GLOSSARY
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| Term | Definition |
| Valor | Strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness. |
| Varsity Victory Volunteers (VVV) | All Japanese American labor battalion in World War II in Hawaii. The formation of the VVV was in response to anti-Japanese prejudices in Hawaii following the Pearl Harbor attack. The Hawaii Territorial Guard was comprised of Japanese Americans who patrolled the Honolulu area to free up regular army units for other duties. But on January 19, 1942, despite their entirely satisfactory service, they were kicked out of the Territorial Guard. As a result of their "petition to do their part as loyal Americans in any possible way," the Corps of Engineers Regiment, or the VVV, was formed. Due in part to the 100th Infantry Battalion, VVV and other Japanese Americans who voluntarily helped in the war effort, the ban on Japanese Americans in the army was lifted. The VVV was disbanded on January 31, 1943 and many members went on to serve in the 442nd RCT. |
| Veteran | Someone who has served in the armed forces. |
