From the National Guard Association of the United States website
A groundbreaking Air Force study released last year determined fighter pilots and air crews were far more likely to be diagnosed with certain cancers than other airmen.
Legislation introduced last week by an Air Force Reserve fighter pilot seeks to determine if the risk extends to those who fuel, arm and maintain warplanes.
The Aviator Cancer Examination Study Act (H.R.7524), introduced by Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to identify the cancer incidence in the entire aviation community, what toxins they faced and whether a link exists between their illnesses.
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 1980 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Napua Sugai named ANG Outstanding Airman of the Year 1980
* 154th Resource Management Squadron News
* 154 CAMS News and Views
* Sports News
From the National Institute of Health website
Everyone goes through tough times in life. But many things can help you survive – and even thrive – during stressful periods. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Learning healthy ways to cope and how to draw from resources in your community can help you build resilience.
“Resilience is the extent to which we can bounce back from adverse events, cope with stress, or succeed in the face of adversity,” says Dr. Cindy Bergeman, a psychology professor at the University of Notre Dame.
You’re not born with resilience. “It’s not something you either have or don’t have,” says Dr. Alexandra Burt, a child development expert at Michigan State University.
This undated photograph shows Edward “Easy” Pickering and Ronald Biho and was taken early in the F-4 Phantom era because of the paint configuration.
Easy was likely a Capt or maybe a Maj at the time and was one of the full-time 199th Fighter Squadron pilot cadre before going off to Hawaiian Airlines.
Ron worked full-time in the public affairs office and was a great photographer. This was probably an orientation flight to get flight photographs. Many of the photographs in Retiree News posts were taken by Ron.
Unfortunately, Easy passed on April 29, 2003 at age 56. He had retired from the HIANG and Hawaiian Airlines.
Thanks for Michael “Boss” Tice for providing comments about Easy.
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 March 1988 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Lt Col Tai “Mynah” Hong retires
* 154th Composite Wing receives Flight and Explosive Safety Awards
* Check Six: 199th Fighter Squadron news
* CAM Sq. News & Views
* 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron new
* Promotions: including Carol Yamaguchi, Lisa Schweitzer, Jeffrey Chun
* Sports News
From the Everyday Health website
Memory loss is a common symptom of stroke, but there are things you can do to help get your memory back. Just like exercising your muscles can help improve mobility after a stroke, giving your brain a workout is a significant part of recovery.
The extent of your memory loss can depend on how old you are, the severity of your stroke, where your stroke occurred, and even the support you have from family and friends.
“Memory deficits after a stroke can vary,” says Melissa (Muller) Meyers, an occupational therapist at MossRehab in Philadelphia. Memory loss can take the form of aphasia, suddenly forgetting words and losing the ability to verbally communicate, forgetting stories or conversations, or not being able to recognize formerly familiar faces or routes.
No medication is known to help reverse memory loss after a stroke, Meyers says. In fact, certain medications may actually make memory loss worse, according to the American Stroke Association (ASA). But where drugs won’t help, you can take steps with activities, therapy, and rehabilitation to help recover your memory after stroke.
This undated photograph shows Dawn Wahinekapu and her father, John “Big John” Wahinekapu. We believe he retired December 2003. Big John retired as the Engine Shop chief. Dawn continues to serve with the 154th Medical Group as the senior technician. She was promoted to chief master sergeant several years ago.
Related Retiree News post: Check Six: The Wahinekapu Ohana
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 1996 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Top Scope 96
* 199th Fighter Squadron nominated for 1995 Hughes Achievement Award
* SGLI increases coverage
* Recruiting News
* FY96 HIANG Sports Calendar
As America’s economy reopens, we’re seeing higher inflation rates, and this unwelcome surge should prompt retirees to consider the threat it could pose to their financial security.
The 5.4% rise in the consumer price index in the last year marked the highest inflation in almost 13 years. If you remember the soaring, double-digit inflation rates of the 1970s, you may be worried now. However, even if inflation never reaches those levels again, you still need to consider the eroding effects it has on your nest egg over the long haul.
From the Medical News Today websi
People with dementia experience a progressive loss of their ability to remember, think, and communicate effectively. However, the changes in the brain that are responsible for dementia may begin decades before its effects on cognition and behavior become become.
The World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that of the 55 million people worldwide living with dementia, 60–70% have Alzheimer’s disease.
Attempts to develop an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s have met with little success. Researchers are increasingly turning their attention to detecting the disease early.
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 2007 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* CMSgt Edward Essman and MSgt Jason Vierra recognized by 15ht Maintenance Group
* Young Airman spends free time volunteering
* 154th Security Forces Squadron deployed to Kirkuk, Iraq
* Launa Ole Award winners
* Promotions: including Carol Orr, Kimberly Kido, Dwayne Lim
* Unit Compliance Inspection preparation
* Sports News
This photograph shows a young John “Zoomba” Traettino. He flew F-15 Eagles with the 199th Fighter Squadron for many years. Zoomba was one of the F-15 pilots that transitioned to the current F-22 Raptors.
He later served at the National Guard Bureau and retired there as a colonel. After his military retirement, we understand he flew for American Airlines.
Zoomba – definitely a great pilot and person.
Thanks to John “JC” Chun for sharing this photograph. Thanks to Michael “Boss” Tice, Braden “Mongo” Sakai and Wayne “Wildman” Wakeman for providing comments.
One minute you’re fine…..
When you’re past 50, some ailments can announce themselves suddenly and painfully. And aches and ouches you might not worry much about when you’re younger could be a sign of bigger problems in middle age.
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