Eugene Taylor remembers how eager enlisted airmen like him were to fly.
Taylor, who enlisted in 1968 and deployed to Vietnam, first worked as an avionics technician. Nearly a decade later, Taylor, a tech sergeant, became a T-37 and T-38 flight simulator instructor with the 71st Flying Training Wing at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. He became so adept that he was occasionally given the chance to fly the T-38, with permission from the pilot, during stateside flights.
Special thanks to Gordon Lau for emailing this article to Retiree News.
Johnny Cash enlisted in the Air Force on 7 July 1950, completing basic training at Lackland Air Force Base. He then attended technical training at Brooks Air Force Base, Texas, and radio intercept class at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.
He was assigned to the 12th Radio Squadron Mobile (USAFSS) at Landsberg am Lech, West Germany, serving for there for three years as a morse intercept operator. (This would become the 6912th RSM in 1955 and move to Bingne am Rhine.) Apparently, he served with “A” Flight, 12th RMS.
He bought his first guitar from money saved while in the service, while at the same teaching himself how to play. Used the GI Bill to get himself started after his service, and the rest is history.
Johnny Cash will go down in history as one of the biggest musical legends of all time. He’s widely known today decades after his fame still holding the title as the best selling musicians of all time with 90 million records sold worldwide.
Thank you for your service
From The New York Times website
Everyone needs a will, but, increasingly, estate planners say people also could benefit from setting up a trust while they are alive. That step would help assure that their assets are distributed more quickly, their bills paid promptly and continuously and personal information about property and other assets be kept out of the public eye.
From the U.S. News & World Report website
There’s a lot to know about Medicare, including many terms associated with the insurance program that you’ll need to understand when signing up for and using your Medicare benefits.
Daniel Kahikina Akaka passed away on April 6, 2018 at age 93. He was a educator who went on to serve the State of Hawaii in many positions. He later served as one of Hawaii’s senators who served from 1990 to 2013. He announced in 2011 that he would not seek reelection in 2012.
Senator Akaka was best known as an advocate for Native Hawaiians, but he was strong supporter of the military and veterans. Many Hawaii National Guard initiatives moved forward because of his continuing support.
Rest in Peace – Thank you for your service
From the Only in Your State website
As the most isolated population center on the entire planet, the Hawaiian Islands are incredibly unique in everything from our scenery and land formations to our culture and common quirks. And while not everyone is the same, there are a few habits most Hawaii locals share that we will defend endlessly – because backing into your parking stall is just easier, okay?
Unfortunately some of these habits are fading…
From the Task and Purpose website
Airmen with the 177th Civil Engineer Squadron guide a 1,400 pound panel into place along the United States-Mexico border, Aug. 22, 2007. Photo credit: Air National Guard/Tech Sgt. Mark Olsen. – click on photograph to enlarge
After what insiders say was a surprise announcement by President Donald Trump on Tuesday, the Colorado Springs command that could send U.S. troops to the Mexican border was waiting for guidance.
The U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) in Colorado Springs oversees U.S. military operations on the continent. The command on Tuesday knew Trump said he would send troops south to defend the border but had no information on how that might take place.
From the Everyday Health website
Changing your eating habits can be confusing when you’re trying to lower high cholesterol: Are you eating foods that exacerbate your condition without realizing it, for example?
It turns out that the most important element — and the most dangerous — is fat. “Bad” saturated fat and trans fat raise the dangerous low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol that can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries. “Good” unsaturated fat helps lower LDL cholesterol and raise beneficial high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, which can remove LDL cholesterol and help keep arteries clear.
Shoutout to all our valued #volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Month. From aircraft restoration to youth education, admin and Museum curating assistance, you make it happen. Volunteer online, if you’d like to help: https://t.co/QceHRWAxpq Mahalo #volunteers #support pic.twitter.com/3jHXa4yzKq
— Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor (@PacificAviation) April 2, 2018
Mike Kang is still working on airplanes. Mike retired from the 154th Wing after a long career in the fabrication shop.
From the States and Stripes website
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A Hawaii judge has ordered state officials to submit a plan within eight months for monitoring and inspecting ordnance cleanup at the Army’s Pohakuloa Training Area on Hawaii Island.
The plaintiffs in the case said the Army had breached its lease obligations by not cleaning up unexploded ordnance at PTA.
From the New York Presbyterian website
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A group of retirees who served at the Headquarters, Hawaii Air National Guard, recently had a small reunion. In the photograph left to right: Dr. Norberto Baysa, Clarence Fukumoto, Rose Baysa, Sandra Murayama, Ann Miyahira, Vivian Tsutsumi, Daneil and Ford Chinen.
Special thanks to Ford Chinen for sharing this photograph
Gain insight on how #Airmen complete the #USAF mission. For a full look at the #AirForce capabilities, review the FY17 acquisition report https://t.co/Eexgg6xobZ pic.twitter.com/VIMYUSwPS5
— U.S. Air Force (@usairforce) March 25, 2018
From the Everyday Health website
When you think of ways to fight heart disease, adopting the so-called caveman diet might not immediately jump to mind as a tried-and-true option. But given that heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States — about 610,000 Americans die from it every year — the search for solutions to improve heart health and prevent future heart events is understandably a concern for many Americans.
Over the past few years, researchers have explored whether the paleo diet — a restrictive approach based on the eating habits of our hunter-gatherer ancestors and one favored by an estimated 1 percent of Americans — can benefit people’s heart health. (2) So far, it’s a mixed bag: Some findings are encouraging, while some members of the medical community remain skeptical.
