“The Star-Spangled Banner” is the national anthem of the United States. The lyrics come from the Defence of Fort McHenry, a poem written on September 14, 1814, by the then 35-year-old lawyer and amateur poet Francis Scott Key after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry by British ships of the Royal Navy in Baltimore Harbor during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812. Key was inspired by the large U.S. flag, with 15 stars and 15 stripes, known as the Star-Spangled Banner, flying triumphantly above the fort during the U.S. victory. (Wikipedia)
Marvin Gaye gave a soul-influenced performance at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game. It was one of the first of many adaptions by popular music artists.
Many people worry about running out of money in retirement. That’s understandable, since we don’t know how long we’ll live, what our future costs might be and what kind of returns we can expect on our savings.
There are several ways, however, to boost the odds that your money will last as long as you need it. Among them:
The U.S. Air Force no longer wants to kick the can down the road on aging aircraft that may not be suitable for a fight against a near-peer adversary such as China or Russia.
More resources should be spent on state-of-the-art programs instead of sustaining old weapons and aircraft, multiple service officials said Wednesday during the 2019 Defense News Conference.
From the This Day in Aviation website
Armament consisted of six Hughes GAR-1D Falcon radar-homing, or GAR-2 Falcon infrared-seeking, air-to-air guided missiles, or a combination of both, carried in two internal bays. (The Falcon missiles were re-designated AIM-4A and AIM-4B in 1962.)
More about the Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
The 199th Fighter Squadron flew Deuces from 1960 through 1976
From the National Public Radio website
This year I joined the ranks of 40 million Americans who are family caregivers as I began to care for my 81-year-old father. As a physician, taking on this role has given me the chance to experience what so many of my patients and their families encounter.
As I’ve learned, no one is prepared to become a caregiver. It just happens.
My dad had been in good health until this past February when he had two disastrous falls, resulting in a subdural hematoma which nearly killed him. Fortunately, a neurosurgeon was able to drain out most of the blood under his skull, beginning a long, slow recovery process.
You finally get to choose where you want to live. Not somewhere because of work. Not because of the kids and school. It’s time to retire and pick a place to enjoy for a few decades.
Now you need to find the metro area (large, small or in between) that will make you happy.
We know this is a big decision. Other “best places” lists set the rules on what makes a place “best”. It’s their criteria, their dollop of subjectivity. With MarketWatch, you decide what’s most important to you. Select everything from your desired weather, cultural amenities, financial considerations and the size of the metro area with our new tool, and we’ll give you 10 spot-on, customized suggestions of metro areas that fit you best.
This April 3, 2009 shows Timothy Fujino and Walter Kaneakua. Both were attending the Brig Gen Kathleen Berg‘s retirement ceremony at the Hickam Officer’s Club.
Tim continues to work for a civilian contractor. Walt serves as a director at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.
After her military retirement, Kathy continued with the University of Hawaii, Manoa for several more years.
This photograph was taken at a retirement party for Gladys Lucas, Renee Yasso and Harold Scoggins. This retirement party was held on April 3, 2004. There were many people at the celebration, but in this photograph are some of the operations branch members who attended:
Back row: Roland Shim, Jim Causey, Henry Arthur, Bentley Alama, Alfred Brunn (hidden), Dean Nakazaki.
Front row: Ben Murata, Nolan Kanekuni, Gladys Lucas, Renee Yasso, Erik Fong, Harold Scoggins.
Everyone in the photograph are retired except Nolan. He continues to serve and is a chief master sergeant. Great Guardmembers!
For many new retirees it can be easy to go overboard having a ball checking off bucket-list items. To avoid overspending, and jeopardizing everything you worked so hard for, you need to have a realistic budget and stick to it.
Congratulations, you’re retired! After 30 years of hard work and savings, you have over $1 million in your 401(k). Wow, that’s a lot of money, you would think.
Feeling flush with cash, however, can lead to a problem. Overspending during the first few years of retirement is one of the biggest mistakes a recent retiree can make.
The flu is a respiratory illness that affects millions of people each year.
It’s caused by a virus that spreads easily from person to person. Learn how to protect yourself from the flu virus and what to do if you become ill.
What is the flu? Influenza (the flu) is a viral respiratory infection of the nose, throat and sometimes lungs. Illnesses can range from mild to severe. In some cases, complications from the flu can lead to hospitalizations and even death. Possible complications include bacterial pneumonia and ear and sinus infections. The flu can also make chronic health conditions worse, including diabetes, asthma and congestive heart failure.
Before it became a digital Department of Defense website, printed copies Airman Magazine was published monthly.
In the November 1978 issue, there was a lengthy article about the Hawaii Air National Guard. The photographs in the article feature several familiar faces from the past.
The magazine was first published in August 1957 as The Airman. The final printed edition was released on September 1, 2011, with its new digital format for September/October 2011 being simultaneously published.
The direct predecessor to Airman was called the Air Service Weekly Newsletter, first published on September 21, 1918. Before its cancellation in 1946, its name was changed to Air Corps Weekly Newsletter, Air Force Weekly Newsletter, and finally Air Forces Weekly Newsletter.
Insurance During Hurricanes. During one of last summer’s hurricanes, your webmaster’s new car arrived. The dealership called and said the car was ready for pickup.
However, we could not pick up the car because our insurance agent could not add the new car to our existing policy.
It seems many insurance companies stop issuing new policies or amending any existing policies when there is a hurricane warning in effect. This includes car, homeowners, hurricane, and other types of insurance.
Car Recalls: While there was a lot of coverage of the Takata airbags, automobile manufacturers continue to issue more recalls for both American and foreign vehicles. An earlier Retiree News post covered recalls and had a link to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) website. At their website, there is a you can enter you Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to see if your vehicle (cars and motorcycles) are subject to any recalls. We recommend you check your vehicle again: Is Your Car Subject to a Recall?
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