If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you know that exercise should be an essential part of your routine. But more and more research is showing that working out can boost other aspects of your health as well. In fact, a new study in the journal Circulation found that exercise, even without weight loss, may lower death risk. What’s more, a regular fitness routine has been shown to do everything from cut cancer and stroke risk to build stronger muscles and bones to encourage better brain health and digestion.
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The four National Guardsmen who were killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise along the Florida coast last week were identified Monday.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, announces 21 Hawaii employers of Guard and Reserve employees have been nominated for the 2015 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.
Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award – This award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for their outstanding support of employees serving in the Guard and Reserve. Each year, Guard and Reserve employees, or a family member acting on their behalf, have the opportunity to nominate their employer for the Freedom Award.
On behalf of the Secretary of Defense, ESGR runs the annual award program, which has presented the honor to 205 employers since 1996.
2015 Freedom Award Nominations from Hawaii:
– Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center
– Social Security Administration
– Otis Elevator Company
– Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands
– Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
– The Queen’s Medical Center
– Provost Marshall’s Office Marine Corps Base Hawaii
– Parents and Children Together (PACT)
– Steadfast Housing Development Corporation
– Hawaiian Airlines, Inc.
– Warrior Transition Battalion
– Federal Detention Center Honolulu
– Sam O. Hirota, Inc.
– The UPS Store
– U.S. Secret Service, Honolulu Field Office
– Alan Shintani Inc.
– Tripler Army Medical Center Emergency Department
– The Queen’s Medical Center
– NAVFAC Pacific
– Akamai Glass Company Inc.
– Costco Wholesale
Who is ESGR?
ESGR, a Department of Defense office, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of …. Learn more
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And it applies to retirees too
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter said Sunday he is open to altering the military retirement system but would not want changes forced on current or former service members.
A congressionally chartered Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission submitted proposals last month to lower personnel costs in the Defense Department. It recommended changes to entice troops to opt out of the current pension system, which gives substantial retirement pay to those who serve 20 years or more but none to those who serve less time. The panel suggested all troops be automatically given a savings plan account that would sock away 3 percent of pay along with a contribution from the military.
James Riley Walsh, 67, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a hotel and retail manager and an Army National Guard veteran, passed away in Hilo Medical Center on March 6, 2015. He was born on Oahu.
He is survived by sister Karen Thompson.
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The following items were in the “In My Opinion” column in the March 1995 issue of the 154th Support Group Training Bulletin. Ranks and unit designations are as they were in 1995.
Twenty years ago this month, the 154th Wing commander was Brig. Gen. Michael “Boss” Tice. “Boss” was a F-15 pilot who joined the 199th Fighter Squadron in the late 1960s. During his career, he flew F-102 Delta Daggers, F-4 Phantoms and F-15 Eagles. Later, Maj. Gen. Tice served at U.S. Pacific Command for several years before retiring.
Lt. Col. Richard Hastings served as the commander the 154th Support Group. He joined the Hawai‘i Air National Guard during the F-4 Phantom era as a weapons systems officer. Dick served in several staff positions before taking command of the 154th Support Group. Later promoted to colonel, Dick’s last assignment was as the 154th Wing Vice Commander.
The 154th Support Group commanders were:
Lt. Col. Jerry Matsuda, 154th Civil Engineer Squadron: Jerry was a Traditional Guardmember who worked as the chief engineer for the State Department of Defense. Governor Ben Cayetano appointed Jerry as the Deputy Director of the State Department of Transportation. After retiring from the State, he began working for AECOM, an international integrated infrastructure and support services firm, where he continues today.
Capt. Phillip Radford, 154th Security Police Squadron: Phil served for several years and moved back to the Continent. His currently whereabouts is unknown.
Lt. Col. Kyle Breedlove, 154th Communications Flight: After his HIANG retirement, he worked as a contractor with the Navy for several years. Later, Kyle returned to his home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Maj. Susan Higgins, 154th Mission Support Flight: Sue retired as a lieutenant colonel in 2000. She continues to do volunteer work. The family tradition of military service continues with her daughter, SMSgt Kristen Stanley, who serves in the 154th Wing’s public affairs office.
Capt. Melissa Zen, 154th Services Flight: Melissa was a Traditional Guardmember who worked for the State of Hawaii. Melissa retired as a lieutenant colonel.
The personnel function was transitioning from the Consolidated Base Personnel Office (CBPO) to the 154th Mission Support Flight. Internally there were two NCOs taking on new duties and responsibilities.
+ MSgt Iris Kabazawa has assumed the NCOIC duties for the 154th Mission Support Flight (MPF). Iris replaced CMSgt Darryl Ho, who retired in 1994. She had a wealth of experience having served in the various sections of the MPF. Iris went on to become the first female chief master sergeant in the Hawai‘i Air National Guard.
+ MSgt Carol Keanini assumed the training section supervisor duties in the MPF. She replaced SMSgt Lloyd Kagawa, who has recently retired. Carol transferred from the training manager position at the 203d Air Refueling Squadron. Prior to that assignment, Carol worked as 154th Wing’s Air Base Operability (ABO) technician. Carol retired as a senior master sergeant and now lives in California.
SSgt Ed Paco, 154th Civil Engineer Squadron just graduated from the NCO Academy at McGhee Tyson ANGB. Ed transferred to the 203d Air Refueling Squadron to take a technician position.
Off to the NCO Academy was TSgt Bridget Komine, 154th Mission Support Flight. Bridget met her promotion during the February UTA weekend. Bridget retired as a chief master sergeant. Her son, Capt Brit Komine and daughter-in-law, Maj. Regina (Berry) Komine continue their Hawai‘i Air National Guard careers.
At that same promotion board, Joseph Ramos, 154th Mission Support Flight, received his technical sergeant stripes. Joe went on to serve at the 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron for many years before his current assignment at Headquarters, Hawai‘i Air National Guard.
The 154th Wing had the presentation ceremony for its sixth Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. The primary writer responsible for the award was Lt Col Gary “Pork” Peters, 199th Fighter Squadron. Pork went on to become the commander of the 181st Fighter Wing, Indiana Air National Guard. He currently works as a Program Manager for Cubic Worldwide Technical Services in Yuma, Arizona.
A new customer satisfaction report ranks the Army and Air Force Exchange Service as lowest in the nation for customer happiness at a brick and mortar discount or department store, tied with Walmart.
The report by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) surveys 250 shoppers from each store it examines. Researchers also surveyed shoppers who use the Navy Exchanges (NEX), Marine Corps Exchanges (MCX) and the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA).
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFRNS) — The Fall/Winter 2014 Afterburner is available now online. For a direct link to the latest Afterburner, click here.
Air Force retirees and annuitants who have an online myPay account are now automatically receiving the Afterburner electronically. People with a myPay account have been removed from the hard-copy mailing list. The Air Force partnered with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in order to save more than $131,000 in printing and postage costs each issue.
Retirees and annuitants can keep their email address updated on myPay by logging into myPay at https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx. Once logged in, click on “Email Address” and review/edit the “personal email address” block. Click on “Primary” and “Accept/Submit” to complete the transaction.
An archive of current and past issues of the Afterburner is available at http://www.retirees.af.mil/afterburner/.
The idea that alcohol might be good for our hearts and blood vessels is a popular one. But before you pour your next cocktail, beer or glass of wine, you should know this
Joseph Coit Jr., 76, of Hilo, a retired Yamada & Sons Inc. diesel mechanic and a Hawai‘i Army National Guard retiree, passed away in Hospice of Hilo Pohai Malama Facility on March 6, 2015. He was born in Kohala, Hawai‘i.
He is survived by wife Clara; son Owen; daughters Brenda Jo Ioane, Deborah Moniz and Cindy Naihe; brother George; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Visitation: 5 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Celebration of life: 6 p.m. Graveside committal services and burial: 9 a.m. March 19 at Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery No. 2, Hilo. Casual attire.
Supporting state and federal missions is a mainstay of the National Guard existence. March’s unit training assembly is a prime example of the Hawai‘i Air National Guard’s training to accomplish its dual mission.
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