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    An official groundbreaking ceremony for the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home is taking place at an outdoor construction site. A speaker wearing a traditional Hawaiian aloha shirt and lei stands at a wooden podium bearing the State of Hawaii seal, addressing the gathering. Several dignitaries and officials wearing leis and face masks are seated behind the speaker.

    KAPOLEI, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    05.31.2021

    Photo by Master Sgt. Ret. Andrew Jackson 

    State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, Public Affairs Office

    Gov. David Y. Ige, City and County of Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara, State Adjutant General, family members of the late Sen. Daniel K. Akaka, a small number of community members, and a Veteran from each war era were on-hand to break ground for the new Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home (SVH) on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2021 at 10 a.m.

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    Date Taken: 05.31.2021
    Date Posted: 05.31.2021 19:54
    Photo ID: 6670566
    VIRIN: 210531-Z-IX631-1003
    Resolution: 7952x5304
    Size: 17.43 MB
    Location: KAPOLEI, HAWAII, US
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    An official ceremony is taking place at the groundbreaking of the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home in Hawaii. A military officer in white dress uniform is speaking at a podium bearing the State of Hawaii seal, while several dignitaries wearing lei and face masks are seated behind him. The Hawaii state flag is visible in the background along with a banner displaying an architectural rendering of the planned facility.
    A formal outdoor ceremony featuring military officers and civilians seated in rows under a covered structure. All attendees are wearing face masks, suggesting this event took place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several individuals are wearing traditional Hawaiian lei garlands, indicating a Hawaiian or Pacific Island setting.
    An official groundbreaking ceremony for the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home is taking place at an outdoor construction site. A speaker wearing a traditional Hawaiian aloha shirt and lei stands at a wooden podium bearing the State of Hawaii seal, addressing the gathering. Several dignitaries and officials wearing leis and face masks are seated behind the speaker.
    An official ceremony is taking place at the groundbreaking or dedication of the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home in Hawaii. A woman is speaking at a podium bearing the State of Hawaii seal, while several dignitaries wearing leis and face masks are seated behind her. A military officer in uniform and other officials are present, with the Hawaii state flag visible in the background.
    An outdoor groundbreaking or dedication ceremony for the 'Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home' is taking place on a dirt lot in what appears to be Hawaii. A speaker stands at a wooden podium bearing an official state seal, while several attendees wearing leis and face masks are seated behind under a white tent canopy. The Hawaii state flag is prominently displayed, and a banner with architectural renderings of the planned facility is visible in the background.
    An official groundbreaking or dedication ceremony for the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home in Hawaii. A speaker addresses the audience from a podium bearing the State of Hawaii seal, flanked by seated dignitaries wearing traditional Hawaiian lei garlands. The Hawaii state flag is prominently displayed in the background.
    An official ceremony is taking place for the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home in Hawaii, with a speaker at a State of Hawaii podium addressing attendees. Several dignitaries wearing leis and face masks are seated behind the speaker, consistent with COVID-era health protocols. The Hawaii state flag is prominently displayed in the background alongside a banner showing an architectural rendering of the planned facility.
    An outdoor ceremony in Hawaii featuring a group of attendees wearing face masks, leis, and formal or semi-formal attire. A central figure in a white uniform shirt with military medals and a VFW-style cap is engaged in conversation with a person in academic or judicial robes. The setting appears to be a commemorative or official event, likely on the Hawaiian islands based on the tropical vegetation, red soil, and traditional lei garlands.
    A groundbreaking ceremony is taking place on a cleared dirt construction site, likely in Hawaii based on the leis, traditional attire, and tropical vegetation visible in the background. Six individuals are gathered around a ceremonial ti leaf or maile lei strand stretched between two poles, a traditional Hawaiian blessing practice. Several participants are wearing face masks, leis, and one person is dressed in a traditional yellow Hawaiian kapa-style garment.
    A groundbreaking ceremony is taking place at a construction site, likely in Hawaii based on the tropical vegetation, red soil, and traditional lei garlands worn by participants. A row of approximately nine individuals holding ceremonial shovels face a person in academic or clerical robes, suggesting a blessing or invocation. All participants are wearing face masks, indicating this event occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    A groundbreaking ceremony is taking place on a cleared construction site, likely in Hawaii based on the red soil, tropical vegetation, and traditional Hawaiian attire visible. Two central figures wearing lei garlands and a yellow Hawaiian-style garment are handling a ti leaf or banana leaf bundle near a small decorated plant stake. Several other attendees are present, including a officiant in the background and individuals holding ceremonial shovels.
    A groundbreaking ceremony is taking place outdoors in what appears to be a sunny, tropical location. A row of officials holding ceremonial shovels stand before a mound of freshly turned red-brown earth, while a person in ceremonial robes speaks into a microphone. The setting and attire suggest this may be in Hawaii.
    A groundbreaking ceremony is taking place at an outdoor construction site, likely in Hawaii based on the tropical vegetation, red soil, and Hawaiian-style attire worn by participants. A line of approximately 8-10 individuals are simultaneously shoveling dirt with ceremonial silver-tipped spades. Several participants are wearing floral leis and face masks, suggesting this event occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic era.
    A groundbreaking ceremony is taking place at a construction site in what appears to be a tropical location, likely Hawaii, based on the palm trees, red soil, and traditional lei garlands worn by participants. A group of approximately nine individuals are lined up holding ceremonial gold-handled shovels, simultaneously digging into the reddish-brown earth. All participants are wearing face masks, suggesting this event occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

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