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 an e-newsletter today.
Today we feature the July 1973 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Michael “Boss” Tice named HIANG Outstanding Interceptor Pilot
* Gary Von on Hawaii Five-0
* New 199th Fighter Squadron pilots: Robert “BD” Darrow and Robert St. Clair
Yesterday, I wrote a tip offering up 3 reasons to always get two hotel room keys. I received several emails from readers saying that they thought you should never throw hotel room key cards in the trash can in the hotel room when leaving because it contains your contact information and credit card information.
One reader said perhaps it’s better to take the hotel key cards with you and shred them later yourself. I’ve heard this too, however, it appears that this is an urban myth, according to Snopes.
From the Medical News Today website
Floaters are dark shapes that appear in a person’s line of vision. Floaters may appear as spots, threads, uneven lines, or look like cobwebs.
Floaters are usually harmless, and most people may notice floaters that come and go.
Dry eyes are also common, and can cause irritation, redness, and may affect vision. Dry eyes can happen if the eyes do not produce enough, or retain enough, tears. People may be able to treat dry eyes with artificial tears.
This July 1, 1995 photograph shows the ocean side parking lot upgrade project just before completion. Since the hanger complex was build in 1961, the parking lot was a unpaved coral bed with horizontal telephone poles defining the parking stalls. Parking after heavy rains was always a challenge. Times long gone….
You may think that life insurance is tax-free. Unfortunately, the “no tax on life insurance” idea is only partly true: Life insurance is income tax-free. In other words, recipients of a decedent’s life insurance policy do not have to pay income tax on that sum.
However, if it’s large enough, the decedent’s estate — including any life insurance proceeds — could be subject to federal and/or state estate taxes. As an example, let’s say you have a $1 million life insurance policy. The IRS deems that policy an asset, just as if you had an investment portfolio worth $1 million. And upon your death, the IRS sees it as a million-dollar asset you just transferred to your beneficiaries, and taxes it accordingly. That estate tax is usually due upon death, and it can be substantial.
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 an e-newsletter today.
Today we feature the July 1981 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Generals LaVern Weber and John Conaway visit
* CAM Sq. News & Views
* Maj John Oshiro passes
* 154th Resource Management Squadron News
* Sports News
How the pandemic has changed things for patients and physicians
Barbara Allan, 73, who lives and works in in south Florida, has switched primary care physicians at least four times in the last 15 years, most recently in February. After a conversation with a family member about her health care needs, the owner of the SRA Research Group market research firm decided, “I want someone paying attention, doing what’s best for me and asking questions.”
She also wanted a physician who valued her time. At one practice, Allan said, she was invited to leave after questioning a 90-minute wait for a scheduled appointment.
COVID-19 brought delayed medical appointments and introductions to telehealth. But now as Americans’ lives may be returning to a new normal and some people may be relocating, many will be looking for new physicians, as Allan is.
In the photograph are (L-R): Neal Yonamine, Jason Matsuoka, Timothy Fujino, and Zachary Chang.
This photograph was taken on May 8, 2012 at the Governor’s Ceremonial Room at the Hawaii State Capitol. It was Braden “Mongo” Sakai‘s brigadier general promotion ceremony.
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 July 1989 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* C-130H arrives
* Michael W. Perry‘s F-15 ride
* 199th Fighter Squadron News
* CAMS News & Views
* 154th Resource Managment Squadron News
* Promotions: including Anne Tengan, Spencer Napoleon, Victor Talamoa, Leilani Lim, Dennis Fukumoto, Lisa Schweitzer, Dawn James
* Sports News
From the National Guard Association of the United States website
The Defense Department is reminding veterans they can apply to correct inaccuracies or injustices in their military records.
That includes an upgrade in discharge, according to the Pentagon’s legal policy office. That would allow more veterans to qualify for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, including the GI Bill and VA mortgages.
From the Medical News Today website
Many people experience shoulder pain, but some research suggests that exercise and mobility work may help.
Shoulder pain is a common symptom that affects an estimated 18–26% of adults. In one 2017 article, researchers found that depending on the type of shoulder injury or pain a person had, exercises and manual therapy were effective treatments for the pain.
This article will discuss 10 exercises and pieces of mobility work for shoulder pain.
On September 30, 1998, the 199th Fighter Squadron held a change of command. Col. Peter “Skipper” Pawling, the then-154th Operations Group commander officiated the ceremony. Then-Lt. Col. Gary “Pork” Peters took command from then-Lt. Col. Wayne “Wildman” Wakeman.
Among the pilots in the formation were Christopher “Frenchy” Faurot, Stan “Pilau” Hong, Steve “HR” Halderman, John “Kazi” Hall, Dean “DJ” Shaw, Howard “Babe” Ruth, Dr. Brett “Doogie” Wyrick and Jeffrey “Sumo” Namahira. In the background with partial face is Michael “Stuck” Blake and Glenn “Knockers” Nakamura.
The squadron was flying F-15C Eagles, but anticipation about a conversion was in the air.
Skipper served as the 154th Wing commander, 2003 – 2009. He went on to become the Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, United States Pacific Command, Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii. He retired in 2012.
Pork left the Hawaii Air National Guard to become the commander of the 181st Fighter Wing, Terre Haute, Indiana. He retired as a colonel.
Wildman went on to a position at Pacific Air Forces. He retired as a colonel.
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 an e-newsletter today.
Today we feature the July 1997 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Alert Order for the Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (CERE)
* Promotions: including George Ganeko, Eric Becera, Ken Doi, Clayton Awa
* Sports News
* Seven Habits training continues
From the Department of Commerce and Consumers Affairs website
Most standard Homeowners, Condo and Renters insurance policies will NOT cover hurricane and flood damage. Hurricane insurance covers wind-related damage associated with hurricanes and can be purchased separately or endorsed onto the policy.
Department of Commerce and Consumers Affairs information resources
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