KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is urging vigilance among employers and employees to address the types of workplace hazards that tend to peak in the summer months. Hazards related to heat exposure, falls, trenching and excavation, struck-by objects and vehicles, electrical safety, workplace violence,  more

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, July 19 -- The U.S. Air Force (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: By D.P. Heard The inaugural Amazing Offutt Scavenger Hunt was held May 6, 2019 at Offutt Air Force Base. The hunt's conclusion coincides with the end of the first term Airmen's course, which is an introductory course for new Airmen to the base. The scavenger hunt is the result of a partnership between the Warhawk Community Center, Professional Development Center, 55th Force Support Squadr  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have signed an historic agreement that paves the way for a nation-to-nation partnership in disaster recovery from the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 13 to April 1, 2019. Tribal Chairman Larry Wright, Jr. and Federal Coordinating Officer Constance C. Johnson-C  more

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, July 18 -- The U.S. Air Force (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: By Charles J. Haymond The mighty medics of the 55th Medical Group welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony July 11, 2019. Col. Julie Ostrand took over command of the 55th MDG from Col. Judy Stoltmann during the time-honored military ceremony inside the 557th Weather Wing auditorium. Col. Gavin Marks, 55th Wing commander, presided over the ceremony. Marks thanked Stolt  more