From the Medical News Today website
Heart failure is a condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body’s organs.
People with heart failure may experience symptoms such as difficulty breathing and fatigue.
While doctors cannot cure the condition, different classes of heart medications and lifestyle changes may allow individuals to live a full and enjoyable life.
This article explores various heart failure medications a doctor may prescribe.
From the Hawaii Aviation website
This undated photograph show the Honolulu Airport and Hickam AFB complex. It was probably taken in the late 1940s.
The terminal area was located next to Runways 22 R/L. The facilities were temporary buildings built by the Navy in the 1940s. The current Daniel Inouye International Airport went into service in 1962. Expansion construction continued into the 1970s.
You can see that Runway 8/26 does not extend into Hickam AFB. The Air Force completed its section of 5,417 feet of runway joining with 7,650 feet of HNL runway to form a continuous runway of 13,067 feet for instrument Runway 8-26 in May 1951.
Mission from the photograph is the Mamala Bay Gold Course. Construction on the military course took 18 months and opened in 1965.
A long time ago…
Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page
On behalf of Brig Gen Joseph R. Harris II, HIANG Commander, we are proud to announce the quarterly award winners for the period of October-December 2021:
Airman of the Quarter
DSG: Senior Airman Rustean K. Cullen-Utu – 154th Medical Group
FT: Airman 1st Class Sandra J. Kim – 204th Airlift Squadron
NCO of the Quarter
DSG: Staff Sgt. Ubaldo R. Boix – 201st Intelligence Squadron
FT: Tech Sgt. Colby P. Mira – 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Senior NCO of the Quarter
DSG: Master Sgt. Erik S. Dignam – 204th Airlift Squadron
FT: Master Sgt. Wendell P. K. Au – 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Company Grade Officer of the Quarter
DSG: Capt Justin N. Sato – 204th Airlift Squadron
FT: Capt Darryen A. Rhodes – 201st Air Mobility Operations Squadron
Field Grade Officer of the Quarter
DSG: Maj Eugene Salazar – 204th Airlift Squadron
FT: Lt Col Monique L. Farness – 201st Air Mobility Operations Squadron
Civilian of the Quarter
Ms. Katelyn M. Davis – 154th Comptroller Flight
Service Team of the Quarter
Hawaiian Raptor Scheduling Team
Congrats to all the winners and mahalo for your exceptional professionalism and performance this past quarter!
The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawai’i Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as a monthly newsletter today.
Today we feature the January 1978 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Col John “Saigon” Lee‘s Commander’s Corner column
* Royal Guard activities
* Pinpoint on People
* Uniform changes approved
From the Medical News Today website
Systolic heart failure is a type of left-sided heart failure, otherwise known as left-ventricle heart failure. Systolic heart failure means that the heart does not pump efficiently, and does not contract the way it should between heartbeats.
There are two types of left-ventricle heart failure. These are systolic and diastolic heart failure. Both of these types can eventually lead to right-ventricle heart failure.
However, there are differences between systolic and diastolic heart failure.
Though treatment for systolic heart failure is available, there is no known cure.
Read on to learn more about preventing, diagnosing, and treating systolic heart failure.
This photograph was taken on July 4, 2011 in Kandahar AB, Afghanistan. In the photograph are (L-R) are 1SG Stephanie Hika, Capt Jeffrey Hickman and Maj Melina Juan, celebrating the Fourth of July. They were the command section of the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (117 MPAD).
Related Retiree News post: Check Six – 2011: Hawaiian Nights in Kandahar
From the Everyday Health website
Before the pandemic, a scratchy throat and stuffy nose were nothing to get alarmed about. Most of us experiencing these symptoms could assume we had a cold and power through.
In the era of COVID-19, however, these symptoms can bring on a whole new level of anxiety. “There’s a tremendous amount of overlap between symptoms of a cold, the flu, and COVID-19,” says Jeffrey Loria, MD, an internist in New York City.
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 1987 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 162nd Tactical Fighter Group in Hawai‘i for Sentry Tigre 87
* CAMS News & Views: lots of familiar names, F-15 Eagle conversion begins
* Promotions: including Fred Higa, Dane Tsubota, Wayne Pontes, Russell Woodward
* Edward “Eddie” Anderson passes
From the Medical News Today website
Diastolic heart failure involves the left side of the heart. It causes a stiff left ventricle that prevents the heart from relaxing between beats. This means that the heart can’t pump an adequate amount of blood throughout the body or has to pump with increased pressure.
Both systolic and diastolic heart failure involve the left side of the heart. Both types of heart failure can eventually lead to right-ventricle heart failure over time.
However, there are important differences between the two. For example, with systolic heart failure, the left ventricle becomes weak and flaccid. With diastolic heart failure, the left ventricle bulks and hardens.
There are many symptoms, causes, and treatments for this high-mortality condition. Read on to learn more about diastolic heart failure.
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 1995 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 154th Group members return from Provide Comfort II
* 154th Air Control Squadron receives new equipment
* MXS News and Views
* Sports News
* Promotions: including Cyrus Lung, Alfred Kalani, Norman Higa
This undated photograph shows Gar Pilgram, who served as a Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), during the 199th Fighter Squadron’s F-4 Phantom era (1976–1987). A Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), nicknamed “Wizzo“, is an air flight officer directly involved in all air operations and weapon systems of a military aircraft. Gar was a Traditional Guardmember who worked in radio at KGMB – K59. (KGMB transitioned to KSSK radio in 1980.)
Thanks to Mick Melich and Mike “Doodles” Dudley for the photo identification.
Deadlines are relentless, whether for tax filings, health plan open enrollments or required distributions from retirement savings. The clock is always ticking, even in retirement, and the consequences for missing a financial deadline can be painful.
This guide to key dates in 2022 serves as both a reminder and a checklist of what you need to do and when. Post it on your refrigerator or thumbtack it to a bulletin board and use it to manage your finances better and on time.
Missing an important deadline can sometimes mean a financial hit. Here is a checklist of what you need to do and when to avoid any potential issues.
From the Medical News Today website
Heart disease refers to several conditions that affect a person’s heart and cardiovascular system. Types of heart disease include coronary artery disease (CAD), arrhythmia, heart valve disease, and heart failure.
CAD is the most common type of heart disease in the United States. It occurs when plaque builds up on the walls of the arteries. The plaque buildup reduces blood flow to the heart and can lead to heart attack.
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