On September 25, 2013, the United States Senate voted to confirm the FY13 Colonel Department of the Army Board results. Hawai‘i Army National Guard officers receiving Federal Recognition were:
Moses Kaoiwi, Jr., Deputy Commander, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
Rudolph Ligsay, Executive Officer, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
Laura Soares, Aide-de-Camp to the Adjutant General
These officers will receive promotion certificates that are good for two years. They await transfer to a colonel’s billet for their promotion.
Whether traveling now or later, make sure you have all the information you need before you book your next ticket. We’ve listed, airline by airline, fees for checked bags, frequent-flyer award tickets, seating, and so on, on domestic airlines. Check out our latest updated Airline Fees chart before your next travel search. Read more http://ow.ly/p2nbH
From the Airfarewatchdog Team website: http://www.airfarewatchdog.com/
Society of Military Widows (SMW) was founded in 1968 by Theresa (Tess) Alexander to serve the interests of women whose husbands died while on active military duty, of a service-connected illness, or during disability or regular retirement from the armed forces. SMW is a nonprofit organization chartered in the State of California under section 504 (c) (4) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.
All military widows who are eligible for membership are encouraged to support the Society of Military Widows by becoming a member, whether or not they can attend meetings. Our political leverage is in our total membership on a national basis. The more members we have, the more important we are to elected members of Congress. In 1984 SMW affiliated with the National Association for Uniformed Services (NAUS) to make a stronger organization, working to protect the hard-earned benefits and entitlements of military widows. The affiliation allows for membership development, administrative efficiency, and Washington representation.
The SMW produced a “Widow’s Checklist” intended to help remind family members and surviving spouces about the many subjects needing attention when a retired service member passes away. This checklist is posted on their website http://ow.ly/pg0vx
Jarrett F. (Deke) Carr, 91 passed away September 18 at home. He was born in Berkeley, California on November 21, 1921, son of Grace and Sidney Carr.
His family moved to Hawai‘i in 1922. Jarrett was a WWII Veteran, a retired Hawaiian Airlines pilot and also a fighter pilot with the 199th Fighter Squadron in the Hawai‘i Air National Guard. He was owner of Carr’s Carpet Cleaners. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lou Esther, children Sharon Dailey (and Ted) of Portland, Oregon, James Carr (and Cathy) of Makawao, Maui, Barbara Uno (and James) of Kailua, and Steven Carr (and Brenda) of Kāne‘ohe. He is survived by 8 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.
In four days, the federal government runs out of money.
While the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a resolution last Friday that keeps the government funded through December 15, the measure also defunded President Obama’s signature health care law — which means it has virtually no chance of passing the Democratic-controlled Senate.
If a budget resolution doesn’t hit President Obama’s desk before October 1, that’s a big problem: The government will be forced to close its doors. With that prospect looming, here are eight things you should know about the possible shutdown: Read more http://ow.ly/pdtDY
Soldiers is the official United States Army magazine. The Defense Media Activity produces the magazine for the Secretary of the Army Office of Public Affairs. Read the September issue http://soldiers.dodlive.mil/2013/09/
Airman is the online magazine of the United States Air Force. The magazine is produced by the Defense Media Activity for the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Public Affairs. Read the September issue http://airman.dodlive.mil/2013/09/
Major General Alexis Lum appointed the first fulltime State Command Sergeant Major for the Hawai‘i National Guard in 1986. Over the years, four Command Sergeant Majors and two Command Chief Master Sergeants have served in the position. The position is now known as the Hawai‘i National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader.
Earlier this year, Stephen Lum of the department’s Public Affairs Office worked to produce a photo gallery recognizing the outstanding individuals who served as the Hawai‘i National Guard’s Senior Enlisted Leader. Each photo includes short biography of Senior Enlisted Leader. This photo gallery is outside the Senior Enlisted Leader’s officer here at the State Headquarters.
To share Steve’s hard work, we will post one of the photos each week.
This week’s photo features the fourth Senior Enlisted Leader – State Command Sergeant Major Vernon A. Nakasone
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A few simple changes have resulted in big savings for the Hawaii National Guard. A pilot program to make the facilities more energy efficient has saved almost $80,000 in a year. Read more http://ow.ly/p4vuj
Edward Tsutomu Okuhara, 79, of Honolulu, a National Guard veteran, passed away on August 29, 2013. He was born in Honolulu.
He is survived by wife Harriet; daughters Tammy Kajiyama, Robyn Wago and Jackie T. Bonifacio; brothers Nobu, Fred, Tamotsu and Raymond; sister Janet; and three grandchildren.
It’s time again for the Hawai‘i National Guard Golf Tournament. The tournament is sponsored by the HING Birthday Ball Committee and all proceeds go toward improving the annual Birthday Ball.
This year’s fundraiser event will be on Monday, October 21, 2013 at the Leilehua Golf Course in Wahiawā. It will be a “4-man scramble” format, with registration starting at 0900 and the shotgun tee-off at 1200.
More information: HING Golf Flyer
To register: Registration Form
Problems with airbag units that can deploy inadvertently has triggered the recall of nearly 400,000 Honda minivans and SUVs sold in North America. It’s the latest in a series of airbag-related problems the Japanese maker has experienced in recent years. However, the automaker said it knows of no crashes related to the latest defect.
Read more http://ow.ly/p4wvp
Frank Francisco Montizor, 85, of Kailua-Kona, formerly of Moloka‘i, an Air Force retiree, passed away on September 1, 2013. He was born in Hilo.
He is survived by sons Mansfield, Franklin and Victor; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Congratulations to the 154th Security Forces Squadron, Hawai‘i Air National Guard! Unit members participated in the annual “Cop on Top” fund raiser for Special Olympics.
Again this year the squadron worked the Keeaumoku Walmart location. Several unit members stay up on the “roof” for over two days (with a few restroom breaks). Meanwhile other unit members are at ground level soliciting donations for shoppers.
In the end, the squadron collected over $20,000 for Special Olympics! Another outstanding job by the squadron members and their families! Special recognition to CMSgt Ray Duropan, who organized this event.
