From the Los Angeles Times website
We can say two things for sure about the American workforce and its health insurance. First, more Americans are working past the traditional retirement age of 65. Second, more are taking advantage of employer insurance plans that include tax-exempt Health Savings Accounts.
Add these two facts together, and you end up with a pitfall that could cost unwary American workers as much as $2,700 a year in tax exemptions if they exercise their right to enroll in Medicare at 65. That pitfall exists because of the confusing way HSAs interact with Medicare, and because many big employers fail to help their older employees deal with the potential complexities—or even to know about them.
Jennifer Shintani, Sheryl Park, Sadako, Eve and Craig Ikeda, and Steven Onoue. – Anthony Consillio photograph
Moanalua Lions Club recently hosted breakfast at Moanalua High School, with proceeds supporting a Christmas event for the blind in partnership with the state’s Ho‘opono Services.
Craig Ikeda served in the Hawaii Army National Guard for almost 40 years. In his civilian career, he retired as a sale representative for Xpedia.
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Mayor’s Veterans Day Ceremony
– When: Saturday, November 11, 2017
– Time: 0900-1030
– Where: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl)
Keynote speaker is Admiral Harry B. Harris, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command
Governor’s Veterans Day Ceremony
– When: Saturday, November 11, 2017
– Time: 1300, with the prelude starting at 1245
– Where: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery
Keynote speaker is Governor David Ige. Special musical guest is ukulele virtuoso Dan Baduria, a Hawaii Air National Guard member who serves in the fuels section.
Command Sgt. Maj. Elva A. Schaben and Brig. Gen. Keith Y. Tamashiro after the Hawaii Army National Guard change of responsibility ceremony at the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center November 4, 2017. Over the course of the ceremony, Command Sgt. Maj. Leonard H. Ventura passed responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Elva A. Schaben.
Congratulations to CSM Schaben as she begins her tenure as the HIARNG’s Command Sergeant Major.
From the everyday Health website
When you’re battling an autoimmune disease, like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), lupus, or psoriatic arthritis, the right foods can play a part in your care.
One way to help an immune system that’s overworked is to eat a well-balanced, healthy diet, says Monica Piecyk, MD, a rheumatologist at New England Baptist Hospital and an instructor at Harvard Medical School, both in Boston. A healthy diet starts with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and also includes low-fat dairy and protein.
The 28-page October issue of the Kūkā‘ilimoku, the newsletter of the 154th Wing features:
+ Hurricane Harvey
+ HING Hazmat
+ Sports Bonanza
+ Plus more!
The 154th Wing Public Affairs Office staff continues to produce a world-class publication. The staff includes:
2d Lt Justin Leong
MSgt Betty Squatrito-Martin
MSgt Misti Bicoy
TSgt Alison Bruce-Maldonado
SSgt James Ro
SrA Orlando Corpuz
A1C Robert Cabuco
The 2017 National Guard Commemoration Ball committee continue their hard work planning this year’s ball. They sent out some important update information.
+ The entertainment for the night will be Josh Tatofi and Kapena‼
+ The committee worked some great rates at the Ala Moana Hotel – click link to reserve your room. https://aws.passkey.com/e/49494031
+ Want to arrange seating with another couple or a group – contact the following committee members.
HIANG: MSgt Aaron H. Silva, Email: aaron.silva.2@us.af.mil
HIARNG: SFC William K. Kapana, Email: william.k.kapana.mil@mail.mil
Commemoration Ball E-Invitation and RSVP: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=361681&k=0167430F7356
The deadline for registration is Monday, November 13, 2017, driven by the Hawaii Convention Center requirements.
After your RSVP, log on for your menu choices: 381st National Guard Commemoration 30Oct17
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In Hawaii, what high school you graduated from is often among the questions asked when you first meet someone. Public versus private, old versus new, town versus county, island versus island – some high school rivalries continue well into graduates’ old age.
The Images of Old Hawaii website periodically publishes articles about various high schools around the state. We will post links about these Hawaii high schools on their website periodically.
In 1862, following a plea from King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma to the Church of England, the first Anglican (Episcopalian) bishop and priests arrived to establish the Diocese of Honolulu.
In addition to Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma initiating the Cathedral of St. Andrew, they also founded two schools; ʻIolani School, which began as St. Alban’s School for boys. Later, St. Andrew’s Priory for girls was founded. ʻIolani is now coeducational, while the Priory remains a school for girls.
Hawaii National Guard graduates include: Love Williamson, Ryan Endo, Richard Young, Blythe Jean Itoman, Roy Matsumura, Dwight Kealoha, Ronald Han, Ryan Itoman, David Kashiwamura, can you name others?
Related:
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
President William McKinley High School
Hilo High School
Kamehameha Schools
From the Military.com website
The following is a list of Veterans Day discounts on restaurants for 2017. Visit often as the list is now being updated as new discounts come in.
All of the discounts have been confirmed, either through press release or direct communication with the company.
From the Task and Purpose website
The U.S. Army‘s top enlisted man is close to unveiling the final version of the World War II-era Pinks and Greens uniform that could be approved for all soldiers next year.
Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel Dailey and Chief of Staff General Mark Milley began considering the possibility of bringing back the iconic two-tone uniform of the “greatest generation” for soldiers to wear as an everyday office uniform earlier this year.
Brig. Gen. Wyrick with his father and wife
Brigadier General (Dr.) Brett Wyrick was promoted on November 4, 2016 – the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 70th Birthday. The promotion ceremony was held at Washington Place with many of his friends, and current and former Guardmembers in attendance.
Known to most as “Dugie” (his call sign), he served as a flight surgeon and later the commander of the 154th Medical Group.
During the pinning ceremony, Brig. Gen. Ryan Okahara graciously yielded to Dugie’s father, a retired fighter pilot. Dugie’s wife pinned the other shoulder.
