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Guest commentary: Acceptance key for reducing suicide among LGBTQ+ in Utah

According to the Utah Department of Health, Utah has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. It is the sixth-leading cause of death among adults, as well as the leading cause of death among youth ages 10-17. The risk of suicide is even greater among Utah’s LGBTQ+ population. A 2020 ...

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The glowing stadium lights at Leonard Cole Field provided an opportune setting for this year’s Marshalltown High School Homecoming Coronation themed “Light Up the Night.” The ceremony followed a traditional parade on Main Street - only the second one in four years due to the 2018 tornado ...

Commentary: Staying connected lifts spirits

A sense of connectedness can do wonders for the morale and productivity of a workcenter. What does being connected to your team mean to you?Think back to a time when you were a part of a team that took the time to get to know one another to form relationships which in turn resulted in a high ...

Commentary: Celebrating the birth of our nation

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — Team Hill,On July 4th, 1776, the United States as a nation was born.What was once 13 colonies is now one of the world’s most powerful countries, with our own heritage, laws, history, society, and people.The one thing that has accelerated our rise to prominence is our ...

Commentary: Remembering those we have lost

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — Team Hill, Memorial Day is upon us. During the parades, barbeques, fun in the sun, and time spent with friends and family, it may be easy to forget the true meaning of this day.The first Memorial Day, then called Decoration Day, was held on May 30, 1868 to honor those ...

Commentary: You are not alone

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — I write this, not for accolades or for any kind of support. I write this to let people know… you are not alone.I know what that feels like and I don’t want anyone to ever think they are alone. You may not be at this point today, but I hope by sharing my story, ...

Commentary: Black History Month: A reflection of African-American History

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico — February, as Black History Month, is a time to reflect on the contributions of African-Americans to our country. Though no single article can adequately cover African-American history justly, there are few areas that can rival the vast participation of ...

Honor through Action

Standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial delivering the now-famous “I Have a Dream” speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stirred hearts and made clear the urgency of equality for all. It was an important moment in our shared American journey. In context of 1963, the speech was a bold ...

The reason for remembrance

Very soon, our country will observe Patriot Day, our annual memorial of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that changed our nation.Why do we commemorate anniversaries of the days that change our lives? As a force, we pride ourselves on being forward-thinking and future-focused, so why look ...