Offutt Air Force Base News

Month of the Military Child: Hannah's story

Chad Watkins — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:13:52 GMT

Hannah and Hazel’s laughter fills the air on a peaceful Friday afternoon in their backyard. Bubbles spray from a bubble machine, floating around them, enticing giggles that adults have long forgotten how to make.

Month of the Military Child: The little drummer boy

Daniel Martinez — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:34:00 GMT

Imagine standing on stage at the historic Grand Ole Opry in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, with drum sticks in hand, as an audience of about 4,000 people loudly cheer for your live musical debut. Now imagine you’re only three years old.

The four-legged therapist on duty

Daniel Martinez — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:45:00 GMT

Behind a big goofy smile, wet pink nose, and wagging tail, the soft patter of furry white paws gently treads through the halls of the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic in search of the next belly rub or head pat.

AGE of Airpower

Pentagon News — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:01:19 GMT

When our planes aren’t in the air, the 55th MXS are constantly maintaining and preparing them for flight. Responsible for maintaining and repairing the equipment that supplies electricity, hydraulic pressure and air pressure to our planes, Aerospace Ground Equipment specialists play an essential role ensuring our planes are ready to dominate the EM spectrum. From inspecting and troubleshooting to making hands-on repairs and maintaining proper standards, these professionals make sure our planes are always ready, and always relentless. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Watkins)

Hail Hydro

Pentagon News — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:47:43 GMT

Flying our jets projects air superiority. Landing them lets us do it again. In order to Fly, Fight, and Win, every part of our planes must be in perfect working order. Responsible for maintaining fluid-, air- or gas-pressured devices on aircraft, the 55th MXS Aircraft Hydraulic Systems specialists ensure the hydraulic and pneumatic systems work as quickly and as efficiently as intended—generating unsurpassed dominance across the sky. Everything from landing gear and brakes to weapons and flight controls depend on the proper care and repair performed by these specialists. We don’t just carry a big wrench—we use it too.

Living courage: One Airman’s heroism

Kris Pierce — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:20:13 GMT

The evening of Aug. 6, 2025, began like countless others for Senior Airman Harrison Friar. He was home in Glenwood, Iowa, on parental leave, enjoying precious time with his young family. The sun was dipping low, casting warm light across his quiet neighborhood. Children played outside, neighbors settled in for dinner, and all seemed calm.

Allied eyes on the fight: U.S. and Australian ground C2 team powers the kill chain at TS25

Kris "Krispy" Pierce — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:53:17 GMT

On a dusty northern Australian airfield, deep in the heart of Exercise Talisman Saber 2025, a small but powerful coalition team is proving that command and control doesn't just happen in the sky. From the ground, a combined U.S. and Australian Battle Management Command and Control element is operating in real time to manage the fight, respond to threats and deliver effects across the battlespace.

A second call to duty

Chad Watkins — Thu, 01 May 2025 16:48:00 GMT

A new e-sports team has launched at Offutt Air Force Base.

A Life of Service: Honoring Herman Colvin

By: Charles J. Haymond — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:22:00 GMT

Born in November 1949 in Aliceville, Alabama, Herman Colvin’s life was a testament to the power of selfless service. His journey of dedication began when he joined the United States Air Force in 1971, serving as an intelligence analyst with the 544th Intelligence Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.

Air traffic controllers rule the sky

Daniel Martinez — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:04:36 GMT

In the vast expanse of the sky, where military aircraft graze the clouds jockeying for airspace, Offutt’s air traffic controllers are there to help pilots safely navigate on approach to land or ascend upward, onward and beyond.

A day in the life of a maintainer

By Charles J. Haymond — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:25:00 GMT

As technology broadens, the Air Force’s methodology of flying aircraft and the various ways they accomplish the mission is continuously evolving.

55th Wing Chaplain Corps serving their members

Charles J. Haymond — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:29:19 GMT

Since July 29, 1775, military members have witnessed the Chaplain Corps attending to various desires of the service members they were serving.

A flyover to honor a fallen leader

Destiny Walker — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:35:00 GMT

A former 55th Operations Group Deputy Commander, Lt. Col. Michael “Happy” Edmondson, U.S. Air Force retired, spent most of his career supporting the mission of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance. After his service, he continued to support the United States as a civilian contractor for the military. He unexpectedly passed away on Aug. 3, 2024.

Symphony in the sky

Destiny Walker — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:58:40 GMT

As part of their centennial celebration, Offutt Air Force Base held the Defenders of Freedom Air and Space show on Aug. 24-25, 2024.

1st Weather Group holds change of command

D.P. Heard — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:54:04 GMT

The 1st Weather Group held a change of command ceremony June 21, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. During the ceremony, Col. Damon Vorhees relinquished command to Col. Kenneth Chilcoat.

Offutt worker receives USAF civil engineer award

D.P. Heard — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 21:19:10 GMT

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently named Ben Hudson, 55th Civil Engineer Squadron flood recovery office construction inspector, one of civil engineer’s 30 under 30 award recipients for his efforts in flood recovery.

Offutt Airman spearheads inaugural Warhawks Olympics

Charles J. Haymond — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 23:00:00 GMT

Team Offutt members participated in the inaugural Warhawks Olympics June 15, 2023, on the Offutt Air Force Base parade grounds.

Recruiters enlist Raptor for Twin Cities rock tour

Joshua Plueger, 55th Wing Public Affairs — Wed, 10 May 2023 19:18:00 GMT

The unchanging horizon moves by slowly on an April morning as the Heartland of America Band’s two-vehicle convoy traverses the midwestern landscape of Iowa enroute to Minneapolis, where the band’s rock ensemble will rendezvous with area recruiters for a four-day concert series at local colleges and high schools.

DPAA Nebraska lab: Identifying military heroes through science

Kristen Allen, 55th Wing Public Affairs — Mon, 01 May 2023 21:28:00 GMT

Offutt Air Force Base is home to one of three Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency labs in the U.S., and one of the things that stands out about the roughly 50 employees is most of the forensic anthropologists are women.

Offutt school liaison looks to ease stress, help families

55th Wing Public Affairs — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:59:00 GMT

One of the most stressful times for a military member and their family is when they are transitioning to a new base.