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Major Edward R. Cruickshank, Commander of the 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, Hawaii Army National Guard, observes the entry of 25th Infantry Division Orange Forces into the city, as they advance against the Blue Forces during the joint South Korean/US Exercise TEAM SPIRIT ’84. Visible to the left is an M728 combat engineer vehicle.
From the U.S. News & World Report website
Many people do most of their socializing on the job. But workplace social invitations tend to stop after you retire. Retirees need to find ways to maintain or form new social connections in order to avoid becoming isolated.
Michio Niiya, 82, peacefully passed away on May 1, 2017. Mich was born in Kapoho and retired from the Pacific Division of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (PACDIV).
Michio was a Traditional Guardmember who served with the 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron. He was a communications-electronics officer and retires as a lieutenant colonel.
He is survived by his wife, Hiroye, three sons, and four granddaughters.
A Celebration of Life service will be held June 10, 2017 at 10:30 am at Borthwick Mortuary, Mauka Chapel. Visitation begins at 9:30 am.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations may be made to the Pearl City Hongwanji or the National Parkinson’s Foundation.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to Mich’s family and friends.
Thanks to Eddie Chung-Hoon who emailed Retiree News with additional information.
Retiree News recently had an email exchange with Joseph “Joe” Holliday. Joe retired from the 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron in April 1998.
A Traditional Guardmember, he worked for the Department of Human Services. He and his family later moved to the East Coast where he continued his federal career and retired in 2008.
Joe now works as Family Support Specialist with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. He assists clients to get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid and Cash assistance.
Joe said he and his family have been living in West Virginia for about 11 years now. His home is close to the Air National Guard base in Martinsburg (167th Airlift Wing).
Joe sends his Aloha to all his friends in Hawaii.
From the Kiplinger Magazine website
After his grandfather died more than a decade ago, Lamarr Couser and his family were caught by surprise when the funeral director asked whether the World War II veteran was covered by a life insurance policy from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Couser, who is himself a U.S. Navy veteran and former National Guardsman, wasn’t aware of the VA life insurance, a $10,000 policy for disabled veterans who might otherwise be denied private coverage, nor had he yet applied for it. His grandfather didn’t have it, either. “I was shocked,” he says. “It must be one of the best-kept secrets there is.”
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Francis Osumu Kawakani, 81, of Aiea, a retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 for the National Guard, passed away April 26, 2017 at Pali Momi Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu.
Survived by wife, Mildred Y. Kawakami; brother, Robert Kawakami; sisters, Alice Brown, Beatrice Santoki and Doris Arakaki.
Private service held. Arrangements Provided by: Nu‘uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary
Retiree News is sad to learn of the passing of Howard Okita. Chief Master Sergeant Okita retired from the Hawaii Air National Guard after a 40-year career.
Okita was a legendary women’s softball coach at Kailua High School, Hawaii Loa College and at Hawaii Pacific University.
Hawaii Pacific University released a press release announcing his passing.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to Howard’s family and friends.
From the Frolic Hawaii website
One of my all-time favorite foods is a classic loco moco. A juicy beef patty, fried egg and rich gravy over steaming white rice is a winning combination when I want a big, tasty meal.
Over the years, I’ve tried many loco mocos at eateries across the island. I prefer my eggs sunny-side so I can mix the runny egg into the gravy and rice. Mac salad is also a plus since the mayo and pepper add a nice creamy texture and hint of flavor. For my Top 5 picks, I only considered traditional loco mocos, leaving out gems like Zippy’s chili moco.
From the everyday Health website
You probably know that Americans consume way too much salt, but a new U.S. government report points the finger at some surprising sources of salt in the diet.
From the Forbes website
With the beginning of summer just around the corner, chances are that you’re not thinking about your 2017 taxes – but you should be. The beginning of summer is a great time to take stock of your financial picture and make any necessary changes. Why? You have a number of 2017 pay periods under your belt and you’ve had several months to work through any changes from 2016. A quick review now can save hundreds (or thousands) of dollars in taxes later.
Here are seven things you can do right now to save on taxes this year
From the Ozy Magazine website
This Hawaiian import has had a big year in LA. But will the food wave spread across the U.S.?
Webmaster Comment: Some will like this “fusion” poke, the traditionalists will be challenged.
From the Wired Magazine website
The world has a new largest plane, and it looks like nothing you’ve ever seen at the airport. But this funky behemoth isn’t for carrying passengers. It’s for hoisting satellites into outer space. The twin-hull Stratolaunch Aircraft looks like two seagulls joined at the wingtip. It sports 28 wheels and six engines, and it’s the newest, boldest, entrant into the air launch business.
From the Task and Purpose website
Shortly after Business Insider wrote about a new technology that can reveal people and objects in 3D through walls using Wi-Fi, we received a call from the U.S. government.
The call was from Brett Scharringhausen, a technology scout with the Central Command, also known as CENTCOM. The group oversees US military operations for the Department of Defense in 20 countries located throughout the Middle East, northern Africa, and parts of Asia.
