On March 4, 1944, the 95th Bombardment Group was doing what few others could do. Just three months before DDay, in the thick of World War II, poor weather conditions threatened to derail an important bombing raid. The cloud cover was too heavy for many units to fly through, as snowstorms enveloped the skies above Germany. These units either were recalled altogether or forced to attack secondary targets. But the 95th Bombardment Group persevered through storm and cloud. They attacked Berlin and successfully hit their target despite the hostile weather. That remarkable mission—the first ever daylight bombing raid over Berlin—earned the 95th their third Distinguished Unit Citation. Eighty years later, the 95th Bombardment Group lineage is being honored again. After serving various purposes over the decades for our national defense, and being inactivated and reactivated more than once, it was reactivated last weekend as the 95th Wing. I was proud to attend the activation ceremony of the unit, based at our own Offutt Air Force Base.

Nebraska is the Beef State. Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do.

Recently, President Trump re-committed to eliminating federal income taxes on Social Security benefits. He’s also promised to increase support for our veterans. I agree with President Trump. Social Security and veterans’ benefits should be completely tax-free. This week, I introduced two bills to help the President deliver on that agenda. My bills will help Americans keep more of their hard-earned money in retirement.

Overreaching environmental regulations upended the Sackett family’s life. Michael and Chantell Sackett purchased a lot in a residential area near Priest Lake, Idaho in 2004.

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women. The lifetime risk of developing colon cancer is 1 in 24 for men and 1 in 26 for women. Early detection and treatment are instrumental at improving survival rates, and regular screening decreases the risk of colon cancer in the first place.

Wildfires have dominated headlines not only in Nebraska but across the entire country, reminding us that no area is completely immune to the threat. While it might feel like such a disaster could never happen in your backyard, it’s always better to be prepared. By creating a fire-smart landscape and following FIREWISE practices, you can significantly reduce the risk of damage to your property. Defensible spaces, fire-conscious planning, and thoughtful landscape management all play a crucial role in helping protect your home from wildfire.

Over one hundred years ago, the gold mining industry of South Africa had a problem: too many workers were dying from pneumonia. They turned to Dr. Almorth Wright, a British physician who had successfully created a vaccine against typhoid fever that saved countless lives of British soldiers in World War I and other wars. Wright and his colleagues developed an inoculation of killed pneumococci bacteria which resulted in a substantial reduction of cases of pneumonia and death in the miners.

Americans elected President Trump and Senate Republicans to get our country back on track. This means secure borders, abundant energy, and strength on the world stage. Working together, we’ve hit the ground running. We’ve remained united. We’re working hard to deliver results and keep our promises.

Many of us have heard the sobering facts about China’s growing military might. Beyond its rapidly advancing military, China is also becoming increasingly aggressive in the Indo-Pacific region. In the South China Sea, for example, Chinese military ships continue to harass Filipino vessels to bully the Philippines into submission; and in the Taiwan Strait, China regularly sends military aircraft to intimidate Taiwan.

Submitted by Makayla Livingston, Nebraska Extension Furnas County Extension Assistant Volunteerism plays a vital role in developing leadership skills among youth. By engaging in community service and programs like 4-H, young individuals gain hands-on experience that nurtures qualities such as responsibility, communication, and problem-solving—essential traits for effective leadership.