by the Royal Hawaiian Band and Sounds of Aloha, and hula from the 96th Lei Court.
Commandery Meeting at Paesano’s Italian Restaurant.
On 5 June our order met at Paesano Ristorante Italiano in Aiea for our obligatory business as well as a social with our Companions and just as important their significant others. We are grateful to Paesano's for gifting us their private party room and set a classy atmosphere for our Companions ,guests and recruits.
As I mentioned in my opening article, there are plenty of other things our members could be doing with their own time and treasure, our Hawaii focus for retention and recruitment is building an Ohana. Rodgers rules of order have a time and place, but we will focus our meetings 80% on the "Companionship". For the foreseeable future, recruitment will include the social aspect with spouses and loved ones In those social settings we will talk the how, we will execute our planned priorities thru the Summer of 2026.
Our next planned gathering is 5 October; please save the date. Our invited guests for this meeting will be the Hawaii Military Schools Unit leadership along with their loved ones.
Our most impactful programs are our support to the JROTC programs across all the Hawaiian islands. This JROTC support along with the Civil Air Patrol will remain our priority of effort and work. My intent is to grow our Order from the ranks of instructors and leadership of both above and build that Ohana with people we genuinely want to be around. Life is too short to waste our finite resources otherwise. George Wahington said it best "It is better to be alone than in bad company,"
Photo right: Vice Commander Garcia following the wreath presentation
Commandery Operations
Poppy Appeal
21MAY 2025
The Commandery partnered with VFW Post 8616 to distribute poppies at Camp H.M. Smith ahead of Memorial Day.
MOFW honors the Hickam Officers Spouses Club.
Commander Dan Curtis and Secretary Arthur Tulak presented the Hickam Officer Spouses Club with a Commendation on May 30, 2025 at the Thrift Shop it operates on Hickam Field. The commendation was presented in recognition of 73 years of support to the Active/Reserve/Retired Military, Cadet, and Veterans Communities of Hawaii. The HOSC is recognized by the Commander Navy Region Hawaii as a Private Volunteer Organization, operating as a 501(c)4 nonprofit.
The Hickam Officer Spouses Club has supported the Hawaii Commandery MOFW Cadet Awards Program for ten years, enabling our Order to recognize 67 cadets a year from 4 ROTC units, 27 JROTC Units, 10 Squadrons of the Civil Air Patrol (Hawaii Wing), and two classes of the Hawaii Army Nation Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy.
The Commandery takes great pleasure in recognizing your significant charitable contributions to volunteer organizations in service to the State of Hawaii.
In addition to the grant program, the HOSC also played a significant role when JROTC units in the State needed dress and utility uniforms when stocks of Army Green uniforms were running low.
MOFW HI is proud to support Hawaii ‘s Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) programs prepares high school students for leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities and privileges as American citizens. Our ability fund these awards across Hawaii are due to the exceptional generosity of grants from the Hickam Officers and Spouses Club (HOSC). We greatly appreciate their donation and formally commend them for this unwavering support to this program.
Upcoming events:
• 6 JUN — D-DAY Allied Invasion of Europe 81st Anniversary
• 12 JUN — USARPAC Community Day at Fort DeRussy
• 14 JUN — Flag Day at the State Capitol Rotunda, 1130—1300, hosted by the Military Order of the World Wars as part of the Hawaii 250th Commemoration.
• 14 JUN Army Birthday Ball https://www.eventcreate.com/e/usarpac-army-ball
• 14 JUN — Hawaii Youth ChalleNGe Academy Graduation at the Waikiki Shell 1000 hrs.
• 21 JUN — Navy 250th event: Joint Service Concert https://www.navy.mil/Navy-250/Events/
• 22 JUN Navy 250th event: Haleiwa Hawaii Haleiwa Art Festival https://www.navy.mil/Navy-250/Events/
• 23 JUN United States Coast Guard Auxiliary 85th Birthday
• 25 JUN — Hawaii 250th Military Committee Meeting at OVC, 1700 hrs.
• 29 JUN — Monthly meeting of the Oahu Veterans Council
• 25 JUN 75th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War.
• 27 JUN — PTSD Awareness Day
• 04 JUL— Independence Day
• 21 JUL 95th Anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Veterans Administration. July 21, 1930.
• 25 JUL Hire a Veteran Day
• 28 JUL—Oahu Veterans Council Meeting 0900
• 29 JUL— 250th Birthday of the Army Chaplain Corps (1775) and U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps.
• 31 JUL, Navy 250th event: Honolulu Hawaii at the Ala Moana Centerstage Concert Series
• 04 AUG— 235th Birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard in 1790.
• 07 AUG — Purple Heart Day – A time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice.
• 9-10 AUG — Navy 250th event: Kaneohe, Hawaii Blue Angels: Kaneohe Bay Air Show
• 18 SEP — 78th Air Force Birthday
• 11 OCT Navy 250th event: Honolulu Hawaii, Commander Navy Region Hawaii Navy Ball
• 17 NOV U.S. Army 250th Birthday of the Field Artillery branch
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