Retiree News has learned of the passing of John S. Carroll. He was 92 years old.
During his service in the Hawaii Air National Guard, he was a F-102 Delta Dagger pilot and later served at the Staff Judge Advocate. He retired the in 1984 with the rank of Colonel.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends. We will post more information about services when it becomes available.
The alert facility – alert pad to many – is scheduled for demolition on September 22, 2021. 199th Fighter Squadron aircrews all have memories – good, bad and funny – of their time spent at the pad.
The alert facility was dedicated on October 22, 1958 and served for 63 years. The 199th Fighter Squadron and their F-86 Sabers began 24-hour active air defense alert at 0001 on October 23, 1958. Since then, the hanger facility has housed F-86s, F-102 Delta Daggers, F-4 Phantoms, F-15 Eagles and the current F-22s.
There was a “Sunset of the Old Alert Pad” event on Friday, September 17, 2021. It was a short notice event but several ROMEOs showed up for “some pizza, beers, cigars, and stories.”
Special thanks to Braden “Mongo” Sakai for forwarding these photographs to Retiree News and added provided these comments.
A enjoyable yet a little misty time had by all. Good to see and catch up with some good friends and a little sad to say good bye to the old alert pad. A lot of good memories and some of the best meals were had there.
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BTW: ROMEOS – Retired Old Men Eating Out is an unofficial group of retired 199th Fighter Squadron aircrew who meet periodically for lunch.
You’ve earned every one of those gray hairs, American shoppers at or close to retirement. Aging baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 — there are roughly 74 million of them alive today, still outpacing millennials — are seasoned shoppers. And boomers like to shop. In particular, they like to shop at Costco. More older shoppers prefer the warehouse club over popular retailers such as Walmart and Target, and boomers are more likely than millennials to renew their Costco memberships.
So it makes perfect sense that Costco caters to retirees and near-retirees, despite the stereotype that it only sells bulk items that are too much for an empty nest. As a boomer and regular Costco shopper, I already knew this from personal experience, but recent research trips to my local warehouse club revealed even more deals aimed at the mature market that I hadn’t noticed before. Here are 15 things I found that uniquely appeal to retirees.
The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as a monthly newsletter today.
Today we feature the September 1996 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 154th Civil Engineers deploy to Alaska
* Promotions: including Gerald Minami, Steven Sid, Leslie Galon
From the Everyday Health website
The digestion process is an intricately choreographed ballet during which your body performs the many steps needed to break down the food you eat and unlock the vitamins, minerals, calories, fats, and proteins you need — and then efficiently clean sweep the rest. Most people don’t contemplate these inner workings unless they’re not going smoothly, but you can proactively take steps to avoid problems. One of the easiest digestive health tips is to fuel up with foods good for digestion.
Rosario Noble Daguio, 87, of Wahiawa, HI, died in Honolulu on February 18, 2020. He was born in Wahiawa, Hawaii. Private services held.
Rosario served in the Planning Section and retired a Sergeant First Class.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
Thanks to Stephen Lum for sending this information to Retiree News.
From the Frolic Hawaii website
Last week we asked you to name your favorite saimin spots on O‘ahu, and now the results are in. Two places emerged as destination favorites, but judging from the geographic spread of Your Top 5 spots, we can safely say this: The entire island loves saimin!
Only five votes separated the top 2, which are in Kalihi and Wahiawā. These two saimin specialists accounted for 51% of the nearly 1,000 votes cast, and like the other faves, have their roots deep in Hawai‘i’s saimin past. Let’s duly note that O‘ahu loves all kinds of noodle bowls, since many write-in votes were actually for ramen and even lo mein and won ton mein. And a final note before we get to the results: This post is even more meaningful because since we published our own ranking in March 2019, two of those five spots have closed.
So here it is, O‘ahu: Your Top 5 spots for steaming hot, old-school bowls around the island.
Have you given any thought as to what you want to happen to your accounts, files, photos, and the rest of your online life once you’re gone? If the number of calls and requests I am getting for help on my national radio show is any indication, do it now while you’re thinking about it.
In life, it’s hard enough to keep it all secure. That’s why I continually focus on the ever-changing steps to keep you safe. Tap or click for five smartphone security steps to take now to keep hackers and scammers out.
Your phone isn’t the only target. A person with the right know-how can break into your router, your social media pages; you name it. Tap or click for a few quick privacy fixes you can do in about 10 minutes.
Let’s get your digital life in order for those you leave behind. Take a look at this list below and you may want to assign a person to be your “digital executor.” Ask your estate attorney about that.
From the Medical News Today website
According to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, 72% of adults in the United States use social media. Another survey suggests that 73% of people in the U.S. obtain health-related information from the internet.
Research also shows that false news is more shareable than news that is fact-checked, especially for social media.
A study of social media claims about drugs and dietary supplements circulated on WhatsApp found that 86.4% of them were either false (27.3%) or “potentially misleading” (59.1%), with claims about the latter being most shared.
The spread of health misinformation can hinder the delivery of evidence-based medicine and negatively affect patient-doctor relationships. It also has links to an increased risk of death.
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From the Medical News Today website
Alcoholic beverages are very popular. Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption is typically safe, but excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of several metabolic conditions, including high blood pressure.
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a very common condition worldwide. It is also one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease.
Keep reading to learn more about how alcohol affects blood pressure, some other risks associated with drinking alcohol, and the potential health benefits of cutting down.
The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawai’i Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as an e-newsletter today.
Today we feature the September 2010 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* SSgt Travis Turbeville donates blood marrow
* Wounded Warrior Canoe Regatta
* Promotions: including Stephen Sua-filo, Sarah Medeiros, James Spear
* Strong Bonds: Marriage Retreat
* Maj Sharnell Valeho assumes command of the 154th Force Support Squadron
Over the next 30 years, Americans will transfer trillions in wealth from one generation to the next. The median inheritance in 2019 was $92,700 for someone whose parents had a college degree and $76,200 for those with parents without a college degree, according to the Federal Reserve. This is money heirs can use to boost their retirement savings, cover college expenses and build their real estate holdings.
If you’re planning to leave an inheritance to others, you’re giving them a valuable financial leg up. But you do need to be careful about what you leave behind. Some assets can cause problems, such as arguments between family members, or may have hidden costs. While you think you’re leaving something that will help, you may actually be leaving behind a headache.
The cost of aging in America, specifically for middle-income earners, has been spiraling out of control for years. But as the first boomers reach 75 this year, the financial reality of long-term care needs are moving front and center.
Seven out of 10 people will need long-term care during their lifetime — whether that’s someone in the home to help with activities like bathing and dressing, a skilled nursing facility to recover after a hip replacement or assisted living or nursing home care when living at home is no longer viable, according to a recent Genworth financial survey.
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