If you run at a snail’s pace, don’t beat yourself up. According to a study, running at a leisurely pace for less than an hour a week can add years to your life.
The National Guard Association of the United States is the nation’s oldest military association lobbying solely for the benefit of the National Guard of the United States and educating the public about the Guard’s role and history in the Armed Forces of the United States. It was formed by militia officers in 1878 to obtain better equipment and training by petitioning Congress for more resources.
To maintain the highest state of readiness, the National Guard needs a strong voice in Washington, D.C., to ensure the Guard has sufficient resources and budget to carry out its mission. NGAUS is that voice, seeking modern equipment, training, missions and personnel benefits in support of over 470,000 men and women currently serving in the Army and Air National Guard, as well as their families, employers and all Guard retirees.
NGAUS achieves its mission through its lobbying and legislative activities. We are also dedicated to educating the public, through our partnership with the National Guard Educational Foundation, about our service to the nation through various outreach programs, publications, and support of a museum and research library dedicated to the preservation of the Guard’s history.
Learn more at www.ngaus.org
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This photograph shows Lt Col Valentine Siefermann presenting Lt Stephen Oka his controller certification at the 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (150 ACWS) luau. The photograph is dated 1965.
Siefermann became the first Commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard in 1953. In 1973, Governor John Burns appointed him the Adjutant General and the Director of State Civil Defense (now known as the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency). He served until 1981 when he retired. Maj. Gen. Siefermann passed away on December 30, 1998.
After serving with the 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, Lt Oka returned to Oahu to serve with the 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron. He served with the squadron for many years and later became the unit commander. His last assignment was with Headquarters, Hawaii Air National Guard where he served as the Executive Support Staff Officer (ESSO), now known as the Director of Staff.
In retirement, Colonel Oka remains an avid fisherman. His son, Lt Col Scott Oka is a pilot with the 154th Wing flying KC-135R Stratotankers.
Military health care reform must strike a balance between maintaining military readiness and fixing an “antiquated” Tricare system that needs upgrading, lawmakers said at a subcommittee hearing Tuesday on Capitol Hill.
“On not a happy note, I think Tricare as it’s designed is really antiquated — I wouldn’t give it a ‘B,’ ” said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, who chairs the Senate Armed Services subcommittee on personnel. “I’m really going to be hard on you guys to come up with reforms, not just premium increases. We’re going to look hard at Tricare and turn it upside down and make it more transparent and make it more accountable.”
You might be surprised to learn which types of cancer are most common among women today — some that top the list don’t get a lot of public attention.
The following is part of an email Retiree News received from Gordon Kim, a former member of the 201st Combat Communications Group.
I work as an Army Civilian at Fort Belvoir as a Cyber Exercise Planner (4 years+), Gina is on a stat tour at NGB and her orders end in Apr 2018, then she will retire from the Guard. (Gordon said he would be retiring in July 2016)
We enjoy living in Northern Virginia (Springfield) and have traversed the entire East Coast at least once since living there, we’ve also ventured to Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Memphis, and Nashville.
Great hearing from Gordon.
Good fitness is one of the best ways to combat the effects of aging on our bodies and minds. Physical activity can boost longevity and help prevent various health issues.
From the Norton Community website
Make a resolution to stay ahead of cybercriminals and Internet scams by knowing what to look for and the proactive steps you should take. We’ve compiled a list to help you out. Continue reading
Webmaster comments: Take the time to read these two articles about ransomware. It is a direct threat to you and your data; a threat that is increasing daily.
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Ransomware Attacks, in which hackers lock your computer or keyboard until you pay a ransom, are on the rise. The latest notable ransomware victim is Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles, whose computers have been offline for over a week. The computers will come back online, the hackers reportedly say, in exchange for $3.4 million, paid in bitcoin.
This photograph was posted on February 16, asking if anyone knew what coastline
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Vern Nakasone emailed: “Looks like Pepeekeo on the Big Isle. Only the east side of the Big Isle has trees along the coastline as in the upper portion of the photo.”
Gordon Lau emailed: “It looks like just north of Hilo…maybe Laupāhoehoe or Papaiko.”
Link to the original post: http://wp.me/p3639O-477
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Maj Regina Komine forwarded the flyer above for distribution. The HNGA Conference starts at 0700 at the Hickam O’Club Lanai with registration and exhibits. The open session beings at 0900. Retirees are definitely invited to attend.
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Thanks for the following new registered readers whose email address did not include a recognizable name: 808apm, minialoha, natidg
Alan Bergeson has passed away. He was 48 years old. The cause had not been determined.
The Chief retired on January 18, 2013 after a long Hawai‘i Air National Guard career. He worked with the Drug Interdiction Program for many years. He was an active supporter of the Youth Challenge Academy and served as a mentor to cadets.
Aloha Pumehana!
Retiree News will post more information about services when it becomes available.
A link to his retirement ceremony photographs http://wp.me/p3639O-67
From the Washington Post website
People tend to gain weight as they age. To prevent this, might it help to incorporate certain foods into your diet?
Thanks to Gordon Lau for sending in this article
