As a Army Officer (MAJ) retired and teaching in China, the Covid pandemic caused all foreign…read moreEnglish teachers to get canceled Visa's. Flew to L.A., then to Schofield Army Base for housing. Waiting list (3 yrs !) for housing, I stayed at Base Hotel at $165/day. Then told to leave after 1 month because active soldiers needed the room (paid more $). Angry about that, moved out to Hotels near the airport at ~ $200/DAY! With only a computer & phone, and the money saved from teaching, I tried many places and finally on my last leg from Hotel costs, I called US VETS in Kapolei. A 'Behavior Psychologist' understood I had $300 left at the Central YMCA, and came to my rescue. I carried my large 5 bag of clothing to the site, meet the man, filed out many forms, and was given a 3-man room for $170 A MONTH, 3 good meals a day, internet hook-up, A/C living spaces, and other Vets to talk to everyday, some who had some of the same problems living in this expense State of HI. Most men had health problems from past wars ... Vietnam, Korea, some from the Gulf. Few had drug problems, but most were just financially broke like myself. This is what is important: It gives a man time to search for housing and a job without worrying about food, shelter, security, and a feeling of loneliness. To leave that place is ON YOU, not the people working there! They do provide job fairs, job training, employees to change one's behavior problems in class ... but to find housing, I used the internet & phone to contact Charities for Housing. Fill out the forms and don't give up. Waiting for an answer takes patience and luck. After one year, I was lucky to get a great place in Mililani, got a Substitute Teaching Certificate for HI schools, and financed a car for transport. Let me add one more Item which is important when living at US VETS, your assigned Manager is very important. I had a good one (Gary) who gave me more internet time, DD-214 research, always available for discussions of importance. So I read some sad reviews on US VETS, and decided to even out the score. Thank you Gary & US VETS. DAC

i got to us vets with the clothes on my back now ihave my own apartment us vets is a steping stone…read moreto independance they fed me 3 times a day clothed megave me a counslerto help with aney problems i might incountergave me a monthly bus pass to look for work us vets wear verey frendlyand helpfulto my sucsess in the program

We went there for a birthday party, we almost went to the wrong place thinking of the veteran hall…read moreoff sand island. This one is located in the salt lake area and the name is Oahu Veterans Center the other off sand island is the Disabled Veterans Center. We were surprised when we got there it has a park and large parking area. The hall is air conditioned and the hall was clean with large restrooms located outside of the hall. They brought in their own food and pupu and they had shave ice, pop corn, cotton candy, pork hash and full bar! Restroom was clean and handicap accessible.

Celebrating the graduate…read more.. After much discussion this is the venue decided and can see why with lots of free parking on site and the rooms are very spacious as well with about 20+ tables for close to 200+ occupancy it was nice and spacious along with Photo Booth and buffet setting, stage for the MC and slide show fit all perfectly. There was also a bouncy house for the kids outside is a nice touch. I had a great time and liked this venue it's so nice though with a full house did get quite hot, cheers to the Class of 2025! Thank you!

I called to book this venue for a community event. The person I spoke with repeatedly stated that…read morehe was the only one who could approve bookings. He confirmed a date but said he needed to follow up. During the call, he asked if I was a "sister" or had any military affiliation. I said no. I was then required to come in for a walkthrough. After the walkthrough, everything was verbally confirmed and I was told to follow up for payment details. I followed up by text and received no response for several days. When I finally did receive a response, I was sent an email saying the venue could not approve my event due to internal priorities and planning. To compare, I had a friend call separately and identify as a veteran. They were immediately offered availability and able to book for the same day. Businesses can choose who they rent to, but the process here was inconsistent, unclear, and a waste of time. If there are specific requirements for booking, they should be stated upfront instead of after walkthroughs and follow-ups.

Came here for a fundraising event and here's the deets about the Amvets West Oahu Veterans Center:…read more(1) Located on Iroquis Avenue in Ewa Beach, about 20 minutes from entry of Ewa Beach so prepare for traffic if you have an event here (choke stop lights too) (2) Plenty parking, paved and unpaved (3) Bathrooms are nasty, also looks like it doesnt get cleaned regularly (4) Vending machine inside, lots of eateries on the way to this location and most of the events here are BYOB anyways (5) Lots of resources and pictures for veterans All-in-all -- Not my favorite venue in Ewa Beach but kudos to having lots of parking and the fact its easy to find on Google Maps!

Important to note: You will need base access to access this place. You go through the guarded…read moregate (where you show your ID) and it will be on your right (follow the signs). Not an extensive food menu--Food is standard bar food. So think, corn dogs, fries, nachos, type food. Not bad, not 5-star gourmet food. There are a lot of TVs everywhere--in fact we went there specifically to watch the fight. TVs can be seen from almost anywhere in the establishment. Drinks--standard drink menu for a bar. :) Now, what I liked the BEST about this place was the kid friendly atmosphere, meaning, there is a huge open, mostly gated grassy area for kids to run and play. There's also a sandy volleyball area, basketball court, and pickleball court. It feels really safe.

Enjoyed a couple beers and the atmosphere here this week. Great outdoor seating with a relaxed dive…read morebar feel. Lots of friendly people. The food is not anything to brag about but it isn't surprising. Go have a few drinks, listen to the music and relax.

This historical building was built in 1952 with funds provided by the soldiers while they trained…read moreon the mainland from June 1942 to August 1943 and when they entered combat in September 1943 until war's end. The veterans, when they returned home in 1945-46, dedicated the building to their comrades who died while serving overseas. It's a great resource for those looking to learn more about the 100th Battalion, commonly known as The Purple heart Battalion. Please phone or email the office to make arrangements to visit the building as well as with your questions regarding this unit.

From the owner: The 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans organization was established in December 1945 under the name…read more"Club 100," by the World War II veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion. The non-profit organization represents the men who served in the 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate) and its successor, the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry, at any time during the period of June 5, 1942 through August 15, 1946. The 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans (Club 100) works to perpetuate the identity and legacy of the 100th Infantry Battalion of World War II; to promote community service, patriotism, and social welfare for the people of Hawai‘i; and to provide a support network for the veterans of the 100th, including those who gave their lives in World War II, and their families.

The Hale Koa is a wonderful Hotel. Staff and facilities standards exceed all expectations…read more However, I too was turned off by the permanent homeless encampments on the beach. I don't fault Hale Koa. Waikiki law prohibits overnight camping on the beach.

I absolutely love this hotel. This hotel is only accessible to service members. Not to civilians…read more This hotel is absolutely gorgeous. It has a big open wide reception centers with sofas to lounge. Checking in, the staff members were very informative, showing this which tower to take. The only trick I had with the elevator was make sure you tap your room key first before you select a floor number. All of the rooms were absolutely clean. They have like three different restaurants located in the hotel as well. Small exchange with everything you can need. Walking distance to the beach, which is absolutely nice because you can access all the other hotels in the inside of their shopping centers. They do have a new parking structure. The first day you check your car you grab a ticket, but afterwards, the gates memorize, and identify your license plate, so all you have to do is tap your room key to be able to go in and out of the structure with ease. I definitely recommend this hotel to service members. If they have a chance to experience this hotel, go for it because it's absolutely beautiful.

As of August 2018, the Rotary Club of Kapolei Sunset meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month…read moreaboard the Kai Oli Oli catamaran sailboat in the Ko Olina Marina, 6 pm - 8 pm. $15 meeting fee covers food and guest speaker program. There are beverages for sale on the Kai Oli Oli. This Rotary chapter is committed to supporting local and global charities, fundraising for scholarships, restoring conservation lands, serving women's shelters and foster homes for children, and Adopt a Highway cleanups. Rotary International has 50 chapters across the state of Hawaii, and 1.2M members worldwide that empower youth, improve health, promote peace, and advance communities across the globe.

Great club with great people…read more Glad to be a part of such a great community of service minded leaders here in West Oahu. If you are looking for an outlet to serve your community, network with community leaders and make a difference on the Island of Oahu, as well as worldwide, Kapolei Sunset Rotary is the place to go. Meetings are every Monday (except State and Federal Holidays) at Roy's Ko'Olina in the Upstairs meeting area. We meet at 5:30 for a short Happy Hour and then dinner is served at 6:00 and a speaker addresses the group from 6:30 to 7:00 PM. The best and fastest growing Rotary Club on Oahu. Join us if you are looking to make a difference in your world locally.