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Service Memory: The Cold War
Robert W. Sieborg
Omaha
Airman 1st Class, U.S. Air Force
Served with the 3906 Air Police Squadron at Sidi Slimane AFB in French Morocco from July 1951 to July 1952.
Memory: “In February 1951, I was an Air Force reservist …
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Nebraskans and Iowans in Afghanistan
In my two months as an embedded journalist with the Nebraska and Iowa National Guards, I met dedicated soldiers who worked relentlessly to improve Afghans’ lives. The soldiers often told me that their efforts were aimed at winning the hearts …
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Emotional support groups: Oct. 24-30
The Nebraska National Guard offers emotional support groups. They are open to military members and their families from all branches.
Group meetings this week:
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m., South Omaha Readiness Center, 6929 Mercy Road, Omaha, Neb. Information: Master …
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Emotional support groups: Oct. 10-16
The Nebraska National Guard offers emotional support groups. They are open to military members and their families from all branches.
Group meetings this week:
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m., Kearney Armed Forces Reserve Center, 5710 Airport Road, Kearney, Neb. Information: …
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Emotional support groups: Sept. 19-25
The Nebraska National Guard offers emotional support groups. They are open to military members and their families from all branches.
Group meetings this week:
Tuesday, September 20, 7 p.m., Fremont Armory, 910 North Lincoln Avenue, Fremont, Neb. Information: Master Sgt. …
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Emotional support groups: Sept. 12-18
The Nebraska National Guard offers emotional support groups. They are open to military members and their families from all branches.
Group meetings this week:
Tuesday, September 13, 7 p.m., Kearney Armed Forces Reserve Center, 5710 Airport Road, Kearney, Neb. Information: …
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Emotional support groups: Aug. 22-28
The Nebraska National Guard offers emotional support groups. They are open to military members and their families from all branches.
Group meeting this week:
Thursday, August 25, 7 p.m., Hastings Readiness Center, Greenlief Training Site, Building 800, 6700 East J …
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Emotional support groups: Aug. 8-14
The Nebraska National Guard offers emotional support groups. They are open to military members and their families from all branches.
Group meeting this week:
Tuesday, August 9, 7 p.m., Kearney Armed Forces Reserve Center, 5710 Airport Road, Kearney, Neb. Information: …
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Emotional support groups: Aug 1-7
The Nebraska National Guard offers emotional support groups. They are open to military members and their families from all branches.
Group meetings this week:
Tuesday, August 2, 7 p.m., Central Plains Red Cross Building, 404 East Third Street, Grand Island, …
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Emotional support groups: July 25-31
The Nebraska National Guard offers emotional support groups. They are open to military members and their families from all branches.
Group meeting this week:
Thursday, July 28, 7 p.m., South Omaha Readiness Center, 6929 Mercy Road, Omaha, Neb. Information: Master …
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