HALAWA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Dozens of military servicemembers and their families gathered Tuesday to commemorate Veterans Day at Foster Village.

Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed on Nov. 11.

The event was held in place of two ceremonies typically held on Oahu. Officials cancelled them after the federal government shutdown caused a lack of funding, staff, or resources.

The cancellation meant no missing-man formation flying above the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl, no 21-gun salutes, and no military bands.

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The Oahu Veterans Council hosted the scaled-back observance that still recognized Hawaii’s military veterans.

The event featured hula performances and s

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