Dec. 13, 2011 Discipline…your key to success The mission isn't getting any smaller for the 55th Wing and there aren't more people available to get the job done. So how can you succeed as a professional Airman while still ensuring our mission gets accomplished? The answer is discipline.Webster's define discipline as training to act in
Nov. 21, 2011 Remember Pearl Harbor The phrase, "Remember Pearl Harbor," mobilized our nation for total war after our Pacific fleet was severely damaged during the surprise attack on Dec. 7, 1941. Today, 70 years later, we honor those who fought that terrible day, but as military professionals we should also "Remember Pearl Harbor"
Nov. 7, 2011 What it takes for promotion or retention Have you wondered what it takes to get promoted? Or with Air Force retention at a 17-year high and current manpower exceeding what has been authorized by Congress, what it takes to be retained during the drawdown, reductions in force and selective early retirements? The Air Force is full of highly
Oct. 26, 2011 No Busy Signal The weather is changing and Old Man Winter will soon blanket the landscape with beautiful, but dangerous snow. If you have lived or worked at Offutt for just one winter, you know one problem with bad weather is finding out if work has been delayed or cancelled. The 55th Wing Public Affairs office is
Oct. 20, 2011 "Not" in the line of duty Over the past few months Air Combat Command and the 55th Wing have experienced unfortunate accidents resulting in injury and death to several of our most treasured resource, America's Airmen. In addition to the physical and emotional pain and suffering of these tragedies and the loss to our Air
Sept. 27, 2011 Mouth guards: Sports equipment that protects the smile It's easy to take some things for granted until they're suddenly gone. Have you ever thought about how it would feel if you lost one or two of your front teeth? You'd probably avoid smiling. It would be uncomfortable talking with someone face-to-face. It wouldn't be easy pronouncing certain words.
Sept. 27, 2011 Ask the Sports Doc - Pain Medication Hey Sports Doc, I'm an avid runner, putting in 30 to 40 miles a week. I get pain in my hips and knees a lot. I've been in to see my regular doctor for this and other injuries. Every time I go in, they give me Motrin and tell me to rest and ice. Isn't there anything better or more effective for my
Sept. 8, 2011 Last 10 DUIs: 10 Stripes, 20 years of lost Driving Privileges, 2 Discharges OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. Driving under the influence crimes has sure left a wake of tragedy. For Offutt Air Force Base, the last 10 adjudicated DUIs have resulted in 10 lost stripes, nearly $7,500 in fines/pay forfeitures, 135 days of extra-duty and 30 days of restriction to base. All 10 Airmen
Sept. 6, 2011 Remembrance and reverence It's hard to believe a decade has passed since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. At the time I happened to be in a class at Maxwell Air Force Base. My classmates and I sat stunned as we watched the second airliner crash into the World Trade Center. From the first moments, I saw determination in
Aug. 24, 2011 Character and Leadership If you've worked for someone who lacked character, I know you dreaded it, and it doesn't take long to know if a boss has character or not. When leaders lack character, our units suffer, the mission is compromised, teamwork is degraded and morale plummets--and you can't hide it from subordinates.