Stanley Dela Cruz emailed reporting the passing of Alvin Honda. Alvin served in the 150th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron’s supply section.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends
Retiree News will post more information when it becomes available
Stanley “Ossum” Osserman‘s promotion ceremony was held at the Governor’s Ceremonial Room on October 20, 2008. Among the guests were Scott “Rats” Hoadley and his wife Donna.
Rats was a Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) who served during the 199th Fighter Squadron’s F-4C Phantom era. When the squadron transitioned to the F-15 Eagle, Scott crosstrained to become a weapons controller at the 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron.
Donna was a member of the 169 ACWS, who served many years before her retirement. She comes from a Guard family. Her father, Herbert Padello, was a electronics technician who served and retired from the 169 ACWS. Donna’s sister, Vickie Padello, served in various areas in the Hawaii Air National Guard. She is was a super recruiter for several years.
Maj. Gen. Kenneth Hara emailed asking Retiree News to post this job vacancy – State Disaster Relief Coordinator. This is the job announcement that is currently posted on the DHRD Non-Civil Services listing. The position description is attached.
The coordinator will report to the Governor’s Chief of Staff, currently Linda Takayama. The coordinator’s office is located at Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (Hawaii EMA) in Diamond Head crater.
In December 2007, Craig Ishizaki retired after a long career in 201st Combat Communications Group. Craig started as an enlisted air traffic controller in the then-297th Air Traffic Control Flight, and was later commissioned. He served in several staff and command positions and retired as the commander of the 201st Combat Communications Group.
This photograph was taken at his retirement party on December 9, 2007. The party was at the Mililani Golf Course club house. In this photograph is (L-R): Craig Ishizaki, Richard Sullivan, and Moses Akana.
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 2007 issue of the 154th Wing’s newsletter, the Kūkā‘ilimoku, featured these stories and more.
+ HIANG hosts Air Directorate Field Advisory Council (ADFAC)
+ 154th Maintenance Squadron member medical evacuated in Thailand
+ 203rd Air Refueling Squadron plays key role in Air Force Sport Operations for the 21st Century
+ Promotions: including Christopher Ardo, Darryl Funakoshi, Joseph Akita
+ 201st Combat Communicstions Group returns from Sather AB, Iraq with accolades
The IRS’s tax filing season is just around the corner. The agency will start accepting individual tax returns for 2021 on January 24. And the filing deadline for most individual returns is April 18. As you get ready to prepare your return, or alternatively, gather your records to take to your accountant or other paid return preparer, you’ll want to keep in mind the tax changes that applied for 2021…and how they should be reported on your return. One of the most significant changes for 2021 was to the child tax credit, which is claimed by tens of millions of parents every year.
More Americans are taking over-the-counter melatonin for sleep, and some may be taking it at dangerously high levels, according to a new study published in JAMA.
By 2018, adults in the U.S. were taking more than twice the amount of melatonin they took a decade earlier, the researchers found. Health experts are concerned that the COVID-19 pandemic may have increased this trend as more people rely on sleep aids.
This photograph shows Bernice Pharr and an Airman we cannot identify which was taken in 1976. Bernice was a member of the support staff for the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. She started as a Traditional Guardmember and later became a technician. Bernice served for many years until her retirement.
Retirement might be the end of your career, but it doesn’t have to be the end of financial security or life satisfaction. Retirement generally coincides with the age at which we may receive Social Security or pension benefits. However, not everyone can retire when they want to. In fact, 27% of non-retired adults haven’t saved any money for retirement, though not necessarily thought any fault of their own.
But in addition to when to retire, a good question to ask is where. Finding the best states to retire can be difficult without doing lots of research. Even in the most affordable areas of the United States, most retirees cannot rely on Social Security or pension check alone to cover all their living expenses, Social Security benefits increase with local inflation, but the replace only about 40% of the average worker’s earning.
If retirement is still a big question mark for you because of finances, consider relocating to a state that lets you keep more money in your pocket without requiring a drastic lifestyle change. To determine the best states to retire, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 47 key indicators of retirement-friendliness. Or analysis examines affordability, health-related factors and overall quality of life.
From the U.S. News & World Report website
From basic prepaid plans to unlimited data plans and family plans, there are many cell phone options for seniors to consider. AARP reports people 50 and older continue to show interest in tech products. Some companies offer a senior plan, while others have solid deals on packages for retired individuals or those near retirement. If you’re an AARP member, you could get additional discounts which could come in handy. However, the best plan for you will depend on your location, priorities, and budget.
Below you will find the top senior cell phone plans for 2022 and what to expect with each option.
From the Everyday Health website
Omicron might strike you as terrifying, no big deal, or somewhere in the middle. But even people who disagree about the level of risk that this coronavirus variant poses would likely agree on one basic fact: It is extremely contagious. And public health officials concur that you need the highest quality mask you can get to avoid becoming infected.
So what kind of mask should you stock up on to thwart omicron, or whatever other variant might be headed our way?
In response to the omicron-driven surge in COVID-19 cases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently offered an assessment of the various mask options — and gave its strongest endorsement to so-called respirators such as N95s.
This undated photograph shows Wallace Takasane during the preflight check before his orientation ride. Retiree News could not get a positive identification of the pilot.
Over the years, outstanding performers and major award winners were offered an orientation ride. It was a great incentive for non-flying personnel to actually fly in the aircraft they support.
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