Daniel K. Inouye served during World War II in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Italy. After the war, he became a lawyer and was active in Hawaiian politics, becoming the state’s first representative to the House and then a U.S. senator. We honor his service. https://news.va.gov/75345/daniel-inouye-nisei-honor/ #HonoringVets | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

At the National Infantry Museum, Inouye Field honors the bravery and legacy of Captain Daniel Inouye, a Medal of Honor recipient and hero of the legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Flower leis often adorn the plaque here, symbolizing connection, gratitude, and the aloha spirit he embodied. As the site of all U.S. Army Infantry basic training graduations, the field bridges past and present, reminding us of the perseverance and unity that define our nation’s heroes. Thank you for supporting th