"Na Koa Pu'uhonua" means "Warrior Place of Refuge"

     Located at Building 692 McCornack Street, Schofield Barracks, the Warrior Assistance Center's sole purpose is to help the Wounded Warrior in the mission to heal, whether they go back to the unit or back into the civilian world.  The Center, which opened in February, 2008, provides professional staff and numerous amenities to help Wounded Warriors and their Families recover.

Mission Statement

“To promote the morale, welfare, and quality of life of those United States Armed Forces Service Members who have been wounded or injured, and who are in the State of Hawaii recuperating.” (and their families)

     "Malama na Koa" (Caring for our Warriors) was founded in July 2007 in order to allow Hawaii and it's aloha spirit to embrace and assist our military service members and their families during the period of their recovery.

     For more information on this program, please call the Hawaii U.S. Attorney's Office or Mr. Gervin Miyamoto at (808) 541-2850.

(See, http://www.protectourmilitary.org/wounded_warriors)

Island Insurance employees spread holiday cheer to the Hawaii Wounded Warriors Community Support Program

December 17, 2009

        HONOLULU – --  Employees of Island Insurance Company presented hand-crafted and personalized Christmas cards to Former U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo, volunteer program director of the Malama Na Koa, Hawaii Wounded Warriors Community Support Program.  Employees donated time from their annual holiday party and lunch hours to assemble and sign a card for each of the 320 wounded military Soldiers and Marines recuperating in Hawaii. 

        Hawaii Wounded Warrior Community Support Program, aka "Malama na Koa" (Caring for our Warriors), was founded in July 2007.  Its mission is to promote the morale, welfare, and quality of life of U.S. Armed Forces service members and their Families who have been wounded or injured, and who are recuperating in the State of Hawaii.

        “The people of Hawaii have embraced many of the soldiers based in the islands as their own,” said Ed Kubo. “It is gestures such as this that truly embody the Aloha spirit and affection that make the islands so special.” “Many of the recovering soldiers in Hawaii will be spending the holidays apart from their families,” said John Schapperle, President and Chief Operating Officer of Island Insurance. “These cards were personally crafted by our employees to let these brave soldiers know how much we care and appreciate what they have sacrificed for our country.”

        Island Insurance Company, Ltd. is Hawaii ’s largest locally owned and managed insurance carrier, offering a full range of property and casualty protection.  Founded in downtown Honolulu in 1939, Island Insurance has been serving Hawaii ’s families and businesses for 70 years and is the first and only Hawaii-based company to be recognized as a Top 50 property & casualty insurance company in the nation by the Ward Group for two consecutive years.  Island Insurance has earned financial strength ratings of “A” (Excellent) from A.M. Best Company and an “A” (Strong) rating from Fitch Ratings.  For more information, visit its website at: www.islandinsurance.com.

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HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Posted on: Thursday, August 13, 2009

Tons of Laughs Donated to Hawaii's Wounded Warriors

Irwin Santos
Reader Submitted

          Honolulu, Hawaii (May 30, 2009) - The 2009 Wounded Warrior Canoe Regatta was a big success as it kicked off its inaugural racing event today at the Pearl Harbor Rainbow Marina.  A crowd of over 600 gathered and cheered for their teams who paddled hard for their branch of service or civilian agency.  "The outpouring of interest and support for this event was fantastic," said event organizer U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo.  "We expected at the most 20 teams to compete, but we got 64 teams competing in today's event."

          The event was organized as a tribute to our Wounded Warriors in Hawaii and was not a fundraiser.  Teams representing Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserves went head-to-head against one another, and against teams from our Wounded Warriors, Honolulu Adaptive Canoe Paddlers, along with the Honolulu Police and Fire Departments teams.  We are proud to say that our Warrior in Transition teams did very well in the competition and received medals for their racing times.

          Family Strong Hawaii congratulates Mr. Gervin Miyamoto and Navy Region MWR for coordinating the event, and to everyone who made this tribute to our recuperating Soldiers and Marines so successful.  Everyone agreed that this was a wonderful way of ending Military Appreciation Month in Hawaii.  See all of you again at the Wounded Warrior Canoe Regatta next year!   Go Wounded Warriors!

 Courtesy of University of Hawaii Athletics Department

          The Hawaii Wounded Warrior Support Program took our recovering Soldiers and Marines to cheer on the University of Hawaii Baseball Team at the Les Murakami Stadium.  Go Bows!

Warrior Assistance Center Event - Soldiers of Sound Musical Group

WHEN:     Every Thursday

TIME:       1500 Hours to 1600 Hours

PLACE:     Warrior Assistance Center, Building 692, Schofield Barracks

*     It is our hope that through the playing and/or listening of music in an open forum, will help bring healing to individuals in need. We are primarily aimed at helping military personnel with Chronic PTSD, Stress, Anxiety or any other issues that may benefit from this type of stress free environment. But even with that said, any military (Active or Retired) personnel are welcome to join us. No matter if you play or not, we would like you to know that you are welcome to come.

*     For more information call Mr. Roddy Sueoka at the WAC, at 655-7158 or 398-4543.

From Military.com, Dated May 4, 2009

New Benefits Advisor

     Author and veteran's advocate Jim Strickland offers his insight on how to access the benefits you have coming. His weekly advice column, "Welcome Home," can help ease your transition to civilian life by explaining some of common benefits issues veterans face. Jim will do his best to make the process and the complex legal jargon understandable and guide you to a successful working relationship with your VA.

*     Check Out Jim's Advice Column:

http://www.military.com/opinion/0,15202,189397,00.html

If you are a recovering Military Service Member from any wound or injury, you may be entitled to benefits from Social Security.

Please visit:   www.socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors

Or, please call the Honolulu Office of the Social Security Administration at (808) 541-3647.  You have nothing to lose by calling and everything to gain.  They will be glad to help you!

Photo by Mindy Anderson
May 21, 2008

      Hawaii District U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo introduced the newly formed Hawaii Wounded Warrior Community Support Program, "Malama na Koa" during a press conference hosted by Tripler Army Medical Center Tuesday. The program will make Hawaii's communities and businesses aware of the challenges facing wounded or injured service members and their families, and it will bring donors in direct contact with our Wounded Warrior Units.

BY Molly Hayden
U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (Jul 09, 2008) – More than 100 wounded warriors and their family members gathered in anticipation for a meet and greet with Grammy Award-nominated American country star Billy Ray Cyrus at the Warrior Assistance Center here, on the Fourth of July.

As the performer entered the building, one could not decide who was more excited – the star or the fans – each thanking the other for their presence.

"Our wounded warriors are very deserving of an opportunity like this," said Kristina Kalili, outreach program coordinator at the Warrior Assistance Center. "The Soldiers are excited and feel honored to have a superstar donate [his] time for a visit." [More of the Article]