Hawaiian Islands Honor Flight

06/17/2026

Today we wish all US Navy Corpsman, past and present a Happy 128th Birthday.

06/13/2026

5 of our Board of Directors are Women Veterans.

Women Veterans Recognition Day is observed annually on June 12th to commemorate the historic 1948 signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which granted women the legal right to serve as permanent, regular members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

06/09/2026

Spread the word, Volunteer, donate. Make a difference for these Veterans.

06/01/2026

Follow the link to fill out an application:

https://hi-honorflight.honorflightdeck.com/apply/veteran

05/30/2026

We are preparing for the inaugural Hawaiian Islands Honor Flight and need your support to help change the lives of our kūpuna Veterans.

Our mission is to honor Hawaiʻi's World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War Veterans by providing them with a memorable trip to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials built in their honor.

For every Veteran selected to participate, airfare, meals, hotel accommodations, and charter bus transportation are provided completely free of charge.

Your donation helps make this journey possible. Every contribution directly supports the costs associated with transporting and caring for our Veterans during this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Join us in honoring their service, sacrifice, and legacy.

Help make Hawaiian Islands Honor Flight #1 a reality. Donate today and give a Veteran the opportunity to see their memorials and receive the recognition they have earned.

Honoring Our Veterans. Fulfilling Our Promise. 🇺🇸🌺

Mahalo for your support.

🌟 Join us in Changing the lives of our Kupuna Veterans! 🌟At Hawaiian Islands Honor Flight, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more com...

05/21/2026

05/19/2026

We are excited to share some incredible news — Hawaiian Islands Honor Flight has officially received our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status!

This important step allows us to move forward with full momentum as we prepare to serve our local World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War Veterans. With this approval, all donations to Hawaiian Islands Honor Flight are now tax-deductible, and we can continue building the partnerships, volunteer support, and funding needed to launch our inaugural Honor Flight.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to ensure our Veterans can visit the memorials built in their honor in Washington, D.C., at no cost to them. Every detail of these journeys — airfare, lodging, meals, and ground transportation — is made possible through the generosity of supporters like you.

Now that our nonprofit status is in place, we are:

• Expanding our volunteer and Guardian teams
• Building sponsorships and community partnerships
• Raising funds for Mission #1, planned for October 2026

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to get involved, this is it.

Mahalo for believing in this mission and for standing with us as we honor the service and sacrifice of our Kupuna Veterans.

04/25/2026

Congratulations! It was a privilege to host you on an

“At first, I thought they was playing a joke on me, and then I said, ‘Wow.”

War veterans Thomas William Duarte and Cummins K. “Bo” Mahoe III are reflecting after being honored at the nation's Capitol.

Learn more about their story and future celebration ⬇️

04/11/2026

Wishing all of those in Hilo this week safe travels and enjoy Mele Manaka.