From the WalletHub website
After toiling in the workplace for decades, it seems only natural to expect financial security in our golden years. But few of us can look forward to a cushy retirement. According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2017 Retirement Confidence Survey, six in 10 workers reported feeling at least somewhat confident that they’ll have adequate finances to retire comfortably, but only 18 percent reported a high level of confidence. Nearly four in 10, in fact, have little or no retirement savings whatsoever. Many are even worried about covering basic living expenses once they leave the workforce.
From the Kaiser Health News website
The 90-year-old woman in the San Diego-area nursing home was quite clear, said Dr. Karl Steinberg. She didn’t want aggressive measures to prolong her life. If her heart stopped, she didn’t want CPR.
But when Steinberg, a palliative care physician, relayed those wishes to the woman’s daughter, the younger woman would have none of it.
“She said, ‘I don’t agree with that. My mom is confused,’” Steinberg recalled. “I said, ‘Let’s talk about it.’”
Instead of arguing, Steinberg used an increasingly popular tool to resolve the impasse last month. He brought mother and daughter together for an advance-care planning session, an end-of-life consultation that’s now being paid for by Medicare.
Weapon Systems Officers (WSOs) were an integral part of the F-4 Phantom era of the 154th Wing 1976-1987. The WSOs went on to other positions within the Hawaii Air National Guard when the 154th Wing transitioned to F-15 Eagles. Two – Edwin “Skip” Vincent and Stanley “Ossum” Osserman became generals later in their careers. Richard Hastings became the Vice Commander of the 154th Wing during Micheal “Boss” Tice‘s command.
Attached is a listing provided to Retiree News by Stan Osserman many years ago. Many moved to other ANG units still flying F-4 Phantoms, others to positions within the Hawaii Air National Guard, and others retired.
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From the Military.com website
President Donald Trump signed a bill Friday night authorizing the construction of a privately funded Global War on Terrorism Memorial in Washington, D.C.
In signing the “Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act” passed by the House and Senate, Trump did not designate a site but authorized a memorial somewhere on “federal land in the District of Columbia,” the White House said.
From the everyday Health website
Summer: a time of beaches, pools, fresh air … and heat. And that heat can lead to dehydration, which can be especially dangerous for people with diabetes.
“Dehydration can lead to higher levels of sugar in the blood,” says Katherine Mitchell, RD, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. If dehydration becomes severe enough, Mitchell says, it can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a medical emergency that requires prompt treatment.
Clearly, hydrating is important. “By drinking more water, there is less sugar taking up space in the blood volume, thus you lower the concentration of blood sugar,” says Leigh Tracy, RD, CDE, at The Center for Endocrinology at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore.
To stay cool and keep diabetes under control, reach for the following fruits and vegetables
On Friday, August 18, 2017, Tracey Omori was promoted to colonel in a pinning ceremony at the United States Property and Fiscal Office. BG Keith Tamashiro, commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard, was the senior officer officiating the ceremony.
Attending the ceremony was COL Omori’s family, some who flew in from Hilo. There were many retirees in attendance, including several former Property and Fiscal Officers.
Congratulations to Colonel Tracey Omori on her well deserved promotion.
From the Air Force Magazine website
President Trump on Friday elevated US Cyber Command to its own unified combatant command, and said the Pentagon will possibly break it free of the National Security Agency. The move “will strengthen our cyberspace operations and create more opportunities to improve our nation’s defense,” Trump said in a statement. The move will help the military streamline its command and control of cyberspace operations, and adequately fund those operations.
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates directed US Strategic Command—one of nine unified commands—to establish US Cyber Command as a subunified command on June 23, 2009. The command, which is based at Fort Meade, Md., reached full operational capability on Oct. 31, 2010. Adm. Mike Rogers currently wears two hats as the commander of US Cyber Command and director of the NSA, but the move to make CYBERCOM its own combatant command will give it its own four-star commander.
Officials told ABC News the likely nominee will be Army Lt. Gen. William Mayville, who currently serves as the director of the Joint Staff. The plan has been in the works at the Pentagon for years, with previous Defense Secretary Ash Carter considering
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From the Honolulu Magazine website
August 20 is National Bacon Lovers’ Day. And we’re going hog wild.
Bacon is splendid on its own, but it’s also a versatile ingredients. There are numerous ways to consume it at various Honolulu restaurants. Whether candied, transformed into syrup or topped on a doughnut, here’s where to eat to make the most of this national food holiday.
From the Kiplinger Magazine website
Many Americans are in for a major shock when they reach their 70s. They’ve spent nearly their entire lives accumulating money and putting it in their 401(k)s and IRAs. But, when they reach their 70s, retirees face the dilemma of having to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) or else facing a significant tax penalty. Either way, these retirees may face a significant tax burden.
Too much tax deferral is like a pact with the devil. That sounds counterintuitive, especially as most accountants want to maximize your deductions and minimize your current tax liability. They don’t often think about how minimizing your taxes could cost you over the long haul.
From The New York Times website
Not all drug prices are going up.
Amid the public fury over the escalating costs of brand-name medications, the prices of generic drugs have been falling, raising fears about the profitability of major generic manufacturers. Last week, Teva Pharmaceuticals reported that it had missed analysts’ earnings estimates in the second quarter and planned to lay off 7,000 workers. Its share price plummeted 24 percent in one day as investors worried there was no end in sight.
From the Task and Purpose website
The Air Force Academy’s a cappella group is advancing to the semifinals of NBC’s America’s Got Talent after bombarding viewers with a lethal combination of heart-melting harmonies and dance moves during the show’s quarterfinals on August 16.
From the MarketWatch website
Long-term care is something not all Americans plan for, or even think about, though they should.
The numbers are overwhelming — an American turning 65 today has a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care service, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and though one-third of today’s 65-year-olds may not need it, 20% of them will for more than five years. Women, on average, need care for longer than a man — 3.7 years versus 2.2 years, respectively. About 10,000 people turn 65 years old every day, and will until 2029, according to Pew Research Center.
From the Defense One website
The efforts to rename U.S. Army installations honoring Confederate generals has regained momentum after recent events. The following article, written by Mark R. Jacobson, posted yesterday on the Defense One website, is one of several advocating name changes.
The tragic events in Charlottesville, Virginia, have re-opened the national debate over Confederate monuments and icons that stand in public spaces — and that includes the appropriateness of keeping ten U.S. Army installations named for Confederate officers. The question of renaming the bases was also raised after 2015’s Charleston church massacre, and military leaders declined to do so. This time, there should be no equivocation.
And the ten installations are:
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