Veteran encourages others to enlist

Kimball’s newest deputy sheriff, Anthony Osborn, arrived in August of this year, and will attend the Nebraska Police Academy in Grand Island in March 2016, where he will receive his certification when he graduates.

Osborn, who describes himself as a Huskers fan through and through, hopes he and his wife, Lacy, will continue living in Kimball in the future, with their two dogs, Grimm and Reaper and that they will see Kimball grow and thrive.

“I’m from a small town, so I enjoy living in a small town and Kimball residents have made us feel welcomed,” he said.

Born in Ogallala, Osborn is one of five children. His family moved throughout his childhood and adolescence as his father worked his way up to his current position, as superintendent of the Grand Island Catholic School.

The deputy sheriff, graduated from Morrill High School in 2010, joined the Army is 2013 and was stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas, where he received specialized training as an Army Human Intelligence and Interrogations Officer.

Due to the nature of his position in the military, the veteran said he is not at liberty to discuss his training or operations while enlisted, though he said he occasionally misses the busyness of the Army environment and believes his military training will be a strength to his career as a deputy sheriff.

“I would like to bring my professionalism and the motivation I gained from the military to the sheriff’s office,” stated Osborn, “and also help in anyway possible wherever I’m needed.”

Osborn states that he doesn’t see any challenges transitioning from his role in the military to his new role with the sheriff’s office, and he encourages anyone to join the military.

“It will help anyone grow into a better person,” he said, “It is also good for someone who does not know what they would like to do in their future.”