From the Army Times website
You’ve probably heard some of this before.
In the coming decades, the Army will have to prepare for high intensity conflict against enemies with similar weapons, in urban environments, facing the possibility of long periods without communication or helicopter support.
But how will they get there?
Over the past year, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and Army Secretary Mark Esper have given many speeches about the future of war and and where the Army is heading.
On Wednesday, they officially released their vision statement wrapping up what they can predict about the future with how the Army is going to rise to those challenges by 2028.
Within the message is a handful of top priorities. Here are some you may see in action soon:
Do you think that your military exploits would make a great story? Would you like to have the military history of a family member preserved forever? Do have old photographs or diaries of family members who were in the military? If so, the Library of Congress is interested in sharing your stories or collection with the world.
From the 154th Wing Facebook page
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii — Four Airmen were recognized for their induction into the ranks of chief master sergeant during a ceremony June 3, 2018 at the 154 Wing dining facility at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force.
Chief Master Sergeant Michael D. Gabster, the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 154th Wing, is shown administering the Chief’s Oath in one of the photos
The Airmen recognized were:
Charles R. Parker, 154th Wing
Anthony Colon, 154th Mission Support Group
Richard D. Pida, 154th Maintenance Group
Zandra O. Fox, 154th Force Support Squadron
View the photographs from the ceremony taken by TSgt Alison Bruce-Maldonado
Congratulations to these newest Chiefs!
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From the June 15, 2009 Retiree News e-newsletter
+ Double Congratulations to COL Gary Hara. He currently serves as the Hawaii Army National Guard Chief of Staff but will retire from this civil service position to become the Assistant Adjutant General, Army. He just received his promotion orders to brigadier general. The scheduling of his pining ceremony is an open item. More to come….
+ Congratulations to COL Arthur “Joe” Logan, who will assume the Chief of Staff, Hawaii Army National Guard position, replacing Col Hara. He just returned from his deployment to Afghanistan. Joe did a super job heading the Guard’s Drug Interdiction Program and I know that he will do same as the Chief of Staff!
+ Belated Congratulations to COL Stephen Logan, who assumed command of the 103rd Troop Command, headquartered in Pearl City. This is an M-Day assignment and he continues to serve as the State Army Aviation Officer (SAAO) as a technician. He will raise the already high standards set by previous Troop Command commanders.
+ COL Steve Logan replaces COL Stanley Keolanui, who has retired. COL Keolanui was an achiever throughout his military career. He did an outstanding job wherever the command assigned him. BG Joseph Chaves mentioned a long list of these achievements during his change of command speech – it was an impressive list! Happy Retirement to a true officer and gentleman!
Off the Hawaii Adjutant General’s Facebook page
Hawaii Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Elva Schaben describes how The National Guard is supporting local communities impacted by the volcano on the big island of Hawaii, while improving readiness through increased.
From the June 15, 2009 Retiree News e-newsletter
Attention to Orders: Among the recent officer promotions in the Hawaii Air National Guard were:
Lt Col Charles Anthony – Hq, Hawaii Air National Guard
Lt Col Susan Richards – 154th Medical Group
Lt Col Craig Tsutsui – 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron
Maj Ryan Endo – 154th Medical Group
Maj Jamie Jicha – 154th Medical Group
Maj Phillip “Budda” Mallory – 199th Fighter Squadron
Maj Kristof “Jag” Sills – 199th Fighter Squadron
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From the Global Security website
On 4 May 1993 the UN Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II) assumed responsibility for operations, but the transition was badly managed. Basic U.N. deficiencies in planning, C3I, and political acumen were compounded by an expanded and intrusive mandate; greatly diminished military capabilities; more aggressive Somali opposition; uncertain support from the United States; differences within the coalition; and uncertainty by the Security Council, the Secretariat, and others.
From the Task and Purpose website
Sometimes you end up drawing the short straw when it comes to military assignment locations. Perhaps you parked in the admin NCO’s parking spot. Maybe your quirky office prank on the executive officer went horribly wrong. But whatever the reason, you are going to be PCSing to one of these horrible hotspots, which are all so bad you’ll wish you were in Kuwait.
From the June 15, 2009 Retiree News e-newsletter. Military ranks are as of the original 2009 article.
The 204th Airlift Squadron received a lot of favorable press recently as a Hawaii-based C-17 Globemaster III with a Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) crew delivered relief supplies to China. The May 12 earthquake divested parts of China leaving many areas severely damaged and thousands of Chinese homeless.
The mission as completed within days of the earthquake. Crewmembers from the 204th Airlift Squadron successfully delivered close to 100,000 pounds of food, tents, blankets, and tools as part of “Operation Caring Response.”
The crewmembers were: Maj Anthony Davis, Capt Troy Cullen, Capt John Tucker, Master Sgt. Kurt Uchimura, SSgt Scott Oshiro, SSgt Nathan Chee, and SSgt Jacob Ness. Two Ravens from the then-15th Security Forces Squadron – SRA Anthony Nickel and SRA Ronald Peoples– provided aircraft security.
From the Everyday Health website
Recognizing the early signs of melanoma — and getting yourself to a doctor as soon as possible if you see anything suspicious — is vital.
That’s because the earlier the diagnosis, the better the prognosis. For melanoma treated early, before it has time to spread, the five-year survival rate is over 98 percent.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will face heavy scrutiny as it implements a major overhaul to its health care programs that President Donald Trump is expected to sign into law this week.
The bill, which moved through both chambers by wide bipartisan margins, would combine the VA’s seven programs for private medical care into one to streamline and simplify costs and access for veterans. The legislation would also extend the so-called Veterans Choice Program for one year, allowing veterans to seek care outside the VA under certain circumstances in the meantime.
From the 1998 Department of Defense Annual Report
In 1994, the Hawai‘i State Legislature and Governor established Children and Youth Day (CYD) in Hawai‘i as the first Sunday of every October to celebrate and honor our children and youth and the special contributions they make to our community. After much community discussion, Act 30 of 1997 was passed to dedicate the entire month of October as Children and Youth Month in Hawai‘i.
Children & Youth Day happens on the first Sunday of October, each year. This year is the 25th Annual Event which falls on Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 10:00am-3:00pm! CYD is a time to recognize the potential and special gifts of our keiki (children) and ‘opio (youth). It is a time for them to shine and share their bountiful energy with their community.
It’s hard for adult children to watch parents decline in health as they age. It is even harder, for most of us, to talk with them about the changes we see. When the subject is something as frightening and sensitive as dementia, it can seem almost impossible.
“I think people are worried about hurting a family relationship or hurting someone’s feelings or upsetting people that they care about,” said Ruth Drew, director of family and information services at the Alzheimer’s Association.
But making the decision to broach the subject can help everyone — the parent and other loved ones — because it can lead to a diagnosis, Drew said.
