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  • Food safety for the holidays

    Parties, family dinners and other gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday cheer, but the merriment can change to misery if food makes you or others ill. Typical symptoms of food borne illness are stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea. These symptoms often occur a few hours or a few

  • Rural communications site has global mission

    Although it's location in the middle of a cornfield on a quiet country road may seem cutoff from society, in reality the Elkhorn Communication Site reaches beyond almost every border worldwide.Situated 35 miles northwest of Offutt, this 50 year-old rural communications site is one of the 13 stations

  • Prepare before taking triathlon plunge

    Many people plunge into a triathlon well prepared and filled with confidence, while others may find swimming, biking and running long distances a daunting challenge. On Aug 1, 2010, Omaha will host an annual triathlon, so there is plenty of time for potential athletes to shake off the fear and

  • Test ace mentors on study mastery

    How would you like 50 points added to your Weighted Airmen Promotion System score next cycle? Retired Command Chief Master Sgt. Clyde Aune promises these incredible results that directly reflect on hard work. "We all describe success in different ways, but to me, promotion is a big part," said Chief

  • Stretching the dollar when shopping

    These days, many people find themselves struggling to make ends meet. To ease the financial crunch, people scrimp and save where they can. Here are a few tips on stretching a buck. One thing to do is "shop" when shopping, said Nancy O'Nell, public affairs specialist with the Defense Commissary

  • Winter safety tools at Offutt: snow removal teams, info line here to help

    Winters in the Mid-West can be treacherous, but there are tools and people here waiting to jump into action at a moment's notice to keep Team Offutt safe. One obstacle that can be very daunting during the winter is driving while there is snow on the ground. Snow removal teams here work constantly to

  • Mother Nature called: Old Man Winter is on his way

    Mother Nature sent a warning shot over the Midwest's bow recently with snow in October. It may have been her way of giving us a sneak peek at what's to come this winter. Since winters in the Midwest can be harsh with a chilling cold, snow and ice, the recent snowfall could be viewed as a reminder to

  • Where the rubber meets the runway

    The tread is worn, you run over glass or your tire simply just blows because of issues with pressure. Easy fix, right? Not always, especially when it comes to the 150-pound versions of wheels and tires found on the aircraft fleet here. The process of putting together a new wheel and tire for one of

  • Think safety for a 'spooktacular' Halloween

    It's time for pillow cases to become bags to haul candy, face paint and masks to become the norm, and little ones to transform in to ghosts, ghouls and Hannah Montanas. It's also a night of potential dangers if approached without forethought and responsibility from both parents and children. "The

  • Should I stay or should I go?

    One Airman's decision about her future has weighed heavily on her mind, and it reflects a dilemma that many first-term Airmen face as they reach the end of their first enlistments. What keeps Senior Airman Erin Morit awake at night isn't the noise of the many aircraft that fly in and out of nearby