From the Medical News Today website
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are cancer treatments. They use different approaches to shrink tumors, kill cancer cells, and prevent cancer from spreading.
A cancer diagnosis can be life changing. Individuals with the condition may need to consider treatment options, including chemotherapy and radiation. Both these techniques aim to treat and cure cancer, but there are some key differences between them.
This undated photograph shows members of the Royal Guard’s flag detail. In the photograph are Ronald Cozo, Paul Kealoha and a third members behind the American flag. The detail was an important part of the opening formation at the Group’s open house event.
The then-154th Tactical Fighter Group hosted periodic open house events. It provided an opportunity for Guardmembers to bring family and friends to the Hawaii Air National Guard facilities at Hickam AFB.
The Air Force said Friday that Reach 871, the C-17 Globemaster III flight from Afghanistan packed with evacuees in an instantly iconic photo, carried 823 Afghan civilians, nearly a couple hundred more than initially reported.
The Air Force at first said that 640 Afghans were on the Sunday flight, as reported by Defense One. But after the flight crew appeared on CNN, Air Mobility Command spokeswoman Maj. Hope Cronin said on Twitter that number accounted only for the adult passengers, adding that there were also 183 children on board.
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 a monthly newsletter today.
Today we feature the August 1989 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Col. Steve Richie flys with the 199th Fighter Squadron
* Sentry Aloha with the 125th Fighter Interceptor Group, Florida ANG
* Harold “Shaka” Schatz retires
* Promotions: including Larry Kauleinamoku, James Dang, Scott Oka, Vivian Toma
* CAMS News & Views
* 154th Resource Managment Squadron News
Several recent reports are shedding some light on the delta variant and the risks it poses.
The data show that breakthrough infections are still rare: The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) drilled down into the numbers on COVID-19 infections provided by 25 states and found that in more than 9 in 10 cases, hospitalizations and deaths occurred in unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people. And a New York Times analysis of 40 states found that fewer than 5% of hospitalizations and 6% of deaths there occurred among vaccinated people.
But a separate report from the CDC raised serious questions about whether it’s all that safe for anyone, including vaccinated people, to return to pre-pandemic, freewheeling social activities.
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This undated photograph shows a UTA weekend party in the old fighter hanger. The photograph may be from 1976 because there is the F-102A Delta Dagger and a F-4C Phantom in the background on the ramp. The then-154th Tactical Fighter Group was in conversion status.
If you click on the photograph to enlarge it, older retirees will see some old friends in the photograph.
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 august 1997 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Final 150th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron Goodwill Fishing Tournament
* Quarterly 154th Logistics Support Flight Kinaole Awards
* Promotions: including Roy Ishibashi, Ruben Mesiines, Jr., Lloyd Llaneza, Randy Soloman
From the U.S. News & World Report website
When your spouse dies, their affairs need to be set in order. You might find yourself planning a funeral, paying bills and closing accounts. The list of things you need to do can seem endless, especially during a time when you are also grieving. These emotions can be especially strong if the death is unexpected.
Start by making a list of everything you need to do, so you can check off the things you have accomplished and make a note of what still needs to be done. “We start tackling tasks and then we forget who we talked to and where we put things,” says Dana Anspach, a certified financial planner and CEO of Sensible Money in Scottsdale, Arizona. “The answer could be a binder. It might mean enlisting the help of a family member to log emails and phone calls and make a checklist. Taking the time to get organized is really important.”
Here’s what to do when a spouse dies:
For more helpful information, go to the maroon bar on our website home page. Go to “Bereavement” and the dropdown menu has additional resources to assist you.
From the Medical News Today website
Regularly consuming some unhealthy foods may prevent the immune system from functioning properly. This may reduce its ability to function as well as it could.
Some research suggests that diets high in added sugar and excess salt are associated with an increased risk of certain autoimmune conditions and other chronic illnesses.
On the other hand, eating foods that contain certain nutrients, such as vitamin C, may help boost the immune system.
Kenneth Wah Lee Ching, 92, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 29, 2021. He was born in Hanapepe, Kaua’i. Kenneth was a Senior Land Surveyor for HECO and worked there for 42 years.
He served in the Hawai‘i Army National Guard for 41 years and retired as a Major. He also was a Bronze Star recipient when he served in the Vietnam War.
Kenneth was married to his beloved wife Melba Kapualani Peters for 56 years until her passing in 2014. He is survived by 6 sons: Randall (Myra) Yuen, Walter (Amy) Yuen, Barney (Cissy) Yuen, Clevis (Nadine) Ching, Matthew (Nellie) Ching, Gerard (Debora) Ching; 2 daughters, Ramette (Nelson dec.) Rodrigues and Shantell (Guy) De Silva; 28 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; sister Betty Mew Sun Antone and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother, Clarence Wah Sing Ching.
Services will be held on August 28, 2021 at Borthwick Mortuary, Maunakea/Vineyard Chapel. Visitation: 11:00 a.m.; Service: 12:00 p.m.
Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary at 3:00 p.m.
Mortuary service will also be held on ZOOM Email: kennethching808@gmail.com. for Zoom ID/Password.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
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 an e-newsletter today.
Today we feature the August 2008 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Lt. Gen. Craig McKinley to become the next Chief, National Guard Bureau
* 199th Fighter Squadron’s live missile firing during RIMPAC 2008
* F-22 simulator operational
* Promotions: including Darilyn Lee, Brandon Yandell, Marc Daog
* Sports news
From the Yahoo Finance website
If you need health care in the U.S., the quality will vary depending on where you are.
A study from WalletHub ranked the best and worst states for health care by analyzing cost, access, and health outcomes in addition to some ancillary factors.
An overwhelming majority of the top 15 states are located within the Northeast, while every state at the bottom of the rankings is in the South.
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