CMSgt Jon Iwashita retired from the 154th Wing, and there was retirement party for him on January 9, 2005. The party was held after the January UTA at a local sports bar. In the photograph are: Jon, William “Bill” Petti, and Norman Eclrin.
A Traditional Guardmember, Jon worked and later retired from the Pearl Harbor Shipyard.
Earlier Retiree News posts: Check Six – 2005: 3 Maintenance Technicians
Americans saw a number of changes to their retirement savings plans when the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, or the SECURE Act, was passed two years ago. Get ready for more.
The House Ways and Means Committee recently approved a second bill, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021, that would continue to tweak the rules for contributing to and withdrawing from retirement savings vehicles.
Nicknamed the SECURE Act 2.0, the legislation was introduced by Reps. Richard Neal, D-Mass., and Kevin Brady, R-Texas, and aims to encourage Americans to save more for retirement, in part by making that process easier. It’s widely expected the bill will pass either this year or in 2022, given its strong bipartisan support and the nearly unanimous backing of the original SECURE Act.
Here’s a look at 10 ways your retirement savings plan may change if the legislation becomes law.
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 an e-newsletter today.
Today we feature the May 1961 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* F-102 Delta Daggers Operational
* Promotions: including Tai Hong, Lewis Kono, John Beaumont
* Enlistments: including Randall Lum, David Paahana
Patients facing relatively simple outpatient surgeries are nonetheless being told to undergo a number of preoperative tests that just aren’t necessary, a new study reports.
More than half of a group of patients facing low-risk outpatient surgery received one or more tests — blood work, urinalysis, an electrocardiogram (EKG), a chest X-ray — prior to their operation.
One-third of patients underwent at least two tests, and roughly 1 in 7 patients had three or more tests before their simple surgery, said lead researcher Dr. Nicholas Berlin, a surgeon and health policy expert at the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation.
The Hon Kung Chinese Restaurant was in the middle of the Kaimuki municipal parking lot. It closed over 40 years ago and it now serves as an office building. The restaurant served old style Cantonese Chinese food.
There were many Guard retirement luncheons and dinners at the Hon Kung restaurant. Great food and good times long past.
When a loved one dies, the financial fallout often adds to your grief. In some circumstances, Social Security survivor benefits can fill part of that void. As of June 2020, Social Security paid monthly survivor benefits to approximately 6 million people.
But navigating the maze of Social Security benefits can be confusing, especially when you’re dealing with a loss. In this article, we’ll cover how survivor benefits work, who qualifies and other commonly asked questions.
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 May 1969 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Summer Camp 1969 Info
* Promotions: including Theodore Ganade, James Pahukula, Leonard Tam
* 199th Fighter Squadron News
Do you often wonder what your blood pressure numbers mean? Knowing how to decipher your reading is important.
Retiree News was sad to learn of the passing of Hawai‘i Army National Guard retiree Richard Young. Richard passed away earlier this week. Richard served in many positions in the Hawai‘i Army National Guard.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to Richard’s family and friends.
Retiree News will post more information about services when it becomes available.
Maholo to Vern Nakasone who contacted Retiree News about Richard’s passing
Now that tax season is over, you can forget about taxes for a while! (Unless, of course, you got a filing extension.) But what should you do with all the forms, receipts, canceled checks and other records scattered across your desk?
Do you need to keep them, or can you throw them away (or, should I say, shred them)? The IRS generally has three years after the due date of your return (or the date you file it, if later) to kick off an audit of your return, so you should hold on to all your tax records at least until that time has passed. But you should keep some records even longer, and it’s also a good idea to hold onto copies of the return itself indefinitely.
From the Everyday Health website
The COVID-19 pandemic changed how much of healthcare was delivered in the United States, including some aspects of stroke care. Telemedicine, in which doctor and patient communicate via telephone or video conference, allowed stroke patients and their doctors to continue meeting for post-stroke rehabilitative and preventive treatment visits.
According to Lee Schwamm, MD, director of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Center for TeleHealth and vice president of virtual care for Mass General Brigham in Boston, “Telehealth was predominantly a small or boutique practice for most hospitals prior to COVID-19, but once the pandemic hit, we pretty much shut the door to most patients. Telehealth was an amazing opportunity to continue patient care virtually.”
The State Department of Defense once held Awards and Retirement luncheons twice a year. These luncheons recognized retiring Federal and state employees. Current employees who achieved 10, 20, 30 or more years of longevity received service awards. Luncheons were held at the Hale Koa Hotel.
This photograph shows Ben Fuata and Gene Feller at the September 21, 2012 luncheon. Ben retired from the Hawaii Army National Guard after many years of service. He later served as the Director of Hawaii County Civil Defense. Gene flew with the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron and served on the 154th Wing staff. He transferred from the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard as the 203 ARS was organized in the early 1990s.
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 May 1985 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Cope Thunder / Cope Sage
* CAMS News & Views: lots of familiar names
* Aloha Room at Lankford Hall
* Sports
* Promotions: 1985 Majors promotion list
* Promotions: Norman Oyakawa, Maurice Egloria, Wayne Higashi, Tsutomu Ige
* SrA Patrick Fierro commissioned
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