JAVA Participates in D.C. Memorial Day Events
WASHINGTON — The Japanese American Veterans Association participated in three major events during the 2012…
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Terry Shima Retiring as JAVA Executive Director
WASHINGTON — Terry Shima has announced his retirement as executive director of the Japanese American…
RISING THROUGH THE RANKS: Army JAG Officer Wakatake Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
WASHINGTON — Kay Wakatake was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the U.S.…
Prime Minister Noda Meets With JAVA Representatives
WASHINGTON — Following their summit meeting on April 30, in Washington, D.C., President Barack Obama…
CGM Featured in Ship’s Change-of-Command Ceremony
NEWPORT, Ore. — The Congressional Gold Medal (GSM), awarded to the 100th Battalion, 442nd Regimental…
JAVA Presents Books on Camps to Local Schools
ROCKVILLE, Md. — In a ceremony on March 1, Gerald Yamada, president of the Japanese American…
JAVA Seeks Approval for Postage Stamps Featuring CGM Awardees
WASHINGTON — In recognition of the recent Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the World War…
Maj. Wakatake Receives 2011 Best Lawyers Under 40 Award
ATLANTA — Maj. Kay K. Wakatake of the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps received…
Shinseki: ‘From My Generation to Yours, We Thank You’
WASHINGTON — Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki was the keynote speaker at the Congressional…
Nisei Veterans Receive Bronze Stars
By J.K. YAMAMOTO Rafu Staff Writer WASHINGTON – Japanese American veterans and their families who…
VOX POPULI: Grayce Uyehara in Acrylic
By GERALD YAMADA, National Coordinator, Japanese American National Heritage Coalition Grayce Uyehara is prominently featured…
VOX POPULI: Setting the Record Straight
By GERALD YAMADA === In his National Director’s Report (Pacific Citizen, July 15-Aug. 4, 2011),…