From the Wired Magazine website
Capping a week of incompetence, failures, and general shady behavior in responding to its massive data breach, Equifax has confirmed that attackers entered its system in mid-May through a web-application vulnerability that had a patch available in March. In other words, the credit-reporting giant had more than two months to take precautions that would have defended the personal data of 143 million people from being exposed. It didn’t.
The Department of the Air Force was created when President Harry S Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947. It became effective September 18, 1947, when Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson administered the oath of office to the first secretary of the Air Force, W. Stuart Symington, a position filled by presidential appointment.
Under the National Security Act, the functions assigned to the Army Air Force’s commanding general transferred to the Department of the Air Force. The act provided for an orderly two-year transfer of these functions as well as property, personnel and records.
Read more from the Air Force website
The Air Force might be the youngest branch of the U.S. military services, but it doesn’t lack for memorable moments and famous members. In celebration of the service’s birthday on September 18, we present this Air Force History quiz — see how well you can score!
Roy Yoshito Ichimura, 80, of Waipahu, Hawaii. Roy passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2017. Roy served in the Air National Guard for 37 years and later worked at Kapolei Golf Course. He will be remembered for his kindness, generous heart, and fastidiousness. He enjoyed fishing, playing golf and cards, and making gau. He is truly loved and will be missed by everyone.
Survived by wife Lois; step-children Lorelle and Bruce Chin; sister Mae Plata; and nieces and nephews.
Visitation at 9:30 a.m. and Services at 10:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park Makai Chapel on September 23, 2017.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
Francis Michael Guigui, born September 14, 1938 in Waialua, and passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2017, at the age of 78. He graduated from Waialua High School in 1956, served 12 years with the Hawaii National Guard missile unit, and retired from GTE Hawaiian Tel/Verizon after 31 years.
He is survived by his wife, Amy; son, Michael; three grandsons, Daemon, Pono, Anthony; brothers, Richard (Momi), Lawrence (Wanda); sisters, Julita (Ray) Ford, Janet Stephens, and many nieces and nephews.
The remembrance and celebration of his life will begin at 9 AM, Thursday, September 21, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Church in Waipahu, with Mass at 11 AM. Burial services will follow in Kaneohe at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary, Hillcrest Section III at 2 PM.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
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.
McKinley High School (Oʻahu’s oldest public high school) was officially established in 1865, as the Fort Street English Day School by Maurice B. Beckwith. In November 1869, the English Day School moved from the basement of the old Fort Street Church to a new stone building on the corner of Fort and School Streets.
Hawaii National Guard graduates include: Vern Miyagi, Robert Lee, Rex Koga, Gerald Gono, Kyle Kawakami, Alwyn Yoshimura, Samuel Wong, Kenji Sumida, Wayne Iha, Arthur U. Ishimoto, Francis S. Takemoto – Can you name others?
From the Military.com website
Military families are always on the go, and most times the best way to communicate with loved ones who may be spread throughout the country is with cell phones. That’s why it’s great news that most of the major cell phone service providers offer military discounts on cellular and wireless plans to active duty service members, and in some cases, veterans as well.
Do some comparison shopping to find the right cell phone plan for you and your family.
The series starts tonight in Hawaii on PBS Hawaii at 8:00pm.
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s new 10-part, 18-hour documentary series tells the epic story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and controversial events in American history as it has never before been told on film. The series explores the human dimensions of the war through revelatory testimony of nearly 80 witnesses from all sides—Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as combatants and civilians from North and South Vietnam. Learn More
“It’s not over, it’s not over,” Sen. John McCain said of the Vietnam War.
McCain, a POW in Hanoi for five years, had been asked by Military.com on Tuesday night whether he agreed with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns that Vietnam is still “unfinished business” — for the U.S. and for Vietnam.
Assistance for Our Veterans
If you are a Vietnam Veteran and feel it would be helpful to talk with a knowledgeable professional or other Veterans about your experiences, please call the VA Readjustment Counseling Service Vet Center Program at the following numbers:
Hilo: 969-3833
Honolulu: 973-8387
Kailua-Kona: 329-0574
Kaua‘i: 246-1163
Maui: 242-8557
West O‘ahu (Kapolei): 674-2414
After business hours, the Vet Center Call Center offers 24/7/365 support to the 300+ Vet Centers nationwide. Contact them at 1-877-WAR-VETS (927-8387).
From the Gunzain website
Who doesn’t love a good fried chicken meal? It’s mouthwatering, satisfying, quick and easy. Today is National Friend Chicken Day, so you might wonder where to get the best friend chicken. Lets face it: even though this is an easy, inexpensive meal that anyone can have at anytime, you don’t want to waste a fried chicken opportunity eating anything less than the best.
We all know the truth whether we like to admit it or not. Chicken is NOT “just chicken”. The seasoning needs to be perfect, it needs to be juicy and fried to a golden brown perfection, and it needs to be so good that you are always looking forward to having it again. In order to do this, you need to know the best places to get such wonderful chicken perfection. Here in Maryland, we’re partial to Roy Rogers, but their reach is fairly limited with only 51 restaurants.
Here are our Top Six National Fried Chicken Restaurant Chains…
From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website
Are you a Veteran? Maybe already a current VA Beneficiary…
Do you know all of the VA benefits that you may eligible for based on your service connected disability rating, receipt of a non-service connected benefit, or special circumstance?
To help you find them, we created charts to show you what benefits you may be eligible for based on your current situation.
Have a service connected disability rating from 0-100%? Use the Service Connected Matrix to find more benefits that you may be eligible to receive.
Page URL: https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/derivative_sc.asp
Not service connected? Are you getting VA pension or Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits? Use the Non Service Connected Matrix to discover benefits that you may be eligible to receive.
Page URL: https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/derivative_nsc.asp
Additional Benefits: Also, check out the Circumstance Matrix to see if any of the listed circumstances apply to you.
Page URL:
https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/derivative_circumstance.asp
We want to make sure everyone is aware of all of their benefits!
Thank you for your service!
Sincerely, Veterans Benefits Administration
Mahalo to Gordon Lau for sharing this information with Retiree News
From the Visitors Coverage blog
Senior travelers are now taking more trips than ever before. Most senior citizens in today’s world are able to travel to almost any international destination. Accordingly, seniors should always take extra safety precautions when doing so. By following a few travel planning tips – potential disasters or misfortunes can be avoided.
Accidents can occur anywhere, at any time, and injuries may take an extended period of time to recover from and be very costly. Being fully aware of and preparing for unforeseen occurrences is highly recommended for traveling seniors who are more likely to injure themselves or encounter a stressful experience. Planning a fun, safe, and comfortable trip is simple and easy to do!
Edward Leo Schweitzer III, 64, of Kailua, Hawaii, died in Kaneohe on September 6, 2017. He was born in Honolulu.
Visitation: 9:30 a.m.; Services: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2017 at St. Anthony’s Church.
Eddie was a State custodian at the 154th Wing. He always was fun to talk to as he made his daily rounds in the facility. He retired several years ago after a long State career.
Eddie’s father was SMSgt Edward Schweitzer, a retired Air Guard technician who served in the supply area who passed away in 2007.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
Charlie Gustafson, Jill Tamura-McCleary, George Kaneshiro, Wally Onuma, Laverne Higa and Mike Kaya
Tamura Hosts Golf Tourney
The inaugural Tamura Superette Inc. Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament was held September 1 at ‘Ewa Beach Golf Club with proceeds benefiting the Leeward O‘ahu community, providing educational and asset assistance to Leeward Coast causes.
From their website: Started in the 1920s, Tamura Super Market has proudly been providing a shopping and meeting place for the leeward community with open arms and open hearts.
George Kaneshiro served as a maintenance technician in the 154th Wing. He was part of the radio shop during the Deuce era and in avionics branch as the Wing transitioned to Phantoms and later Eagles. George retired from the Hawaii Air National Guard 20 years ago. After retirement, he was a travel consultant for a locate travel agency.
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The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. Many Americans take the time to remember those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are missing in action (MIA), as well as their families.
