The June 2017 edition of NATIONAL GUARD is available online
Special Indeed Army Special Forces outfits bring a unique skill set to the fight. Guard Green Berets do the same, along with some added talents.
All on the Wrist Guard fitness experts say trackers can be a good tool for part-time troops to attain full-time physical readiness.
Lightning Test Air Guard training base hosts joint air-combat exercise pitting the nation’s new fighter against some of the top legacy aircraft.
The Whole Point The Army chief of staff is working hard to prepare the force, including our part of it. He deserves our support.
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From the National Endowment for the Arts website
NEA Chairman Jane Chu and Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet announced the eighth annual launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve and their families, from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2017.
The program provides families an opportunity to enjoy the nation’s cultural heritage and learn more about their community, especially after a military move.
The list of participating museums is available at www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums This list will be updated throughout the summer as more museums sign up.
Webmaster comment: we don’t believe this applies to retirees
From the Washington Post website
The Army has demoted the former commander of the 1st Infantry Division for having “an inappropriate relationship” with a junior officer, the latest in a string of episodes in which Army generals have landed in trouble for personal misconduct.
Wayne W. Grigsby Jr., who also served as the commander of Fort Riley, Kan., was reprimanded and demoted from major general to brigadier general after investigators found that he had called and texted a female captain more than 850 times over 10 months and was spending time at her home, according to Army documents obtained by The Washington Post.
Grigsby is the sixth general in the past year whom the Army has punished for sexual misconduct or improper interactions with women. Although Army leaders have been reluctant to talk publicly about the issue, the service in December appointed a three-star general to lead a review of its general-officer corps.
Kimo Puu and his wife Karen – December 2016
Kimo served in the Maintenance Control section for many years. After retirement, he worked for the State of Hawaii and he recently retired.
From the Motley Fool website
The short answer is when you’re financially and mentally prepared to do so, but there is much more to it than that. To retire comfortably, you’ll need to know how much retirement income your savings, pensions, and Social Security can sustainably create, as well as how your basic needs will be met, such as healthcare.
Here’s a quick guide that can help you determine what your idea retirement age will be.
From The New York Times website
Billions of dollars are spent every year on medications that reduce the risk of heart disease — the No. 1 killer in the United States.
But some people feel powerless to prevent it: Many of the risk factors seem baked into the cake at birth. Genetic factors can have a huge impact on people’s chances of dying of heart disease, and it has long been thought that those factors are almost always outside of one’s control.
Recent research contradicts this, though, and that should give us all renewed hope.
Bob Finely and Tom Ingargiola, December 2016
Thomas Ingargiola served as the ANG Assistance to the Commander, Pacific Communications Division (now the J6). He was New York Air National Guardmember on a four-year statutory tour. Tom worked closely with the 201st Combat Communications Group on communications issues.
Before returning to the New York ANG, Tom went to Shaw AFB to serve as an ANG Advisor to the Central Command (CENTCOM/J6).
In 1999, he became commander of the 106th Mission Support Group, part of the 106th Rescue Wing, located in Westhampton Beach on Long Island. In 2000, Tom was promoted to colonel and served until his retirement several years later.
After retirement, Tom has taken to trips on cruise ship with a group of friends.
Great catching up with Tom.
From the Defense One website
Congressional concern is climbing—not for the first time—about government agencies using an anti-virus tool made by the respected but Russia-based security firm Kaspersky Lab. The dustup is a case study in why securing government systems is devilishly complicated.
From the Washington Examiner website
The Air Force has provided the House a classified report on restarting the F-22 Raptor fighter jet program, congressional staff said Tuesday.
The House Armed Services Committee received the report two days ago, but staff said it was still being reviewed.
House lawmakers ordered the report last year to determine what it would take and how much it might cost to begin producing the high-tech, fifth generation aircraft again.
Congress voted in 2009 to stop purchasing the F-22 stealth fighters after just 187 were made, hundreds less than the Air Force had planned.
Armed Services, under its chairman Rep. Mac Thornberry, has been considering whether the additional aircraft might still be built for the service to fill U.S. air power needs.
Staff Sgt. Mark Peleholani, a propulsion technician in the 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, inspects an aircraft engine.
This 1991 photograph was recently found during an internet search. The accompanying caption states that Mark is a member of the fighter squadron, although the engine shop is within the 154th Maintenance Group.
From the nextavenue website
Instead of counting sheep, try tallying the many things that can cause insomnia, such as sleeping pills, nighttime noshing, stress and hormonal changes.
If it’s been years since you slept like a baby, you’re not alone: An estimated 25 to 30 percent of American adults suffer from insomnia. The figures are even greater for people over 65. Men start out with a higher rate of sleep issues, but women catch up to them by around age 50.
From the Kiplinger Magazine website
As the future of LTC insurance grows uncertain, make sure you check up on the stability of your insurer.
Most consumers shopping for long-term care insurance worry about whether they’re healthy enough to qualify for coverage—and whether they can afford it. But the recent failure of two long-term-care insurers highlights a third concern: Will the insurer still be around when you make a claim, perhaps 20 or 30 years down the road?
Retiree News sadly reports the passing of Brig. Gen. Haruo Shigezawa.
Stephen Lum sent the following information about the general:
Maui-born Brig. Gen. Haruo Shigezawa, last assignment was at the deputy commander of the State Area Command, Hawaii Army National Guard. The 29th Infantry Brigade 1968 call-up veteran served a one tour in Vietnam. His prior assignment to be appointed deputy was a commander of the Headquarters Installation Command which became 103rd Troop Command.
He had just attended the Hawaii National Guard ceremonies honoring those who serve during the Vietnam era last month.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to the general’s family and friends.
A follow on to yesterday’s post about Rex Jones. Joining Rex and Tracey on their European trip was retired Chief Master Sergeant Denise Jelinski-Hall and her husband, Gary Hall.
Denise Jelinski-Hall served as the Senior Enlisted Leader for MG Robert Lee from December 2006 through January 2006. She then became the National Guard’s Senior Enlisted Leader, serving with General Craig R. McKinley, Chief, National Guard Bureau.
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