Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page
This past drill weekend, top-performing Airmen spent face-to-face time with Gen. John Hyten, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as he and a team professional entertainers wrapped up a USO tour. Tech. Sgt. Tabitha Hurst takes us back to this morale-boosting event.
While stepping into retirement might mean walking away from a job, many Americans are dragging financial baggage into this next stage: debt.
In recent years, the amount of debt retirees carry has grown, and the numbers are troubling from both a monetary and emotional standpoint. In 2016, 60% of 65+ households had debt, up significantly from 1992 when just 42% did, as Next Avenue has noted.
“It can be difficult to pay off debt after retiring, especially if you are on a fixed income,” says Katie Ross, education and development manager for American Consumer Credit Counseling, a national financial education nonprofit.
Here are seven ways to reduce, if not eliminate, your debt in retirement:
From The New York Times website
Residents of care facilities can be especially vulnerable to respiratory illnesses. Here’s what you can do to help.
More than 10 people in the United States have died and over 200 have been sickened after contracting the coronavirus that continues to spread around the globe.
The deaths have occurred in California and Washington State, including several residents at a nursing facility in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland.
The death toll at a facility with a population vulnerable to disease and infection, andindications that the virus was spreading for weeks, raises difficult questions: Are nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the United States prepared for a serious public health threat? If you have a loved one in a facility, should you be concerned about their health and safety?
Off the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Facebook page
Soldiers and NCOs of the Hawaii Army National Guard compete in the annual Best Warrior Competition held at Schofield Barracks from March 6-8, 2020. The Best Warrior will receive the opportunity to represent the Hawaii Army National Guard at the Regional level. Soldiers are faced with various physical and mental challenges during the three-day event, pushing them to their limits.
From the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), acting within its required approval authority under the lawlimiting certain advertising, sales, and enrollment practices, notified the University of Phoenix, Career Education Corporation (Colorado Technical University, American InterContinental University), Bellevue University and Temple University, March 9, of the agency’s intent to disapprove the enrollment of new GI Bill students at these institutions.
After careful review and consideration of findings provided by the Federal Trade Commission and State Attorneys General Offices, VA has concluded there is sufficient evidence to support a finding that these schools have utilized advertising, sales, or enrollment practices that are erroneous, deceptive, or misleading either by actual statement, omission, or intimation against GI Bill beneficiaries, in violation of the law.
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From the U.S. News & World Report website
Those of us in the medical profession are faced with a dilemma when educating the public about diseases: We need to inform – without creating hysteria. That’s tough to do today; sometimes it’s the less reputable voices that become the loudest, and we begin hearing from patients who “read somewhere” that XYZ condition is caused by “doing something completely normal that basically everyone does.”
Misinformation is the last thing we need because it clouds the truth. And sometimes, changing the way information is delivered can go a long way toward creating understanding and equipping people with the facts to make the best, most informed health decisions. Prostate cancer is one of those conditions surrounded by some reasonably widespread misinformation, and this is an excellent place to help clear it up.
Happy National Consumer Protection Week! Now’s a great time to take action to protect your identity and brush up on your Medicare rights and protections:
Guard your card. Identity theft can happen when someone uses your personal information without your consent to commit fraud or other crimes. Guard your Medicare Number and card, and keep your Social Security Number safe.
Help fight Medicare fraud. Check your eMSNs in your Medicare account to stay on top of your claims. Not signed up to receive your MSN electronically? You can sign up today in your Medicare account. If you find errors or fraud in your MSN, report it to us. Don’t have a Medicare account yet? Sign up for your free Medicare account today.
Know your rights. You have certain rights and protections designed to make sure you get the health care services the law says you can get.
The Hawai‘i Air National Guard celebrated its 40th Anniversary on November 22, 1986. The dinner event was held at the Sheraton Waikīkī.
The evening’s events included the annual HIANG Awards presentation, which evolved into the Launa‘ole Awards in later years.
As the HIANG Commander, Brig. Gen. Edward Richardson says in his program aloha:
From its rudimentary beginnings in 1946 to the present, the history of the Hawai‘i Air National Guard has epitomized our anniversary theme, a Tradition of Excellence. It is a history replete with challenges, commitments and sacrifices; it is a history of noteworthy achievements. No doubt the success of the Hawai‘i Air National Guard is rooted in its membership., it is a membership of people who care for each other and strive for excellence as a team. Fellowship is nurtured and lasting bonds of friendship is formed.
View the evening’s program – the names listed will bring back some memories for retirees.
Part of the State of Hawaii Department of Health website is dedicated to the ongoing and evolving Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation. The site is a repository of local information about COVID-19.
Go to: https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/advisories/novel-coronavirus-2019/
From the USA Military Savings website
Military veterans and those on active duty have sacrificed their lives, comfort and choice of employment in the name of protecting American freedom. Without the US military, America as we know it would not exist and millions of Americans would not be able to live their lives in peace and prosperity. As a sincere thank you, our country and plenty of companies who employ veterans offer life changing discounts and even free products and services exclusively to members of the military and their immediate family members.
Currently, there are many privately held companies and federal programs available to past and present serviceman that are widely used. A few common examples are the VA and the GI Bill; however, many are unaware of the smaller yet equally useful options that are available. This is our purpose. We hope to shed light on products and services that will increase the quality of life not only for you but for your wife, your sons and your daughters. Enjoy your savings and please spread the word with others who might also benefit. Thank you for your service.
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William Bill Keaweoluna Enoka, Jr., 78, of Kapa‘a, passed away on O‘ahu on February 22, 2020. He was born in Honolulu on November 24, 1941 and retired as a fire captain with County of Kaua‘i, he was also a Lieutenant Colonel with the Civil Air Patrol, a member of the Hawai‘i Air National Guard and a Flight Instructor at Dillingham Air Field.
Preceded in death by his parents, William Keaweoluna Enoka Sr. And Julia Ah Fu Enoka; sister, Ehulani Enoka Lum and brother, George Keaweoluna Enoka. Bill is survived by his wife, Monica Lizama Enoka; son, William Joseph (Dana) Enoka; daughter, Angie Moana Marie Enoka; granddaughter, Erin Enoka; brother, Theodore Keaweoluna Enoka; sister, Iris Eluwene (Joseph) Abreu; his last Aunty Ekela Keohuloa numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Saint Catherine’s Catholic Church in Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i with visitation from 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Reception to follow at Coyle Hall.
The family would like to send a big Mahalo to everyone for all your prayers, love and support.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
From the Frolic Hawaii website
In the pantheon of noodle dishes, saimin holds a special place in Hawaii. A lifelong companion, it can be a filling meal, a quick snack, a hangover cure.
In a culinary scene seemingly overrun by new ramen joints, a humble bowl of saimin reminds us of where we came from.
Saimin is every plantation immigrant story in one delicious bowl. Though there are Japanese and Chinese elements, no single ethnic group takes credit for its origins. Broth and noodles are its heart and soul. The broth usually starts with konbu dashi, dried shrimp and a little shoyu; from there it can go in a multitude of directions. The noodle isn’t a ramen noodle, a Chinese noodle or a pancit noodle. Saimin’s is usually a crooked noodle, irregular in shape. Toppings vary but typically you’ll see char siu, green onion and things like wonton, Spam, Portuguese sausage, choy sum, kim chee, kamaboko and finely sliced fried eggs.
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