Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom
…via @ron_eisele pic.twitter.com/sQDe01bqNa— Mark Lane 🇬🇧 (@marklanebiz) March 24, 2018
From the everyday Health website
The vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients found in fruits make them an essential part of a healthy diet. Lemons, in particular, are rich in vitamin C, which means they’re a great source of antioxidants. Research suggests that antioxidants can decrease the damaging effects of free radicals, which may help prevent certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, and other illnesses.
A single lemon contains 51 percent of your daily vitamin C needs — and 1 ounce (oz) of lemon juice contains 23 percent. Consuming lemons and their juice can help boost your immune system, reduce your risk of asthma and eye diseases, like age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, and benefit your skin.
photo from the National Day Calander website
Americans celebrate Vietnam Veterans Day annually on March 29 thanks to a measure signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2017.
The holiday, officially known as National Vietnam War Veterans Day, was made official by Trump through the “Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017,” and encourages Americans to display the U.S. flag in honor of Vietnam veterans.
From the Taste of Home website
The $4.99 chickens really are a great deal
There really isn’t a sneaky catch to these low-cost meals. Most supermarkets sell their rotisserie chickens within a range of $5 and $7, reports the Wall Street Journal. But those places might be skimping on the size of their birds. According to the same report, Costco’s chickens weigh at least three pounds cooked, while rivals’ usually weigh one-and-a-half to two pounds.
We remember Jamie Farr as the cross-dressing corporal Max Klinger, in the long running hit television series M.A.S.H. During the series run, he attempted to get a Section 8 discharge to get out of the Army and return to his hometown of Toledo, Ohio. In the last season, the script writers threw an ironic twist into the plot, a Korean love interest for Max. In the series ending episode, he decides to remain in Korea.
In real life, Jamie Farr served in the Army and was stationed in Korea and Japan in the 1950s. Little more is known about his military service as he never boasts about it. We did read in a web article that during the series filming, he wore his real military dog tags.
Thank you for your service
Sharp increases in Alzheimer’s disease cases, deaths and costs are stressing the U.S. health care system and caregivers, a new report reveals.
About 5.7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease — 5.5 million of them aged 65 and older. By 2025, the number of seniors with Alzheimer’s ould reach 7.1 million, up nearly 29 percent.
And, if no new treatments are found, that number could hit 13.8 million by 2050, according to the new report on Alzheimer’s disease facts and figures, published online March 20 by the Alzheimer’s Association.
You might think twice about how you want that steak cooked.
People who like their steak well-done instead of rare might face a slightly increased risk of high blood pressure, a preliminary study suggests.
The study, of more than 100,000 U.S. adults, found the odds of high blood pressure were a bit higher among people who liked their meat grilled, broiled or roasted, versus those who favored more temperate cooking methods.
The new study is the first to look for a connection to high blood pressure
Echoes updates retired Soldiers, surviving spouses, and their Families on their benefits and entitlements, developments within the Army, and how they can support the Army in their civilian communities.
View the February-May 2018 issue
There is an archive of past issues online at the site.
Special thanks to MSG Lelanya Watson for forwarding this information to Retiree News.
From the U.S. News & World Report website
A steep drop in the stock market can be particularly devastating to retirees, who have few options to replace their depleted life savings. But there are a variety of ways for retirees to prepare for and cope with stock market declines so that their day-to-day income needs continue to be met, regardless of market conditions.
Here’s how to protect yourself from stock market risk in retirement:
From the 2003 Department of Defense Annual Report
In each year’s annual report is a section where the commanders of Hawaii National Guard units are listed. The attachment for this post is a list of the Hawaii Air National Guard commanders serving in 2003.
Most of those officers listed continued serving until their retirements. Others like Cliff Heen, Marcus Badley, and Mark Welch transferred to serve in other units or services.
The 206th Combat Communications Flight was a Alaska Air National Guard unit which was part of the 201st Combat Communications Group during that period.
Check out the list of 2003 HIANG Commanders and Staff
The State Department of Defense produces an annual report for the state fiscal year ending on June 30. The report is a requirement directed by gubernatorial directive. The completed report’s distribution list included the state departments and agencies. The DOD’s report reports on activities and achievements of the Hawaii Army and Air National Guard, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, the Office of Veterans Services, and the Youth Challenge Academy.
In October 2017, the FDA approved a new shingles vaccine, called Shingrix. This January, the CDC officially recommended that adults 50 and over get the new vaccine to prevent this painful, blistering disease instead of the previous one, Zostavax. WebMD asked a few infectious disease experts how Shingrix works and whether it has any risks.
From the What is My IP Address website
Hackers are people. Not nice people, but they are human beings. They manipulate technology, sure, but there’s always someone behind a plot or cyberattack.
And although they use their brand of hardware and software to infiltrate computer systems, they often rely on other humans to help them reach their target.
These people aren’t insiders…they are your friends, your coworkers…and you.
#ThrowbackThursday Did you know? @BlueBloods_CBS actor Tom Selleck is an alumni of the #CalGuard Officer Candidate School. Selleck served primarily with the 1st Battalion (Mechanized), 160th Infantry Regiment from 1967-1973 as an infantry rifleman. #BLUEBLOODS #magnumpi pic.twitter.com/zIHBK9yHUI
— CaliforniaGuard (@theCaGuard) March 15, 2018
From the U.S. News & World Report website
You may have diligently set money aside for decades, growing a nest egg to live on during your golden years. But at some point in retirement, it’s likely your thoughts will turn to spending – maybe even on items that aren’t necessities. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it can be a good – even great – thing.
Follow these guidelines to make the most of your retirement splurges – with zero regrets.
