Completion of Juniper Oak 23.2 Exercise
TAMPA, Fla. – Today, U.S. Central Command and the Israel Defense Forces concluded Juniper Oak 23.2, the largest U.S.-Israel partnered exercise in history. Juniper Oak 23.2 integrated U.S. and Israeli 5th generation fighter assets, the USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, command and control elements, rescue and refueling aircraft during a long-range large force […]
Reflections of A D Day Vet: Edward Zilli Turns 100…
On the short elevator ride to the 7th floor of the Parker Center, I reflected on the article that I would be writing about Edward John Zilli, a D Day veteran who soon would turn 100 years young. Quickly I did the math. February 8th of 2023, he would turn 100. D Day was on […]
When Life is the Opposite of Awesome…
This article is going to be brutally honest. January, February and March- the winter months, sometimes referred to as “the worst months of the year”- can be hard. This time of year can be just plain difficult. It is unbearably cold, the dark days seem endless, the cheer of the holidays are over and we […]
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Airmen
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — What happens when a goal you have feels so far away? Does it become impossible or do the trials and tribulations make victory taste sweeter? One Airman at Minot learned the answer to that question and showed others what hard work can achieve. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jessica […]
Taken By Surprise
Minotauros, Northern Sentry Honor CMSgt Brad Tavares It was natural for Keith Dzialo that when he drew his brother-in-law, Brad Tavares’ name, the gift had to include hockey. Brad’s family are big hockey fans. Brad’s son, Jacoby, plays goalie.Simple, thought Keith. I’ll call the Minotauros and see what I can set up. Premium tickets? Some […]
Who is This Alberto?
The other day I was standing in line and there was an active young man ahead of me. It was obvious that he had been engaged in a shopping trip for way too long, at least for his liking. : As a father, and now a grandfather, I had to chuckle at the conversation between […]
Those Dreaded Lines
After decades of trying, I have never gotten it right. Not a single time. Not once that I can remember. Lines. That’s right – lines. The kind that never move the way you had hoped they would. I know I am not alone here. I think.I’m writing about those many choices a person makes each […]
Water, it doesn’t just grow on trees!…
Call it climate change, call it a long-term weather cycle, you can even call it a coincidence. We can argue about it all day and make it a political football. But there is no doubt water is becoming a serious issue in the western United States, despite recent heavy rain and snow in California. This […]
Urgent Care? No, Just Walk In
Most parents have been there. A sick child means sleepless nights and miserable days away from work and school. So an unplanned trip to the doctor’s office becomes an inevitable need for most parents and people. Because of the load of patients seen at the base clinic, a day-of or next-day appointment can be hard […]
Champagne and Ice Gala February 25
This year’s Champagne and Ice Gala, hosted by the Northern Plains Children’s Advocacy Center, will be held on Saturday February 25 at 6 pm. Tickets for this 13th annual event are available at https://npcac.cbo.io. The NPCAC provides a compassionate and effective way to serve children victimized by sexual abuse and other crimes. Families that come […]
