From the Medical News Today website
The practice of medicine has evolved over time, and many people refer to these two distinct approaches as Eastern and Western medicine.
Eastern medicine approaches diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease in a holistic manner. This includes multiple factors that embrace the mind, body, and spirit. The practice includes a branch of treatment such as acupuncture and tai chi.
Western medicine uses a systemic approach, utilizing symptoms and separate organ systems to determine treatments.
This undated photograph shows the food line in the 154th Composite Group’s old chow hall. Services were provided by members of the then-154th Combat Support Squadron. However, most of the workers were contract workers. In this photograph, there is only one person wearing a military collar rank (airman, second from the right).
The chow hall was on the second floor, ocean side of the old fighter hanger (Building 3400). Seating was limited and many airmen took their meals back to their working areas. The food services moved to the Mission Support facility after it was operational. By then, the newly established 154th Services Flight members handled food services. The chow hall name evolved to dining facility.
The chow hall’s second floor location in the hanger was renovated and became the 154th Wing’s Operations Center.
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 March 2004 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Next up… ORI
* General Begert visits the Hawai’i Air National Guard
* Col Skip Vincent leaves for National Guard Bureau
* Promotions: including Jason Higashionna, Earle Oshio, Dennis Rocha, Athena Atiz
* Laura Ola Awardees
* Exercise Balikatan 04
For the past few years, financial services companies have been bugging me to name a “trusted contact.” Banks, brokerages and insurers increasingly want to have someone to call or email in case they notice suspicious activity and can’t reach the account holder.
I ignored these requests. Trusted contacts are a great idea for older people experiencing cognitive decline, I thought, but that’s not me.
Then a younger friend developed early-onset dementia, and I realized we don’t always get enough warning to put such protections in place.
From the Medical News Today website
Identifying the top brand of vitamins is challenging because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate the vitamin and supplement industry. Due to this lack of regulation, people must rely either on testing and ratings from independent, third-party organizations or companies’ own statements about their products.
Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page
The chaotic nature of weather can impact any military operation. Thankfully, the relationship between Hawaii National Guard’s weather Airmen and medical Soldiers makes it possible to perform lifesaving operations through aeromedical evacuations, which was validated during training exercises near Kaena Point March 4.
The Hawaii Army National Guard’s 126th and 189th Aviation Regiments, 1st and 3rd Battalions, medevac team rely on weather forecasts from Hawaii Air National Guard’s 199th Weather Flight to complete their mission.
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: What is the best way to deal with older drivers who probably shouldn’t be driving anymore? My dad, who’s 86, is bound and determined to keep driving as long as he’s alive.
— Backseat Daughter
DEAR BACKSEAT: For many families, talking to an elderly parent about giving up the car keys can be a very difficult and sensitive topic. While there’s no one way to handle this issue, here are a few suggestions that can help you evaluate your dad’s driving and ease him out from behind the wheel when the time is right.
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 March 1979 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Commander’s Corner
* Promotions Requirements Changed
* CAMS News
* 169th Aircraft Control & Control Squadron news
From the U.S. News & World Report website
As you get older, your immune system ages with you. There’s even a medical term for it – immunosenescence – the gradual decrease in immune function that comes with age. Similar to your walking or running speed, your body’s ability to fight off infection inevitably slows.
COVID-19 has added another health hazard for older adults. Once infected with the virus, people in their 60s, 70s, 80s and above are at increasingly higher risk of experiencing severe COVID-19 illness and complications, hospitalization and death.
In the 1960s, the 154th Fighter Group flew out Dillingham Field, testing bare base operations plans. This photograph shows a 199th Fighter Squadron pilot in the make shift “control tower”. A Convair F-102 Delta Dagger is taking off. Operations were limited to daylight hours. Note the pilot’s orange flight suit.
Your aunt just got a hot tip from you about an amazing NFT investment opportunity and your best friend just got a sketchy link from you which she wasn’t sure she should open. Your social media has been hacked and you’re the last one to know.
If this has happened to you, you are certainly not alone, as social media breaches are on the rise. A recent survey revealed that 22% of internet users said that their online accounts have been hacked at least once, while 14% reported they were hacked more than once.
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 March 1987 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* F-15 Eagles arrival
* 154th Composite presented another Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
* HIANG aircrew at Tyndall AFB for training
* CAM Sq. News & Views
* Commissary privileges
* Hawaii National Guard Enlisted Association (HNGEA) News
* Promotions: including Takao Wada, Jon Amorin, Karen Kawamura
From the Medical News Today website
Rick Simpson Oil is a cannabis extract that takes its name from the medical cannabis activist who created it. Simpson claims that applying the oil to cancer spots on his skin cleared them within days.
Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) is unique because it contains higher levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) than other medical cannabis extracts.
Although there is some evidence to support the use of cannabis for aiding cancer treatment, the medical community needs more direct evidence of its safety and effectiveness in humans before making firm conclusions.
Scientists continue to research potential uses for cannabis in treating cancer.
This undated photograph shows the then-154th Fighter Group compound. It was probably taken shortly after the facility became operational.
The U.S. Army District Engineers awarded a contract to McKee and Nordic Contractors to build a $2 million fighter facility at Fort Kamehameha. The groundbreaking ceremony was on May 4, 1960. Construction was to take over a year.
The new hangar complex construction was completed November 6, 1961, and the access taxiway to Honolulu International Airport 11 days later. The group began the move from Hickam’s Area 65, which took several months. The facility dedication occurred on Saturday, February 17, 1962.
The Supply warehouse construction would begin later in 1962. This earlier Retiree News post covers the construction.
Other comments:
The parking plan for the F-102 Delta Daggers was one of several over the years.
The old AGE and motor pool facilities were not yet built.
The photograph show the Group’s C-47 Skytrain on the side of the hanger. The Goony Bird flew until October 24, 1965. It was replaced by a C-54 Skymaster that arrived in December 1965.
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