Phillip Tokunaga served in the Hawaii Air National Guard after his active duty in the Air Force. He was one of pilots who flew the 154th Composite Group’s Operational Support Aircraft (OSA) – then a Lockheed C-130A Hercules. Later, he was member of the 204th Airlift Squadron after the unit transitioned to multiple C-130H3s.
Retiree News emailed this photograph to Phil for comments and he provided this feedback:
“LOL Where did you dig up this photo? Looks like it was taken during one of our 154th Composite Group hangar parties. The photo is of my youngest son, Evan, who is now 37 and a practicing attorney. He looks to be about 1½ to 2 yrs. old so I’m guessing the photo was taken around 1985 or 1986. The little boy to the left in a red shirt is my oldest son, Joel, who is now 43 and an IT specialist.”
Anyone facing required minimum withdrawals from retirement accounts should note there’s been a change to calculating those amounts.
Starting this year, new IRS life expectancy tables — which are used to determine required minimum distributions, or RMDs — are in effect. While using the modified tables should be generally straightforward for most account owners, there are some instances to watch for.
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.
Today we feature the January 1989 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 154th Composite Group receives 4th Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
* RUTAs introduced
* Col. Allen Mizumoto pins his son, Lance as a second lieutenant
* CAM Sq News & Views
* 199th Fighter Squadron News
Death – along with taxes – is one of life’s few certainties. Despite this inevitability, most people dread thinking and talking about when, how or under what conditions they might die.
They don’t want to broach the topic with family, either, for fear of upsetting them. Ironically, though, talking about death “early and often” can be the greatest gift to bestow on loved ones.
As a sociologist who has studied end-of-life issues for more than two decades, I’ve learned that people know they should talk about death honestly and openly, but surprisingly few do. In fact, one recent study showed that while 90% of adults say that talking to their loved ones about their end-of-life wishes is important, only 27% have actually had these conversations.
The East-West Center ushered in a new era on Monday, January 3, 2022, as Suzanne Vares-Lum became the Center’s first female and Native Hawaiian president. Get to know her as she shares how her family’s genealogy is much like the cross-cultural relationships that thrive at the Center; why Aloha is a value she lives and is inspired by; and how Ms. Vares-Lum’s past experiences have prepared her for this new role.
If the screen does not link – go directly to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdqG1q5sIEc
Related: The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: EWC President Suzanne Vares-Lum
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 a monthly newsletter today.
Today we feature the January 1997 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Adjutant General reflects on 1996
* Promotions: including Karen Cary, Michael Matsuura
* HNGEA News
* HIANG Award Banquet
Are you ready to file your 2021 tax return? If not, now’s the time to start preparing. So, how do you get ready for tax season? One of the first things you should do is collect and organize your tax records. If you don’t have a Social Security number, you might need to apply for or renew an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. If you’re going to file your own 1040, you should also check out tax software options. If you plan to pay someone to handle your return, start looking for a qualified tax preparer. And, no matter who’s going to fill out your 2021 tax return, you want to familiarize yourself with the tax law changes that may impact it.
From the Medical News Today website
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases, second only to Alzheimer’s disease. The condition affects people of all races and cultures. Globally it affects around 10 million individuals who are generally over 60 years of age, but it can occur in younger people — 1 in 10 are under 50.
It is a progressive disease with symptoms that begin gradually.
Please join us for our 2022 HNGA State Conference which will be held virtually on Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 0900-1030 (HST). The agenda is attached, which includes remarks from The Adjutant General, State of Hawaii, Major General Kenneth Hara along with a keynote address from Representative Kai Kahele.
You may use the following web link to attend the meeting: HNGA State Conference Link
Alternatively, you may dial in (audio only) to 808-829-4853 with conference ID: 504 354 304#
We look forward to you joining us!
Mahalo!
MAJ Joshua K. Radi, PhD, PA-C
Membership Chairperson
Hawaii National Guard Association (HNGA)
Cell: (808) 780-0753
HNGAMembership@gmail.com
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.
Today we feature the January 2010 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
+ 154th Wing Commander Joseph Kim promotion
+ Hawaii National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader Change of Authority ceremony
+ Promotions: including Andrew Jackson, Jamie Oliveros
Read more: January 2010 Kukailimoku
From the Department of Defense website
If you’ve been a fully trained military pilot for more than a few months, chances are that you’ve scored yourself a call sign by now. The call sign tradition is celebrated by aviation communities across all military branches. These pilot nicknames can quickly identify an aircraft or individual, and they also help to confuse the enemy, who
might be listening in on your communications.
Nowadays, call sign naming rituals for fighter, bomber and other pilots are a pretty formal process amongst the services, which will be detailed later in this article. But those rituals developed slowly over time, and the origins of the tradition are a bit murky. Several military historians were interviewed for this story, and no one could definitively say how pilot call signs got their start.
Over the years, 199th Fighter Squadron aircrew have had some interesting call signs. Some that come to mind include:
Saigon, Saw, Cabby, Ginger, Magoo, Buckshot, Ulu, Rocket, Ehu, Jag, Yobo, Chewy, Boss, Humphery, Spreadmo, Eagle, Primo Joe, FANG, Rainbow, Ace, Paddy, KG, Hammer, Big Daddy, Ozzie, Grinder, Stringer, Pork, Bizzare, Ossum, Rosie, Lordy, Narco, Odie, Mongo, Thunder, Crash, Sumo, Dusty, Zoomba, Grinder, Skipper, JC, Shaka, Frenchy, Boz, Ninja (2), Pirate, Biff, Ginszu, TRIFOX, Dude, Saw, Wildman, Chucker, HR, Buddha, Inch, Stuck, Swabes, Doodles, Moke, Conman, Kazi, Boy San, Gooch, Sky, Babe, Jipsi, Rojo, Kudzu, Kila, Odie, Kahuna, Knockers, Kazi, Pilau, Butcher, Tojo, Cujo, Sluggo, Mute, BD, Tonto, Deke, Moon, Easy.
From the Wired Magazine website
It’s more important than ever to have a steady supply of good masks and to wear them whenever you’re out in public or spending time with people outside your household. As the Omicron variant drives a surge in COVID-19 cases, there’s been a renewed focus on which masks to buy and where to get them. We looked into it, and here’s what we’ve found.
From the Hawaii Magazine website
In the land of sunshine, rainbows and beaches, a lot can go wrong. A mix of excitement, weariness from a long flight and a general lack of knowledge about Hawaii, or the ocean, can lead first-time visitors to make mistakes that may detract from their tropical adventure. If knowing is half the battle, then the list below will keep you away from making the same blunders made by generations upon generations of big-eyed, bushy-tailed, about-to-be-sunburnt travelers.
Save this link and share with first time visitors headed your way.
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