From the WebMD website
Some vegetables are better than options when you are watching your triglycerides.
Congratulations to the Hawaii Air National Guard’s newest Chief – Ronald Mori. His promotion ceremony was held on May 24, 2017 in the 154th Wing Dining Facility. The Chief continues in the Wing’s Safety Office.
From the Task and Purpose website
President Donald Trump on June 13 said he will award the Medal of Honor next month to a retired west Michigan high school teacher and coach who as a medic is credited with saving the lives of 10 members of his platoon during the Battle of Nui Yon Hill in Vietnam nearly 50 years ago.
From the U.S. News & World Report website
“Old age ain’t no place for sissies.” Actress Bette Davis said that, and everyone else who has struggled through the difficulties of aging knows what she’s talking about. There is no avoiding the physical problems and emotional issues that come with growing older. They’re enough to make anyone feel, at times, sad, anxious and depressed. But that doesn’t mean clinically depressed.
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
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At the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center in Louisville, Tennessee, there is a special American flag on display. The flag’s journey into history began in 1971 and ended 16-years later in 1986.
Webmaster Comments: Does the Hawaii Air National Guard still have a chapter of the NCO Academy Graduate Association?
From the Health Day website
Thirty million American adults have chronic kidney disease — but many don’t know it.
That rate — one in seven — is higher than previously estimated, according to an analysis of data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The findings, based on 2011-2014 statistics, should “serve as a warning bell that a major public health challenge is right in front of our eyes and more must be done to address it,” Kevin Longino, CEO of the National Kidney Foundation, said in a news release from the group.
Two hundred forty-two years ago, our nation’s leaders established the Continental Army. Today, the Army is the strategic landpower of the joint force; called upon to prevent, shape, and win against our adversaries.
Today is the U.S. Army’s 242st Birthday, a day we celebrate the Total Army Force comprised of multi-component Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians and their contributions to national defense. The American Soldier trains, deploys, engages, and destroys enemies of the United States in combat operations as the world’s premier land force.
Army Birthday Quiz: Do you know everything about the founding of the U.S. Army? Put your knowledge to the test!
L-R: MSgt Kenneth Morimoto, CMSgt David Pontes and 1st Lt David Snakenberg (click on photograph to enlarge)
Retiree News asked Dave Snakenberg if he could share more information about the date and the event. Snake’s reply:
About 1984. I was commissioned in December 1981 and looks like I am a 1st Lt. so about 1984. Do not know the specific event, except it was held in 3400 hangar area.
Ken Morimoto ran the Egress Shop before moving to other supervisory positions. He retired as a chief master sergeant.
Dave Pontes was the NCOIC of Field Maintenance. After retiring, he moved to Gig Harbor, Washington. The Chief passed in the 90s. The Chief’s son, Wayne Pontes, served on the fighter flightline and later in the Public Affairs Office. He moved on to other opportunities after many years with Guard.
Snake was the OIC of the Field Maintenance Branch and served there several years as a Traditional Guardmember. Back then, he taught at Damien Memorial High School before later starting a career with the 154th Wing. Snake last assignment was the Vice Commander of the 154th Wing and retired as a colonel.
From the U.S. News & World Report website
Even if you’d consider yourself someone who only drinks in moderation, you may want to call it an early night.
That’s because such alcohol consumption has been linked to changes in aging brains that could lead to a decline in brain health, according to a new BMJ study. This decline could be a sign of potential memory loss down the line, not to mention “rapid slippage on a language test,” reports USA Today.
Be sure to go through the slide show at the bottom of the article.
From the nextavenue website
One in three Americans are unclear whether their domestic health insurance will cover any doctor or hospital visits while traveling outside the U.S., according to a new study by InsureMyTrip. So how can you know for sure if your insurance will cover you abroad?
Before your next trip, do some research. If you discover limitations with your health plan, take the necessary steps in advance to get the coverage you think best meets your needs.
Adam West was an iconic actor most known for his role in the television series Batman. Other screen and stage credits include his work as Mayor Adam West in Family Guy
Drafted into the Army in the early 1950s, he spent the next two years starting military television stations, first at San Luis Obispo, California, then at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.
There is a Hawaii connection. Getting out of the Army, he joined a childhood and college buddy, Carl Hebenstreit, who was starring in the kiddie program “The Kini Popo Show” in Hawaii. Adam would eventually replace Carl but not the other star, Peaches the Chimp.
Adam West passed away Friday evening after a brief battle with leukemia. The actor was 88.
From the Military.com website
Amusement parks are a fun way for families to spend time together while on vacation. But tickets aren’t cheap, especially for larger families.
Many military families take advantage of the military discounts available for the Disney parks, but may not be aware of the discounts available for other popular amusement parks.
The following are amusement parks that offer military discounts.
Related:
Complete Guide to US amusement parks
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From the Images of Old Hawaii website
In 1903, the Territory of Hawaiʻi, Chamber of Commerce and Merchants’ Association created the Hawaiʻi Promotion Committee (forerunner to the Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau.)
Supported by a legislative appropriation, it was mandated to provide better publicity to encourage tourism to Hawaiʻi.
