Terminal Islanders Celebrate 45th Anniversary
Yogore By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — The Terminal Islanders marked their 45th…
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Medal of Honor Recipient George Sakato Passes
DENVER — George “Joe” Taro Sakato, Medal of Honor recipient and honorary chairman of JAVA…
Air War Hero Ben Kuroki Dies at 98
Rafu Staff Report Ben Kuroki, the only Japanese American air war hero of World War…
JAVA Participates in D.C. Memorial Day Events
WASHINGTON — The Japanese American Veterans Association participated in three major events during the 2012…
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…
Smithsonian Celebrates Gold Medal at DOR Event
WASHINGTON — The Day of Remembrance Program — sponsored by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American…
JA Veterans Association Offers Scholarships to High School Grads
WASHINGTON — “Although the economy is still slowly recovering, things are apt to be much…
JAVA Seeks Approval for Postage Stamps Featuring CGM Awardees
WASHINGTON — In recognition of the recent Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the World War…