VFW Post 1572: 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment Post

01/14/2026

The Wall That Heals, a 3/4-scale traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, that is visiting Oahu, Hawaii, at the University of Hawaii – West Oahu campus in Kapolei 91 1001 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei, HI 96707 from January 14-19, 2026, offering 24/7 public access to honor fallen service members, with free admission.

VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) Veterans Benefits Regional Office of Honolulu and local Vet Center will have dedicated staff present January 14-18, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to connect with Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members, caregivers, and students.

Our team is available to answer questions about VHA enrollment, provide information on services and programs, and support our Veterans in every way possible.

We humbly acknowledge the immense sacrifices made by our Vietnam Veterans, honoring those who gave their lives in battle and those who returned with lasting wounds.

The Wall That Heals offers a poignant opportunity for reflection, closure, and a sense of peace.

09/28/2025

06/27/2024

When Carl Les Fordahl left the Vietnam War in 1971, his art, a collection of paintings, photographs and combat sketches, went into a closet before resurfacing again two decades after his service.

06/27/2024

Aloha everyone Ben Gilbert( post commander) here. On behalf of your officers team I want to thank you all for your continued support. We will have a meeting at the Hawaii plantation village on July 6 at 10 am. We look forward to seeing those who are able to make it.

03/16/2024

Aloha all Ben Gilbert post commander here. This is our sentiment on claim sharks. And their bu****it. Don’t fall for it. Tell them to kick rocks.

03/15/2024

Western conference and Hawaii state convention registration 2024.

Aloha comrades the link I am posting is for both events on the Hawaii state VFW site. Look forward to seeing many of you there. Aloha

Ben Gilbert commander post 1572.

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03/15/2024

Just so you are aware should you need assistance.

11/11/2023

Happy birthday marines

04/15/2023

We had the honor of recognizing two cadets from Waipahu high school JROTC program.

12/29/2022

Let us all put our post commander Fred Chang in our thoughts as he had a medical issue and need the positive energy for healing.

08/06/2022

Aloha comrades we will be having our meeting this morning at 10 am and the Hawaii plantation village. We invite all members in good standing to please join us.