From the Everyday Health website
The U.S. government issues new dietary guidelines every five years that are designed to help Americans develop healthy eating habits and prevent diet-related chronic diseases. For the 2020–25 guidelines, much of the recommendations remain the same, though there are a handful of changes. The updated guidelines:
Mark your calendars — Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15, 2021! In the meantime, you can get a head start by previewing 2022 plans today.
Now’s a great time to review your coverage and see if there’s a better fit for you.
Create or log into your Medicare account, so you can:
– Build your prescription drug list to help you compare plans
– Compare benefits and costs in your current plan to other plans available in your area
– See prices based on any help[ you get with prescription drug costs
– Easily find and save pharmacies in your area
Remember: When comparing plans, look at the estimated “Yearly Drug & Premium Cost.” A plan with the lowest premium may not always provide the lowest total cost to you.
This photograph is from Stanley “Ossum” Osserman‘s brigadier general promotion ceremony. The ceremony took place on October 20, 2008 at the Governor’s Ceremonial Room at the Hawaii State Capitol.
In the photograph (L-R) are: Jospeh Kim, Dennis Mishima, Sandra Hoggan, Ossum, Robert Ryan and Darryll Wong.
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 October 1994 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Governor John Waihee‘s farewell parade
* New unit designations
* First female pilot graduates from UPT
* CAMS News and Views
* Sports News
Mail delivery for many Americans will slow starting on Friday, part of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s blueprint for overhauling the U.S. Postal Service in order to slash costs. But critics say the slower delivery standards could cause problems such as late bill delivery while more broadly undermining the public’s faith in the USPS.
Almost 4 of 10 pieces of first-class mail will see slower delivery, according to Paul Steidler, senior fellow at the Lexington Institute and an expert on the postal service. That “means mail delivery will be slower than in the 1970s,” he said, calling DeJoy’s plan “disastrous.”
Starting on October 1, the postal service’s current three-day delivery standard for first-class mail — letters, bills, tax documents and the like — will drop to delivery anywhere within the U.S. within five days. In other words, Americans should now expect that letters and other mail could take up to five days to reach their destinations, and vice versa.
The September 2021 issue of our quarterly Retiree Newsletter is now available online.
The newsletter has helpful information on our progress in rolling out additional status notifications, preparing for tax season, the importance of keeping your Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) beneficiary designations updated, and information to share with your loved ones.
We also have important news for Reserve and Guard Gray Area Retirees: a new kind of myPay account that helps you keep your contact information current so that you can stay on top of your future retired pay.
Plus, we have some great information for you from our partners, including information on extended temporary Uniformed Services ID (USID) card expiration policy guidance for all USID cards with expiration dates between January 1, 2020 and July 31, 2021.
To access the newsletter, please copy and paste the link below to your internet browser. You will find a list of topics in the newsletter with a brief description of each article. After copying and pasting the link to your internet browser, click on the link for the article you want to read, and the full text will appear.
We have a downloadable PDF of the newsletter you can share with other retirees.
From the Medical News Today website
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that up to 5.8 million people in the United States live with Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition affecting parts of the brain associated with memory, thought, and language. Its symptoms range from mild memory loss to the inability to hold conversations to environmental disorientation and mood changes.
Previous research has suggested that various factors — such as age, family history, diet, and environmental factors — combine to influence a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
However, scientists in Australia have recently discovered an additional factor that may be responsible for the development of this neurodegenerative condition.
Retiree News – the website version – began on Friday, January 22, 2013. The first post came after watching three YouTube videos.
The initial plan was a “two or three year run”.
The website began very simply, with more features added as the site evolved. The website’s mission remains “Sharing information with Hawai‘i National Guard retirees, members and friends”.
The Hawai‘i Air National Guard started with its Federal Recognition on November 4, 1946. For those who served in the HIANG during the past 75 years – Thank You for Your Service. You know what a special organization it is.
Guard weekends, summer camps, deployments and even inspections were experiences we all remember. State activations for Hurricanes Iwa and Iniki, lava flows and pandemics were memory generators. It is always special to help our fellow island residents during difficult times. Memories and friendships developed from HIANG service have lasted a lifetime.
So what’s this “Break Right” notice?
The “two or three year run” has come and gone. It has been more than eight years. During its run so far, there have been over 9,000 posts and 1.5 million views. Thank you for your support.
The plan was to share historical Hawai‘i National Guard events and personalities. The commitment required to research and write some of the historical posts turned into a passion. There was special challenge of identifying older members in photos. Thanks to the retirees who helped with history and identification.
It has been a great experience, at times personal. Although I served over 36 years in the HIANG, I have learned a lot more about the HIANG during the website’s run.
What does that mean for the website’s future?
For planning purposes right now, daily posts will come to an end on July 1, 2022.
One of the biggest unknowns for retirees may be whether they’ll eventually need long-term care — that is, help with daily living activities — and to what degree.
Many people may end up requiring little care if they need any at all, according to new research from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. About 20% of 65-year-olds will not need any long-term care during the rest of their life, and another one in five will need only minimal support.
At the same time, though, about 25% will need significant help for more than three years. Another 38% will fall somewhere in the middle, needing a moderate amount of care for one to three years, the study shows.
Shortages of the popular toys and gifts due to logistical delays could be massive this holiday shopping season. Expecting guests? Toilet paper, paper towels, and bottled water could also be limited.
Usually this time of year, when the big box stores put up the Christmas displays and retailers start counting out the shopping days till Christmas, many shoppers snort or complain. For holiday shopping season 2021, you might want to pay attention.
Retail experts are sounding the alarm that shoppers need to start their holiday shopping soon, like, well, now. Logistical issues, including ongoing manufacturing and supply chain disruptions, may make the hottest toys and most popular gifts sell out fast or go on waiting lists. And they might not be available at all in the typical Thanksgiving-to-Christmas Day holiday shopping window this year.
From the Medical News Today website
Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish that consists of fermented, salted vegetables. It can contain a variety of ingredients but most often includes cabbage and seasonings such as sugar, salt, onions, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers. Kimchi can provide some potential health benefits, but the fermentation process it undergoes also means that it may come with some risks.
Before advances in agriculture and technology, it was difficult to store food for long periods of time without spoilage. Therefore, people developed food preservation methods to keep food for longer.
Fermentation is a process that utilizes microorganisms and enzymes to create chemical changes in food that can improve the shelf life of some foods and beverages.
Traditionally, during the fermentation process of kimchi — which can take up to 1 month — people place kimchi in special jars that they partially or totally store underground.
Some evidence suggests that kimchi may possess some health benefits due to its probiotic properties but there may also be some safety concerns related to the fermentation process.
From the Medical News Today website
Air purifiers filter particles in the air, such as dust or smoke, and circulate clean air back into the room. People with asthma may find these devices help reduce indoor asthma triggers.
An air purifier is a device people can use in the home to help remove indoor pollutants or allergens.
While some research indicates that air purifiers may benefit people with asthma, reducing or eliminating the trigger source may be the most effective strategy.
A Hawaii Air National Guard fighter squadron was recently recognized as one of the Air National Guard’s most outstanding flying units after receiving the Winston P. Wilson Trophy for the year of 2021.
The 199th Fighter Squadron was presented the award on behalf of the National Guard Association of the U.S., setting the unit apart among more than 30 other flying squadrons equipped with fighter and reconnaissance aircraft.
The prestigious award is bestowed annually to recognize top-performing units, based on overall effectiveness during exercises, deployments, inspection results, accident prevention and many other significant contributions.
Maj. Gen. Winston P. Wilson, who the trophy is named after, served as the Chief, National Guard Bureau from 1963 through 1971. He was the first Air Force officer to hold the position.
The 199th Fighter Squadron flew the F-86E Sabre, from 1954 to 1958. The squadron later flew the F-86L Sabre Interceptor, from 1958 to 1961.
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