Off the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Facebook page
Most people will attempt to leave some sort of legacy behind when they are done on this Earth. For Technical Sergeant Michael Victorino he is attempting just that through his work as a C-17 hydraulic mechanic with the 154th Maintenance Squadron.
“I love being hands on and working with tools. Been like this my whole life.”
It’s not just in his duty that he enjoys repair and maintenance work either.
“Outside of the military I am an elevator mechanic with Mitsubishi.”
Some of the challenges faced with both positions are somewhat unique to the job field.
“Challenges in job is sometimes dealing with leaders who are non-mechanics. It can cause issues with communication if they don’t understand the trade.”
As the pandemic swept across the state and National Guardsmen were deployed to assist the communities statewide, Victorino like many others found himself away from home.
“During the pandemic I have been assigned to Task Force Hawaii. I have assisted with temperature screening at airport in Kona as well as assisting with food distributions. Our medical team was the first in the state to do swabbing tests for the community which was awesome.”
From his perspective; the missions have been going well and it brings him joy and comfort knowing he and the rest of TF HI are making a difference.
“The community’s response has been totally positive. They’re going through hardships and it’s good for them to see us assisting.”
His message may seem simple but it certainly resonates with many.
“We are all in this mission together. We are hand in hand with this, you helping us and us helping you. We are service members of course, we are here to serve the community and doing what is right helps us and our families.”
From the U.S. News & World Report website
New retirees need to decide what to do with the money in their company-sponsored 401(k) plan. You can generally maintain your 401(k) with your former employer or roll it over into an individual retirement account.
IRAs maintain the tax benefits of your 401(k) plan and give you more investment options, but there are several cases when it makes sense to keep your money in the 401(k) plan.
Here’s how to decide whether to move your money from a 401(k) to an IRA when you retire:
From the State Department of Health website
Going back to school this fall will require schools and families to work together even more than before. The Department of Health prepared a checklist to help prepare families and students for the school year.
Many of these tips will be familiar, such as handwashing often and wearing a face covering. Others will help prepare parents, guardians and caregivers for communication with schools, safe transportation, and the possibility of quarantine if their child is exposed to COVID-19.
Remember that no single measure provides 100 percent protection from exposure. Practice these measures as a combined strategy to protect your children, family and community.
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiologists estimate that 46 percent of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. And, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of those, only half have it under control. But there are some lifestyle changes you can make to control hypertension, in addition to taking medication, as you’ll see below.
Hypertension is common in older people because as we age, our arteries harden — called arteriosclerosis — and fatty deposits build up inside them. These factors can cause the systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) to increase. In fact, more than half of Americans age 60 and older have hypertension, and many don’t even know it.
If you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension and take medication for it, you may wonder what other things you can do to help control your blood pressure. Here are a few suggestions:
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 1959 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI)
* Richie Kunichika and Rex Hitchcock Leaving for Palace Alert
* A/3C Allen Watt Appointed to the Air Force Academy
* Promotions Include: A/1C Raymond Loo and A/2C Kenneth Iinuma
More than 2.4 million Americans collect a combined $1.8 billion in Social Security spousal benefits every month, but many people won’t qualify for these valuable benefits, and the amount paid in benefits will vary significantly among those who are eligible. Here’s who can collect spousal benefits, how much spouses are receiving in average benefits per month, and some important things to keep in mind if you plan to take advantage of this Social Security benefit.
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Off the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Facebook page
Incredible! Yesterday, a vintage Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boat took flight from the waters of Pearl Harbor in preparation for the 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII.
The Consolidated/Boeing Canada PBY Catalina was used for long range patrol and reconnaissance missions, antisubmarine warfare, as well as search and rescue. Thirty-three of these aircraft were destroyed during the attack on Pearl Harbor, leaving only 6 serviceable aircraft by the end of December 7, 1941.
Watch the video by Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 2nd Class Lexie Perez
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 August 1992 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Two Safety Awards for the 154 COMPG
* CAMS News and Views
* Promotions – Melvin Murakami promoted to TSgt
* Sports News – Softball, Tennis and Golf
From the Kaiser Health News website
Imagine this scenario, perhaps a year or two in the future: An effective COVID-19 vaccine is routinely available and the world is moving forward. Life, however, will likely never be the same — particularly for people over 60.
That is the conclusion of geriatric medical doctors, aging experts, futurists and industry specialists. Experts say that in the aftermath of the pandemic, everything will change, from the way older folks receive health care to how they travel and shop. Also overturned: their work life and relationships with one another.
From the Everyday Health website
You probably don’t have to look farther than your local drugstore or beauty product supplier to know CBD has taken a starring role in everything from sparkling water and gummies to tincture oils and lotions. Some may even say that cannabidiol (CBD) — which, like THC, is a component of the cannabis plant, but doesn’t contain its psychoactive effects — is the “it” ingredient of our age.
You’ve probably also heard that CBD can help lessen stress, anxiety, and pain. “When people are in pain, they have a stress response, which causes an increase in cortisol and an increase in blood sugar,” says Veronica J. Brady, PhD, CDCES, a registered nurse and an assistant professor at the Cizik School of Nursing at the University of Texas in Houston. Relieving pain can help alleviate the stress response and improve blood sugar levels, as well as aid sleep, she says.
From the Only in Your State website
Whether you’re headed to Hawaii for a week-long vacation or you’ve lived in the islands for years, there are certain Hawaiian dishes you’ve probably fallen in love with, and others that are still a little foreign. From poke and pork wrapped in taro leaf to shave ice and malasadas, here are 14 iconic Hawaiian dishes you have to add to your Hawaii food bucket list.
We are in a war against COVID-19, and this fall could be one of the worst from a public health standpoint that the U.S. has ever faced, says CDC Director Robert Redfield, MD.
The surging coronavirus pandemic, paired with the flu season, could create the “worst fall” that “we’ve ever had,” he said during an interview on “Coronavirus in Context,” a video series hosted by John Whyte, MD, WebMD’s chief medical officer.
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