From the U.S. News & World Report website
A long term care insurance policy can help you financially prepare for a time when you might not be able to take care of your own basic needs, including eating, bathing and dressing. Among people turning 65 today, approximately 70% are expected to need some type of long-term care, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. But long-term care insurance isn’t the only way to pay for in-home care, adult day care, assisted living or a nursing home.
From the McClatchy DC Bureau website
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The Air Force has begun to look at whether there’s increased risk for prostate cancer among its fighter pilots. A new investigation by McClatchy shows just how serious the problem may be.
The fighter pilot study was requested by Air Force Chief of Staff General David Goldfein after he was contacted by concerned veterans service organizations in 2018, according to the report obtained by McClatchy.
At the heart of the Air Force study was a question of whether extended exposure in the cockpit to radiation may be linked to increased risk of prostate cancer.
Retiree News sadly reports the passing of Kent Tsutsumi on Tuesday, July 29 2019 in Las Vegas.
Ken retired from the Hawaii Army National Guard in the early 2000s. He later relocated to Las Vegas.
Retiree News will post information about services are finalized.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kent’s wife, Vivian, his family and friends.
William Earl Mossman, 88, passed away on June 30, 2019. He was born in Honolulu on December 31, 1930. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn A. Mossman and parents William and Rose Mossman. Bill retired from a career with the Air National Guard.
He is survived by his sons Glenn (Vida) Mossman, Chris (Emi-Jo) Mossman and daughter Jamie Keebler; grandchildren Monica, Kaulana, Ryan (Sadie), Krislyn, Kylie (Nick), Micah, Liam and Logan; great-grandchildren Taylor, Ashlea, Kapono and La’akea and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Valley of the Temples chapel at 11:30am on August 8, 2019, with services to follow at 12:00 PM. Burial will be at Hawaiian Memorial Park Veterans cemetery at 2:00 PM.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to Billy’s family and friends.
Tropical cyclones (hurricanes) are monitored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Cyclones that develop in the Eastern Pacific are monitored by the National Hurricane Center. Storm tracking continues until the storm crosses the 140 Degrees West Longitude when the responsibilities shift to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC).
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) is co-located with the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Honolulu on the University of Hawaii, Manoa campus. The CPHC issues tropical cyclone warnings, watches, advisories, discussions, and statements for tropical cyclones between 140 Degrees West Longitude to the International Dateline.
The hurricane season in the Pacific officially begins on June 1 and ends on November 30, however tropical cyclones can and do occur year round. The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Honolulu activates the CPHC when:
– A tropical cyclone moves into the Central Pacific from the Eastern Pacific
– A tropical cyclone forms in the Central Pacific
– A tropical cyclone moves into the Central Pacific from the West.
During Central Pacific tropical cyclone events, bulletins are regularly scheduled every six hours: 1500Z/0500HST, 2100Z/1100HST, 0300Z/1700HST, and 0900Z/2300HST. When significant changes take place and/or a tropical cyclone watch or warning is in effect, intermediate bulletins are issued with the latest positions and forecasts.
If you want information about any tropical cyclone, go to:
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Back by popular demand…Come check out the HIANG F-22 Raptor Exhibit on Maui this Friday! It will be at the Kahului Airport and entry is FREE (details on the flyer below).
If you missed it the last time it was on Maui, then this is your chance to take a selfie with the HIANG’s most advanced fighter jet! Feel free to share with everyone you know that’d like to attend the exhibit. You don’t want to miss this!
Retiree News Photograph
This photograph was taken at a 2003 social event. In the photograph are (L-R) are
Back row: Robert Dongon, Robby Shigeta, Dean Oliveros
Front row: Thor Gran, Paul Maedo, Jamie Hasuike
2019 Update: Bob transferred to the Air Force Reserve and is serving on a MPA tour at HQ PACAF. Shig and Dean continue their careers in the maintenance complex. Thor left the HIANG and currently lives in Washington DC. Jamie was a boomer but later left the Guard.
Thanks to Bob for the ID help and the background information.
From the Everyday Health website
Half of all Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a report published in March 2018 in the journal Circulation. What’s more, every 40 seconds, a person in the United States has a heart attack or stroke — making CVD the No. 1 cause of death.
This means your cardiologist may well be your most important physician. Cardiologists are doctors who specialize in conditions related to the heart. They have at least three years of cardiology training after their medical residency, and some subspecialize, studying an additional year or two.
Colonel Dann Carlson became the commander of 154th Wing earlier this month. Most recently he served as the Director of Plans and Programs at Hq, Hawaii Air National Guard from May-July 2019.
He is an Air Force Academy graduate with an extensive Air Force career, including a tour flying with the Thunderbirds. He retired from the Air Force in December 2014.
Every veteran is unique, with a lifetime of memories, stories and achievements. At the same time, veterans share a common experience regardless of when and where they served. The rigors of military training, the bonds developed among service members, long separations from family and loved ones and the severe stress of combat all form a veteran’s character.
It’s common for intense emotions and memories to resurface at the end of a veteran’s life, sometimes to the surprise of family members who are hearing these things for the first time.
From the Department of Veterans Affairs website
You can access and manage your VA health records and documents on VA.gov. Our online tools can help you view, organize, and share your VA medical records and personal health information.
Find out if you’re eligible and how to sign in to start using these tools.
Richard Takao Yoshimura, 89, of Honolulu passed away on June 30, 2019 at The Queen’s Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu.
He served in the National Guard, he was a retired Police Officer/Detective for 25 years, then at Airport Security.
He is survived by his wife, “Janet” Yachiyo; daughter, Jenny (Michael) Nomura; son, Dean Yoshimura and granddaughter, Diana Kayo (Shigeomi) Hirabayashi.
Private services were held at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; inurnment at Honolulu Memorial Park.
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