The 36-page February issue of the Kūkā‘ilimoku, the newsletter of the 154th Wing features:
+ Eagle Vision
+ 154th Operations Support Squadron – Change of Command
+ 154th Mission Support Group – Change of Command
+ Sentry Aloha
+ plus more
The 154th Wing Public Affairs Office staff continues to produce a world-class publication. The staff includes:
2d Lt Justin Leong
2d Lt Shaun Kawakami
TSgt Alison Bruce-Maldonado
SrA Orlando Corpuz
A1C Robert Cabuco
A1C Stan Pak
From the Wired Magazine website
IN THE ERA of the connected car, automakers and third-party developers compete to turn smartphones into vehicular remote controls, allowing drivers to locate, lock, and unlock their rides with a screen tap. Some apps even summon cars and trucks in Knight Rider fashion. But phones can be hacked. And when they are, those car-connected features can fall into the hands of hackers, too.
You may think a repeal of Obamacare would apply only to the roughly 22 million Americans who have gained coverage under the law. But changes to the law formally known as the Affordable Care Act would also affect current and future Medicare beneficiaries—that is, pretty much all Americans.
After a rush to begin dismantling Obamacare when he first took office, President Donald Trump appears to have pushed the pause button. He said in an interview with Fox News over the weekend that it might take until next year for replacement legislation to be ready. Some lawmakers have recently shifted their rhetoric from repealing Obamacare to “repairing” it, suggesting less of an overhaul than previously envisioned.
Robert Inouye, a retired Hawaii Army National Guard Command Sergeant Major, is a frequent contributor to Retiree News. He currently works with the Plans & Programming Branch, Facility Management Office, as a state employee.
He sent in the following document and the following comments.
I came upon this Hawaii Military Academy Officer Candidate School Class 06-68 Checklist among some old documents/publications given to me from Ms. Shirley Kauhaihao a couple of years ago. I recognize about 8 of the names on that roster. I’m sure those Retirees who see their names will get a kick out of it and have some great memories.
1LT John Kauhaihao was mobilized during the 29th Infantry Brigade’s 1968 Vietnam Call-Up and was killed in action on 5 September 1969 during combat operations with Co. B, 2nd Bn 8th Cav, 1st Cav Div (Airmobile) in Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions.
Hawaii Military Academy, Office Candidate School, Class 06-68
Retiree News appreciates Bob Inouye’s continued support of this website.
From the Military.com website
New York is home to such a wide variety of events, tours, attractions, dining, culture, shopping and entertainment that you’ll never run out of things to do and see.
If you’re planning a trip to New York, make sure you include a stop at some of the following places that offer military discounts.
Falls are the leading cause of injury and death among older people in the United States, and this health threat is likely to grow since 10,000 Americans now reach age 65 every day, a new federal report shows.
Every second of every day, an older American falls. As falls increase, so do health care costs. In the report, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged doctors to help prevent falls among this high-risk group.
“Older adult falls are increasing and, sadly, often herald the end of independence,” CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden said in an agency news release. “Health care providers can make fall prevention a routine part of care in their practice, and older adults can take steps to protect themselves.”
No one likes to think about dying — and that is probably one reason most Americans lack wills.
Fewer than half of American adults (42 percent) have a will, according to a survey published this week on Caring.com, a website that offers resources for older Americans and their caregivers.
The most common excuse given for not having a will (or an alternative legal tool called a living trust) was, “I just haven’t gotten around to it,” cited by nearly half of survey participants who lacked one.
Though there are numerous possible channels of income available to senior citizens once they retire, Social Security can arguably be described as the most vital.
According to data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), 61% of all seniors currently receiving benefits, as well as 71% of unmarried elderly beneficiaries, count on their Social Security benefits to comprise at least half of their monthly income. This data agrees with a somewhat recent Gallup survey, which found that 59% of seniors rely on their Social Security benefits to make up a “major” part of their income.
Yahoo has begun warning individual users that their accounts with the service may have been compromised in a massive data breach it reported late last year.
The warning, in email messages sent from Yahoo CISO Bob Lord, tell users that a forged cookie may have been used to access their accounts in previous years.
From the Huffington Post website
There’s no doubt that giving up driving can be a tough step for many elderly seniors, as well as a difficult conversation for concerned family members.
While there’s no one way to handle this sometimes touchy topic, there are a number of tips and resources that can help you evaluate and adjust your mom’s driving, and ease her out from behind the wheel when she can no longer drive safely.
WASHINGTON — The Senate easily confirmed Dr. David Shulkin as the new Veterans Affairs Secretary on Monday night, making him the first non-veteran ever to serve in the post.
Shulkin, who currently serves as the head of VA health programs, was approved by a vote of 100-0. He is expected to be sworn into the Cabinet post on Tuesday.
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Information about the upcoming discussion about a National Native American Veterans Memorial. Questions about this event should be addressed to email address shown on the flyer.
Thanks to Reynold Hioki for sending this information to Retiree News.
Cuddles, kisses, and caring conversations. These are key ingredients of our close relationships. Scientists are finding that our links to others can have powerful effects on our health. Whether with romantic partners, family, friends, neighbors, or others, social connections can influence our biology and well-being.
Wide-ranging research suggests that strong social ties are linked to a longer life. In contrast, loneliness and social isolation are linked to poorer health, depression, and increased risk of early death.
Many retirees have a bucket list. Hopefully, you have envisioned your retirement as a time to try new things, travel to places you have always wanted to go and do the things you didn’t have time for during your working years.
But will you actually get around to doing any of those things on your list? It’s easy to get consumed by the routine of day-to-day life, even in retirement. Before you know it, years have passed and those items on your bucket list are still just dreams for someday.
