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 1963 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 1st Lt Richie Kunichika named HANG Outstanding Interceptor Pilot
* SSgt Kenneth Okinishi named HANG Outstanding Airman
* 154 CAMRON and 154 ABS deactivated
From the Medical News Today website
Manufacturers of GMO products, including foods, genetically modify organisms to improve the product or gain a commercial advantage. For example, GMO plants may be easier to grow in large quantities, or they may produce more fruit. GMO meat from genetically modified animals may taste better or different.
GMO products remain controversial, especially among some environmental and natural living groups. Opponents of genetic modification worry that genetic changes may affect human health in unanticipated ways. For instance, there is concern that the nutrients from these products may damage tissue or not metabolize as effectively. Furthermore, it is not possible to know the long-term effects of consuming GMO products.
Most research on GMO products shows no evidence of harm. However, the scientific community acknowledges that the existing research is neither unanimous nor conclusive. Many scientists continue to raise concerns regarding the use of GMO products, for which most studies have not assessed the long-term risks or benefits.
Off the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Facebook page
Hawai‘i Army National Guard Soldiers from a variety of units within the 103rd Troop Command set up the course for the Army Combat Fitness Test, Waimānalo, Hawai‘i, April 2, 2021. The six-event readiness assessment, ACFT, is intended to replace the current three-event Army Physical Fitness Test, which has been around since 1980.
More photographs by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama
I absolutely love international travel and it makes me feel alive for a number of reasons: I love meeting new people, trying different foods, learning about different cultures and when I travel, I really feel like I’ve accomplished something. That’s because I not only used to be afraid to fly, but for a short period, I was even afraid to leave the house.
However, traveling internationally is no fun if you show up to the airport only to learn that your passport isn’t valid, you forgot it, or worse, have lost it or had it stolen while out of the country. Hopefully, these 12 passport tips will save you time, money and headaches.
From the Military Times website
Millions of veterans could be eligible for an additional year of education benefits starting next semester thanks to another federal court ruling rejecting the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibition on collecting both Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and Montgomery GI Bill payouts.
Millions of veterans could be eligible for an additional year of education benefits starting next semester thanks to another federal court ruling rejecting the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibition on collecting both Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and Montgomery GI Bill payouts.
The decision, rendered by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit late last week, leaves federal officials with only a few long-shot options to support their arguments and overturn a pair of precedential decisions by judges.
In a statement, VA officials said they are still assessing the latest court decision but “remain committed to providing veterans the benefits they have earned and deserve.”
The case, Rudsill vs. McDonough, has been pending in federal courts for nearly six years. At its center is department officials’ assertion that veterans can use either the Post-9/11 GI Bill program or the Montgomery GI Bill program, but not both.
From the Everyday Health website
Little white lies aren’t so bad when, say, your mother-in-law gives you a funky sweater for your birthday. But with your health habits, honesty really is the best policy. That’s because the small fibs you tell yourself can jeopardize your health. To keep your ticker on track, here’s a self-check.
Do any of these common heart disease–related myths sound familiar?
Off the Hawaii Adjutant General’s Facebook page
The Hawai‘i National Guard 93rd WMD-CST conducted joint training with Kauai emergency response agencies including the Kauai Fire Department, Kauai Police Department and Hawai‘i Department of Health to refine and reinforce the Hawai‘i counties response interoperability in a natural or man-made Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) or Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) incident.
More photographs by MSgt Andrew Jackson
Video by MSgt Andrew Jackson
Retiree News featured a photograph of the Headquarters, Hawaii Air National Guard staff in a recent post. There was a person hidden and two individuals we could not identify. HIANG retiree Randall Tom emailed an update saying the person hidden was Ken Sonan, and Darryl Lum was one of the unknowns. We have updated the post.
Another retiree emailed saying that he thought the second unknown was Lloyd Sueda, a Honolulu architect. Lloyd did serve in the HIANG at Hq, HIANG, but the identification remains uncertain.
Ceremony Videos.
On July 10, 2021, there was a retirement ceremony for Col. Stanley Sato, Commander of the 154th Medical Group. You can view the ceremony video here.
On July 11, 2021, Regina Komine was promoted to colonel and assumed command of the 154 h Mission Support Group. You can view the ceremony video here.
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 a monthly newsletter today.
Today we feature the July 1979 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Cope Thunder and Cope Sage
* James Lota retires
* William Cofield, Jr. retires
* Base Supply News
* David Pontes promoted to Chief Master Sergeant
From the Medical News Today website
Around 300,000 generations ago, the human species split from an ancient ancestor that we share with chimpanzees. Since then, human life expectancy at birth has doubled.
Over the last 200 years, life expectancy at birth has doubled again. As animals go, humans perform well in longevity.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Between 2000 and 2050, the proportion of the world’s population over 60 years will double from about 11% to 22%Trusted Source.”
With these facts in mind, dispelling the many myths associated with aging seems more pressing than at any point in our evolutionary history. In this article, we will tackle myths associated with exercise, cognitive ability, sex, and more.
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Hawai‘i Army National Guard Soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment and 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment participate in the Helicopter Over-Water Survival Training (HOST), Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i, June 10, 2021.
More photographs by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama
Retirees who are considering a move that involves buying a home may want to consider how they’d finance the purchase.
It can be tricky for seniors to get a mortgage in retirement, said Al Bingham, a mortgage loan officer with Momentum Loans in Sandy, Utah. Not only are lenders still more cautious about extending credit during the pandemic, retirees generally have left a steady paycheck behind.
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 1987 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* F-15 Eagle conversation update
* Quad Deputy reorganization
* 150th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron wins national award
* CAMS News & Views: lots of familiar names
* 199th Fighter Squadron news
* Like Father, Like Son: Scott Oka enlists
* Promotions: including Edward Essman, Guy Hironaka, Ramon Quizon, Gaye Sakamoto
As you get older, your skin changes. Find out what to look for and how to treat the things that happen to your skin.
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