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Off the Hawaii Army National Guard Facebook page
Col James D. Barros, Commander, 298th Regiment Multifunctional Training Institute presided over a Change of Responsibility at the Multi-Functional Training Unit, Waimanalo, on April 10, 2021.
The ceremony honors the passing of leadership from Command Sgt. Maj. Tyrone L. Redding to Command Sgt. Maj. Michael C. Pray.
More photographs by Spc. Casandra B. Ancheta
As tens of thousands of troops deployed in response to the pandemic and to protests last summer, as well as to secure the U.S. Capitol after a pro-Trump mob assault in January, the National Guard has arguably become the military’s most relevant and high-profile component.
Typically, the force is delegated to respond to areas devastated by wildfires or hurricanes, along with missions abroad in combat zones, which it still had to juggle during the past year.
National Guard troops have become a normal sight in many parts of the country. The yearlong stress test of domestic missions underscored what some consider to be weak or outdated laws affecting the force, particularly the confusing rules around accruing GI Bill benefits.
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 April 1967 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Pacific Air Forces Inspections coming in the next few months
* Operation Muster
* Promotions: George E. Duncan
From the Medical News Today website
As people get older, they are more likely to have elevated blood pressure. This is because blood vessels become stiffer with age, which makes blood pressure rise.
Nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure. Having blood pressure that is too high or low may increase a person’s chances of severe health conditions, including stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and kidney disease.
The only way for a person to know whether their blood pressure is within a normal range is to take a blood pressure reading. A doctor can then treat abnormal blood pressure to prevent complications.
In this article, we will examine average blood pressure by age. We will also look at the causes of high and low blood pressure and potential treatments.
From the National Guard website
Dozens of operations, maintenance and support Airmen and a contingent of F-22 Raptors returned home April 4 following almost a month of temporary duty at Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station, Japan.
In Japan, the Hawaiian Raptors, a Total Force Integration unit of Airmen from the Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) 154th Wing and the active-duty 15th Wing, conducted local area training with U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Air Self-Defense Force units.
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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 April 1975 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 154th Fighter Interceptor Group Open House
* 201st Combat Communications Group units relocation detailed
* Supply Squadron Happenings
* Hawaii National Guard Service Medal awards: many familiar names
From the Medical News Today website
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder. Over time, dopamine-producing cells in a part of the brain called the substantia nigraTrusted Source deteriorate.
This deterioration, which leads to a reduction in dopamine, produces symptoms. The symptoms tend to develop slowly over time, often starting with a slight tremor in one hand or stiffness in movement.
Aside from tremor and stiffness, other symptoms include difficulties coordinating movements, changes in posture, a fixed facial expression, a reduced sense of smell, mood changes, and sleep problems.
As the disease progresses, some people with Parkinson’s develop dementia.
In 2016, an estimated 6.1 millionTrusted Source people worldwide had Parkinson’s disease. The number of cases has more than doubled in the last 25 years.
In this article, we dispel some of the most common myths associated with Parkinson’s disease.
Off the Hawaii Army National Guard Facebook page
Congratulations to Sgt. Eric R. Binger, B Battery, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery and Spc. Michael J. Makinano, HHB, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery for winning the 2021 Hawaii Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition!
Both the Soldier of the Year and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year received their awards from Command Sgt. Maj. James R. Jimenez, Command Sergeant Major, HIARNG, in front of a limited audience consisting of their leadership and family members.
Both winners earned the opportunity to compete in the regional level competition later in the year.
More photographs by Sgt. John Schoebel
Earlier Retiree News post: Best Warrior Competition 2021
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 April 1983 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 154th Composite Group to Team Spirit 83.
* Father enlisted to join son in the Hawaii Air National Guard
* CAMS News & Views: lots of familiar names
* Land of the Morning Calm – Team Spirit 83 article by Samuel Wong
* Sports News
How big a financial toll can family caregiving take? Well, Amy Goyer, who is AARP’s family and caregiving expert, says the costs of caring for her parents led her to file for bankruptcy.
“I wish I’d met with a financial adviser from the very beginning who would have kept me on track and maybe been able to steer me in different directions that would have avoided bankruptcy,” Goyer, based in the Washington, D.C. area, told me in the new episode of the “Friends Talk Money” podcast I co-host. (You can hear the episode wherever you get podcasts or at the end of this article.)
From the Medical News Today website
Having high blood pressure does not necessarily mean a person has to eliminate specific foods from their diet. Rather than trying to cut these out, a person should focus on moderation and finding healthy substitutes for their favorite snacks.
About 45% of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source.
This may increase their risk of heart disease, stroke, and numerous other health problems.
The right diet can help a person control their blood pressure levels.
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