From the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website
On this episode of Borne the Battle, Air National Guard Veteran Denise Jelinski-Hall discusses her selection as Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, the changing roles of women in the military, and how “gray-area service members” are still entitled to VA benefits.
For new retirees, it’s more important than ever to take full advantage of every tax break available. That’s especially true if you’re on a fixed income. After all, you have to stretch out your retirement savings to cover the rest of your life. But holding on to your money during retirement is easier said than done. That’s why retirees really need to pay close attention to their tax situation.
Unfortunately, though, seniors often miss valuable tax-saving opportunities. In many cases, it’s simply because they just don’t know about them. Don’t let that happen to you — check out these often-overlooked tax breaks for retirees. You could save a bundle!
The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as an e-newsletter today.
Today we feature the July 1962 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* SMSgt George Oshiro presented the HANG Airman Award
* Capt Gerald Sada named the HANG Outstanding Interceptor Pilot
* A1C Theodore Kawamoto named Outstanding Aircraft Mechanic
From the Consumer Reports website
Of all the luscious, healthy fruits in season now, fresh berries may be the cream of the crop. They are top sources of vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting nutrients that can help reduce the risk of several age-related conditions. Yet they are also highly perishable and often expensive, which may make you hesitant to purchase them. Here’s why you should be buying and eating berries often, plus shopping and storage tips to lower their cost and make them last longer at home.
From the State Department of Transportation website
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds residents and motorists that the emergency extension relating to COVID-19 for driver’s licenses, non-CDL permits, and state IDs which expired on or after March 16, 2020 will end August 6, 2021. County DMVs are currently accepting appointments and/or walk-ins, and in some cases are offering extended hours to meet demand and help address the backlog of renewals.
HDOT encourages residents to prioritize these renewals to avoid future penalties. General information (by county) is below. Please note that the REAL ID enforcement date has been extended to May 3, 2023.
Personal photographs
This undated photographs show Jeffrey Protacio and Rex Jones in the Human Resources Office (HRO). Long story short, Rex allowed Jeff to shave his head at work one morning after losing a bet. In a recent call, Rex said he forgot what the bet was about. It took a little while to adjust to Rex’s new hair style…
Rex served as the Equal Opportunity Officer in civilian status. He currently lives in Wisconsin and has a private counseling practice. Jeff retired from the Hawaii Army National Guard. We believe he now with Hawaiian Airlines.
The pūpūkahi is the State of Hawaii Department of Defense monthly newsletter. Printed versions of the pūpūkahi have been the “command information” newsletter for decades, however, it was suspended in 2009 due to budget cuts. It is now a digital e-newsletter posted quarterly.
Click here to read the October 2003 – March 2004 digital pūpūkahi
An average healthy 65-year-old couple has a 75% chance that one partner will require significant long-term care in later life and a one-in-four-chance that both will need such care, according to a new report that aims to quantify one of the biggest wildcards in retirement planning.
Some people die without needing any care in older age, while others (dementia patients in particular) need assistance for years. For most older adults, the reality lies somewhere in the middle, according to the report by HealthView Services, a Danvers, Massachusetts-based company that provides health care cost data to financial advisors.
From the Everyday Health website
Pineapple is more than just a delicious tropical fruit — it offers significant health benefits as well. In fact, it’s been used in folk medicine since ancient times, according to a study published in September 2016 in Biomedical Reports. It’s native to the Americas and is also grown in tropical climates around the world, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).
“Pineapple is a great source of vitamin C, B vitamins, fiber, and minerals like manganese,” says Julie Andrews, RDN, a chef based in Appleton, Wisconsin.
You’ll find pineapple offered fresh, frozen, and canned, making it a year-round option for those living in the United States. Canned pineapple is convenient, but be sure to look for an option that’s packed in its own juices, not syrup, says Allison Knott, RDN, a dietitian in New York City. “Fruit naturally contains sugar in the form of fructose, so even the canned fruit in its own juice will have grams of sugar listed on the label,” she says. “However, the syrup is considered added sugar and will increase the total grams of sugar while contributing to added sugar intake for the day.”
Off the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Facebook page
Brig. Gen. Moses Kaoiwi Jr., Joint Task Force commander, Hawaii National Guard speaks at the Exchange Club of Hilo’s “Circle of Hope – Healing Field” ceremony at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium, July 5, 2021, Hilo, Hawai‘i. The special ceremony was to thank the National Guard, Hawai‘i Police Department, Hawai‘i Fire Department, Hawai‘i County Civil Defense, Department of Health, and first responders for their continued commitment and effort in the fight against the COVID-19 Pandemic in the County of Hawai‘i.
More photographs by Sgt. John Schoebel
From the Air Force Magazine website
Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters is holding up Frank Kendall’s nomination for Air Force Secretary over the Pentagon’s decision to award the F-35 international training center to Arkansas’s Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Air Force Magazine has learned.
Michigan’s Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township possessed “superior qualifications” in the bid, a Peters spokesperson told Air Force Magazine on July 1 in response to inquiries as to why Peters, along with Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren and Utah Republican Mike Lee, have put holds on the nomination vote.
Congressional members trying to “bring home the bacon” for their state.
The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawai’i Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as a monthly newsletter today.
Today we feature the July 1978 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 154th Tactical Fighter Group munitions section lauded by PACAF IG
* Col John S.W. Lee takes command of the 154th Tactical Fighter Group from Col James R. Ashford
* Lt Gen Hughes, PACAF Commander, congratulates the 154th TFG on MEI
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