May 25, 2010 Top enlisted Airman addresses quality-of-life issues As Air Force leaders work to improve the quality of life for Airmen and their families, suicide prevention is among their top priorities, the service's top enlisted Airman said.The suicide rate for all four services in 2009 was higher than the national average, defense officials said. Air Force
May 24, 2010 2010 Runway Run More than 150 people participated in the third annual Runway Run here May 9. The seven mile race includes approximately two miles of Offutt's runway.
May 21, 2010 Offutt archers keep eyes on target There's a slight chill in the crisp spring air. It's quiet in the field, and the dewy grass rustles gently with each breeze. A pause in the wind comes, and a subtle snap echoes through the clearing. A blur of motion shifts 40 yards, slamming home into a set of brightly-painted circles. The blur
May 20, 2010 Safety is paramount Brig. Gen. John N.T. Shanahan, 55th Wing commander, asks all Airmen at Offutt and across Air Combat Command to stay safe and exercise good judgement at all times. Losing one Airman, General Shanahan said, is one too many.
May 19, 2010 Offutt hosts additional duty first sergeant symposium First sergeants from here hosted 120 NCOs and senior NCOs this week for the Air Force Additional Duty First Sergeant Seminar at the Dougherty Conference Center.The seminar gives technical, master and senior master sergeants basic tools and skill sets to be successful as not only additional duty
May 18, 2010 Swimming lessons to be offered at Offutt Summer is rapidly approaching and with the onset of warmer weather many people may take part in a variety of activities to cool off from swimming in a local pool to white-water rafting. For members of the Offutt community wishing to take part in such activities, but can't swim, help is on the
May 17, 2010 Safety office claims National Safety Council award The 55th Wing Safety Office has added another trophy to their already impressive display of hardware.Recently the office was named the first ever recipient of the Metropolitan Utilities District Off-the-Job Safety Award from the National Safety Council Greater Omaha Chapter.This new award recognizes
May 14, 2010 First lady calls on nation to support military families First Lady Michelle Obama issued a national challenge today to all sectors of American society: mobilize and take action to support and engage military families."One percent of Americans may be fighting our wars, but we need 100 percent of Americans to support them and their families," the first
May 12, 2010 Offutt supports local zoo More than 200 members from Team Offutt volunteered to help clean various sections of the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Neb., May 8 as part of the zoo's annual clean up day. Click the image to the right to watch Offutt's volunteers in action.
May 11, 2010 Youth honored with congressional awards Twenty-three students from the Bellevue/Offutt community were recognized at the Bellevue Welcome Center May 7 during the 2010 Congressional Award Ceremony. Kevin Rohlfs, Bellevue West High School principal, presided over the event and noted that the Air Force began supporting the award program in
May 10, 2010 Military children learn about deployments, mission at Junior PDF 2010 More than 260 military children took part in Offutt's second annual Junior PDF Line event at the Offutt Field House here May 7.The event is designed to help children understand what their mothers or fathers may have to endure when they deploy.After each child arrived at the field house, he or she