The Story

The Hui’s logo resembles a quilt pattern and incorporates many aspects of the origins of the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii.  At each corner is a taro leaf, representing the birthplace of the Division as well as the foundation of Hawaiian life:  family, or `ohana.  The lightning bolt within the taro leaves signify the lightning conquests the Division won throughout the Pacific during World War II.  The Division patch, comprised of the taro leaf and the lightning bolt, faces out in the four cardinal directions and symbolizes the missions and deployments by the Division today, performed all over the world.

The Pineapple, the universal symbol of hospitality and Aloha, is included between the taro leaves as a reminder of the enduring friendship between the Army and the Hawaiian people.  At the center of the pattern is an eight-spoke cogged wheel that represents the U.S. Army, Hawaii’s eight major subordinate commands.  The spokes surround the hub which is the U.S. Army Hawaii’s “H” patch, symbolic of all-encompassing support rendered the Division.  It is also the core of our Army community, the foundation of our family support and includes our indispensable Army civilians.

The entire design is surrounded by eight waves, symbolic of our island home.  Reverence and respect for the ocean have been part of the Hawaii society dating back to ancient Polynesian voyagers.  The eight waves tie together the eight islands that complete the state of Hawaii, just as they tie the 25th Infantry Division and the U.S. Army Hawaii to the Hawaiian people.

This exclusive quilt design has been reproduced in wood engravings, glass products, clothing and a variety of other items that are for sale by the Hui `O Na Wahine.  We’ve had the logo printed, stitched, and etched on many different items, including golf shirts, T-Shirts, aprons, crystal, mugs, tote bags and more.  We carry seasonal logo items too.

​2020 New Hui Logo

In 2020 local artist and Hui board member Amanda Ryan revamped our logo using her unique watercolor technique. Her stunning rendition adds local greenery and flora into our beloved logo. We treasure both logos as part of our rich history.

Hui logo items are available for purchase at monthly Hui luncheons and the Thrift Shop. ​