Nov. 10, 2009 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
Nov. 9, 2009 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
Nov. 9, 2009 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
Nov. 3, 2009 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
Nov. 3, 2009 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
Oct. 27, 2009 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
Oct. 20, 2009 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
Oct. 13, 2009 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
Sept. 29, 2009 Offutt to host Enlisted Dining Out Offutt's 11th Annual Enlisted Dining-Out is set for Oct. 9 at the Patriot Club's Nebraska Ball Room. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. The following is a list of rules under which the mess will be conducted. They are designed to conform to tradition and promote levity. Violators of these rules are
Sept. 9, 2009 Blog, text, Twitter away but… Imagine a woman, sitting in her favorite spot at a coffee shop surfing the net. She is in-the-know and keeping herself up to date. Her daily rituals include checking her Facebook, her MySpace and "tweeting" away on her Twitter Web page. She also reads, and responds to, various other blogs that exist