From the Medical News Today website
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a group of conditions that affect the airways, causing difficulty breathing. When the lungs do not function as well as they should, it can impact other systems in the body, including blood pressure.
In many cases, COPD has an adverse effect on blood pressure. Typically, COPD causes the airways to thicken, reducing the amount of oxygen getting to the lungs. This may cause the arteries around the lungs to narrow. If they narrow too much, high blood pressure can occur.
High blood pressure in the blood vessels connecting the heart and lungs, known as pulmonary hypertension, can be life threatening. Airflow limitation due to COPD can also affect the wider circulatory system, causing high blood pressure across a range of bodily systems.
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 May 1965 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Maintenance command changes
* Personnel in the news
* Promotions: including Benny Goo, Andy Nobu
* 199th Fighter Squadron updates
From the Medical News Today website
Asian American people are typically categorized simply as “Asian” for the purposes of health research and reporting. It is a simplification that does not expose their true diversity.
A new large, retrospective study finds that some Asian American subgroups are at particular risk for ischemic heart disease, heart failure, and cerebrovascular disease.
Memorial Day falls on the last Monday in May which results into a long three-day weekend in Hawaii, full of holiday picnics and family time on the beach. But it’s also time to remember the servicemen and women of the U.S. armed forces, and Hawaii offers plenty of opportunities to do that.
Memorial Day weekend is coming right up. Some call the holiday weekend the “unofficial start of summer” and celebrate with BBQs, camping or trips to the beach. Stores often use Memorial Day as an excuse to stir up business with sales and promotions.
But it’s important to remember why Memorial Day is a national holiday.
It’s a day to pause. A day to reflect. A day to remember and honor the service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
This holiday weekend, don’t forget to remember — freedom isn’t free, especially for those among us who’ve lost a loved one in that effort.
Memorial Day honors those who DIED in service to our Nation.
There is no “Happy Memorial Day”
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From the Military Times website
From the San Diego Automotive Museum to the Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital in Coral Springs, Florida, participating museums across the country are again offering free admission to military personnel and their families, starting May 21.
The free admission program runs through September 5, Labor Day. The Blue Star Museums program is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, working with the Defense Department and museums around the country. The list of participating museums includes museums from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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 May 1973 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Colonel Robert Maguire, new Hawaii Air National Guard commander
* Officer promotions
* Women in the HANG
CBPO * New CBPO organization
It’s never too late to start exercising — and the right activities might help you stay independent in your home.
While building healthy habits at an earlier age can have some long-term benefits, adding physical activity can help at all ages, new research suggests.
A new study found that physically frail elderly people with low muscle mass (sarcopenia) were able to reduce their level of “mobility disability” by 22% over three years, using a program that included specific changes to their exercise habits and diets.
An earlier Retiree News post – Check Six – 1962: Dedication of the 154th Fighter Group Hanger -discussed the dedication of Building 3400 in the new 154th Fighter Group compound. However, we could not find a photograph for the ceremony.
We came across this photograph of the ceremony. It shows a group formation with guests in the stands and in the area in the bottom of the photograph.
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The photograph above shows a commemorative plaque of the dedication event. The plaque is located at the bottom of the stairway on the Ewa – Makai side of the hanger.
From the Wired Magazine website
Coffee is one of there most widely consumer psychoactive beverages on the planer. It’s cornerstone of culinary identities the world over. Nearly every county, region, and culture has its own unique way of preparing and consuming coffee, But there’s nothing simple about a cup of coffee. Those beans in your kitchen are the sum total of a complex series of interactions between international corporations, roasters, shippers, marketers, wholesalers, and even the growers who put the seed in the ground. It’s complicated, It’s a mess.
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 May 1981 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 154th COMPG members return from Cope Thunder
* Awards formation
* Clint Churchill promoted to GASPO president
* Sports News
* CAM Sq News & ViewsCope Thunder Begins
From the National Guard Association of the United States website
The Department of Justice says National Guard soldiers and airmen serving on state active duty can form labor unions.
The announcement comes despite a federal law making unionizing on active federal duty a criminal felony for military members, including Guard members in a federal status.
The DOJ conceded the federal ban doesn’t stop Guard personnel on state duty from unionizing in a federal lawsuit settled in Connecticut last week.
The lawsuit was filed by labor unions arguing Connecticut Guard members on state duty ordered by Gov. Ned Lamont, D, can seek collective bargaining rights.
Colonel Walter F. Judd, a Hawai‘i Air National Guard member, organized the current Royal Guard. The ceremonial unit is made up of Hawai‘i Air National Guardsmen who are either full Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian ancestry. The Royal Guard is a re-creation of the royal guard of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i in the 19th Century.
The current unit made its first public appearance on November 16, 1963, at ‘Iolani Palace to commemorate King David Kalākaua’s birthday. The unit continues to post the guard at the palace every year.
The Royal Guard serves the Governor for official State functions and other public functions honoring veterans and the U.S. military in Hawai‘i year-round.
This photograph is a group photograph at the 2009 posting event. In the photograph are (L-R) Noa Keaulii, Kirk Liu, Kalani Souza, Darrell Bactad, Prescott Looney, Herman Thompson, Maui Quizon, Gary Hema
Thanks to Ramon “Maui” Quizon for identification assistance.
From the U.S. News & World Report website
Traditional individual retirement accounts allow you to defer paying income tax on the money you set aside for retirement. The April contribution deadline means you can claim a last-minute tax deduction as you are filing your tax return. IRAs aren’t tied to your job, so you can maintain the same retirement account throughout your career. However, you need to pay careful attention to the IRA rules to meet deadlines and avoid penalties and fees. Here’s how to maximize the value of your IRA.
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