“To be recognized with such a distinguished honor is truly a privilege,” Sinise said in the release, “and I hope that this recognition only helps to further shine a light on the continuing mission of supporting those who serve and defend our great country.”
The award dates back to 1958. Current guidelines rule out West Point graduates from consideration, although President Eisenhower and General Douglas MacArthur earned the award in 1961 and 1962, respectively, with MacArthur making an oft-quoted acceptance speech.
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Once there were so many workers building military cargo jets at Boeing’s sprawling plant in Long Beach that employees put flags on their cars to find them in the vast parking lot.
Now the parking lot is nearly empty. There are no “going out of business” signs posted out front, but this month the company is holding its first auction of the plant’s mammoth equipment.
The 25-acre factory that assembled 279 of the workhorse C-17 air haulers is being disassembled.
Victor DeVera Jr., 78, of Hilo, a retired ramp and cargo agent for Aloha Airlines, an Army staff sergeant and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran, passed away in Tripler Army Medical Center on May 31, 2015. He was born in Hilo.
He is survived by wife Susan M.; daughters Jodi Ellazar, Dawn “Tiny” Bondaug, Darlene Matsushita and Dodie Thomas; sons Desmond Matsumura and Troy DeVera; stepdaughter Terry L. Larson; stepsons Elijah “Poncho” and Scott Maluo; brother Paul; sister Rosemarie C. “Tootsie” Flores; 32 grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren.
Visitation: 10 a.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Services at noon. Casual attire.
Vitamin D got its nickname, “the sunshine vitamin,” because sun exposure helps promote vitamin D production in the body. This essential nutrient is also found naturally in a few foods such as oily fish (mackerel, salmon) and is used to fortify milk, baby formula, cereal, and juice. But changing lifestyles and diets mean that many of us are lacking in vitamin D. In fact, it’s estimated that about 75 percent of American teens and adults don’t get enough vitamin D, and studies suggest that this may play a role in several chronic diseases, including arthritis.
This is the program Kai Kahele (HIANG C-17 pilot and Hawaiian Air captain) and his father Senator Gilbert Kahele were advocating. The school will offer courses that Guardmembers can parallel their military training and receive a degree. The Guard could also recruit students out of this program.
The University of Hawaii is ending its flight training program at Honolulu Community College, but student pilot-hopefuls could get another chance at UH Hilo, a university official confirmed.
The new University of Hawaii at Hilo flight training program is in “the beginning stages of establishing,” while the HCC program at Kalaeloa winds down, UH Spokesman Dan Meisenzahl told Pacific Business News.
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James Akahi “Kimo” Keanini Jr., 71, of Aiea, an officer and voice operations supervisor for the Telecommunications Management Group and an Army veteran, passed away on April 18, 2015. He was born in Hoolehua, Molokai.
He is survived by sons James “Kimo” III and Toby, brothers Silas and Lester, sisters Gwen Lagundimao and Jaslyn Keanini, and two grandchildren.
Visitation: noon Sunday at Bishop Memorial Chapel at Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama Campus. Services: 1-2 p.m. Fellowship: 2-3 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers. Condolences: oahumortuary.com.
Kimo served in the Hawaii Air National Guard for several years in the Avionics Branch.
Raymond Ernest Naylon Sr., 82, of Honolulu, a Hawaii National Guard staff sergeant, Honolulu Police Department captain, a security officer for Victoria Ward and U.S. Department of Agriculture inspector, passed away on May 7, 2015 . He was born in Honolulu.
He is survived by sons Raymond N. and Michael A.N. Bickson; daughters Beth Bickson-Milici, Nalani J. Kreutz and Coreen K. Ornellas; brother James; sister Margo Collins; and 10 grandchildren.
Visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Celebration of life: 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park, Waipio. Flowers welcome.
Military experience? Check. Small business owner? Check. Physician? Check. Congressional leadership? Check. Winning record in swing district? Check. National security election? Double check.
Nevada Rep. Joe Heck has gone from flat-out no to “at least 50-50” in a potential run for retiring Harry Reid’s Senate seat, but as the run-up to 2016 continues to push national security to the forefront, the GOP has to like the Republican’s odds.
Last month, the congressman sat patiently through the House Armed Services Committee’s 18-hour markup of the annual defense authorization bill as Chairman Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, repeatedly redirected questions about benefits reforms to Heck, who leads the military personnel subcommittee. For decades the Pentagon has been warning about ballooning personnel costs, but Congress has blocked efforts to change the system. In just four months as personnel chief, Heck made some headway: many of his recommendations are now part of the House’s version of the NDAA, including a proposal to dramatically change military retirement.
Wired Magazine has a monthly feature called “What’s Inside”, where the staff researches and shares the ingredients of some of your favorite products.
This article and video covers Sricacha, which quickly has become an American favorite
CMSgt Gary Hema, the KC-135 MXS Superintendent, send in the following retirement flyer for CMSgt Vincent Ramos. In his email, Chief Hema mentioned to make checks out to “CASH”, memo “CMSgt Ramos Retirement.”
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Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), all Americans including all military members (active duty, retired, Selected Reserve, or Retired Reserve) and their eligible family members must have health care coverage that meets a minimum standard called minimum essential coverage or pay a fee. Your TRICARE coverage meets the minimum essential coverage requirement under the ACA.
“The term “active duty” means full-time duty in the active service of a uniformed service for more than 30 consecutive days”.
Beginning in January 2016, DFAS will provide IRS Form 1095-C to all U.S. military members, and IRS Form 1095-B to all Retirees, Annuitants, former spouses and all other individuals having TRICARE coverage during all or any portion of tax year 2015. An IRS Form 1095 documents you (and your family members, if applicable) have the minimum essential coverage. More information will be forthcoming about the delivery method of these forms.
These forms will document the information that DFAS will provide to the IRS on yourself and your authorized family members. The forms will be required to be reported with your 2015 federal tax return. DFAS will provide you with IRS Form 1095 series forms no later than Jan. 31, 2016.
You can find more information about the impact of the Affordable Care Act on your federal income tax at: http://www.irs.gov/Affordable-Care-Act.
You can act now to make sure your forms remain secure once they are available using myPay. Just look for the link to “Turn On/Off Hard Coy of IRS Form 1095” in your account and select Electronic Delivery Only. Your information will remain safe until you need it.
There are a number of underlying problems and health conditions that can lead to knee pain. Some happen suddenly and others may develop slowly and gradually worsen.
