From the Military Times website
There are a lot of factors to consider. Everything from veteran employment trends to cost of living, school quality and even your commute to work could have you living the dream – or make your new home a total bust.
For our latest Best for Vets: Places to Live rankings, we evaluated 599 places, as designated by the Census Bureau, for veteran and military culture and services, economic indicators and livability factors.
Read on to see what we found – and how it might help you pick your next hometown.
If you view your financial house, insurance would certainly be the foundation. And the thing about foundations is, we usually don’t know there’s a problem until it’s a big problem. My goal here, is to help you identify any cracks in your insurance coverage before they become full-scale fissures.
Here are eight factors to consider when it comes to your property and liability insurance:
Retiree News sadly announces the passing of MSgt John Lum, a member of the 154th Civil Engineering Squadron.
He served two years in the Marine Reserves from 1995-1996. In 2001, he enlisted in the Hawaii Air National Guard, and has served in the 154 CES.
Services are scheduled on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at St John’s Vianney Church in Kailua.
0930-1045: Visitation
1045-1100: Eulogy / Family Thank you’s
1100: Mass
– Reception to follow
Burial Services will be held on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the Hawai‘i State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Services will begin at 1100 with military honors.
Retiree News extends heartfelt condolences to the John’s family and friends.
Special Thanks to 1st Sgt Douglas Pagala for providing Retiree News with this information.
A panoramic view of Luke Field at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor in the late 1930s. pic.twitter.com/kVLt0tkeyT
— Hawaii Aviation (@HawaiiAviation) August 25, 2018
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Changes may be coming for IRAs and 401(k) retirement plans
President Trump last week issued an executive order aimed at increasing retirement security for Americans, telling an audience in North Carolina that “we believe all Americans should be able to retire with the confidence, dignity and economic security that you want.” And financial firms such as BlackRock and Prudential offered general support.
Is it better to treat post-traumatic stress by consciously processing traumatic events or by prolonged exposure to memory of the trauma? Both methods have proven effective over time; but now the Department of Veterans Affairs is studying how they compare to each other in hopes of fine-tuning the therapy delivery system.
From the Air Force Times website
In his first year and a half on the job, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth Wright has been a driving force behind many changes that have improved airmen’s lives — and drawn cheers from many.
Wright has helped push the Air Force to adopt the new OCP uniform, slash unnecessary rules, training and additional duties, eliminate enlisted performance reports for airmen first class, and change professional military education. And his willingness to root out nagging problems that frustrate airmen day to day — as well as his lighthearted, social media-friendly presence — have earned him a fan base online and for some, the tongue-in-cheek nickname “Enlisted Jesus.”
In an August 15 interview, Wright said those “small wins” over the past year have helped increase morale among enlisted airmen and build trust in himself and other Air Force leaders.
And in the coming year, Wright said he’s planning to build on the progress made.
Special Thanks to Gordon Lau for send Retiree News this article
From The New York Times website
Many people past 50, have a condition called sarcopenia — a decline in skeletal muscle with age. It begins as early as age 40 and, without intervention, gets increasingly worse, with as much as half of muscle mass lost by age 70. (If you’re wondering, it’s replaced by fat and fibrous tissue, making muscles resemble a well-marbled steak.)
Meet the HIANG’s newest Chief Master Sergeant, David W. Sala.
SMSgt David W. Sala, 154th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was promoted on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at the 154 Wing Dining Facility, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
Maj. Gen. Arthur “Joe” Logan, The Adjutant General, Brig. Gen. Ryan Okahara, Hawaii Air Guard commander and Brig. Gen. Gregory Woodrow, 154 Wing commander, were in attendance.
CMSgt Alvin Fritz and CMSgt William Parker, along with family and friends, attended the promotion ceremony as well.
Congratulations Chief Sala!
Fixed-income investments typically offer a safe haven for investors who want reliable returns and some protection from the volatility of the stock market.
The downside of fixed-income investments, however, is that over time inflation can significantly drag down your real returns.
“Inflation and fixed income are not a good combination usually,” said George Rusnak, co-head of global fixed-income strategy at Wells Fargo. “Inflation eats away at your returns, and if your return is fixed in nature, it erodes quickly.”
If that has you worried about your fixed-income investments, here’s what to do.
From the Kaiser Health News website
Across the country, assisted living facilities are evicting residents who have grown older and frail, essentially saying that “we can’t take care of you any longer.”
Evictions top the list of grievances about assisted living received by long-term care ombudsmen across the U.S. In 2016, the most recent year for which data are available, 2,867 complaints of this kind were recorded — a number that experts believe is almost surely an undercount.
– Hawaii Air National Guard photo. click on photograph to enlarge
Shortly after receiving Federal Recognition in November 1946, the 199th Fighter Squadron and it’s support units moved to Area 65 on then-Hickam Field. The flying unit remained in this location until February 1962 when the current location, Building 3400, near Hickam Harbor was opened.
In the photograph, the squadron’s P-47 Thunderbolts are on the tarmac. The two giant hanger shown in this photograph remain in use.
This photograph is from the HANG 25 Booklet, the history of the Hawaii Air National Guard, November 4, 1946 to November 3, 1971. Special thanks to Steve Lum who scanned this photograph.
As we mourn the high-profile deaths of soul icon Aretha Franklin and Arizona Senator John McCain this past week, it’s not a bad time to put a spotlight on dreaded topics, such as end-of-life paperwork.
No matter how loved or how respected, people die. And those who are left behind must gather the pieces.
