You know what they say about timing: It’s everything. That’s especially true about retirement.
COVID-19 has thrown many well-laid retirement plans into disarray. Maybe you planned to work a few more years, but now your industry is in upheaval, and you’re ready to call it quits. Or perhaps retirement was around the corner for you, but now you’re worried about an economic downturn so you plan to stay on the job longer.
Clearly, there’s a lot that goes into deciding your optimal retirement date. It requires a careful analysis of your finances, to be sure that your assets are adequate to support you in the retirement you want.
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 January 1969 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 199th Fighter Squadron News
* Airman Council: some familiar names
* Promotions: including Ronald Fukuda, Richard Lau, Monte Mitchell
* Awards: list includes Jason Chun
From the Medical News Today website
A person may notice red dots on their skin for a number of reasons, ranging from allergic reactions to heat exposure.
Many causes of red dots on the skin are harmless and resolve on their own. Others may require at-home or over-the-counter (OTC) treatment.
Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page
Aircraft from the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron and 204th Airlift Squadron transported Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers to Washington D.C. for their inauguration support mission. The 200 soldiers traveled on a KC-135 Stratotanker and a C-17 Globemaster III.
From the U.S. News & World Report website
The legal and financial decisions you must make after losing someone you love can be difficult. The last things you want to think about are financial matters, but someone needs to plan the funeral, close bank accounts, re-home pets and pay final bills. You may feel overwhelmed and uncertain about what steps to take.
If the job of handling those personal and legal details falls to you, you will need a checklist to help manage the estate and tie up loose ends. Here are the financial steps to take when a loved one dies.
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 January 1977 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* William Jelks wins USAFE “Top Gun” Award
* Lino Fernandez, 154th Supply Squadron passes away
* The Royal Guard’s Color Guard to accompany the HIARNG 111th Army Band at President Carter’s inauguration parade
* Bits and Pieces
Microscopic bits of plastic have most likely taken up residence in all of the major filtering organs in your body, a new lab study suggests.
Researchers found evidence of plastic contamination in tissue samples taken from the lungs, liver, spleen and kidneys of donated human cadavers.
“We have detected these chemicals of plastics in every single organ that we have investigated,” said senior researcher Rolf Halden, director of the Arizona State University (ASU) Biodesign Center for Environmental Health Engineering.
There’s long been concern that the chemicals in plastics could have a wide range of health effects ranging from diabetes and obesity to sexual dysfunction and infertility.
William “Billy” Punapaiaala Kenoi, the former mayor of Hawaii County, died Tuesday at home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 52 years old. He is known for his extraordinary speeches.
Kenoi was elected to his first of two terms as mayor of Hawaii County in 2008. He was only 39 years old, the youngest person to serve as mayor.
Kenoi is survived by wife Takako, daughter Mahina and sons Justin and Liam. Services are pending.
Billy Kenoi is known for his extraordinary speeches. He inspired graduates at Hawai’i Pacific University’s commencement on May 15, 2014.
Love, aloha — it doesn’t cost any money and it doesn’t take any effort. And the most amazing part? The more you give, the more you get and the more you give, the more you have … and you can never ever run out.
A great article about Billy Kenoi: Lee Cataluna: Billy Kenoi Is Back With A Powerful Message
More Billy Kenoi speeches:
Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, 170th Annual Membership luncheon
2014 Hawai’i Tourism Conference – Message of Authentic Aloha
This photograph shows Michael Rawlins and Jeffrey Hickman at the September 4, 2013 luncheon. Mike served in many leadership positions during his long career with the Hawaii Army National Guard. His son, Michael Rawlins, Jr., is a pilot flying C-17 Globemaster IIIs with the 154th Wing. Jeff retired militarily last year but remains as the Director, Public Affairs for State Department of Defense.
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.
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 January 1985 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* ORI / MEI Summary
* 162nd Tactical Fighter Group arrives for Dissimilar Air Combat Tactics (DACT) exercise
* CAMS News & Views: Bea Sing and Thomas “Tomato” Tsuruda retirements
* 199th Civil Engineering Flight News – the “Others”: decorations
* Sports News
From the U.S. Air Force website
Upon publication of the new standards in Air Force Instruction 36-2903 in February, female Airmen will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm through the shoulder blades. In addition, women’s bangs may now touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes. (Courtesy graphic)
As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm through the shoulder blades. In addition, women’s bangs may now touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes.
These new changes will be effective upon publication of the new standards in Air Force Instruction 36-2903 in February.
From the National Public Radio website
As the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out, three big questions loom.
First, can someone who has been vaccinated still spread the disease?
Second, will the vaccine remain effective as the virus itself evolves?
And third, how long will the vaccine’s protection last?
Answers to these questions lie in our immune systems. And the answers aren’t straightforward because our immune systems are both remarkably adept and remarkably challenging to predict.
Senior Master Sgt. Darren Morris of the 204th Airlift Squadron, Hawai‘i Air National Guard, teaches Hawai‘i Army National Guard soldiers how to properly secure a vehicle aboard a C17 Globemaster III.
This training was at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, during exercise Makani Pahili June 1, 2013. Makani Pahili is a state exercise testing Hawai‘i’s hurricane readiness.
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 January 1993 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 203rd Gets First KC-135R
* CAMS News & Views: lots of familiar names
* Promotions: including Timothy Young, Carol Yamaguchi, Robert Joy, Joseph Kaaikaula, Solomon Ford, Herbert Padello, Robert Chun, Patrick Nam
* Aircrew style name patches on BDUs
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