Off the Hawaii Adjutant General’s Facebook page
Sometimes it is the smallest of actions that can have a very large impact. It took 70 years, but a local Korean Conflict hero came home. U.S. Army Cpl. Wilfred Kalei Hussey Jr., from Hilo, was laid to rest this weekend in a small ceremony. Hussey was listed as MIA and his family never had closure on their 19-year-old Soldier’s status.
Mahalo to 1st. Sgt. Clayton Perreira, First Sergeant for Company B, 2-211 Aviation Regiment, who presented the family Wilfred Hussey’s Purple Heart medal.
From the Hawaii Magazine website
The food scene in Hawaiʻi has changed since COVID-19. Some of the state’s most popular restaurants—Alan Wong’s Honolulu on Oʻahu, Da Kitchen on Maui—have closed for good. And others have had to change course, ditching fussy menus for simpler dishes that work as takeout and delivery options. And despite the economic turmoil this global pandemic has had on restaurants everywhere—not just Hawaiʻi—eateries opened and, more importantly, stayed open.
To err is human, to forgive is not Strategic Air Command policy. (U.S. Air Force photograph)
For as destructive as the world’s combined nuclear arsenals could be, it sure seems like both the United States and Soviet Union were pretty cavalier about using them. The U.S. alone had 32 different nuclear weapons incidents, which includes straight-up losing six of them, none of which was ever found.
The Soviets, of course, had a far-from-perfect nuclear record. The USSR may have lost upward of a hundred weapons. It also would have launched a nuclear attack against the U.S. if it weren’t for one officer who recognized a malfunction in the early warning system.
As highly as we like to think of our military leadership, the launch code for World War III was “00000000” for 15 years. We shouldn’t be surprised that a bear was nearly able to start that war by itself.
Webmaster Comments: Heard this story several times over the years; first time to see it in print.
From the Medical News Today website
Hip pain when walking is common. Causes include damage to the muscles, tendons, bones, or nerves around the hip, and chronic conditions such as arthritis.
A person can work with a doctor to figure out the cause of their hip pain and get the right treatment. The diagnosis and treatment will depend on which part of the hip hurts and the person’s medical history.
People of all ages can experience hip pain, although many conditions associated with chronic pain occur in older adults.
The promotion ceremony for Chaplain Leah Boling is scheduled on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, starting at 1:00 p.m. Chaplain Boling will be the first female Asian Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Air National Guard promoted to colonel.
The virtual ceremony will be on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/events/1008848312983411/
Off the U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii Facebook page
The garrison’s vehicle registration program enforcement date has been moved to August 2, 2021.
Please note there are other aspects of the program that are being looked at and we expect to announce additional changes once approved.
For up-to-date info on the program, visit https://home.army.mil/…/index…/about/visitor-information. If you’re on a computer, click on the Vehicle Registration tab. If you’re on a mobile device, scroll down towards the bottom of the page until you get to the Vehicle Registration heading.
Earlier Retiree News post: Army Vehicle Registration Program Update
This photograph shows Edward “Rick” Richardson and Christopher “Frenchy” Faurot, taken at Kathleen F. Berg’s retirement ceremony. Her ceremony and reception were held at the Hickam AFB Officer Club lanai on April 3, 2009.
General Richardson retired on December 30, 1999. His military career began in 1956 and his last assignment was the Hawaii Adjutant General. Today, he continues his long service as a Director of the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.
Frenchy flew with the 199th Fighter Squadron for many years. On April 3, 2020, he became the Commander of the 254th Air Base Group, Guam Air National Guard.
Clubhouse is a new social media app that’s getting very popular with iPhone users. It’s fun and it’s trendy — but is the Clubhouse iOS app safe?
As with any new technology, it’s worth taking a moment to look at the security and privacy implications before you jump in. In this short article, we’ll look at what Clubhouse is and how it works, the security and privacy issues surrounding the app, and how to use it more safely.
Incidents of sexual assault, cheating, and inappropriate behavior continue. Recent incidents involve senior officers and unfortunately, cadets at West Point and the Air Force Academy. Although these individuals represent a very small sampling of all military members, these indictments reflect poorly on the armed forces in general.
The following are press coverage of recent incidents:
Air Force Two-Star General to Face Court-Martial on Sexual Assault Charge
Court Denies Former Kirtland AFB Chaplain’s Appeal in New Mexico Abuse Case
Air Guard Colonel Allowed to Retire Amid Reports of ‘Frat-Boy Atmosphere’ in Unit
Inappropriate relationships cost fired warfare center commander two stars
Army War College commandant suspended, under investigation
USAFA Cracking Down on Students for Widespread Cheating Last Spring
Eight cadets at West Point expelled for cheating, over 50 set back a year
Commanding Officer of Navy Reserve Center Fired After Investigation
Veterans and their families may begin accessing their Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and services on the new and user-friendly VA.gov website starting April 30.
Users will be able to access information about VA benefits and services through a single site rather than through multiple locations.
All benefits-related features previously located in the eBenefits web portal will be available on VA.gov. Veterans are encouraged to start logging into the site using their current Digital Service (DS) Logon or creating a new account using ID.me.
“VA.gov offers Veterans an enhanced site in terms of usability and security with the implementation of two-factor authentication,” said Acting VA Under Secretary for Benefits Thomas Murphy. “The most frequently used features are now readily accessible on one website to include the ability to file a disability claim, check the status of a claim or change direct deposit and payment history.”
The eBenefits site will remain functional through March 31, 2022, to give Veterans an opportunity to complete claims started on the platform. Thereafter, VA.gov becomes the single source solution to access VA benefit and service information online.
U.S. Digital Service worked with thousands of Veterans to test the new and improved VA.gov. The department wanted to ensure Veterans deemed the site functional before migrating Veterans’ data.
Learn more about VA.gov.
This undated photograph show Hawaii Air National Guard members at a dinner celebration. Looks like a dinner at one of the many tea house restaurants of the day. Several familiar faces…
From the Wired Magazine website
Unless the federal government steps up, the unchecked middlemen of surveillance capitalism will continue to harm our civil rights and national security.
You’re probably never heard of Acxiom, but it likely knows you: The Arkansas firm claims to have data on 2.5 billion people around the world. And in the US, if someone’s interested in that information, there are virtually no restrictions on their ability to buy and then use it.
Military Times has launched a new platform for creating and publishing obituaries for veterans and to memorialize their individual stories for family, friends and future generations.
The Military Times obituary pages will offer a unique opportunity to share a veteran’s story across the military community and ensure it reaches many of the current and former members of the units that veterans have served with.
Publishing an online obit is a service that Military Times will offer free of charge. Friends and families will also have the option of paying additional fees to include the obituary in either our print magazines or on social media, where it can be targeted to the specific parts of the military community, either to a particular city and geographical region or to the military service or professional community in which the veteran was an active member while in uniform.
All of the obituaries will also be compiled in a searchable database on our websites. The new veteran obituary section will be affiliated with the Military Times Hall of Valor, which is the single largest database of military honors and awards in the world.
The new veteran obituary section will become part of the Military Times Military Honor channel. Sections currently part of the Military Honor area include: Salute to Veterans, Military Appreciation Month, Service Members of the Year, Honor the Fallen, and Hall of Valor special content topics.
To submit obituaries go to obits.militarytimes.com.
Potassium is a mineral and an electrolyte that the body requires to support key processes. It is one of the seven essential macrominerals and plays a role in the function of the kidneys. Having too much or too little potassium can result in complications that affect the kidneys.
Potassium plays a key role in a number of bodily processes, including nerve transmission, heart contractility, cellular transport, and normal kidney function. It is important that people get sufficient potassium from the diet, as an imbalance can cause problems in the body.
In this article, we look at the association between potassium and kidney health. We also explain how people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can manage their dietary needs for better health.
Retiree News 