Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. Know what to do before a hurricane strikes – create an emergency plan today at http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
Nancy Daniels, Director of Public Relations for Outrigger Enterprises Group, shared a listing of fireworks & July 4th events in Waikīkī, Honolulu & O‘ahu 2013. http://ow.ly/m5IzJ
Special thanks to these new Retiree News readers who registered in the last week: Earl Oshio, Sam Wong, Martin Keohokapu
Several Retiree News readers emailed asking about the website and how the functions in the right column worked. There is a page on the red header line under About, posted as “Welcome Readers” that explains those functions. The direct link Welcome Readers.
The Rev. Walter Milton Harris, 74, of ‘Ewa Beach, a Hawai‘i Diocese Episcopal priest, Navy family advocacy educator, chaplain with the Air Force and Hawai‘i Air National Guard, and Army medevac helicopter pilot, passed away on June 3, 2013. He was born in Glen Allen, Va.
He is survived by wife Harriet A.R.; daughters Leslie H. Grayson, Bridget C. Crowden, Dawn K. Yadao, Hope R. Hastriter and Brooke S. Wofford; brother Robert; and nine grandchildren.
A new tool to help Veterans take charge of their health: the Veterans Health Library. Find information on diseases, conditions, and medications. It’s where to go for reliable health information. Read more http://ow.ly/lTkRZ
Veterans Health Library http://www.veteranshealthlibrary.org/
The Department of Labor has launched an online toolkit to help workers identify key issues related to retirement planning. The Employee Benefits Security Administration developed the toolkit in cooperation with the Social Security Administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to help workers understand important decisions related to employment-based plans, Social Security and Medicare. ” http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/retirementtoolkit.pdf
Congratulations to the following Hawai‘i National Guard officers who received Federal Recognition for their promotions to colonel.
LTC Roy Macaraeg The former 487th Field Artillery commander is attending Army War College and will graduate in July. His next assignment will be at the National Guard Bureau J8, where he served earlier in his career.
Lt Col Brian Buhler leads the Human Resource Office. He recently transferred to the Hawai‘i Air National Guard after serving with the Wisconsin Air National Guard in Madison. He is awaiting his pinning ceremony.
Four Hawai’i Air National Guard officers received their promotion certificates that are good for two years. They await transfer into a colonel’s billet for their promotion.
David Kashiwamura continues to serve as the commander of the 292d Combat Communications Squadron on Maui.
Kurt Shigeta serves as an Intel officer serving with the 154th Operations Support Squadron, part of the 154th Wing.
Erik Wong serves with the 154th Medical Group but began his officer career in the 154th Civil Engineer Squadron.
Kyle Yanagisawa serves as the Commander of the 154th Air Operations Squadron, which is part of the 109th Air Operations Group. He served with the 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron for most of his career.
Pearl Harbor Historic Sites honor military birthdays with ‘Free Pass’ Days for active duty armed forces members, retirees and dependents. Read more Free Pass Days at Pearl Harbor Sites
Mahalo to Tim Fujino for sharing this information.
The latest issue of the Army Echoes is now online http://ow.ly/lTnOt
Echoes updates retired Soldiers, surviving spouses, and their Families on their benefits and entitlements, developments within the Army, and how they can support the Army in their civilian communities. There is an archive of past issues at http://www.armyg1.army.mil/rso/echoes_issues.asp
Effective June 1, 2013, Colonel Keith Tamashiro assumed the position of the Assistant Adjutant General – Army. He earlier commanded the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. He is an M-Day Soldier who serves as a branch supervisor with the Department of Human Services.
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Most people put off planning for long-term care, but that can be a costly mistake and can reduce your options. Read on http://ow.ly/lQySn
Thoughts of retirement conjure up many things, perhaps including exotic travel, long walks and even a second career. Retirement is the prize after years of work. What probably doesn’t come to mind when you think of retirement is your credit score. Read on http://ow.ly/lQyJJ
All ID card issuing facilities now require members and retirees to schedule an appointment. If you need a new ID card, go to the RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/default.aspx
