Members of the 297th Air Traffic Control Squadron returned from a seven month deployment in Central Command (CENTCOM) Area of Responsibility.
View photographs from their April 12, 2017 airport arrival
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Fraudsters are constantly looking for new ways to scam Americans, and seniors can be particularly vulnerable as they increasingly become tech-savvy, using computers, smartphones and creating social media profiles.
Here are the top scams that Americans face and how to avoid them:
From the Everyday Health website
When was the last time you thought about your blood pressure? If you’re like most people, it probably hasn’t been since your doctor mentioned it during your last checkup. But high blood pressure (hypertension) is a serious condition that can lead to life-threatening problems like heart attack and stroke. The good news is that you can lower your risk of hypertension with lifestyle changes.
“All patients should be encouraged to exercise, eat a healthy diet, and manage their weight,” says Mary Ann Forciea, MD, the chair of the clinical guidelines committee for the American College of Physicians. “There are a variety of strategies to help with these goals, but all require commitment.”
If making lifestyle changes feels overwhelming and you don’t know where to start, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. These five tips will help you keep your blood pressure at a healthy level.
Terry Visperas, Wayne Wakeman and Angel Pablo. – Anthony Consillio photograph
Aloha Airlines
Former Aloha Airlines employees recently gathered for a 10-year reunion at Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort and Spa.
It was the 10 year reunion of Aloha Airlines going out of business in 2008. See the related article below.
Wayne “Wildman” Wakeman served as a fighter pilot in the 199th Fighter Squadron.
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From the Military Times website
Beer and wine will be on the shelves in commissaries within the next 90 days, according to a Defense Department memo sent to lawmakers.
“The availability of beer and wine at military commissary stores will increase. customer satisfaction and convenience, and align with common commercial grocery store practices,” the April 27 memo states.
If coffee drinkers are anxious these days, it’s not from overdoing the caffeine. Recent news about coffee’s potential for harm raised health concerns about the brewed beverage, which nearly two-thirds of Americans drink every day.
At issue: Acrylamide, a chemical formed when coffee beans are roasted. The International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organization, says acrylamide “probably” causes cancer in humans. And late last month, a California judge ordered Starbucks and other coffee sellers throughout the state to post warnings about coffee’s potential link to cancer.
But days earlier, a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggested coffee may help protect against heart disease. It was not the first study to suggest that coffee is good for the heart.
Bill and Marie Reyes, Bobbi Nihipali, and Regina and Richard Shimomura. – Anthony Consillio photograph
Aloha Airlines
Former Aloha Airlines employees recently gathered for a 10-year reunion at Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort and Spa.
It was the 10 year reunion of Aloha Airlines going out of business in 2008. See the related article below.
Richard Shimomura served in the Hawaii Air National Guard for many years. He served in several areas including public affairs.
From the U.S. News & World Report website
As a parent struggles to live independently, your generous first inclination is to open your home. “Come live with us, Mom,” or “We’ve got plenty of room, Dad,” is an offer many adult children make. It’s a loving gesture to help keep your parent safe and return at least some of the care that you freely received as a child.
More than one in three recipients of unpaid family caregiving live in their family member’s household, according to a 2015 report from the AARP Public Policy Institute. Multigenerational homes work well for many families, but these arrangements aren’t necessarily best for everyone. It takes forethought and a gut check for all parties involved to succeed.
From the Everyday Health website
To understand how cholesterol — good or bad, high blood levels or not — affects your health, you must first know what cholesterol actually is.
Cholesterol is a fatty, waxlike substance found naturally in all the cells of your body. Your body needs cholesterol to manufacture hormones and synthesize vitamin D, among other functions.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), your body manufactures all the cholesterol it needs in your liver. But you can also get cholesterol in the foods you eat
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This photograph shows CMSgt Hiroshi Go. The Chief served as the NCOIC of the Avionics Branch of the 154th Consolidated Maintenance Squadron.
The photograph is undated but by the uniforms, it would probably be in the mid-1980s. Note that E-9 chevrons are in the old confirguation – six down, two up. It looks like an after drill party in one of the radar docks.
The Chief retired and later relocated to Las Vegas.
From the Everyday Health website
Dementia does more than rob people of their memories — research continues to show that this complicated condition is marked by a number of symptoms, especially at the onset. But they’re not always easy to recognize: From frequent falling to failing to recognize sarcasm, some of dementia’s early warning signs are subtle.
How can you know if you or a loved one is showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia? Any change that is different from a person’s usual behavior or abilities could be a cause for concern, explains neuropsychologist Katherine Rankin, PhD, who conducts research at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center in San Francisco.
Take a look at some of the earliest signs of dementia — you may be surprised.
From the Everyday Health website
An influential group of medical experts say most adults should not bother taking low doses of vitamin D and calcium to prevent fractures and falls. This is according to recommendations published Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Vitamin D supplementation was found to have unimpressive results in preventing falls, according to the review of research, and high doses of vitamin D were even linked with higher rates of falls.
Retiree News sadly reports the passing of Galen Nakahara on Monday, April 30.
Galen served his career in the the 201st Combat Communications Group. He ran the front office for many commanders over the years.
He will be remembered for his love of music. He had extensive CD collection ant there was always music playing his office. He enjoyed playing softball and helped organize unit teams for tournaments.
Galen’s daughter Heather posted the following on his Facebook page:
To all of my Dad’s FB friends, I’m sorry to have to tell you that my Dad passed on early yesterday morning. I’m very happy, though, to tell you that he knew it was his time, decided to embrace his last journey, and was completely at pease in his final hours.
Retiree New will post information about services when received.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to the Galen’s family and friends.
From the Images of Old Hawaii website
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi. When you give a lei, you are giving a part of you. Likewise, as you receive a lei, you are receiving a part of the creator of the lei. The first Lei Day was in 1927 and celebrated in downtown Honolulu with a few people wearing lei. From that it grew and more and more people began to wear lei on May 1. In 1929, Governor Farrington signed a Lei Day proclamation.
