The Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, of which Senator Hirono is a member, heard a presentation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Wednesday. During the hearing, Senator Hirono gave a shout out to VFW members from Hawaii who attended the hearing, including her Mission Continues Fellow Carlos Santana. Senator Hirono and the VFW members discussed alleviating veterans’ homelessness and the VA’s Choice Card program.
Senator Hirono and (left to right) Hawaii VFW Adjuntant Norbert Enos, State Legislative Chairman George Barlett, VFW-SVA Legislative Fellow Carlos Santana, VFW Hawaii State Commander Frederic Chang, and Past Commander Nick St. Young.