Mr. Raymond Loo (Ray), serves as the Department Service Officer (DSO) for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department of Hawaii. He was appointed to the position in June 2026 during the 88th VFW Department of Hawaii Convention.

As Department Service Officer, Comrade Loo leads a Team of skilled and accredited Service Officers serving Veterans and their families throughout Hawaii and American Samoa. The team provides professional assistance with VA disability compensation, education and vocational benefits, separation-related benefits, survivor benefits, and other VA claims and services—all provided Free of Charge.

Comrade Loo honorably served in the United States Army, both Active and in the Reserve Component, from 1987 through 2017, retiring at the rank of Colonel. His final assignment was as Assistant Chief of Staff, G5, 9th Mission Support Command. During his distinguished military career, he served in a variety of leadership and operational assignments, including overseas service in support of U.S. military operations.

His military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Parachutist Badge.

Comrade Loo has been actively involved with the Veterans of Foreign Wars for many years. His VFW service includes serving as a National Committee Member for Veterans Service Resolutions, All-State Post Quartermaster of VFW Post 10276, Post Trustee, and VFW Accredited Service Officer since 2023.

He earned his eligibility for membership in the VFW through his service in Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2006–2007 and his qualifying service in South Korea in 1989. He joined the VFW in 2008 at VFW Post 10276, Fort Shafter, and continues to maintain his Life Membership at Post 10276 in Honolulu.

Through his military and VFW service, Comrade Loo remains committed to serving veterans, strengthening the VFW, and ensuring veterans and their families receive the benefits and assistance they have earned through their service to our nation.

Ray and his wife, Ofelia, reside in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.