March 5, 2010 March is National Kidney Month You might be wondering, "What do my kidneys do that's so important that there is a whole month to raise awareness about them?" They do much more than people may realize. Kidneys:· Remove waste products from the body · Balance the body's fluids · Control blood pressure · Regulate the body's mineral
March 4, 2010 Nutrition made easy Now that the weather is finally warming up, it's time to make it outside, become more active and work on that recurring New Year's resolution of getting in better shape. Being healthy isn't just about going to the gym and working out. It begins with eating right, and March just happens to be
Feb. 18, 2010 Airfield managers keep Offutt flying operations safe Whether here in America's Heartland or in a barren desert in the middle of Southwest Asia, airfield managers like those assigned to Offutt's 55th Operations Support Squadron are instrumental in our Air Force's ability to "fly, fight and win." The airfield management team here is responsible for the
Feb. 11, 2010 Space-A flights easy on the wallet Many people have heard the phrase, "if it's free, then it's too good to be true." For many team Offutt members, however, that's not the case with space available travel. As a military member, family member or military retiree, Space-A may be a great travel option at little to no cost. With a little
Feb. 10, 2010 Offutt fire professionals trained, ready The professionals who make up the Offutt Fire Department are highly trained in a number of different specialties so they're ready to keep Team Offutt safe. Whether it's responding to an aircraft emergency or educating people on how to prevent household fires."When somebody calls 911, they want and
Feb. 4, 2010 Sipping, snacking, tooth decay Many parents across the country issue a common refrain at dinner, "Eat that -- it's good for you." There's another old favorite in the parental arsenal of dietary warnings, "Don't eat that -- it'll rot your teeth." Now more than ever, children are faced with a bewildering array of food choices --
Jan. 15, 2010 Tax center staff ready to provide free help with annual 'ritual' It's the start of a new year. For many Americans that means putting away holiday decorations, making resolutions and returning to work. For most Americans, it also means it's time to gather necessary forms and receipts for the Internal Revenue Service.Thanks to the IRS Volunteer Income Tax
Jan. 7, 2010 Investigations section helps keep Offutt safe If your property is stolen or vandalized or someone you know has been assaulted there's a team within the 55th Security Forces Squadron with the expertise to help you. The 55th SFS Investigations Section investigates a wide variety of crimes including theft, assault and drug-related incidents.Corey
Jan. 7, 2010 Offutt Operator, may I help you? A last-minute tasker has been handed down and a contact number is needed in a hurry to complete it. What is that number? No directory is in sight and the computer system has been shut down for the night. Instinctively, the base operator number is dialed. The numbers are punched, a ring tone is heard
Dec. 31, 2009 A day in the life of a senior non-commissioned officer The phone rings at 2 a.m. Disturbed and now awake, a master sergeant answers. The voice on the other end of the telephone informs him that one of his Airmen needs help. Without hesitation, he quickly dresses and heads for the door. In the Air Force, Airmen fortunate enough to achieve the ranks of