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The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as an e-newsletter today.
Today we feature the February 1963 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* “TRY ONE” Recruiting Program
* Training news
* Hawaii National Guard Service Medal awardees: lots of familiar names
Getting dental insurance in retirement is complicated even though seniors are prone to dental health problems. About 20% of adults 65 and older have untreated tooth decay, 68% have gum disease, and almost 1 in 5 have lost all their teeth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Because original Medicare doesn’t cover dental care, seniors who want dental insurance must get it through a Medicare Advantage plan or buy individual dental coverage. Even then, the plans may have restrictions that leave seniors underinsured.
This photograph is from Stanley “Ossum” Osserman‘s brigadier general promotion ceremony. The ceremony took place on October 20, 2008 at the Governor’s Ceremonial Room at the Hawaii State Capitol.
In this photograph are (L-R): James Faumuina, Stanley Sato, and Erik Wong, all members of the 154th Medical Group.
The new year is upon us. Will 2022 be a year of big changes? If so, how will those changes affect you and your health care coverage? It isn’t uncommon for military families to experience lots of change. That’s why TRICARE allows you to enroll in, or change your TRICARE coverage after certain events, known as Qualifying Life Events (QLEs).
“You may not need to wait for TRICARE Open Season to make changes to your health plan,” said Shane Pham, program analyst with TRICARE Health Plan’s Policy and Programs Section at the Defense Health Agency. “Qualifying Life Events provide a unique opportunity for many TRICARE families to make enrollment changes to suit their new needs at a time other than the annual open season.”
The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as an e-newsletter today.
The February 2008 issue of the 154th Wing’s newsletter, the Kūkā‘ilimoku, featured these stories and more.
+ U.S. Coast Guard rescues HIANG pilot
+ 154th Medical Group garners an Outstanding
+ Hawaii National Guard supports local schools
+ Promotions: including Edmund Billena, Carleen Reeves. Duran Adams
+ HIANG getting new associate units
From the Medical News Today website
Early in the pandemic, researchers observed that people recovering from COVID-19 were not returning to their pre-illness state of health — this is now commonly known as “Long COVID.”
Among the myriad persistent symptoms, many people experience headaches, memory issues, and cognitive deterioration.
Researchers from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL, were the first to report that even non-hospitalized people with COVID-19 demonstrated significant cognitive dysfunction that persisted well beyond 6 weeks from the acute infection.
In the journal Science, Dr. Serena Spudich and Dr. Avindra Nath review our current understanding of the neurologic consequences of COVID-19.
Building on clinical observations, autopsy, and laboratory findings, the authors propose theories of causality about how COVID-19 may result in long-term neurologic symptoms.
The dedication for the Daniel K. Inouye Fighter Squadron Operations Facility & Aircarft Maintenance Facility was on August, 20, 1914. The hanger/maintenance facility was a long awaited upgrade in the F-22 Raptor program.
Among the many retirees attending the dedication ceremony were Gregory Makishi and Thomas Chang. Both served in the maintenance complex for many years.
While the unpredictability of the future makes it difficult to plan ahead, becoming familiar with the options is important.
Beginning this year, workers in Washington state must pay 58 cents of every $100 they earn into the Washington Cares Fund to help pay their long-term care costs in the future. Those with qualifying long-term care insurance can be eligible for an exemption.
The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawai’i Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as a monthly newsletter today.
Today we feature the February 1979 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 154th Composite Group Reorganization
* 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron personnel repair aircraft on Guam
* CAMS News
* Supply News
* Happy Hooligans visit
From the Medical News Today website
People have started to worry about the health effects of blue light emitting from screens. For this reason, more and more people are wearing blue light glasses.
Manufacturers claim that blue light glasses can filter out blue light and help reduce symptoms such as headaches, eyestrain, and poor sleep.
There is no scientific research to prove that blue light can damage the eyes or have other health effects. Likewise, there is no evidence that blue light glasses can reduce symptoms associated with looking at a digital screen for long periods.
Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page
Congrats to all the recipients of the 2021 Launa’ole Awards!
Their individual achievements, leadership, and service in the HIANG have all made monumental impacts within our community over this past year.
We are overwhelmingly proud to serve alongside these remarkable Airmen, who have truly demonstrated the highest levels of excellence within our organization.
Your 2021 Launa’ole winner are:
Full Time Airman – Senior Airman Keilah Kanahele 169 ADS
Part Time Airman – Senior Airman Kasey Lafitaga-Stevens 201 COS
Full Time NCO – Tech. Sgt. Kimo K. Nakata 154 AMXS
Part Time NCO – Tech. Sgt. Erin L. Mello 201 IS
Full Time Senior NCO – Senior Master Sgt. Misty Park 201 COS
Part Time Senior NCO – Master Sgt. Katelyn Davis 201 AMOS
First Shirt – Master Sgt. Moses Randles 169 ADS
Full time CGO – Maj Charles Morris 199th FS
Part time CGO – Capt. David D. Christopherson 204 AS
Full Time FGO – Maj Brandon K. Chang 204 AS
Part Time FGO – Maj Myles K. Kimura 203 ARS
Outstanding Unit Award – 199/19th FS ‘Hawaiian Raptors’
Service Team – 154 SFS
Winning Team – 154 MSG/291 CBCS/292 CBCS
Taxes are a part of life — whether you’re deep in the throes of your career or you’ve left the workforce behind. But while workers often know to anticipate taxes, retirees can often be caught off guard by them. With that in mind, here are a few tax surprises every senior should have a heads-up on.
As always with Motley Fool articles, the last paragraph, “The $17,166 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook” is a lead in advertisement.
The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as an e-newsletter today.
Today we feature the February 1987 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Rapid Area Distribution Support (RADS) team arrives
* Exercise Cope Canine
* CAMS News & Views: lots of familiar names
* Sentry Tiger – A Last Hurrah
* Promotions: including Pamela Hiu, Miles Kaneshiro, Carole Fukuda, Dean Tanimoto
* F-15 Conversion Update
* New 154th TAC Hospital officers
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