While you may have never heard of SAMe, it is an over-the-counter supplement that is rapidly growing in popularity as a treatment for various kinds of arthritis. But does it work, and what potential side effects should you know about?
SAMe may be one of the most effective supplements for osteoarthritis that you’ve never heard of. And according to many doctors, it works as well as common pain medications, sans the side effects.
From the Fall 1969 issue of Hawaii Guardsman
Time 0400. The ringing of a telephone disrupts the sound sleep of the Missile Shop Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge. The message – early recall! “JTF-119, COCKED PISTOL”, mass load of all aircraft. This is the way an exercise starts for the 154 th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Munitions Maintenance Section.
Read the rest of the article – great photo of some retirees when they were much younger
This Hawaii Air National Guard article came from a report filed by the 154th Wing historian, TSgt Theodore Merrill. This 2002 history report is on file with the Air Force Historical Research Center, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. It is truly unfortunate that a few years later, the Air Force chose to eliminate historian billets at the wing level.
“Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone,” British novelist Anthony Burgess reportedly said. Who hasn’t either been robbed of a night of peaceful sleep or been banished to another room because of snoring?
It is one of the most common sleep problems, at least occasionally affecting about 90 million Americans, according to the National Sleep Foundation. And while the subject of jokes, snoring can indicate a serious medical problem.
From the Everyday Health website
Some risk factors for stroke, including your age and family history, can’t be changed.
But there are still many steps you can take to prevent stroke, including getting enough exercise, maintaining a healthy diet, and keeping other risk factors under control.
Henry Benedict Cabral, 89, of Honolulu, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2018. Henry was born in Hilo, Hawaii on March 14, 1929. He retired as the Employee Benefits Director at GTE Hawaiian Telephone and as a Warrant Officer in the Hawaii Army National Guard.
Preceded in death by wife, Ramona, he is survived by his children, Scott (Kathy Lohman), Wayne (Dianne), Brenda (Dave Hill) & Bruce Keoki (Katrina), grandchildren, Dylan, Taylor & Brianna. Also survived by sisters, Lorina Springer & Betty Oliveira of Hilo.
Visitation: 9:30 a.m.; Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. on Friday September 14, 2018 at Mary Star of the Sea Church, 4470 Aliikoa St. Honolulu. Casual attire. No flowers. Arrangements provided by: Ultimate Cremation Services LLC.
From the September 1965 issue of Hawaii Guardsman
In the September 1965 issue of the Hawaii Guardsman, the-Capt John “Saigon” Lee was named the Hawaii Air National Guard’s Outstanding Interceptor Pilot. Saigon went on to serve in staff and leadership positions. He served as the then-154th Composite Group commander from August 1, 1978 to December 2, 1989.
1965 Outstanding Fighter Interceptor Pilot article
This Hawaii Air National Guard article came from a report filed by the 154th Wing historian, TSgt Theodore Merrill. This 2002 history report is on file with the Air Force Historical Research Center, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. It is truly unfortunate that a few years later, the Air Force chose to eliminate historian billets at the wing level.
Military Airlift Command Douglas C-124 Globemaster II landing on Honolulu’s Runway 22L in the 1960s. pic.twitter.com/hYaSxLSJ0h
— Hawaii Aviation (@HawaiiAviation) September 18, 2017
The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II was the primary heavy-lift transport for United States Air Force Military Air Transport Service (MATS) during the 1950s and early 1960s, until the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter entered service. It served in MATS-gained, later Military Airlift Command (MAC)-gained, units of the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard until 1974. Nicknamed “Old Shaky”, you know why if you ever flew in a C-124.
Patients will be able to see a list of a hospital’s standard charges online starting January 1, under guidelines proposed by the Trump administration.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to require hospitals to post current prices and make health records easier to share. It already requires hospitals to make a list of their standard charges — or the policy by which a person can request one — public.
From the This Day in Aviation website
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3 September 1954: At the Dayton Air Show, being held for the first time at the James M. Cox Municipal Airport, Major John L. (“Jack”) Armstrong, U.S. Air Force, flew his North American Aviation F-86H-1-NA Sabre, 52-1998, to a Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) World Speed Record over a 500 kilometer course, averaging 649.461 miles per hour (1,045.206 kilometers per hour).
Labor Day is a United States national holiday, honoring working people, their contributions, achievements and sacrifices in pursuit of national prosperity and well-being. It is held annually on the first Monday of September.
As part of the Labor Day celebrations, street parades are held in many parts of the country.
Labor Day and the long weekend that it creates is generally seen to mark the end of the summer season (while Memorial Day is considered to be the beginning of the summer season). Summer cultural activities end, and fall activities, such as school and sports events, start around this time. In many areas school classes resume shortly before or after the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Related:
– Labor Day on Wikipedia
– History of Labor Day (United States Department of Labor)
Retiree News sadly reports the passing of Mark “Sandman” Sandvold.
Mark was a pilot with the 204th Airlift Squadron for many years. Retiree News will post information about his services when received.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to the Mark’s family, friends and the 204th Ohana.
Thanks to Gordon Lau for sharing this information.
James Earl Jones is a renowned film and stage actor who is recognized for his deep voice. In addition, he has done voice overs for several notable films.
Jones served in the United States Army. He was commissioned in mid-1953, after the Korean War’s end, and reported to Fort Benning to attend the Infantry Officers Basic Course. He attended Ranger School and received his Ranger Tab (although he said during an interview on the BBC’s The One Show, screened on November 11, 2009, that he “washed out” of Ranger training).
He was initially to report to Fort Leonard Wood, but his unit was instead sent to establish a cold weather training command at the former Camp Hale near Leadville, Colorado. His battalion became a training unit in the rugged terrain of the Rocky Mountains. Jones was promoted to first lieutenant prior to his discharge.
After his discharge, he returned to the stage performances. His first important movie role was as Lieutenant Lothar Zogg in Dr. Strange Love (1964). As his film and voice over careers expanded, he still took on major stage roles.
Jones is perhaps best known for his voice over for Lord Darth Vader in the Star Wars series. He was the voice of Simba’s father, Mufasa in the Lion King movies.
Among his many movie roles, he is known as Jack Jefferson in The Great White Hope (1970), King Jaffe Joffer in Coming to America (1988), Terence Mann in Field of Dreams (1989), and Vice Admiral James Greer, CIA Deputy Director of Intelligence (DDI) in The Hunt for Red October (1990), Patriot Games (1992), Clear and Present Danger (1994).
Remembering Christa McAuliffe on what would be her 70th birthday. 1st Teacher in Space program.
Related: Check Six: January 28, 1986
From the This Day in Aviation website
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2 September 1953: Colonel J. Stanley Holtoner, U.S. Air Force, flew a production North American Aviation F-86D-35-NA Sabre, serial number 51-6168, to a Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) World Speed Record over a 100 kilometer course at Vandalia, Ohio, averaging 1,110.75 kilometers per hour (690.188 miles per hour). Colonel Holtoner was the commanding officer of the Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California. He was awarded the Thompson Trophy.
