From the Airman Magazine website
In a land steeped in mythology and legend, lies a mountain whose peak touches the clouds.
Mount Ka‘ala, O‘ahu, the majestic remnant of an eroded shield volcano, is said to be home to the Hawaiian goddess Kaiona, “protector of those in need.”
Atop the Wai‘anae Range, the highest point on the island —Ka‘ala — is also home to a modern protector keeping watch over the people; a radar station that monitors the airspace around Hawai‘i, operated by Hawai‘i Air National Guard’s 169th Air Defense Squadron based at Wheeler Army Airfield.
Sanjay Gupta, MD, Everyday Health: The patient-physician relationship has been evolving probably since the days of Hippocrates. How would you characterize where we are right now?
Robert Wachter, MD, author, The Digital Doctor: I think we are at a crucial moment in the doctor-patient relationship because for the first time patients really have access to almost all the information their physicians do.
Dr. Gupta: Dr. Robert Wachter is an expert on patient safety. He was concerned the digital revolution was hurting healthcare by driving a wedge between patient and doctor.
Dr. Wachter: We hear this from patients all the time: I went in to see the doctor. It used to be the doctor would have a conversation with me, but now the doctor appears to be having a conversation mostly with his or her computer.
Retired National Guardsmen and Reservists will be granted veteran status for the first time, following Presidential approval of a much-haggled bill. President Barack Obama signed the provision into law Friday, as part of a larger package on veterans’ benefits.
Until now, Guard and Reserve personnel were considered veterans only if they served in a federalized capacity for more than 179 days other than training. Even a reservist who attended regular training and drill for two decades, but never was federalized, could not claim to be a veteran. Now, Guard and Reserve members will be recognized as veterans if they serve honorably for 20 years.
On Dec. 7, 1941, Weatherwax was an Army draftee with the 298th Infantry Regiment on a weekend pass when he heard explosions and a radio call for all military personnel to report to their stations.
It is with a saddened heart our family announces the passing of “Uncle Herb” Weatherwax. Papa passed away from this life at home, in the early morning of December 12, 2016 surrounded by the love and aloha of his family. Papa’s heart was ready and his was a strong and peaceful death. Our dear Papa left this earth with dignity and grace.
Uncle Herb was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Herbert Weatherwax of Waterloo, Iowa, mother, Anna Malamanui Keliihoomalu of Kalapana, Hawaii and brothers, Edwin Weatherwax of Keaukaha, Hawaii and Kalaupapa, Molokai, Joseph Pili Kanui of Keaukaha, Hawaii and William Kanui of Keaukaha, Hawaii and Coos Bay, Oregon.
Papa was born on June 3, 1917 in Honolulu Hawaii, served in the US Army during WWII and was a proud Pearl Harbor Survivor. Papa was a true ambassador meeting visitors at the USS Arizona Memorial as a volunteer for many years. Previous to his retirement, Uncle Herb was a local electrical contractor (Weatherwax Electric) in Kailua on Oahu.
He is survived by his bride of 65 years, Lehua Christina (Leeloy) Weatherwax, and daughters Mary Elizabeth Bacon (James), Leimomi Keliihomalu Weatherwax, and son Clarence Herbert Weatherwax (Carrie Malamanui). Papa was most proud of his Mo’opuna: Shaan Keliihoomalu Gocong (Veronica), James Andrew Ho’olulu Bacon, Laiekawai Alexcena Bryce-Black (Scott), Ashleigh Christina Leimomi Smith (Raleigh), Clarence Herbert Keliihoomalu Weatherwax III, and Anna-Jessica Lehua Terumi Bacon and his cherished Mo’opuna Kua Kahi: Arianna Leilani Lehua, Sumarah Alanna Leialoha, Vivika Rowland, Khaleesi Aolani, Xander Kal-El Keliihoomalu and Alexzander Joseph Kalamaku Bryce.
A private family service is scheduled with Papa’s celebration of life to be held fittingly, on his 100th birthday, June 3, 2017.
Star-Advertiser article about “Uncle Herb” Weatherwax
Special thanks to Stephen Lum who did the research for this post.
From the TechHive website
Marley’s ghost haunts Ebenezer Scrooge – A Christmas Carol, 1938
Whatever the weather outside, everyone loves to cuddle up inside and watch a great movie or six over the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s become part of our celebration. Unlike our hectic real lives, movies provide a glimpse and a wonderful reminder of just how innocent and peaceful the holidays once were, and possibly could be again.
Many of the movies on our list go for laughs, preying on all the seasonal stress. Others go for the heartstrings just as effectively. These are the films we consider classics. No matter how old or new they might be, these movies see the holidays (and Santa Claus) in a positive light.
Each film is available for streaming, of course. We’ll let you know from where in the title for each slide.
It’s that time of year again, the time when people 70 and up are scratching their heads about RMDs — required minimum distributions.
At age 70½, holders of non-Roth individual retirement accounts are required by the IRS to begin withdrawing money from those accounts every year. Most people take this distribution in November or December, and if they don’t get it over with, they’re on the hook for a 50% penalty. While some people may need these distributions to supplement their retirement incomes, for many that’s not the case.
From the Military.com website
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced he plans to nominate a billionaire West Point graduate and former infantry officer to become Army secretary.
Trump intends to nominate Vincent “Vinnie” Viola, the founder and executive chairman of the high-frequency trading firm Virtu Financial and owner of the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers, to become the top civilian at the military’s biggest service.
“Whether it is his distinguished military service or highly impressive track record in the world of business, Vinnie has proved throughout his life that he knows how to be a leader and deliver major results in the face of any challenge,” Trump said in a statement.
Roy Cornella joined the Hawai‘i Air National Guard in November 1978 after serving six years on active duty. He was assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron as a F-4C Phantom Weapons System Officer (WSO). He closed his flying phase of his career as a Master Navigator with over 1500 hours in F-4C/Ds.
After the squadron’s conversion to F-15 Eagles, he served in various positions with the 154th Mission Support Squadron.
Roy became the technician detachment commander of the 291st Combat Communications Squadron in Hilo, Hawaii in May 1991. He assumed command of the squadron on December 6, 1991. Roy retired in 2005 and remained in Hilo.
Recently, someone referred your webmaster to a website that updates information on Roy. Go to this website.
From the Military.com website
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The last of thousands of F-4 Phantom jets that have been a workhorse for the U.S. military over five decades are being put to pasture to serve as ground targets for strikes by newer aircraft.
But first some well-earned honors.
The Air Force will hold a “final flight” retirement ceremony Wednesday at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico, where the last F-4s are still flying for the U.S. military. The ceremony will celebrate the airplane’s rich military history as the jet was a mainstay during the Vietnam War and used for decades for reconnaissance missions and anti-missile electronic jamming.
The commissary will start carrying an in-house brand in May of next year, officials announced this month, and commissary price changes aren’t far behind.
The commissary will start carrying an in-house brand in May of next year, officials announced this month, and commissary price changes aren’t far behind.
The plan may seem like a simple thing — add “generic” products specific to the commissary to shelves, much like Walmart does with its “Great Value” brand. But under the surface, the plan is the first visible step in the commissary reform that the Defense Department and Congress have been mulling for years.
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Effective immediately authorized patrons of DeCA, 18 years or older are authorized to have two guest when shopping at JBPHH Commissaries. Guests are not authorized to make purchases. Reference attachment for more details.
Michael W. Andrews, CMSgt, USAF
Senior Enlisted Leader, JBPHH
Superintendent, 647 ABG (PACAF)
CMCL: 808.473.1531
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Team 808 is a group of Hawai‘i Army and Air National Guard members assigned to the National Guard Bureau and other locations in the Washington DC area.
Left to right: Raquel Ramos, MSgt Thu Dahl, SFC Linda Hesch, Lt Col James Wornall, MSgt Carissa Maxson and SMSgt Kurt Uchimura
Sending a warm Mele Kalikimaka from the Air National Guard Readinees Center (ANGRC). Although we are miles away from home, nothing can damper our Aloha Spirit.
On December 15, 2016, the ANGRC hosted a Winterval that showcased Holiday traditions around the world. SFC Linda Hesch had captured the Christmas Aloha Spirt by sharing our local kine Hawaiian traditions, including spam musubis.
Shakas from Team 808 Ohana!
Raquel Ramos
Management and Program Analyst, Diversity Operations
Visit the Millitary.com for the 2017 VA compensation rates for veterans with a disability rating 10 percent or higher.
These rates became effective on December 1, 2016.
Your electronic 1099R for 2016 is available on myPay at https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx?flps=99R~RCPS
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) implemented the myPay web-based system in March 2000. myPay delivers pay information and lets you process pay-related transactions timely, safely and securely. The web-based system protects against identity theft and is faster and more secure than regular mail by allowing members to access electronic 1099R, RAS and other financial information. myPay matches industry standards for the highest level of encryption and security to protect myPay users.
If you do not have a Password for accessing myPay, you can obtain one by clicking on the Forgot or Need a Password? link on the myPay website at the web address shown above to receive a temporary Password.
If you have any questions concerning myPay, please call toll free at 1-888-DFAS411 or 1-888-332-7411, Commercial 216-522-5096, or DSN 580-5096, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
If you have any questions regarding the information on your 1099R, please call 1-800-321-1080.
