Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page
The Adjutant General, Maj Gen Kenneth Hara will host a promotion for Colonel Duke M. Ota, Jr. and Colonel Thomas J. James. Governor David Y. Ige will conduct virtual ceremony on Wednesday 23, 2020 at 10:30 am.
For more information go to the Adjutant General’s Facebook page.
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 December 1968 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* New Commissary and Exchange Privileges
* Sgt George Nomura named Outstanding Airman of the Year
* Awards: list includes Marlin Little, Kenneth Camara, Alfred Young, Albert Farm
* Promotions: including Lennox Cockett, Rodney Correa
On this day in 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed December 17 “Wright Brothers Day” to commemorate the first heavier-than-air powered, controlled flights. In this picture Orville Wright is at the controls and his brother Wilbur is running alongside.
On the morning of December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright took turns piloting and monitoring their flying machine in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
Orville piloted the first flight that lasted just 12 seconds and 120 feet. On the fourth and final flight of the day, Wilbur traveled 852 feet, remaining airborne for 59 seconds.
That morning, the brothers became the first people to demonstrate sustained flight of a heavier-than-air machine under the complete control of the pilot.
This photograph was taken at Rex Earl Jones’ Aloha Party on May 1, 2009. Rex served as a Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) counselor with the Human Services Office (HRO).
In the photograph are: Stanley Keolanui, David “Snake” Sanekeburg, and Mark Logan. Great Officers!
From the Medical News Today website
While people often assume that losing weight is harder later in life, a new study concludes that this is not so. The research offers encouragement for older adults hoping to reap the health benefits of maintaining a healthy weight.
In an obesity program conducted at a hospital in the United Kingdom, weight loss was unaffected by age, with statistically equivalent results for people younger and older than 60.
From the National Guard Association of the United States website
The Senate passed legislation last week that would make more National Guardsmen and their families eligible for some popular veterans’ benefits.
House lawmakers are expected to pass the bill, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvements Act of 2020, this week and send it to the president for his signature.
NGAUS strongly supports the legislation and assisted the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs committees with its formulation.
One provision would credit service under Title 32 (federally funded but under state control) toward the Department of Veterans Affairs home loan program.
The holiday shopping season is prime time for bad guys, and phishing emails, Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams, and identity theft are recurring threats year after year. Unfortunately, this year has the potential to be even worse than usual, since COVID-19 will force so many people to do their gift buying online.
E-skimmers are an increasingly common cyberthreat that everyone should be aware of, as these malicious tools can be used to steal credit card details and more. In this short article, we’ll explain what e-skimmers are, and we’ll give you some ways to keep yourself safe from them when you’re shopping online.
This undated photographs shows a morning inspection of the military police. This photograph was early in the Hawaii Air National Guard history, The airmen in formation had shoulder patches and some still have Army ranks.
The pūpūkahi is the State of Hawaii Department of Defense monthly newsletter. Printed versions of the pūpūkahi have been the “command information” newsletter for decades, however, it was suspended in 2009 due to budget cuts. It is now a digital e-newsletter posted quarterly.
Click here to read the October-December 2006 digital pūpūkahi
Kudos to State Public Affairs Office: Charles Anthony, Regina Berry, Stephen Lum and Shelly Ichishita and the Hawaii Army and Air National Guard contributors for this GREAT issue.
Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth can shield your retirement savings from future tax increases, but there are pitfalls and trapdoors, too. You’ll owe taxes on a conversion, and the up-front tax bill could be higher than you expected—particularly if the conversion pushes you into a higher tax bracket. If your income tax rate drops significantly after you retire, the tax advantages could be modest or nonexistent. And as with any financial transaction that intersects with the tax code, you—or your financial adviser—must comply with multiple rules and regulations to avoid running afoul of the IRS.
This photograph was taken on April 28, 2014 at the State Capitol at the pinning ceremony for Michael “Inch” Compton. It was his promotion ceremony to major general.
In this photograph is Suzanne Vares-Lum. Keith Tamashiro, Reynold Hioki, and David Molinaro.
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 December 1992 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* New Benefits reviewed
* CAMS News & Views: lots of familiar names
* ANG NCOA Graduate Association, Chapter 18 news
Thinking about renting a car for your next trip but not sure where to start? We get it. Between finding the best price, understanding what’s included, considering insurance options and staying up-to-date on changing policies, it’s a lot. Lucky for you, we’re here to help. Our Car Rental Guide has everything you need to get started.
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