Governor Neil Abercrombie announced the nomination of Shawn H. Tsuha to deputy director of law enforcement for the state Department of Public Safety, effective June 1, 2013. Read on http://ow.ly/lngbD
The National Credit Union Administration Pocket Cents financial literacy web site offers personal finance information for youth, teens, adults, seniors, students, educators, and service members in clear, easy-to-understand language and visuals. http://ow.ly/lgPLu
The Office of Veterans Services (OVS) is the principal state office responsible for the development and management of policies and programs related to veterans, their dependents, and/or survivors. The OVS acts as a liaison between the Governor and veterans’ organizations and also between the Department of Veterans Affairs and individual veterans. The OVS objectives are to assist veterans in obtaining State and federal entitlements, to supply the latest information on veterans’ issues and to provide advice and support to veterans making the transition back into civilian life. For more information go to: http://dod.hawaii.gov/ovs/
All it takes is a few inches of water to cause major damage to your home and its contents. This interactive tool shows you what a flood to your home could cost, inch by inch. Read more: http://ow.ly/krhKy
Missing these important dates could harm your retirement finances. http://ow.ly/l1UaU
Taken from the May 6 issue of US News and World Report
Bankrate.com chose the best states to retire in on the basis of climate, cost of living and other factors. Read on http://ow.ly/lell6
Bankrate.com analyzed a variety of data, including state taxes, local crime rates, access to medical care and cost of living. We found that some of the prettiest, most touristy states in the nation are also some of the toughest on retirees. Read on http://ow.ly/lelaN
WASHINGTON – Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check must switch to an electronic form of payment by May 31 to avoid losing coverage. Read on http://ow.ly/lgRql
The answer is not as simple as you might think. And the consequences are enormous. Read this USA Today May 6 article http://ow.ly/lbNBt
The Hawai‘i Air National Guard’s F-22 Raptors have reached full operational capability (FOC). At the POC reception last Friday night, this video summarizing the transition from F-15 Eagles to F-22s. http://t.co/82bSygcw0a
200 members of the Hawai‘i Army National Guard volunteered for the 1st Annual Earth Day Beach Clean Up. Read on http://ow.ly/kZcAl
Back in Hawaii for a short stay was Edwin “Skip” Vincent. He was in Hawai‘i to attend the 203d Air Refueling Squadron’s 20th Anniversary Dinner. Skip is the president of Soft Power Solutions, LLC. Check out the company website http://www.soft-power-solutions.com/
April 2013 issue of Afterburner, Newsletter for USAF Retired Personnel is out. Articles of interest include: page 6 is information about new ID cards for retirees getting expiration dates, and page 9 is an article devoted to “Where to go for answers, assistance”. Read on http://ow.ly/lbLq4
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