The National Prescription Drug Take-Back addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away – both potential safety and health hazards.
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From the WebMD website
Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling some of its Jalapeno Flavored Lay’s Kettle Cooked potato chips and Jalapeno Flavored Miss Vickie’s Kettle Cooked potato chips because salmonella may be in the seasoning.
The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has no reports of illness from the products.
Frank Caitano, Jr., 65, of Aiea, died in Honolulu on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was born in Hawi-North Kohala, Hawaii. Frank retired from the Hawaii Army National Guard. He served in vehicle maintenance and was a Vietnam veteran.
Private service held.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to Frank’s family and friends.
Thanks to Stephen Lum for submitting the photograph
Special Thanks to Caz Ross who emailed this flyer for 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War events in May.
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Across the nation, Americans are uniting to thank and honor our Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act empowered the Secretary of Defense to conduct a program on behalf of the nation that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.
The Governor of Hawaii is proud to announce that planning has begun for the State of Hawaii to conduct a “Welcome Home Vietnam War 50 Years” event in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23-28, 2017. This international event is being planned by the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration Committee from the State of Hawaii.
The parade and events are open to all individuals who served in the military during the Vietnam Era (August 5, 1964 – May 7, 1975). They can register to participate in the parade by website shown or by calling the number on the flyer.
Thanks to Yvette Miraflor who sent in this photograph.
Yvette and Ronnie were in Las Vegas when they ran into Dan Rose. Dan served in the tanker maintenance area and had his gigantic stuffed bear in his office. He and Robyn, a 154th Communications Squadron retiree, still live in Mililani.
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From the Frolic Hawaii website
Townies have tons of choices when it comes to brunch. Living in Moanalua, though, I have the best of both worlds — it doesn’t take me long to get to town, and the west side is at my fingertips.
Kapolei’s My Café and Mililani’s Rise and Shine are well known, but there are more gems for pancakes, eggs bennies and corned beef hash out this way that are worth the drive.
Here’s Our Top 5: Leeward brunch spots.
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Kountry Style Kitchen
204th Airlift Squadron retiree luncheon
From the DefenseTech website
Lockheed Martin Corp.’s Sikorsky unit has released a new video of its next-generation helicopter prototype, the S-97 Raider, undergoing more flight testing.
The two-and-a-half minute video uploaded to YouTube on Tuesday shows the coaxial chopper flying with wheels down and up, views from the cockpit as test pilots take notes, and multiple shots of the aircraft as it soars over the airport and surrounding environs.
From the U.S. News & World Report website
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can be overwhelming for an individual with the progressive and presently incurable condition, as well as for family.
The most common cause of dementia can wrench away a loved one in stages of cognitive decline and memory problems; it eventually disrupts all facets of daily function and is a leading cause of death. What’s more, the cost to care for a person with Alzheimer’s can be staggering, experts say, placing even more stress on caregivers.
Ralph “Sonny” Masaji Shinmon, 83, passed away on March 13, 2017 at home in Aiea. He was born in Wailuku, Maui on September 2, 1933 and graduated from Baldwin High School in 1952. He served in the Hawaii Army National Guard and was a retired glazier.
He is survived by his wife Ruth: son Rex; daughter Cindy (Arden); sisters Barbara Shimabukuro, Susan (Danny) Takahara, and May (Greg) Oshiro.; granddaughter Jane Greg) Nagamine; and great-granddaughter Tori Nagamine. He is preceded in death by his brother James Shinmon, Private services Held.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to Sonny’s family and friends.
From the Huffington Post website
For flight crews, this is more than an inconvenience, it’s an occupational hazard. Chronic jet lag can increase your risk of disease later in life, from cancer risks to cognitive decline. In the short term, it can mess with your memory and mental function.
After one particularly long night, I almost gave up. We were delayed on the tarmac after an 18-hour shift. My bones were tired; I felt like bursting into tears; and I was still in a different country away from my bed. I turned to my experienced supervisor and asked how she coped with the exhaustion, day in and day out.
She told me about an time-tested rule, passed on from crew member to crew member: The 11 o’clock rule.
“If you arrive at your destination before 11 a.m. you are OK to nap,” she said. “If it’s after, you have to wait until bedtime.”
Getting back on a solid sleep schedule is the best way to combat jet lag’s deleterious effects. And chatting with colleagues, I learned a lot.
I found they had a wealth of inside information on how to beat the dreaded jet lag:
From the TRICARE website
The new regional contracts were awarded on July 21, 2016. After reviewing the filed protests, the Government Accounting Office (GAO) upheld the contract awards on November 11, 2016.
The East Region contract goes to Humana Government Business, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky, and the West Region contract goes to Health Net Federal Services, LLC of Rancho Cordova, California. Hawaii remains in the West Region, where TRICARE is currently managed by UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans.
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Taps Correction: In an earlier Retiree News reported the services for Ignacio “Gabe” Gabriel would start at 9:30 am. As shown in the posted obituary, the visitation starts at 9:30 am. We apologize for any confusion.
Visitation: 9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.; Services: 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Valley of the Temples Chapel. Burial: 1:00 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.
Thanks to John Chun for the photograph
World Class: The 154th Wing’s newsletter, Kūkā‘ilimoku continues to exceed all expectations. The Wing’s Public Affairs Office staff have increased coverage, dramatically improved the photography and graphics. The April issue was 40 pages of innovative presentation.
A Retiree News shout out to the staff of the Kūkā‘ilimoku:
2d Lt Justin Leong
MSgt Betty Squatrito-Martin
TSgt Alison Bruce-Maldonado
SSgt James Ro
SrA Orlando Corpuz
A1C Robert Cabuco
Because of this team’s hard work and drive, the Kūkā‘ilimoku has truly become a world-class publication.