#Veterans Day
Photos: Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient interned at West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery
Community and family members gathered at West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery on Tuesday to celebrate Army Sgt. 1st Class Rodney Yano, who was killed in Vietnam in 1969.
Mom’s wish comes true: Her son killed in Vietnam will be buried on Big Island — on Veterans Day
Retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jim Hussey said Army Sgt. 1st Class Rodney Yano will be the first Medal of Honor recipient to be interned at the West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery in Kona.
Hawaiʻi Island to honor Vietnam War veteran posthumously awarded Medal of Honor
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025, the County of Hawaiʻi will honor the legacy of Sgt. 1st Class Rodney James Takashi Yano, a Medal of Honor recipient, with a program at the West Hawaiʻi Veterans Cemetery.
Big Island Now poll results: Veterans face myriad of issues living on Hawai‘i Island
As we celebrated these men and women who protect our freedoms, we wanted to know what you thought the biggest challenge Big Island veterans faced.
Veterans Day is special to 84-year-old whose 3 husbands, father and brother all served
Barbara Perry has been married three times and all three of her husbands were veterans. Those tours of marriage taught her many of the same lessons her husbands and other veterans learned during their time in service.
McDonald’s offering free breakfast sandwich for veterans on Saturday
Veterans and active duty military simply need to present a valid military or veteran ID at any of McDonald’s 71 restaurants in Hawai‘i to receive a free breakfast sandwich of their choice.
Big Island Now poll No. 35: What challenges do Big Island veterans face the most today?
Veteran’s Day is coming up on Nov. 11. It’s a day to honor the men and women who have served our country and protected our freedoms.
Many veterans continue serving after their military careers are over
Fifty percent of the civilian workforce for the Department of Army are veterans, including many at Pōhakuloa Training Area on the BIg Island.
Video: Hawaiʻi US Sen. Hirono and US Rep. Kahele thank armed forces on Veterans Day
Members of Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation thanked the US Armed forces for their service as the nation honors them on Veterans Day.
Hawai‘i Island Veterans Day Parade returns live this weekend
The parade will feature 90 units as it winds from Wailoa State Recreation Area throughout downtown Hilo and back.
Public Libraries to Close for Veterans Day, Thanksgiving
All libraries and support offices of the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System will be closed for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and Thanksgiving, Nov. 25.
National Native American Veterans Memorial Opens on Veterans Day
The new National Native American Veterans Memorial was opened on Veterans Day on the National Mall in Washington DC.
Waimea Community Invited to Participate in Honoring Veterans, First Responders
The Waimea Community Association (WCA) invites the community to recognize North Hawai‘i’s veterans, first responders and front-line health care workers on Veterans Day.
Walmart Programs Employ Vets, Vet Spouses
In Hawai‘i, Walmart has hired more than 590 veterans over the last six years.
Veterans Day Ceremonies in Kona, Hilo
Hawai‘i County will honor military veterans in a multiple ceremonies scheduled for both sides of the island.
Veterans Day Tributes End at Pearl Harbor
Veterans Day observances across America came to a close with a sunset ceremony onboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial at Pearl Harbor.
Rep. Gabbard Joins West Hawai‘i Community For Veterans Day
At a Veterans Day service held at the West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard joined Hawaiʻi Island veterans, family members and friends.
Mid-Pac Fleet to Ring Bells in Honor of Centennial
On Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at 11 a.m., all the ships pier side at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam will ring their ship bells as part of a nation-wide initiative to commemorate Veterans Day.
Libraries to Close on Election Day & Veterans Day
In observance of Election Day, all public libraries and support offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.
Rep. Gabbard Honors Veterans at “Sunset on the Beach”
On Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard kicked off Veterans Day weekend with a special Hawaiʻi Five-0 “Sunset on the Beach” in Waikīkī.
