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Aug 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Office Of Veterans' Services Meeting Minutes
The meeting featured reports on several key operational and facility matters. The Office of Veterans' Services Director discussed cemetery administration compliance, progress on eligibility criteria for commemorative Vietnam Veterans War medals, funding priorities, and plans for a veteran conference. The Department of Defense Engineering briefed the board on cemetery expansion improvements and grant opportunities. Updates were provided regarding VA survey results, staffing levels, and bed occupancy rates at state veterans' homes. The Department of Health addressed current health trends related to COVID cases and seasonal flu vaccinations. Finally, information was shared regarding the opening of Service Academy nominations for local students.
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The board received and discussed reports regarding facility operations, public health, and veteran resources. Updates included status on facility maintenance and census caps at the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home, ongoing monitoring of health risks including the Hantavirus andes strain and Ebola by the Department of Health, and upcoming career fairs for veterans coordinated by the Department of Labor. Individual reports were also provided by board members representing Kauai, Maui, West Hawaii, and Oahu.
Mar 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Office Of Veterans' Services Meeting Minutes
The meeting involved updates from various department representatives. Key discussions included the findings of the National Cemetery Administration compliance review, the acceptance of grant funding for the East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery restoration project, and a review of the census at the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home. Additionally, the committee discussed ongoing maintenance and security enhancements for various state memorials, including the Korean and Vietnam Memorials and the World War II Memorial.
Feb 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Office of Veterans' Services Meeting Minutes
The board meeting focused on departmental and committee reporting. Updates were provided regarding the National Cemetery Administration compliance review, the design concept status for the third Veterans Home on Maui, and the successful completion of the CMS survey and food certification at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. The Legislative Committee and various board members also provided status updates.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
