From the Military Times website
A commissary customer posted this photo of empty shelves on Jan. 12, on the Defense Commissary Agency’s official Facebook page. Commissaries, like many civilian grocery stores, have struggled to fill their shelves. (KC Duffy via Facebook)
A commissary customer in Sigonella, Italy says their store “has consistently been empty of meat, dairy, cheese, butter, infant formula, and more for almost two months,” in a post on the official Defense Commissary Agency Facebook page.
“We keep getting told that supply chain is to blame, but other overseas military installations in Italy, Germany, etc. don’t look like this. Neither do stores out in town. The commissary is an entitlement to support the military and their families, which we rely upon dearly. This is unacceptable,” writes Payton Leigh Perez.
From the Medical News Today website
The shoulder is a complex structure present on the upper body that connects the arms to the torso. It consists of many components that work together to provide stability and a wide range of movement.
The shoulder is a large and complex ball-and-socket or spheroidal joint that contains many bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These structures combine to form and stabilize this highly flexible joint, providing the arms with a wide range of movement. However, this mobility means the shoulder is susceptible to damage from overuse, instability, or injury.
In this article, we will discuss the anatomy, function, and structures of the shoulder.
This photograph shows a Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Nike Hercules missile battery at Bellows Field, Waimanalo. Click to enlarge
The 199th Fighter Squadron’s alert mission began on July 1, 1956 with two fully armed F-86 Sabres on five minute alert during daylight hours. The 109th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron provided radar surveillance and ground-controlled intercept (GCI) capability-at the Punamano AFS (Kahuku).
The 199th Fighter Squadron transitioned to 24-hour active air defense alert at 0001, October 23, 1958. The dedication of a new double-hangar and crew shelter was held the day before. Five-minute active air defense alert, on a 24-hour basis, continues today with the F-22 Raptors.
The Hawai‘i Army National Guard were an important part of the air defense system for a decade. The 298th Air Defense Group (ADA Gp) manned several Nike-Hercules guided missile batteries on O‘ahu. The missiles had the dual capability of striking aerial and surface targets supported by the Target Tracking Radar (TTR) systems. This defense mission was January 1961 to March 1970.
Retiree News posted articles about the Nike-Hercules mission.
Check Six: Missile-Age Minutemen
Check Six: HIARNG Nike-Hercules Program This post has a link to an excellent article about the HIARNG Nike-Hercules mission written by John D. Bennett.
Many of the HIARNG technician displaced when the mission terminated transferred to the Hawai‘i Air National Guard to continue their technician careers.
Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page
Some of our daily routines can seem simple at times, however they make an enormous impact.
Maintenance Airmen, for example, start their duty days off with something we call a ‘FOD Walk.’ It consists of a visual sweep of the ramp to make sure all Foreign Object Debris are removed and unable to damage aircraft.
Preventative activities, such as FOD Walks and preflight checklists, are second nature on the flightline and we rely on them to keep flight operations running as smooth and safe as possible.
As shown above, Total Force Crew Chiefs experience unparalleled sunrises, invaluable partnerships and some of the most lethal fighter aircraft on the planet. These aviation professionals are masters of discipline, and they remind us how great things can be achieved by simply by staying committed, staying connected and staying inspired.
January 17, 1921, 101 years ago today, the Minnesota National Guard Air Squadron was the first federally recognized Air National Guard unit in the country.
There were 86 charter members of the 109th Aero Squadron – 20 officers and 66 enlisted. It is amusing to note some of the interesting job titles. For example, on the roster were two buglers, one blacksmith, one storekeeper, two motorcyclists, and seven chauffeurs.
Today, the 109th Airlift Squadron is part of the 133rd Airlift Wing, a unit of the Minnesota Air National Guard, stationed at Minneapolis–Saint Paul Joint Air Reserve Station, Minnesota.
The 109th Airlift Squadron assigned to the Wing’s 133rd Operations Group, is a descendant organization of the World War I 109th Aero Squadron, established on 27 August 1917. It was reformed on 17 January 1921, as the 109th Observation Squadron, being the first of 29 aviation National Guard squadrons to receive federal recognition following World War I.
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 an e-newsletter today.
Today we feature the January 1964 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Most “Satisfactory” Duty
* Walter “Papa” Judd promoted to colonel
From the U.S. News & World Report website
But Questions Remain About When and What Kind
A growing number of countries are rolling out plans for a fourth dose of coronavirus vaccine amid surges of the omicron variant despite pushback from some experts who remain unconvinced about the necessity of an additional booster shot anytime soon.
Israel is leading the way, currently administering an additional booster to anyone over 60, health workers and immunocompromised people.
This undated photograph shows Wallace Whang, who ran the Material Control section in the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (154 CAMRON). Wally’s service began in the 1950s and he served until his retirement.
Related Retiree News posts:
Check Six – 1950s: Early Airmen in the Shop
Check Six: 154 CAMRON
Check Six – 1962: 154th Fighter Group Competes for the Ricks Trophy
From the Wired Magazine website
With numerous carrier deals available on 5G smartphones, like the iPhone 13, owners of older mobile devices mightbe interested in an upgrade. If you’ve been holding onto your phone for a few years, how might be the time you start thinking about making the switch to 5G. However, 5G phones can sometimes be more expensive tha the alternatives, so before you take the leap, here’s how you can find out whether you can even make use of 5G.
Millions of retirees have opted out of traditional Medicare over the past two decades, choosing to join a privatized, managed-care version of the program. But the choice might not be in their hands much longer.
The U.S. government has quietly launched a large-scale test of a new model for traditional fee-for-service Medicare that critics argue could transform it into another type of privatized managed care. Under the model, Medicare contracts with healthcare provider groups that receive a flat annual payment to provide care for enrollees in the traditional program. Some current fee-for-service Medicare enrollees are being placed in these so-called Direct Contracting Entities (DCEs) in 38 states where the pilot test is under way.
From the U.S. News & World Report website
Getting older increases the chance of lots of health problems, such as heart disease, dementia and diabetes. And here’s another major health risk in our golden years: falls. One in 4 people age 65 or older suffers a fall each year, and 3 million wind up in the emergency room for taking a spill. Why is falling so common once we reach a certain age?
This undated photograph shows William “Bill” Austin. Bill transferred from the Oregon Air National Guard as the 154th Composite Group started their conversion from F-102 Delta Daggers to F-4 Phantoms. He served as the Engine Shop chief until 1983/84 when he retired. Bill returned to Oregon after his retirement.
From the Frolic Hawaii website
It was bound to come, the day the random and ramshackle stretch of Ke‘eaumoku Street between Liona and Rycroft would be slated for redevelopment. Sorabol, Yogurstory, Asahi Grill, Ireh, Menchanko-Tei—well over a dozen eateries, markets and other small businesses—have until January 31 to wind down, if they haven’t closed already. Coming in their place: two massive condo towers with shops, restaurants, a half-acre park and 12-story parking structure, the latest in an ongoing slew of residential high-rise developments around Ala Moana Center.
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