Complementary & Alternative Medicine of Oahu

06/28/2026

05/22/2026

82 years later, and they're still not home ⚓️

​Today, we mark the anniversary of the West Loch Disaster - a tragedy long held in the shadows of history. This year, we choose to do more than simply "remember"; we choose to remain proactive in recognizing the soldiers that are still unaccounted for. We are fighting to ensure the sacrifice of the soldiers lost within West Loch, stand with the same dignity as the USS Arizona, and the Tomb of the Unknowns.

Their service is no less critical, and their loss is no less sacred. As we honor them, we also confront the perpetual erasure of the very history they've built. At a time when sacred sites are being commodified for "VIP" leisure, and "affordable housing", like the humble Quonset huts and Little Makalapa housing, that sheltered the segregated units of Black, Hawaiian, Filipino, and Indigenous servicemen are being bulldozed into oblivion and obsolescence. That is not progress - it is the literal destruction of the economical footprint of our marginalized communities.

​Today's remembrance is not an act of resistance, but an act of defense and protection. By gathering together as a community, we firmly declare that our history is not for sale, nor will it be erased. We stand up for those who were forgotten, we defend the truth of their service, and we ensure that their stories remain woven into the fabric of our nations. We have not let West Loch be erased. 🕊️

​ JBPHH SchofieldBarracks LittleMakalapa PunchbowlVeteransMemorial CommunityStrong WestLochRemembrance

04/28/2026

History isn't just in the books; it’s right here in our own harbor. Before the tragedy of 1944, West Loch was a literal powderkeg—packed tight with fuel, explosives, and the pressure of a looming invasion.

The West Loch Disaster was a catastrophic chain reaction, that changed our shores forever. It's a story of incredible danger, and the brave men of the segregated units who carried the weight of the war’s most hazardous tasks.

​History often forgets that the most dangerous work fell to segregated units, who labored in these conditions with little recognition. Their sacrifice is woven into the very fabric of our harbor. Join us this year as we honor the men who carried that burden and ensure their story is finally heard by our community.

Join us for a Ceremony of Remembrance:
📅 Date: May 21, 2026
🕒 Time: 2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl)
🗣️ Keynote Speaker: Dr. Janet E. Finlayson (DPAA)
​RSVP by May 15: 📧 [email protected] | 📞 808-597-1341

04/23/2026

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/04/23/trump-reclassifies-state-licensed-medical-ma*****na-less-dangerous-drug-historic-shift/?fbclid=IwdGRzaARXPEFjbGNrBFc8OmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlO9f1aAMfEc3rC-MW3X1J-n_egKPMmGGn9Cfb6CD9cSlQzMg-bhhgiXJth-_aem_L_rA0CGTgCO8b84_6OjccQ

President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general has signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical ma*****na as a less-dangerous drug.

01/26/2026

For the love of education 🧠📈
For the love of medicine ⚕️
For the love of the people 🫂✊🏾✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻
For the love of the Aina ♻️🌄..and naturally, for the love of the plant 🌱

See you at the expo 🫡🪖⛑️

www.HawaiiCannabisExpo.com for more details!

01/25/2026

Some soldiers on Oahu are being told they might be living “doubled up” in their barracks rooms for at least 15 months or longer as the U.S. Army increases the number of troops in Hawaii under a major force restructuring.

01/09/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/166bqd2wbq/

12/28/2025

Aloha All,

As the Volunteer Coordinator for 'The Wall That Heals' Oahu VIETNAM MEMORIAL WALL exhibit committee, we would like to make sure as many visitors and residents of Oahu (and even the other islands) are aware of the event. Through a multi-pronged approach with a variety of individuals, organizations, and entities, we hopefully can continue to drive awareness for the event. Please post the following message to your social media outlets and seek similar action from your friends, business acquaintances, and anyone with a large and diverse following. The focus of this post is related to awareness and the need for volunteers. Upcoming will be related to tours and other aspects of the event.

For awareness (use HawaiiFBPosts-01 image):
The Wall That Heals is coming to O'ahu!
      Text in the message/post:
      "Help us spread the word that The Wall That Heals will be on display in O'ahu!"
    January 14-19, 2026
            The University of Hawaii, West O'ahu
            Free and Open to the public 24 hours a day until the 19th at 2 p.m.
            More information: www.thewallthathealsoahu2026.org

For Volunteer recruitment, Post (use HawaiiFBPosts-02 image):
The Wall That Heals is coming to O'ahu and needs volunteers!
Text in the message/post:
Hundreds of volunteers still needed for the display of The Wall That Heals in O'ahu from January 14-19, 2026.
Sign up for an unforgettable volunteer experience now!
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548A9A92EA7F4C34-60684068-thewall #/

If you have any questions, please call, txt, or email me.

Theo Alexander
Commander
AMVETS Hawaii West Loch Post 5
    
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Volunteer Coordinator

TWTH

(808) 728-3338
[email protected]

12/03/2025

https://thewallthathealsoahu2026.org/

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