A daily dose of aspirin can help improve your health, especially for people with diabetes who have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. But there are some cons to using the drug.
NGAUS has confidence that the eight people chosen to serve on the National Commission on the Future of the Army will take a close and objective look at the service before making recommendations to Congress.
Retired Maj. Gen. Gus Hargett, the NGAUS president, served with the four retired generals appointed last week and calls them “among the finest leaders the Army has produced in years.”
“I trust that they and the other four appointees, all of whom have dedicated their lives to our nation’s defense, fundamentally grasp the opportunity ahead and will proceed with open minds,” Hargett said in a statement released following the appointment of the commission.
He did note, however, that only one member of the panel served in the Guard, and that no retired Guard generals were appointed.
The commissioners will spend most of the next 12 months examining the Army from all angles to determine the proper size of the force and its necessary resourcing, as well as the most appropriate mix of active and reserve forces.
Hargett encouraged them to engage all stakeholders, including governors, and “challenge current presumptions and perhaps even their own precepts on training, readiness, accessibility and deployability.”
The commissioners who must make their recommendations to Congress by Feb. 1, 2016, are:
– Retired Gen. Larry Ellis, appointed to the commission by President Barack Obama;
– Kathleen Hicks, served for more than 13 years in the office of the under secretary of defense for policy, appointed by the president;
– Thomas R. Lamont, assistant secretary of the Army for manpower and reserve affairs from 2009 to 2013, appointed by the president;
– Retired Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, commander of U.S. Army Reserve from 2006 to 2012, appointed by the president;
– Retired Gen. Carter Ham, commander of U.S. Army, Europe, 2008 to 2011, commander of U.S. Africa Command, 2011 to 2013, appointed by Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee;
– Robert F. Hale, comptroller and chief financial officer for the Defense Department from 2009 to 2014, appointed by Rep. Adam Smith, R-Wash., the House Armed Services Committee ranking Democrat;
– Retired Gen. James D. Thurman, commander of forces in South Korea from 2011 to 2013, appointed by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee; and
– Retired Sgt. Major Raymond F. Chandler III, the sergeant major of the Army from 2011 to 2015, appointed by Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., the Senate Armed Services Committee ranking Democrat.
Funeral services for Colosse Eliapo
Services will be held on:
Friday, April 17, 2015, starting at 0830
Waipahu Community Church
94-130 Mokukaua Street, Waipahu, HI 96797
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The F-35 Lightning II is one of the most complicated weapons systems ever developed, a sleek and stealthy fighter jet years in the making that is often called a flying computer because of its more than 8 million lines of code. The Joint Strike Fighter comes in three versions, including one that is designed to take off and land on an aircraft carrier and another that lands vertically, as if it were a helicopter.
Alzheimer’s isn’t the only health issue that can lead to forgetfulness. Memory loss can happen at any age and for a number of reasons.
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Retiree News received the sad news that Toshi “Doc” Watabayashi, 84 passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Doc was a retired Hawai‘i Air National Guard in 1997. He was the senior medical technician in the medical unit for many years.
According to reports, Toshi was run over by a truck in the Kaimukī Center parking lot after visiting his dentist there. He was taken to Queens where he later passed.
According to family members, Doc requested no official funeral services in his will. The Kapahulu Senior Center had a private “remembrance” in Toshi’s honor last Thursday. Toshi used to teach mah jong at the Center.
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The Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Colonel Stephen Logan, requests the pleasure of your company at the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s 2015 Memorial Ceremony. There will be a small reception following the Ceremony. Please see details below.
Who: All
What: the 2015 Memorial Ceremony (10th Anniversary of the 29th IBCT’s Deployment ISO Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF))
When: Sunday, May 3, 2015, starting at 1500 hours
Where: Building 1898, 91-1227 Enterprise Avenue, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
Why: Honor our Fallen Heroes and reconnect with old friends
Immediately following the Memorial Ceremony please come and join us in honoring our Fallen Heroes, reconnect with old friends, and support the 29th IBCT’s Family Readiness Groups who will provide some food and beverages at a small cost. Parking is available at the Brigade Readiness Center, Building 29.
R.S.V.P. by clicking on this link: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=235944&k=006247007F53 NLT by 24 April 2015
For more information, contact CW3 Kevin Aihara
A new study says the Defense Commissary Agency would likely have to increase prices 29 percent to make up for budget cuts proposed by the Defense Department.
But would that keep you from shopping there?
The report hypothesizes that it would. Researchers with the RAND Corporation examined data from studies on civilian-based grocery chains as well as previous studies on commissary shoppers. And they concluded that because of a combination of factors, including
You can register to receive an email every time there is a new post. In the “Follow Blog via Email” section and press “Follow”. On the next screen, enter your email address and press ENTER. Shortly, you will receive a confirmation email to your address from WordPress.com. You acknowledge the email and you are a registered reader.
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.
Thanks to these Retiree News readers who registered to “Follow Blog via Email”: Wayne Nishijima, Clyde Maeda, Ken Tenno
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The State has made much need improvements to the trail.
The National Guard is a servant of two masters. So what happens if the two masters disagree about fundamental plans for the service’s future?
The aim of the Hawaii Hazards Awareness and Resilience Program (HHARP) is to help communities prepare to be self-reliant during and after natural hazard events, improve their ability to take care of their own needs, and reduce the negative impacts of disasters.
HHARP can enhance community resilience through education and outreach sessions that build awareness and understanding of hazard mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. State and county emergency management agencies have partnered to administer HHARP in support of community leaders willing to implement the program.
Hawaii Hazard Awareness Resilience Program (HHARP) Workshop Schedule
Tsunami Basics Workshop
When: Wednesday, 15 April 2015 from 1830 to 2000 hrs
Where: Waianae District Park 85-601 Farrington Highway Waianae, HI 96792
POC: is 1SG Bob Sadiarin, 808.844.6122
Tropical Cyclone Workshop
WHEN: Thursday, 16 April 2015 from 1830 to 2000 hrs
WHERE: Ewa Beach Public Library 91-950 North Road Ewa Beach, HI 96706
POC: is SFC Ron Medeiros, 808.844.6067
For more information about the HHARP Program, go to http://www.scd.hawaii.gov/hharp.html
Nobuo Takeno, 75, of Kaneohe, passed away on January 10, 2015. Born in Osaka, Japan, retired Hawaii Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force. Member of Tamagusuku Club, Gajimaru Kai, Okinawan Genealogical Society, Ukwanshin Kabudan, and HUOA. He is survived by his wife, June; sons, Chris and Marc (Mimi Mar) Takeno; four grandchildren; brothers, Koji (Joyce), Yasuhiro (Nora) and Michael (Debbie) Takeno; sisters, Yoshiko (Wilford) Nakaoka and Linda (Michael) Hirai.
The 2015 Guard & Reserve Factsheets are now available online. A list of the topics available is on the Air Reserve Personnel Center website.
