For those old enough to remember summer camps at Barking Sands in the late 1960s into the 1970s. In 1992, Club Jetty sustained damage during Hurricane Iniki and never reopened.
Permanent life insurance policies—like universal, variable and whole life—offer more than a death benefit. Some include cash value, which is a pool of money you can use while still alive.
If you’ve had a policy for years, the cash value could be considerable. “The accumulation could be more than you put in, and this opens up all kinds of options,” says Jonathan Howard, a certified financial planner with SeaCure Advisors in Lexington, Ky.
The cash value in permanent life insurance is your money, to be tapped as needed, but your options for doing so will depend on the type of policy and the carrier. Before doing anything, ask the insurer how much you can safely withdraw per year based on the cash value balance and policy terms. If you withdraw too much too early, the policy’s cash value could run out, forcing you to start paying more in premiums or have the coverage lapse.
From the U.S. News & World Report website
If you’re a healthy adult age 50 or above, you should get vaccinated against shingles, medical experts say. The vaccine is Shingrix, which is highly effective at preventing shingles and its serious and painful complications.
Here’s why older and not-so-old adults get the Shingrix vaccine – despite reports of injection discomfort – and why experts strongly recommend taking this step to protect yourself from shingles.
This undated photograph shows Airmen in the chow line. The 199th Fighter Squadron facilities were located in Area 65 on Hickam Air Force Base. Love those metal trays.
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From the Everyday Health website
A diagnosis of high cholesterol may have prompted you to eat right, exercise, and take medication. But could something be sabotaging your success? Find out if you’re making any of these common cholesterol mistakes.
If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, you may have taken steps to retool your daily routines to make them healthier, by eating a healthy diet, exercising, and, if your doctor prescribed cholesterol-lowering medications, taking them consistently.
But could there be something you’ve missed that could be sabotaging your success as you work to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease? Here are 8 things that may be working against your efforts to reduce cholesterol and some ideas for smart steps to get you back on track.
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 April 1977 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Guard and Reserve recruiting package goes to Congress
* A1C Louise Sharpe, poet
* Mamo McCallum, 1st woman in Engine Shop.
Review the entire April 1977 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue
Mamo completed here career with the 292nd Combat Communications Squadron on Maui.
If you’re thinking of starting a business, check out the Business Action Center at https://cca.hawaii.gov/bac/
In appreciation of Hawai‘i National Guard’s ongoing service to the community, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union recently presented 300 $10 gift cards from Starbucks to Maj. Gen. Kenneth Hara, the Adjutant General for the State of Hawai‘i, Department of Defense.
Armed Forces Financial Network also provided a matching grant for these cards. “The gift cards are just a small gesture of our appreciation for the Guard and their families,” says Vince Otsuka, president and CEO of Aloha Pacific FCU, who also noted the Guard’s willingness to assist with the coronavirus response, as well as to help “at the airports, at our nation’s capital, wherever and whenever there is a greater need for safety and security.”
Pictured are (from left) Command Sgt. Maj. Dana Wingad, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union representatives Tram Oh and Vivien Salvador, Maj. Gen. Kenneth Hara and Col. Stephen Logan.
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 April 1985 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 154th Composite Group awarded second Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
* CAMS News & Views: decorations and promotions
* Promotions: including James B. Andrade, Robert P. Jaeger. Benet M. Costa, Jr.
* Sports News
When a 52-year-old friend noticed some “weird spots” developing on her body, she asked me, “What is this?” I replied, “This is the beginning!”
Scaly, bumpy spots. Bright red dots. Discolored blotches. These and other growths are common on aging skin and, in most cases, they are not cause for concern. But like my younger friend, you may not know anything about them. What exactly are they?
From the Hawaiian Electric – Maui County Twitter feed
Be prepared! Make sure you have these four (4) emergency preparedness components ready in the event of a hurricane: evacuation plan, communication plan, home survival checklist and special medications. Mahalo to our summer intern, Queenie Luu of @CTLHawaii for this infographic.Hawai‘i needs leaders, now more than ever. CTL Hawaii is a nonprofit org that creates an atmosphere for leaders to be discovered and trained, starting in high school.
Off the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Facebook page
Hawaii Army National Guard commander, Brig. Gen. Moses Kaoiwi Jr. officiated the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Change of Command on April 25, 2021. Col. Jonathan A. Ishikawa took command from Col. Michael A. Tougher III.
Prior to the Change of Command, there was a promotion ceremony where Jonathan Ishikawa became colonel. In the photograph above are: Col. Ishikawa’s wife, Gina, and son Cody, his parents Sally and Brig. Gen (Ret) Gary Ishikawa. General Ishikawa served as the Deputy Adjutant General during Governor Linda Lingle’s tenure.
More photographs by Sgt. Matthew A. Foster
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