Francis Eugene Jones, 76, of Las Vegas, retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 31, and a retired casino security worker and Army National Guard veteran, passed away in Las Vegas on August 24, 2015. He was born in Ewa.
He is survived by wife FayeAnne; son Steven Jones; daughters Terry Stickney, Tammy Salvador and Sandy Thomas; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Ewa Beach. Mass: 11 a.m. Casual attire.
Getting a grip on the unfamiliar “alphabet soup” lingo of Medicare’s 4 parts and supplemental “Medigap” plans can make it difficult to pinpoint the best coverage options.
Gout is characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness and tenderness in joints, often the joint at the base of the big toe.
Gout — a complex form of arthritis — can affect anyone. Men are more likely to get gout, but women become increasingly susceptible to gout after menopause.
An attack of gout can occur suddenly, often waking you up in the middle of the night with the sensation that your big toe is on fire. The affected joint is hot, swollen and so tender that even the weight of the sheet on it may seem intolerable.
Having diabetes can put you at risk of developing this painful and potentially debilitating form of arthritis.
Retiree News did not post the September 2015 issue earlier
The pūpūkahi is the State of Hawaii Department of Defense monthly newsletter. Printed versions of the pūpūkahi have been the “command information” newsletter for decades, however, it was suspended in 2009 due to budget cuts.
Click here to read the September 2015 digital pūpūkahi
For about 70% of Medicare participants, Part B will stay the same as it has been for the last couple of years: $104.90. But the other 30% can expect a significant increase in Part B costs — as much as 52%.
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is strengthening community and non-profit partnerships to better serve Veterans. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America (BPO Elks) today announced that it has committed $4 million over a 4-year period to help end Veteran homelessness.
This partnership and pledge embodies the mission of MyVA, launched last year to transform VA by putting Veterans in control of how, when and where they wish to be served. In order to achieve transformation, the Department has been reaching out to community partners working to meet the needs of Veterans.
As a part of this partnership, the Elks will work with VHA staff on pilot programs in the cities of Washington, Chicago and New York City. In addition, the organization is calling on the group’s 800,000 members accross the country to support efforts to support homeless Veterans in their communities. The Elks have a strong tradition of service to VA. In this fiscal year alone, approximately 1,300 Elks members volunteered more than 117,000 hours of service at VA facilities nationwide.
“We’re so excited about partnering with the Elks on this important issue impacting far too many Veterans,” said VA Secretary Robert A. McDonald. “As we move closer to our goal of ending Veteran homelessness, partnerships like these will be critical to ensuring that all Veterans have access to safe and affordable housing.”
“Our goal is to provide the tools and support necessary for homeless Veterans to transition successfully into healthier and more stable lives,” said Mary Morgan, Director of the Elks National Veterans Service Commission. “Most Americans agree that Veteran homelessness should not exist, but few people know how they can help.”
For more information about VA’s homeless initiatives, visit http://www.va.gov/homeless/. For more information about the Elks’ service to Veterans, visit http://www.elks.org/vets/.
On behalf of the current 1/487FA Commander, LTC James Faleafine, we are requesting the presence of all 1/487 FA BN Alumni for the HIKI NO 50th Anniversary. The Anniversary will be held for two days; November 14 – 15, 2015. The first day will consist of a live fire demonstration using the Battalion’s latest acquisition and delivery systems. The second day will be a formal brunch to commemorate this special occasion. Former Battalion Commanders and alumni are invited to say a few words to the alumni and current soldiers of the 1/487th concerning the importance of this event, special memories or anything you feel like sharing with our HIKI NO Ohana.
See the flyer above for more information concerning this special event. Contact MAJ Jason Paz at 808-478-4081 or Jason.k.Paz.mil@mail.mil to RSVP or for more information.
JASON K. PAZ
MAJ, FA
Administrative Officer
1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment
29th IBCT, Hawaii Army National Guard
77-230 Kamehameha Hwy, Mililani, HI 96789
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In Loving Memory C. MICHAEL GILBERT 05 September 1953 – 28 September 2015 Charles Michael Gilbert, 62, of Kaneohe, Hawaii passed away in his home that he built, with his wife Jody and loyal pet Golden Retriever Tanner at his side on 28 Sep, 2015.
Mike was born in Inglewood, California, on 05 September 1953 to Yvonne and Charles Gilbert. The family moved to Oahu in 1959 when Mike was just 4 years old. He attended Ma’e Ma’e Elementary School, Lanikai Elementary School, Kailua Intermediate School and Kailua High School and graduated from the University of Hawaii with a B.A.in Mathematics, and as an AFROTC Cadet Corps Flight Commander, Executive Officer.
Mike had a stellar career with the US Air Force flying the KC-135 refueling aircraft and as a Strategic Air Command Central Flight Instructor. In 1988 he became a Chief Instructor Pilot: Managed ground and flight training of squadron pilots. Air Craft Commander for KC-135: Airborne Command Post operations throughout the North American and Pacific Ocean Regions. Instrument School Instructor. Supervisor of Flying. Life Support Officer.
With the Hawaii Air National Guard 1993-’98 he was Aircraft Commander, KC-135: Worldwide Air Refueling and Transportation operations. Supervisor of Flying, Instrument School Instructor. In October, 1995, Hawaii Air National Guard’s 2-year old 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, underwent its first combat deployment, flying peace keeping missions in support of NATO fighters over Bosnia-Herzegovina. Mike was actively involved leading many deployments to Europe over the course of the next 3 years.
Before all this, Mike embraced a simple country life in Lanikai as a child in the early 1960’s. He surfed from the age of 8 and spent many summers on the Mokulua islands, surfing, diving and exploring with daily paddles into shore for supplies and a meal or two. After high school Mike worked as a Volkswagen/Porsche mechanic. He was mentored by a friend who had been a pilot in the Viet Nam War and was then working for Aloha Airlines. Mike had always wanted to be a pilot and took his friend’s advice, joined the ROTC program at University of Hawaii and after completing his college education was accepted into the US Air Force pilot training program.
His ardor to become a pilot was only surpassed by his passion for surfing. As the sky was his workplace, the ocean was his playground. He learned Hawaiian as a second language in College and could name every fish in the Hawaiian waters by their Hawaiian, Latin and American names. He embraced the Hawaiian culture and morals and they guided him well though his life and his career as a Captain in the US Air Force, as a Major in the Hawaii Air National Guard and a Captain at Aloha Airlines. He thrived as a pilot but his life energy was nurtured by the ocean he loved.
He was also a proud member of many charitable organizations. The mailbox is filled everyday with their reminders. He has been a lifetime supporter of Hawaii Public Radio since its inception, Green Peace, Save Sandy Beach, Save our Surf, Doctors without Borders, River of Life, Save Tibet, the Sierra Club, Hawaiian Humane Society, Smile Train, Cancer Society, Susan Komen Race for the Cure. Alzheimer’s Society…the list is long and his intentions were true, to “give back because he could”. He was the epitome of goodness and kindness. He received numerous awards and commendations throughout his military career matched only by the number of surfboards, windsurfers, and assorted ocean toys that decorate the halls and garage.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Jody Feiteira Gilbert, sisters Cathy Gilbert Rogers and Debi Gilbert Wiley, brother Danny Gilbert and his faithful four legged “best friend” Tanner. Mike was predeceased by his father Charles Gilbert, his step-father Ronald Beers and his mother Yvonne “Sam” Beers.
Mike willed his body to the University of Hawaii John Burns School of Medicine. His remains will be returned to us in 12-18 months when we will have a formal military/surfer send off.
We will all celebrate his love of flying and his connection with the ocean at a backyard celebration of his life to be held at our home on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from noon – 5pm on the shore of Kaneohe Bay as the Blue Angels guide him to the heavens one more time.
“One fond embrace, A ho’i a’e au Until we meet again.”
Robert Victor Anes, 65, of Pearl City, a mechanic and an Army National Guard veteran, will be remembered in private services. He passed away on September 22, 2015. He was born in Honolulu.
He is survived by brother Adolfo and sisters Yolanda Tagomori and Marilyn Anes.
Condolences: borthwickoahu.com.
Hawaii Air National Guard photograph –click on photograph to enlarge
This photograph of some of the pilots of the 199th Fighter Squadron taken in the early 1960s posted on September 22, 2015. A request to help identify the pilots was part of the post.
Special thanks to Blackie Bell, George Kaneshiro, Roger “Big Daddy” Moore and a few others who named almost all of those in the photograph. Mahalo for taking the time to provide feedback.
1st row, left to right: Col (???) Blanchard (Air Force Advisor), Tai “Mynah” Hong, Robert Hinkley, Alexander “Blackie” Bell, Roger Clissold, Gerald Sada, Robert Duncan, Joseph “Primo” Ah New, Lloyd Hiraoka, Jamie or George Sato (?).
2nd row: Don Giddings, Harold Nagai, Jarrett “Deke” Carr, Kenny Fisher, Ross “Roscoe” England, Paul “Aimoku” Duvauchelle, Edward “Rick” Richardson, Melvin Yen, Jon Parish, Dusty Kuroda.
3rd row: Bob Dotson or Paul Giddings (?), Jim “Spike” Dykes, George Joy, Chuck Johnston, Robert Maguire, Padraic “Paddy” Evans, Lawrence “Cabby” Cabrinha.
Should have asked earlier, but can anyone help with the call signs?
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David Greenlee emailed Retiree News with the sad news of Charles “Mike” Gilbert’s recent passing. Mike flew with the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron.
There will be a post when more information about services are known.
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Special thanks to Contributing Editor Stephen Lum who shared these photographs
