Training in real apartments gives Honolulu firefighters hands-on experience with layouts and materials they may encounter during emergencies.
The annual Veterans Day ceremony at Punchbowl featured hula, wreath presentations, tributes, speeches and a 21-gun salute.
Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor the wildfire threat from high winds and dry conditions and may proactively shut off power in high-risk areas.
The event also featured information booths connecting veterans and their families with local organizations, benefits and support resources.
The 990-foot ship set a speed record on its first voyage in 1952. (BAY NEWS 9 (SPECTRUM NEWS))