The Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) will be conducting it’s first large scale “Sentry Aloha” fighter exercise of 2018. It began on Wednesday, January 10 and Oahu residents, particularly along Oahu’s southern coast may see an increase in military aircraft.
Sentry Aloha is an ongoing series of exercises, hosted by the HIANG’s 154th Wing involving multiple types of aircraft and services. This iteration involves just over 900 personnel and nearly 40 aircraft from Hawaii and five other states. Participating units include:
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
From The New York Times website
A diet of fiber-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables, reduces the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. Indeed, the evidence for fiber’s benefits extends beyond any particular ailment: Eating more fiber seems to lower people’s mortality rate, whatever the cause.
That’s why experts are always saying how good dietary fiber is for us. But while the benefits are clear, it’s not so clear why fiber is so great. “It’s an easy question to ask and a hard one to really answer,” said Fredrik Bäckhed, a biologist at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.
Paul N. Kahunahana, 73, of Pearl City, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on December 9, 2017. He was born in Honolulu.
He was a member of the Hawaii Army National Guard and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. His last IDT assignment was OTB – RTS – M (Ordinance Training Battalion, Regional Training Site – Maintenance) located in the Waiawa Armory. He was also a Military Technician as the Allied Trades Shop Foreman at the UTES (Unit and Training Equipment Site).
He was an avid reader, mechanic, and handyman who routinely fixed things around the house. His hobbies included vacationing in Las Vegas, reading, gardening and walking his dogs. He loved animals and spent time volunteering at the Hawaiian Humane Society. Paul was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, who touched many lives with his grace, care and kindness. He will be remembered for his easy going nature, thoughtful loving heart, and contagious laugh. He embodied kindness, optimism, and generosity. He left an indelible mark on those he touched with his infinite spirit of aloha.
Paul is survived by his wife Sharon, sons Paul Jr. (Natalie), David (Darlene) and daughter Polly Calbero (Arnie), granddaughters Sasha, Trisha, Natazia, Anela, and Saralee, 5 great grandchildren, and brothers Kenneth (Bella) and Joseph. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Solomon Kahunahana, Francis Kau, James Kau, David Paresa, Elizabeth (Ha’alako) Wilson, Therese Kim Seu, Elizabeth (Tita) Castro Dias, Mona Ann Walker.
Visitation: 10:00 a.m.; Services: 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Borthwick Mortuary, Maunakea Chapel. Inurnment: 2:00 p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to Paul’s family and friends.
Mahalo to Vern Nakasone for sharing this information to Retiree News.
Alfred Paulino, 73 of Kapolei passed away on November 24 2017 in Honolulu. He was born in Ewa, Hawaii. He was a graduate of Waipahu High School and went on to receive A.A. Degrees from Leeward and Honolulu Community Colleges.
He was retired as the General Foreman of the Hawaii Army National Guard Unit and Training Equipment Site and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer Five. He was a member of the Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission.
Alfred is survived by his wife Katie Paulino; sons Alfred (Kanoe) Paulino, Jr., Ransen (Sheila) Paulino, Layden (Catrina) Paulino, Shannon (Leah) Paulino; 7 grandchildren; brothers Jimmie (Cynthia) Paulino, Joey (Michelle) Paulino; sisters Sue Mayonado and Geri Paulino.
Services:
Visitation: Friday January 19, 2018 9:00 am Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary – Mauka Chapel Waipahu, Hawaii
Funeral Service: Friday January 19, 2018 10:00 am Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary – Mauka Chapel Waipahu, Hawaii
Burial: Friday January 19, 2018 11:00 am Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Waipahu, Hawaii
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to Alfred’s family and friends.
Mahalo to Vern Nakasone for sharing this information to Retiree News.
Photograph from the Adjutant General’s Facebook page
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During the 2016 Americans of Japanese Ancestry Tribute event, part of the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor, three Adjutants General took time for a photograph. In the photograph left to right are MG Arthur “Joe” Logan, Maj. Gen. (Ret) Arthur U. Ishimoto, MG (Ret) Robert G.F. Lee.
General Logan continues to serve as the adjutant general, appointed by Governor David Ige in 2015.
General Ishimoto served as the adjutant general from January 1, 1982 to April 7, 1983. He is credited as the designer of the Hawaii Air Defense System.
General Lee was the adjutant general from January 1, 2003 through January 8, 2011. During his tenure, the Hawaii National Guard had major deployments down range with the associated challenges.
From the U.S. News & World Report website
Choosing the right nursing home is challenging. And chances are good you’ll someday face this decision for yourself or a loved one. More than half of older adults will eventually stay in a nursing home for at least one night, according to a September 2017 study. Of course, most residents stay much longer.
Obviously, you can’t just rely on facility tours or promotional brochures to make this crucial decision. First, get your ducks in a row. You can locate possible facilities and find inspection data by searching the U.S. News Best Nursing Homes rankings, as well as downloading a comprehensive checklist for visits.
When you’re ready to visit in person, turn to administrators, staff members and residents for answers to these pivotal questions.
From the National Institute of Health website
Music has been around since ancient times. It is part of every known culture. It can get your foot tapping, lift your mood, and even help you recall a distant memory. Did you know that music can bring other health benefits? Scientists are exploring the different ways music stimulates healthier bodies and minds.
Robin Campaniano, Josh Michaels and Gen. Edward V. Richardson
Military Affairs Council
Military Affairs Council hosted its annual holiday party December 7 in the Surfrider Room at Bank of Hawai‘i’s downtown headquarters.
The Military Affairs Council (MAC) is comprised of business leaders and retired U.S. flag and general officers to advocate and liaison with the military commands to:
+ Support the U.S. military’s role in support of the national security strategy and emphasize the value of Hawaii as the strategic headquarters for military operations in the Asia-Pacific region.
+ Act on behalf of the State of Hawaii to preserve and protect the state’s critical role in serving as the strategic U.S. state from which to command and control military, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in Asia Pacific.
+ Identify the potential impacts to the defense industry, Hawaii’s businesses and the surrounding communities and strive to attract other public-private ventures with the military.
+ Bridge mutual understanding and provide continuity between senior military and business leadership.
+ Externally, endorse the needs of Hawaii-based military commands with key defense officials, military chiefs, Hawaii’s congressional delegation and other congressional officials on Capitol Hill.
Edward Richardson was a fighter pilot who served in many capacities in the Hawaii Air National Guard. He served as the Adjutant General from 1991 to 1999.
From the Military Times website
Military families, including retiree families, will pay lower co-payments than previously announced for the new TRICARE Select plan, according to a Friday announcement in the Federal Register.
TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra were replaced Monday by a single plan called TRICARE Select. It’s a major part of the changes that have taken place in the reform of the Tricare benefit.
The Defense Health Agency announced the new co-payment schedule for calendar year 2018 and noted that some out-of-pocket costs will be announced later in the year, “as we define certain high-value medications and health care services that will result in lower out-of-pocket expenses for beneficiaries.”
TRICARE Standard was a benefit for retired Guardmembers aged 60-65. As of January 1, TRICARE Extra and TRICARE Standard merged into one system known as TRICARE Select. The merger is a result of legislation passed by Congress in 2017.
From a State of Hawaii Department of Transportation press release
Effective January 16, 2018, REAL ID compliant Hawaii driver’s licenses or State identification cards will be issued with a “star in a gold circle” marking.
On September 9, 2013, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) received notification from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that the State was determined to be fully compliant with the REAL ID Act of 2005 and that Federal agencies would continue to accept driver’s licenses and identification cards issued by Hawaii for official Federal purposes such as boarding commercial airlines and accessing Federal facilities.
The Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) will hold a dedication ceremony for a new Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) on Thursday, January 11, 2017 starting at 1100.
This new AASF will be the third in Hawaii and the second on Oahu. The current facility on Oahu, located at Wheeler Army Airfield, does not provide all of the required space needed since the elements of three HIARNG units were reorganized and modernized in 1995. Two types of helicopters will be using the hangar area, the CH-47 Chinook and the UH-60 Blackhawk. The facility will house three MEDEVAC Blackhawks, whose mission was stood up in 2016.
The construction contract was awarded to Watts Constructors, LLC for $32.6 million. The ground breaking was in February 2015.
The Kalaeloa AASF encompasses almost 67,000 square feet and will have a large hangar to support aircraft as well as an administrative area for classrooms, restrooms, conference rooms and offices.
From the Reuters website
U.S. interest rates finally are on the rise after a decade stuck near zero – and that should be good news for retirees who need yield on safe investments like certificates of deposit and money market accounts.
But higher rates will not be welcome news for all retirees.
Kaiser High School has an enlisted Air Force Junior ROTC instructor position to be filled July 1, 2018. It would be great opportunity for a Hawaii Air National Guard retiree serve as an AF JROTC instructor.
The objectives of JROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals.
Get more information about Air Force JROTC instructors.
AF JROTC Home Page:
http://www.airuniversity.af.mil/Holm-Center/AFJROTC/
Pay Info:
http://www.airuniversity.af.mil/Holm-Center/AFJROTC/Display/Article/953415/
Instructor NCO listing:
http://www.airuniversity.af.mil/Portals/10/AFJROTC/documents/Vacancies/20171222%20Enlisted%20Vacancy%20Listing.pdf
Questions: Contact MSgt Al Alvarado, Headquarters, Hawaii Air National Guard, 733-4230
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