Thanks to Fred Hyun for sharing this link
Being involved in a car crash is stressful no matter how it happens. But do you know how to spot a staged collision before it occurs? Discover the various types of staged crashes, and what to do if you’re involved in one.
TRICARE For Life is Medicare-wraparound coverage for TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries who have Medicare Part A and B.
* Available worldwide:
* TRICARE pays after Medicare in the U.S. and U.S. Territories
* TRICARE is the first payer in all other overseas areas
* Meets or exceeds the requirements for minimum essential coverage The Affordable Care Act requires you to maintain basic health care coverage—called minimum essential coverage. If you don’t have minimum essential coverage, you may have to pay a fee for each month you aren’t covered under the Affordable Care Act.
* Enrollment not required
* Coverage is automatic if you have Medicare Part A and B
* You must pay Medicare Part B premiums
Read more: TRICARE for Life Handbook
This TRICARE for Life post also appears on the maroon banner above under “Medical”.
A series of new proposals issued this month in a long-anticipated study on the military commissary system has raised alarms among commissary watchdogs, union officials and industry representatives.
“The intent seems to be to treat the commissary like a grocery store, and I think that overlooks the fact that that’s not really its mission,” said Eileen Huck, a deputy director of government relations for the National Military Family Association. “Its mission is to provide a non-pay benefit to service members and their families.”
A new study confirms the importance of family history in assessing the risk of heart attack.
Fel D. Feria, 52, of Mililani, a Hawaii Air National Guard master sergeant, passed away on September 4, 2015. He was born in Miami Beach, Florida.
He is survived by wife Tracy T., son Matthew S., daughter Alicia A., parents Felito and Maida, brother Alfred D. and sisters Irene D. Feria and Ivy D. Feria-Franaszek.
Visitation: 5:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Services: 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
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This photograph of some of the pilots of the 199th Fighter Squadron taken in the early 1960s. The F-102 Delta Daggers flow by the squadron had “Hawaii Air Guard” markings until the late 60s.
Two recognizable faces are Tai “Mynah” Hong, second from the left in the front row; and Edward “Rick” Richardson, sixth from the right in the back row.
Anyone recognize any of the pilots in the photograph? Email your comments to retireenews@gmail.com. There will be an update when more individuals are identified.
One type of fat protects your heart, the other puts you at risk for cardiovascular disease.
National TAKE-BACK Initiative (NTBI). Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe, anonymous disposal.
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After you compete this short registration process, you get a notification email every time there is a new posting. The email has a quick teaser of the posting, along with tags that indicate how the posting relates to special topics/areas. There is a direct link to the website (Read more of this post)
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This is a video of the 2014 Cameron Air Show, held in Cameron, Missouri, a small rural town. It is definitely not your average air show. There is a disclaimer at the end saying, “No animals or pilots (same difference) were injured in the production of this air show.” You will understand after viewing the video.
Best viewed full screen
Click below: https://vimeo.com/100670266
Governor David Y. Ige nominated Bridget Komine to serve on the Advisory Board on Veterans Services. Her nomination is subject to Senate confirmation during the 2016 legislative session.
CMSgt Komine retired from the Hawai‘i Air National Guard (HIANG) where she served as the supervisor of all the recruiters and retention NCO. She currently works Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS), part of the local Federal Department of Labor. She works with Ann Greenlee who is the State Director of VETS. Ann retired from the HIANG as a brigadier general after many years of service.
Congratulations to Bridget!
For more information about the Advisory Board on Veterans Services, go to http://tinyurl.com/ogbu3yk
At a recent ceremony, the current and former commanders of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team grouped together for a rare photo opportunity. The officers lined up in the order of command.
From the left: former commanders MG Edward “Butch” Correa, MG Joseph Chaves, BG Bruce Oliveira, BG Keith Tamashiro, COL Kenneth Hara, and the current commander, COL Stephen Logan
On October 4, 2015, COL Moses Kaoiwi will take command of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. The RSVP suspense for this Change of Command is September 25, 2015.
Link to the event invitation.
https://retireenews.wordpress.com/29-ibct-change-of-command/
More than one in three Americans fail to get adequate sleep each night, and it could have some dire consequences on your health — like increased death risk.
Roland Talon is the chair of the 291st Combat Communications Squadron’s 40th Anniversary Celebration & Reunion. Roland is a retired master sergeant who served with the squadron for many years.
The reunion is open to current and former 291st Combat Communications Squadron members, 201st Combat Communications Group personnel and friends of the 291 CBSQ.
