Jan. 13, 2022 Offutt remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. federal holiday marking the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, around the time of King’s birthday, Jan. 15. This year, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service will be recognized on Jan. 17,
Dec. 30, 2021 Encouragement vs. discouragement: Your pet will love you either way January is ‘Train Your Dog’, ‘Walk Your Pet’ and ‘One Health Awareness’ Month. Please observe responsibly. Just like teaching them to sit or play dead wasn’t straight forward, repetition, patience and rewarding at the right times are the fundamentals of dog training, so you’re going to have to
Dec. 10, 2021 Winter is coming - be prepared Winter weather is often unpredictable here in Nebraska. Storms can vary depending on precipitation, wind and temperatures and can produce sleet and ice, moderate to light snow or blizzards.
Aug. 11, 2021 Airman’s Perspective: 19 OSS, Offutt AFB Professional Development TDY Sixteen members from the 19th Operations Support Squadron recently completed a unit professional development trip to Offutt Air Force Base where they had the opportunity to learn about a few diverse mission sets within Air Combat Command. This is the perspective of one of those members, Senior
June 8, 2021 Reflecting on the Open Skies mission With the sunset of the OC-135, I thought it was time to reflect on a great program.
Jan. 19, 2021 COVID 19: An Opportunity in Disguise? Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, "When it is dark enough, you can see the stars." Also, when it’s dark, sometimes good things happen. Almost overnight COVID-19 hit us and we are now in a challenging place. However, at the 52nd Network Warfare Squadron, we are used to trials and view this crisis as an
Nov. 29, 2017 Nebraska Attorney Licensing Initiative Military families are an integral part of every community. Despite being uprooted every few years, they connect to their communities and make great neighbors. But military spouses often struggle to find work to support their families, and those with jobs requiring state-specific licensing have it
Sept. 27, 2017 My struggle to stay alive - Sharing my story for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Nothing can prepare a person to deal with the never-ending attraction to suicide when faced with a lifetime of unending pain. After the realization that my life had been forever altered and the road ahead was filled with pain and medication, a darkness entered my life that was as real as any other
March 17, 2017 When you decide to hit rock bottom, humiliation is part of the deal A commentary by an Airman who is being separated after 15 years of service for DUI.
Feb. 3, 2017 February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Dating, that word will make any parent cringe, especially when it is being used in the context of their own child. In the past dating was just that you dated possibly multiple persons until you decided to “go steady” it was a very deliberate act to commit to a relationship even at that age. As a