Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 4, Number 4, 1 ʻApelila 1987 — Veterans Encouraged to Validate Status [ARTICLE]

Veterans Encouraged to Validate Status

Since the announcement on the availability of the booklet, "Veterans Guide to Employment and Benefits" at Office of Hawaiian Affairs offices, there have been numerous calls and personal visits. Many of the calls and visits have resulted in some good information whieh will be shared with all veterans in Hawaii. One bit of good news is that veterans should register their DD Form 214 or discharge paper with the Bureau of Conveyances in the Kalaimoku Building, 1151 Punehbowl St. This is a precautionary measure for yourself and your survivors in proving your veteran's status. While you may be registered with the Veterans Administration, don't take chances. Remember the sixth floor fire in 1973 at the Military Records Center? Many records were destroyed in that fire, including those of such notables as General Dwight Eisenhower, General John J. Pershing and actor Audie Murphy, who had become the most decorated soldier of World War II. It is now going to cost you $2 to register your DD Form 214. Don't miss out on your benefits. Register your form now. A big mahalo to businesses, individuals and veterans groups who made it possible for the T raveling Wall to be on all the four major islands. The reception was indicative of the feelings about the Vietnam conflict whieh are still being carried by many veterans and their loved ones. The many emotional releases observed at the wall represented the minds and souls that had remained in Vietnam for these many years and hopefully eame home to rest in peaee. Veterans who have information they want included in this newspaper should eall or write Human Services Officer Kamuela Apuna at OHA, 1600 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1500, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814, telephone 9462642.