JAVA is a veterans' organization to conduct educational programs, provide scholarships, and promote patriotism. The Japanese American Veterans Association (JAVA) is a federally recognized 501(c)(19) Veterans’ Organization dedicated to educating and empowering our global community. THE JAPANESE AMERICAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION (JAVA) IS A NATIONWIDE WAR VETERANS ORGANIZATION. WE ARE DEDICATED TO REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS AND PRESERVING THE MILITARY LINEAGE OF ALL AMERICAN VETERANS, RESERVISTS, AND ACTIVE-DUTY PERSONNEL INCLUDING ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER VETERANS. WE WORK TO HONOR AND PRESERVE THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO VALIANTLY SERVED IN THE 100TH INFANTRY BATTALION, 442ND REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM, AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SERVICE WHILE ALSO FOSTERING PATRIOTISM AND INCLUSION TODAY. JAVA BUILDS AND STRENGTHENS CAMARADERIE AMONG MEMBERS THROUGH LUNCHEONS, EVENTS, AND A NEWSLETTER.