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 an e-newsletter today.
Today we feature the April 2000 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Hawaii Air National Guard Awards Banquet
* 203rd Air Refueling Squadron emblem
* Promotions: including Lance Hanaoka, Joseph Ries
* Hawaii Air National Guard mass reenlistment
This 1999 photograph shows two members of the 204th Airlift Squadron – Kevin Garcia and Karen (Cary) Fujimoto. Back then, the squadron flew Lockheed C-130H2/H3s Hercules.
The squadron was established and allotted to the Hawaii Air National Guard in 1994. The unit received Federal Recognition and activated on August 1, 1994. The squadron has flown McDonnell Douglas/Boeing C-17 Globemaster IIIs since 2006.
Hours after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second booster shot of the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines for people 50 and older, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced its support for the move.
Echoing the FDA, the CDC also recommended a second booster for “certain immune-compromised Individuals.”
“Boosters are safe, and people over the age of 50 can now get an additional booster 4 months after their prior [booster] dose to increase their protection further,” CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said in an agency statement.
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 1978 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Management Effective Inspection (MEI) coming in June
* Fuels Management Office officers: Capt Allen Shinsato and Lt. Keith Kunichika
* Readiness: 97% of ANG flying units reported combat read
Maj Gen Kenneth Hara, the Adjutant General, forwarded this information for posting:
It gives me great pleasure and honor to announce the selection of Brig Gen Dann Carlson as the next National Guard Assistant to the Commander, 11th Air Force.
The assignment is a dual-hat position, so he remains as the commander of the 154th Wing. The projected start date is May 1, 2022.
Please join me in congratulating Dann and Sherilyn.
The Eleventh Air Force (11 AF) is a Numbered Air Force of the United States Air Force, part of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). It is headquartered at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, Alaska. The 11 AF plans, conducts, controls and coordinates air operations in accordance with the tasks assigned by the commander, Pacific Air Forces, and is the force provider for Alaskan Command, the Alaska North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and other unified commanders. (Wikipedia)
Off the Hawaii Army National Guard Facebook page
The 103d Troop Command Change of Command ceremony of outgoing commander Col. Tyson Y. Tahara, to incoming commander Col. Barbara P. Tucker took place on April 3, 2022 in Pearl City, Hawaii. Due to continued COVID-19 safety measures in place, a limited amount of guests were in attendance while the ceremony was streamed through the 117th MPAD Facebook page.
As a retiree, you’re already a bona-fide graduate of the school of hard knocks – your decades of full-time employment. There’s still a lot to learn, however, whether your goal is pursuing a second act in your career, lifelong learning to keep your brain sharp or to finally complete that long sought-after master’s.
Across the country, retirees can take advantage of free (or close to it) college courses for older residents at various public and private institutions. Some programs allow elders as young as 55 to participate.
Most free-tuition programs make older students wait until registration for classes has closed and the add-drop period has ended. In other words, paying students generally get first priority, and you’ll only be able to enroll “on a space-available basis.” In most cases, you have to go through the normal admissions process and be accepted at the college or university before you can enroll in individual classes. And while tuition may be waived, you may encounter fees to apply or register or to use labs, campus gyms, or other resources tied to a particular class. You’ll also have to pay for books and other course materials.
Many free-for-retirees programs only allow you to audit classes, meaning you won’t get college credit. That might be right up your alley, though. Also note that during the pandemic, some colleges may still be doing remote classes. Make sure you’re geared up for remote learning.
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 a monthly newsletter today.
Today we feature the April 1986 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Sentry Roadrunner
* 154th Composite Group Family Day
* CAM Sq News & Views
* F-15 Eagle Conversion Update
* 150 ACWS Ahi Tournament
* Promotions: including Zalen Arakaki, John Iacovazzi, Jo Ann Rapoza
From the National Institute of Health website
Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is life changing. This brain disorder causes slow and rigid body movements. People can experience tremors, stiffness, or shaking. Eventually, they may have difficulty walking and talking.
Parkinson’s is a degenerative disease. That means it gets worse over time. It develops when a certain type of nerve cell stops working normally or dies. These nerve cells make a chemical called dopamine. Your brain needs dopamine for making smooth, purposeful movements. Loss of dopamine causes problems with movement.
Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page
After participating in hundreds of ceremonial services as the superintendent of the Hawai‘i Air National Guard’s Honor Guard Team and member of the HIANG Royal Guard, Master Sgt. Darrell Bactad’s 35 years in the HIANG were celebrated during a retirement ceremony aboard the U.S. Battleship Missouri Memorial this weekend.
This gathering of family and friends marketed one of the largest events held since the 2020 Launa’ ole Awards Ceremony, full of laughter, hugs, tears and plenty of shared memories.
As one of the HIANG’s original Honor Guard members, who held the team together since the 90s, Bactad’s high-profile volunteer work ensured that the careers and sacrifices of many others were preserved with dignity, honor, and respect.
Mahalo for always being there to represent the best of this organization. The immeasurable impact you have will, without a doubt, inspire many more generations of Airmen and we are so fortunate to have served alongside you in this precious ‘Ohana.
Ho‘omaika‘i ‘ana on your retirement Master Sgt. Bactad! Your service and legacy will always be cherished here in the HIANG!
Like the 204’s aloha shirts!
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 an e-newsletter today.
Today we feature the March 1994 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 203rd Air Refueling Squadron flies to Iceland
* Hawaii Air National Guard Central Softball Tournament
* Hawaii National Guard Volleyball Tournament
* Lt. Col. Jerry Matsuda assumes command of the 154th Civil Engineering Squadron
There’s a common retirement expense that you may never face but should take note of anyway — assisted living.
Facilities that provide such care come with an average monthly price tag of $4,057 (or $48,684 yearly) in the U.S., according to research from Seniorly, a website that helps users compare senior living communities. That cost per month ranges from an average $3,045 (or $36,540 yearly) in Georgia to $5,893 ($70,716 yearly) in New Jersey.
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