From the Everyday Health website
Adopting a heart-healthy diet isn’t about drastically changing your diet or restricting yourself to “good” foods that you don’t especially like, according to the American Heart Association’s new dietary recommendations.
“We recommend that you find a dietary pattern that’s consistent with what you enjoy but is still heart-healthy,” says Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, chair of the writing group for the AHA statement and senior scientist and director of cardiovascular nutrition team at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston.
Veterans Day is a time to honor and thank those who have served in the military for their sacrifices. These dedicated men and women answered the call to protect our rights and freedoms.
This Veterans Day, we can all agree that we owe a debt of gratitude to our veterans, past and present, who sacrifice for you and I and continue to answer our nation’s call to duty.
Veterans Day evolved from the Armistice ending World War 1 took effect on this, the 11th day of the 11th month and at the 11th hour.
Veterans Day is a time to honor and thank all those who have served past and present in the United States military. These dedicated men and women answered the call to protect our rights and freedoms. All made personal sacrifices during their service. Whether these service members served two or 40 years, we honor each member for their service to America.
Taken from the HANG 25 Booklet, the History of the Hawaii Air National Guard, November 4, 1946 to November 3, 1971
Year of the Jet – Fiscal Year 1954. The fiscal year started off with exciting news! Word was received that the World War 11 vintage Republic F-47N Thunderbolts were to be replaced within six months with jets – North American F-86E Sabre jets of recent Korean War fame, and several dual-place jet trainers, Lockheed T-33 Showing Stars.
This undated photograph shows aircraft NG-273 with some mechanics and others. One recognizable face is Thomas Kato – fifth for the left kneeling.
The 199th Fighter Squadron flew the Sabres and T-Birds until their conversion to Convair F-102A Delta Daggers in 1960.
From the What is My IP Address website
When it comes to software, most of us know only that software programs—we also call them applications or computer programs—help us to do all of the important things we do on our computers. We couldn’t live without our spreadsheets, writing programs and Internet browsers, because that’s the software that helps us take care of business and personal matters.
But not all software is good for our computers or us. Some of it is dangerous, even malicious…designed to do our computers (and our lives) harm. That software is called malware and it’s often behind a variety of bad deeds:
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 November 1979 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* HANG Medics called out
* 154th CAM Squadron News & Views
From the Medical News Today website
COPD is a progressive disease that causes less air to flow through the airways and impacts breathing. It can cause symptoms that include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, and coughing.
Doctors will diagnose COPD with spirometry, which is the most common type of pulmonary (lung) function or breathing test. This test measures how much air a person can breathe in and out of their lungs, as well as how easily and quickly they can blow it out.
A doctor may order spirometry if a person has wheezing, shortness of breath, or a cough. A pulmonologist (lung specialist) will review the spirometry results to determine if an individual has COPD.
People with COPD typically experience worsening symptoms over time, which can become life-threatening. Read on to learn more about COPD and its progression.
Davis-Monthan AFB’s role in the storage of military aircraft began after World War II, and continues today. It has evolved into “the largest aircraft boneyard in the world” with almost 4,000 aircraft.
TRICARE publishes many publications about their programs and services. Among the brochures recently updated (October 2021) are these of interest to Guardmembers.
If you want to view the entire list of publications, go to this link.
TRICARE Choices for National Guard and Reserve Handbook A handbook for National Guard and Reserve members that explains TRICARE options by sponsor status, health care options, how to qualify for and purchase TRICARE Reserve Select and TRICARE Retired Reserve, the TRICARE Pharmacy Program, and TRICARE dental options. Contact information is also included. Find cost information for all TRICARE program options. Costs and Fees Sheet
Retiring from National Guard or Reserve Brochure A four-page brochure that explains TRICARE coverage options after retiring from the National Guard or Reserve. The brochure describes what stays the same, what changes, what actions to take, and what program options are available. It also provides information on dental coverage and the pharmacy benefit. Contact information is also included.
TRICARE and Medicare Turning Age 65 Brochure A brochure that provides information about how Medicare affects TRICARE coverage. It includes details about remaining TRICARE-eligible when becoming entitled to Medicare at age 65, signing up for Medicare, providers, prescription drug coverage and remaining TRICARE-eligible if you are not eligible for premium-free Medicare Part A. A turning 65 checklist and contact information are also included.RICARE
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 November 1987 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* New Squadron commanders: William Sakai, Steven Oka
* 150th Aircarft Control & Warning Squadron news: Lawrence Sugihara
* CAM Sq. News & Views
* 169th Aircarft Control & Warning Squadron news: Mary Ooka
* Promotions: include Cornwal Matsusaka, Randy Avilla, Carol Keanini, Krisella Tisdale
* Sports News
From the Medical News Today website
Doctors can use various blood tests to determine whether a person has experienced a heart attack. If a doctor suspects a person has had a heart attack, they will typically take a blood sample and test for cardiac markers that may indicate a heart attack.
A heart attack, or myocardial infarction (MI), happens when not enough oxygen-rich blood reaches the heart, decreasing its oxygen supply. This loss of blood supply occurs when one or more of the arteries supplying blood to the heart become blocked, often due to a clot, or when the demand for oxygen-rich blood exceeds the supply.
In the late 1970s, the 154th Fighter Interceptor Group exercised “bare base” operations. Saturday UTA began with a early morning recall. Selected maintenance and support personnel were processed and were flown to Barking Sands. The 199th Fighter Squadron would fly sorties in coordination with aircraft launched from Hickam AFB.
In this photograph are (L-R): Irvin Yoshino, Grant Suzuki, Glenn Furuta, unknown, back of Clayton Yuen’s head, unknown, Jason Chun, and James Suzuki. They were on the Hickam AFB flightline, waiting for air transportation to Kauai.
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 November 1995 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 154th Group deploys to Coronet Nighthawk in Panama
* HIANG 50 committee organized
* Sports News
* HIANG Senior NCO/1st Sgt Conference
Financial decisions you make between now and the end of the year can have a significant effect on how much tax you have to pay next April. This is particularly true if you’re saving for retirement, itemize deductions, or hold investments outside a retirement account.
But time is running short. It will be too late to cut your tax bill using most of the tips we’ve assembled below after we ring in the new year. So check out our list right away and get cracking!
From the National Institute of Health website
You need your sense of balance to stand, walk, bend down, drive, and more. If it gets disrupted, you may struggle to work, study, or even do simple daily activities. Balance problems also increase the risk of dangerous falls.
“Balance is really your sixth sense,” says Dr. David Newman-Toker, a neurologist at Johns Hopkins University. “But we’re not usually aware of it, unless it’s broken.”
Many things can affect your balance. Being hungry or dehydrated may make you feel lightheaded. Some medications can make you feel dizzy. Health problems that affect your inner ear or brain can also throw off your balance. These may include infection, stroke, or a tumor.
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