From the Huffington Post website
There are dozens of small adjustments and simple modifications you can do to help make your mom’s home safer and more fit for aging-in-place, that won’t cost her much if anything at all.
From the Hawaii Magazine website
Hawaii abounds with so much unparalleled natural wonder that there are dozens of breathtaking places throughout the Islands even lifelong residents have never experienced first-hand. Thus was born the idea for this compendium of our favorite, off-the-beaten-track Hawaii places everyone should see in their lifetimes (but likely haven’t yet).
Though you may find some of these locales difficult to get to, every one of them is legally accessible. (Sorry, Kaliuwaa “Sacred” Falls, Haiku Stairs and Kaau Crater fans.) Each was formed by the forces of nature that created our Islands. Each remains largely unblemished by human hands and, in one case, is actually being restored to its natural state by the work of humans.
Perhaps you’ve actually been to a few of the 10 Hawaii places on our list. We have, too. Check off the ones you’ve been fortunate enough to experience and move on to the next.
Either way, your journey into Hawaii’s little-seen natural escapes begins right here.
BG Suzanne Vares-Lum, J5, U.S. Pacific Command Mobilization Assistant, gives insight into how to most effectively train and prepare for the Indo-Pacific’s mission. @AUSAorg #LANPAC @PacificCommand pic.twitter.com/n4htrdgykN
— U.S. Army Pacific (@USARPAC) May 24, 2018
The Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium is a professional development forum sponsored by the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Institute of Land Warfare with U.S. Army, Department of State and joint and regional partners. The symposium was in Honolulu, May 22-24, 2018
After years of resisting, Congress may consider a proposal to allow military base closings — but under restrictive rules that give communities veto power, U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman said Thursday.
Wittman, a Westmoreland County Republican and senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, said during a Navy League luncheon at The Main hotel that he would support a proposal that addresses the military’s concern that it’s wasting money by keeping unneeded facilities.
The last Base Realignment and Closure Commission or BRAC closed or downsized many military bases in 2005. Hawaii escaped any major closure in the 2005 BRAC, although there was a major consideration to shut down the Pearl Harbor Shipyard. The late Senator Dan Inouye’s power and influence minimized any BRAC impact.
Seven Years Ago….
+ OPSEC – A History Lesson
+ HIANG Guardsman earns distinguished marksmanship honors
+ HIANG Volleyball Champs
The November 2011 of the 154th Wing’s newsletter, the Kūkā‘ilimoku, featured these stories and more
From the Military Times website
The Pentagon may soon be announcing a new name for its largest area of operations, with a change to Indo-Pacific Command to “better encapsulate the responsibilities the command currently has,” Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Rob Manning said Monday.
The unexpected discussion that U.S. Pacific Command may be getting re-named came after a reporter’s question at a briefing Monday.
Health-care expenses and taxes are throwing off baby boomers’ spending patterns.
These are just two of the living costs that are consuming more of retirees’ budgets than they had originally planned, according to a new survey from Capital Group, an investment management firm. The company teamed with APCO Insight to poll 1,200 adults online in March 2017.
Here are the other surprise expenses that are sapping retirees’ finances:
Off the Hawaii Adjutant General’s Facebook page
Hawaii Air National Guard photograph
Since the Kilauea Volcano came to life on May 3, approximately 125. Arizona National Guard, Hawaii Air National Guard and Hawaii Army National Guardmembers have joined local, state and federal partners to assist the community. Go Guard!
From The New York Times website
A cataract is a clouding and discoloration of the lens of the eye. This normally clear structure behind the iris and pupil changes shape, enabling incoming visual images to focus clearly on the retina at the back of the eye. When cataracts form, images get increasingly fuzzy, the eyes become more sensitive to glare, night vision is impaired, and color contrasts are often lost.
Older Americans are increasingly digitally savvy — but they are still a prime target for online scams.
Nearly half (42 percent) of adults ages 65 and older now own smartphones, a number that’s quadrupled in the last five years, according to a report by Pew Research Center conducted last year. Internet use by seniors has similarly jumped — and for the first time, half of older Americans have broadband at home.
But with all that access to technology comes the increased risk of becoming a victim of cybercrime.
click on photograph to enlarge. – Hawaii National Guard photo
After Hurricane Iniki hit the island of Kauai in September 1992, the Hawaii National Guard mobilized to assist in the island’s recovery efforts. This photograph shows then-CPT Paul Nanamori and an unidentified soldier dumping trash outside the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall.
Brig Gen Robert “Bob” Maguire served as the Commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard from 1973 through 1976, when he retired. After retirement, he continued to attend many 199th Fighter Squadron events and ROMEO luncheons.
Yesterday Retiree News received an email from Brig Gen (Ret) Braden “Mongo” Sakai, asking it be shared with the Guard ohana.
Mongo’s email relayed some sad information about Bob Maguire from his wife, Judy. The email read in part:
Bob has now been in the hospital since May 5th and is in serious condition. He will be under hospice care starting tomorrow. He has requested no visitors.
If you would like to send him a note of encouragement or support, you can send it to him at: Jbmac1@hawaii.rr.com
Thank you, Judy
From the Military Times website
US Air Force photograph
Veterans Affairs officials on Thursday finalized their contract with the Missouri-based Cerner Corp. to bring veterans’ electronic medical records in line with Defense Department systems, a multi-year and multi-billion-dollar effort that could have wide ranging impact on all of American health care.
But the move also comes at a time when the new records system is under increased scrutiny, following the release of a government report that found the military’s program right now is neither operationally effective nor suitable for the department.
Dr. Norberto “Bert” Baysa, served in the Hawaii Air National Guard for many years. He served as the commander of the 154th Medical Squadron for several years. He retired as a colonel in 2006. His wife, Rosalina “Rose” Baysa, was active in unit activities. After his retirement, Bert and Rose travel with medical missions to the Philippines.
In 2016, Project Focus Hawai’i, Inc. posted an article about the Baysa’s and their history in the Wahiawa community. Visit the website post.
Project Focus Hawai’i, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established in 2005 as a means of giving at-risk children and others with challenges including our aging population, a healing voice through the medium of photography.
