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 June 2009 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Brig Gen Peter “Skipper” Pauling relinquishes command of the 154th Wing
* F-22 Egress trainer delivered
* HIANG canoe team wins
* Promotions: including Leilani Moniz, Reid Tsubota, Rex Godinez,
* 203 ARS and 204 AS Change of Commands
From the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website
June 1st is the official start of summer and that means, in certain parts of the country, it’s hurricane season. To prepare and protect you and your loved ones in advance of a hurricane, or after a disaster, use the VA resources in this blog post to find help and support.
Remember: If you have a life-threatening medical issue, contact 911 immediately. If you have health concerns and it’s not an emergency, contact your local VA for 24/7 nurse advice and triage if you have other health concerns and can’t go to the nearest VA clinic.
From the Medical News Today website
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65 years and older or under 65 years who have specific health conditions.
Original Medicare consists of Part A, which covers inpatient services, and Part B, which coversoutpatient services, including some at-home care.
A person must meet specific eligibility rules to get home care services, and sometimes, extra costs may apply that Medicare does not cover.
This undated photograph shows TSgts Solomon Ford and Donald Ho. They both served as photographers with the 154th Composite Group. They documented many events though the years. They took many of the photographs featured in Retiree News. Thanks for saving our history.
From the Medical News Today website
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 50 million Trusted Source people have dementia worldwide. There are about 10 million new cases each year.
By 2030, the WHO estimates that there will be 82 million people with dementia, globally, and by 2050, that figure may reach 152 million. Currently, no treatment can cure dementia.
Dementia research focuses on understanding how the condition works, why it develops, and how it might be treated. Importantly, there is also a focus on how we can improve the lives of people with dementia.
Relocating in retirement is a rite of passage for many Americans, especially those with warmer climes on their minds.
But before you move for better weather, to be closer to the grandkids, or whatever, you should take the temperature of your budget — and how taxes and the cost of living will have a lasting impact in your golden years. Lower housing costs, for example, in a particular state could make your retirement savings last longer.
You also need to factor in state and local taxes in your destination location. They will certainly play a role in your bottom line.
The details behind an historic law change allowing service members to file medical malpractice claims for damages against the Defense Department were laid out for the first time by the federal government on Thursday.
For military advocates, troops and families who have suffered injuries or death in the military medical system, Thursday’s guidance was a long time coming, but welcomed nonetheless.
Service members have had limited options for redressing such wrongs due to the Feres doctrine, which has banned service members from suing the military for decades.
The June 2007 issue of the 154th Wing’s newsletter, the Kūkā‘ilimoku, featured these stories and more.
+ Guard Members named PACAF Outstanding Airmen of the Year
+ 293rd Combat Communications Squadron Dining Out
+ 154th Medical Group’s “Lethal Weapon”
+ June Promotions: including Yvonne Reyes, Todd Shak
+ Hawaii National Guard Marathon Team
In December 2007, the results of the FY08 Air National Guard Lt Colonel / Major Mandatory Board were released. The date that follows the officer‟s unit is the effective date of their promotion.
Unit assignments and designations are as they were in 2007.
To Major:
Capt Manuel R. Carlos, 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron, 26 Feb 08
Capt Derrick T. Doyle, 204th Airlift Squadron, 1 Oct 07
Capt Henry C. Kaufman, Jr., 154th Logistics Readiness Squadron 3 Apr 08
Capt Skye R. Nakayama, 204th Airlift Squadron, 17 Jun 08
Capt Brendon H. Ritz, 293rd Combat Communications Squadron, 5 Nov 07
Capt Carlton W. Rogers, Jr., 199th Fighter Squadron, 1 Oct 07
Capt Jared I. Sproat, 154th Student Flight (at flight school), 1 Oct 07
Capt Blane H. Viloria, 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron, 26 Feb 08
Capt Timothy D. Vislocky, 204th Airlift Squadron, 25 Jul 08
Capt Cary T. Watanabe, 154th Civil Engineer Squadron, 6 Apr 08
Capt Ryan S. Endo, 154th Medical Group, 6 Mar 08
To Lt Colonel:
Maj Gordon B.P. Ah Nee, 204th Airlift Squadron, 1 Oct 07
Maj Charles J. Anthony, HQ Hawaii Air National Guard, 13 Apr 08
Maj Steven J. Early, 199th Fighter Squadron, 1 Aug 08
Maj Mark E. Ladtkow, 154th Operations Support Flight, 1 Jun 08
Maj Kyle Y. Mitsumori, 199th Fighter Squadron, 1 Jun 08
Maj Lawrence G. Otto, 199th Fighter Squadron, 1 Oct 07
Maj Jeffrey J. Tidwell, HQ 154th Wing, 30 May 08
Maj Craig N. Tsutsui, 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron, 1 Jun 08
Maj Susan H. Richards, 154th Medical Group, 2 Jun 08
From the Star and Stripes website
The National Guard could be forced to ground aircraft and make deep cutbacks to training and maintenance if it is not reimbursed by August for its mission in Washington, D.C., after the breach of the Capitol in January, an advocacy group said Wednesday.
“The National Guard spent $522 million on the Capitol security mission,” said John Goheen, a spokesman for the National Guard Association of the United States. “That money was taken out of accounts that need to be replenished. Otherwise, the National Guard will have to cancel a lot of training, attendance at schools, drills later on this summer.”
Headaches, weakness, and vision problems are common symptoms of brain cancer. However, it is important to note that symptoms like headaches can be caused by many things. They do not always indicate brain cancer.
If a person receives a brain cancer diagnosis, a doctor will help them start an appropriate course of treatment.
When a brain tumor is cancerous, a doctor will likely recommend radiation therapy. A doctor will select a treatment plan depending on a variety of factors, including a person’s age, type of cancer, and how fast the cancer is growing.
This photographs shows Joseph Kim, Stanley Osserman and Walter Kaneakua. They were attending Dr. Richard Ando‘s promotion ceremony to colonel.
Updates:
– Joe Kim continues to fly for Hawaiian Airlines
– Stan Osserman retired from the State and is building his new home
– Walt Kanekua teaches at Hawaii Pacific University
From the U.S. News & World Report website
When a loved one passes away, there are usually various arrangements that need to be made. One of the tasks to oversee will involve reporting the death to the Social Security Administration. If this process is not carried out, it could lead to confusion and extra tasks later.
Notifying Social Security about a death consists of the following steps:
· Report the death by phone or in person.
· Review Social Security payments.
· Watch for the one-time death benefit.
· Arrange benefits for family members.
Following is a breakdown of each step so you can carry out the reporting as smoothly as possible.
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