Dec. 18, 2009 Day in the life of a non-commissioned officer Day to day life in the Air Force can be challenging at times for Airmen, especially for the service's junior non-commissioned officers. Staff sergeants and technical sergeants must juggle family commitments and their personal goals along with Air Force responsibilities, something that can be a
Dec. 15, 2009 From dusk to dawn: Day shift workers Across the globe, Airmen work constantly to complete essential Air Force missions. But, even with this 24-hour on-the-job mentality, there are still jobs here that have business hours similar to a civilian work week.When night-shift workers struggle to fall asleep with the rising sun, day-shift
Dec. 15, 2009 A day in the life of an Airman Life in the Air Force can be challenging, especially if you're an Airman who has left home 30 times in the past two years. Times can also be difficult for an Airman who takes care of her daughter and mother. These are two Airmen here at Offutt, and this is their story.Senior Airman Theresa E. Civil,
Dec. 14, 2009 Social, intellectual enrichment through books, film Winter is the perfect time for many to cozy up with a book and cup of hot chocolate. Why not be inspired by a movie and mind-expanding discussion with others while you share perspectives on books that have been made into movies?An opportunity for social enrichment is offered at the Thomas S. Power
Nov. 25, 2009 Winter driving safety tips Over the next couple of months, snow accumulation will be a reality for the greater Omaha metro area. The following are important tips and reminders to help keep people safe on the road. "Winter weather can change quickly, and we want to educate everyone to be prepared to handle snow, sleet, ice and
Nov. 25, 2009 New Facilities, Renovations in store Offutt continues to be a hub of construction activity with an excess of $81 million worth of base construction projects ongoing or upcoming throughout the base.Projects range from new facilities being built to the demolition of obsolete ones, and continued renovation and repairs throughout the
Nov. 24, 2009 The high cost of freedom The cost of freedom cannot and should not be measured in mere dollars, or even in millions or billions of dollars. Today's large military budgets are spent on equipment, buildings, airframes, maintenance, personnel and training. These are the items that are most commonly thought of when people
Nov. 23, 2009 You may make the difference: Countering terrorism requires your help Only you know who or what belongs, or doesn't belong, in your building, neighborhood or work center. Recognition of this fact is behind one of the Air Force antiterrorism initiatives, a program known as "Eagle Eyes." The program is similar to a typical neighborhood-watch program and Air Force
Nov. 23, 2009 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
Nov. 17, 2009 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