including site locations in the nations capital.

told the audience about frightened Cambodian families living in and around Long Beach.spoke as tha daughter of immigrants who escaped from war-torn Vietnam

spoke as tha daughter of immigrants who escaped from war-torn Vietnam.in partnership with grassroots and advocacy organizationsand senior-focused activities.

the OAA president reads short biographies of each student and the Yamauchi Scholarship recipient gives a short speech and thank-you on behalf of all recipients.2025s recipients are Katelyn Watanuki (Yamauchi Scholarship).

A tradition dating back to the 1950s.

and Kekoa Kakihara (Richard Itomura Memorial Scholarship).Photo provided by David MiyoshiOn a warm August afternoon last Sunday.

marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.Each individual in the image stands not only as a testament to personal courage but also as a proud descendant of the trailblazing Nisei soldiers whose service in World War II forever changed the nations perception of Japanese Americans.

From the frozen terrain of Korea to the jungles of Vietnam.and sacrifice earned admiration across the country.