The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is bringing more chiropractic, dental and medical equipment services to military communities in 2021. The wellness services are part of the Exchange’s BE FIT program, which takes a holistic approach to health and well-being.
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From the Medical News Today website
Cholesterol is a waxy substance the body uses to make cells and hormones. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) are two different kinds of cholesterol. When cholesterol levels are unhealthful, it increases the risk of serious health conditions, such as stroke or heart attacks.
This article discusses drinks that may help control cholesterol levels, as well as drinks to avoid. It also lists alternative approaches that may be useful for people who wish to achieve more healthful cholesterol levels.
The Hawai‘i State Department of Defense once held Awards and Retirement luncheons twice a year. These luncheons recognized retiring Federal and state employees. Current employees who achieved 10, 20, 30 or more years of longevity received service awards. Luncheons were held at the Hale Koa Hotel.
This photograph shows Glenda Buis, Joseph Kaaikaula, and Keith Lee at the September 9, 2011 luncheon. Glenda served in the support staff of the 154th Mission Support Group and the 154th Wing commander. After her retirement, she began working as a State employee in the Hawai‘i Air National Guard. Chief Joe served many years in the civil engineering area. He was the background person who got things done. Keith worked in the support function of the maintenance complex.
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 February 1983 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 199th Fighter Squadron preparing for a Korean deployment
* CAM News and View: lots of familiar names
* Uniform changes
* Accident review
* SSgt Anna Marie Fujimoto receives Certificate of Apparition
Americans who get vaccinated against COVID-19, and use a digital health “passport” to prove it, may have an easier time traveling this year and being admitted to things like concerts, sporting events, and museums.
With tourism and other economic sectors largely shuttered by the pandemic, countries are eagerly looking at alternatives to travel restrictions and quarantine to safely reopen their borders.
Sweden and Denmark are among the latest countries to say they would adopt a digital passport. Denmark said it plans to launch its first version by the end of February, while Sweden is looking to the summer.Continue reading
From the Medical News Today website
Carrying too much body weight can lead to various health issues, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease.
A recent study examined how measuring an individual’s BMI over time might help estimate their risk of disease and mortality later in life.
The scientists published their findings in the Annals of Epidemiology.
“The impact of weight gain on mortality is complex. It depends on both the timing and the magnitude of weight gain and where BMI started,” says Dr. Hui Zheng, the study’s lead author and an associate professor of sociology at The Ohio State University in Columbus.
Retiree News asked Joseph “Primo Joe” Ah New for comments on these photographs. His comments:
This was my final flight and it was on drill Saturday, July 7, 1984, I had just brought a 4-ship low over the flightline where a lot of people were waving at us.
In the first picture is Leonard “Nick” Sporik on the left. Darrell “Yobo” Chung on the right with a water can on his back and a hose to spray me. the guy holding up the champagne bottle is James “Gooch” Haruguchi.
Wow, that’s over 36 years ago. Brings back good memories.
Fini Flight – A pilot’s last flight in the aircraft before he/she leaves a squadron, a wing, or retires.
“Fini” flights are the symbolic end of an aviator’s flying career. The final flight usually coincides with a retirement but sometimes the individual is moving to a non-flying position. For the aviator, it is an emotional day shared with family, friends, and squadron mates.
It’s assumed that the tradition of fini flights came from the U.S. Army Air Force days of the World War II era.
They were designed to accompany milestones in the career of the entire aircrew, respected individuals of rank or repute, or a commander’s departure to another command or retirement.
The tradition was first officially noted in Vietnam, when the aircrew commemorated the completion of 100 missions. While the 100th safe last-landing was a reason to celebrate, it is now usually a separate flight altogether marking the final activity before departure.
The celebration has evolved and now includes champagne or similar, a toast and dowsing with water from a fire truck for the aircraft and aircrew. Usually, family or families of the departing aircrew or personnel also meet them on the hardstand and douse them with water.
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 February 1991 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Maj Gen Alexis Lum, the Adjutant General, retires
* Unit Effectiveness Inspection (UEI) results and Outstanding Performers
* CAMS News & Views: lots of familiar names
* Promotions: including Richard Shoda, Ivan Nacnac, Susan Iwai
* ANG NCOA Graduates Association news
From the Wired Magazine website
It fell in the toilet. Your clumsy partner knocked a glass of water onto it. You forgot it was in your pocket when you jumped into the pool. That’s just a few of the hundreds of ways your phone could come into life-threatening contact with liquid.
Fortunately, waterproofing has become mostly standard on modern phones. New iPhones, Samsung Galaxy devices, and Google’s newest Pixel phones all feature some degree of water resistance or waterproofing. How well a phone resists water is measured on an IP (or Ingress Protection) scale. If your phone is rated with a high number, like IP67 or IP68 protection, congratulations, it’s probably going to be fine! But if it’s got a lower rating, or none at all, you should prepare for the worst before you start chilling in the hot tub with your trusty Sidekick.
So when your phone decides to take a dive, as soon as you’re done freaking out, you’ll probably begin frantically tapping all the buttons, blowing on it, or blasting it with a hair dryer to quickly get rid of all that water. While those are all well-meaning actions, guess what? Totally the wrong approach.
Here’s the right way to rescue your water-damaged smartphone.
Certain medical conditions don’t always affect men and women the same way.
The telltale heart attack sign of feeling like there’s an elephant sitting on your chest isn’t as common in women as it is in men. Many women feel upper back pressure, jaw pain, and are short of breath. Or they may feel nauseated and dizzy instead. Though heart disease is the leading cause of death for both genders in the U.S., women are more likely to die after they have a heart attack.
“All of humankind has one thing in common—the sandwich,” renowned late-aughts philosopher Liz Lemon once theorized, on NBC’s 30 Rock. “I believe that all anyone really wants in this life is to sit in peace and eat a sandwich.”
We want a lot of things right now, but most days we’d settle for some peace, quiet, and absolutely a sandwich. The former can be tricky, but the latter—small mercies—is not hard to find. Roughly as old as the country and invented by the Earl of Sandwich, an Englishman who never seemed to have time for a proper sit-down meal, Americans have spent the entirety of our nation’s existence seeking to perfect the humble art form.
Off the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Facebook page
Boeing B-17Ds Flying Fortress of the 5th Bombardment Group fly over the main gate at Hickam Field during the summer of 1941. 21 B-17C/Ds had been flown out to Hawai‘i during May to reinforce the defenses of Hawai‘i.
From the Federal Trade Commission website
Visit IdentityTheft.gov to report identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and get a personal recovery plan. IdentityTheft.gov walks you through recovery steps for more than 30 types of identity theft.
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