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  • Straight Talk: Offutt's Military And Family Life Consultant Program

    The Office of the Secretary of Defense recognized the need to provide support to military members and their families, in addition to existing counseling and support services. The program was first adopted by the U.S. Army and later implemented, with some modifications, by the Air Force at overseas locations. Successes of the program led to the
  • Senior Airman Eric Braland, aerospace ground equipment (AGE) maintainer, assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, replaces a temperature control on a MA3D air conditioning unit Aug. 23, 2008, at an undisclosed air base in Southwest Asia. Airman Braland is responsible for maintaining equipment required to support Air Force aircraft while on the tarmac. Airman Braland, a native of Omaha, Neb., is deployed from Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady/Released)

    AGE: More than a number

  • Gen. Norton A. Schwartz responds to a question at the Executive Leadership Forum Aug. 15 at Bellevue University in Nebraska during Air Force Week in the Heartland. General Schwartz is the Air Force chief of staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lance Cheung)

    Early lessons shaped Air Force chief of staff's perspective

    The Air Force chief of staff recently shared some insight on the experiences that shaped his career and perspective he carries with him in his new position. The general spoke as part of Air Force Week in the Heartland Aug. 15 at the Criss Auditorium of the Bellevue University here. Gen. Norton A. Schwartz spoke to 300 community leaders from greater
  • Members of the 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron celebrate the significant milestone of over four years with no alcohol related driving incidents. This achievement requires a great dedication to the Wingman Concept by all members of the unit and a lot of teamwork. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Jeff Gates)

    No DUI milestone

  • Base lake to close temporarily to eradicate zebra mussel population

    Although most visitors wouldn't know it, the Offutt Base Lake was invaded several years ago and it's time for the species to be removed. Zebra mussels, an invasive species of the mollusk family commonly called clams that grow to between .5 and 2 inches in size, were discovered in the lake in April 2006 by the 55th Services Squadron commander and
  • The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs their 12-man routine during opening ceremonies at Air Force Week in Omaha, Neb., Aug. 9 at Rosenblatt Stadium, home of the College World Series. The drill team is the traveling component of the Honor Guard and tours worldwide representing all Airmen while showcasing Air Force precision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dan DeCook)

    Drill team performs at AF Week in the Heartland

  • Children and special needs visitors watch a complete airshow that featured the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" Aug. 15 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lance Cheung)

    Offutt Airmen hold airshow for special needs families

     Airmen here pulled out all the stops to make several hundred people smile a little more during the Aug. 15 Air Force Week in the Heartland Special Needs Airshow. Offutt Air Force Base Airmen brought community members who would have difficulties attending the official airshow schedule because of disabilities or injuries out to the base to see the
  • Dr. Michelle Knolla and Col. Linda Eaton talk during the Ten Dinner Aug. 14 in the Patriot's Club at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Dr. Knolla is an obstetrician/gynecologist with the Methodist Physician Clinic and Colonel Eaton is the commander of the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic at Offutt AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lance Cheung)

    Female leaders from Omaha, Air Force gather at Offutt

    Nebraska female executives met some of the Air Force's leading women during the Ten Dinner Aug. 14 at the Patriot Club on Offutt Air Force Base. The Air Force's top acquisition leader, the Reserve mobilization assistant to the deputy surgeon general of the Air Force, the deputy director for global effects and the war on terrorism, and a
  • Strategic Air and Space Museum officials hosted an entire day dedicated to the legacy of airpower providing special Air Force demonstrations and displays during Air Force Week in the Heartland Aug. 13 in Ashland, Neb. The museum is a 300,000-square-foot facility promoting education in aviation and aerospace topics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

    Air Force Week mixes past, present, future at museum

    Airmen brought current and future operations to the historic Strategic Air and Space Museum here Aug. 13 as part of Air Force Week in the Heartland. At a venue famous for Gen. Curtis LeMay exhibits, numerous aircraft and the home base for looking back at the Air Force's former Strategic Air Command, Airmen greeted lively crowds with information,
  • Frank Freihaut points out various features of an isolation pod that is used to transport patients safely through and into an isolation ward to Lt. Gen. (Dr.) James G. Roudebush during a tour of The Nebraska Medical Center’s Biocontainment Unit on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus Aug. 13 in Omaha Neb. General Roudebush is a Nebraska native and is the Air Force surgeon general. Mr. Freihaut is a respiratory therapist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lance Cheung)

    Air Force surgeon general returns to Heartland

    The surgeon general of the Air Force and native Nebraskan returned to his home state during Air Force Week in the Heartland Aug. 13 in Omaha. Lt. Gen. (Dr.) James G. Roudebush, originally from Gering, Neb., retraced his roots and visited the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine here where he learned his profession. The Air
  • Henry Doorly Zoo visitors see Air Force displays during Air Force Week in the Heartland Aug. 12 in Omaha, Neb. Zoo vis itors had the chance to see the Do Something Amazing display, a motion simulator and video simulators during Air Force Week in the Heartland. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lance Cheung)

    Airmen land at Omaha zoo for Air Force Week

    Airmen and an F-16 Fighting Falcon descended on Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo to increase understanding of the Air Force throughout the community Aug. 12 in Omaha. The event was part of Air Force Week in the Heartland, a week-long schedule of events in the Omaha area aimed at showcasing the Air Force, its people and multiple missions. "We're delighted
  • The Night Watch softball team from left to right: (back row) Airman 1st Class Christian Velasco, Senior Airman Wyatt Hansen, Lieutenant Commander Greg Verlinde, Senior Airman Kyle Pierce, Lieutenant Colonel (ret) George Madson, Tech Sgt Dave Troglia, Staff Sgt. Michael Dewitt, and Senior Airman Rick Northrup (front row) Dave Patterson, Master Sgt. (ret) Brett Stewart, Command Chief Master Sgt. (ret) Ben Heald, Lieutenant Colonel (ret) Duane Carolus, and Scott Misner.

    Offutt softball team participates in state games

    The Night Watch softball team took the silver medal at the Nebraska State Cornhusker Games in Lincoln July 20. Night Watch, consisting primarily of active duty members from Offutt and Air Force retirees, formed this spring and played in the Sunday night league in Council Bluffs, Iowa with a record of seven wins and one loss. Night Watch competed
  • Acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley presents Senior Airman Brandy Griffith and fellow members of the 55th Force Support Squadron with a coin for excellence in preparing a senior leadership breakfast Aug. 11 at the Ronald L. King Dining Facility at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

    Air Force secretary meets veterans, addresses issues

    The acting secretary of the Air Force talked to Airmen, military veterans and Nebraska civic leaders during Air Force Week in the Heartland Aug. 11 in Omaha and at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Secretary Michael B. Donley had breakfast with Airmen assigned to Offutt AFB, visited the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Omaha to personally meet
  • Nearly 250 participants take off from the starting gate Aug. 10 for the seven-mile Bellevue/Offutt Runway Run during Air Force Week in the Heartland supported by Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The week is designed to broaden awareness of the Air Force's role in the war on terrorism and strengthen support for Airmen serving worldwide in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

    Runners get fit to fight during Air Force Week in the Heartland

    Approximately 250 runners spiraled through Offutt Air Force Base and the surrounding community in the first Bellevue/Offutt Runway Run as part of Air Force Week in the Heartland Aug. 10 here. Military members and civilian running enthusiasts did their part to be fit to fight as they ran through the base and on the flightline past F-16 Fighting
  • Fireworks light up Rosenblatt Stadium at the conclusion of opening ceremonies for Air Force Week in the Heartland Aug. 9 in Omaha, Neb. The week is designed to broaden awareness of the Air Force's role in the war on terrorism and strengthen support for Airmen serving worldwide in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

    Air Force Week in the Heartland kicks off with a bang

    Fly-bys, music, military precision and fireworks broadcast the beginning of Air Force Week in the Heartland as more than 10,000 witnessed Airmen at their best Aug. 9 at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha. Airmen from Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., hosted the free event to let the public experience what the Air Force is all about to kick off Air Force Week

  • Victim advocates give care for sexual assault victims

    There are many programs the military offers to its members to take care of their financial, health, spiritual and mental wellness. But what happens when an Airman becomes a victim of sexual assault? Due to annual training, most know to call the sexual assault response coordinator, or SARC, for help. But how much help can one person give when there
  • Cassandra Rodriguez, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Carlos Naok, has her face painted by Rainbow Trout the clown at the Base Lake as part of Offutt’s Family Adventure Jamboree July 4. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Jeff Gates)

    Team Offutt celebrates Independence Day

  • Airman 1st Class Ryan Carrillo, a 55th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, browses the wide selection of both uniforms and civilian clothing in the new Airman's Attic building here July 2. (Courtesy Photo)

    Airman's Attic makes new move

    Due to the hard work of more than 40 Airmen who volunteered 1,600 man-hours, the Offutt Airman's Attic has relocated from behind the old base exchange to Bldg. 363, the old arts and crafts building across from the SAC Federal Credit Union. The new location and timing are ideal to better serve the enlisted corps on Team Offutt, according to
  • 55th Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Jim Jones travels in style on a wagon pulled by the Budweiser Clydesdale horses. The Budweiser team was at Offutt as part of their effort to show support for military men and women. (U. S. Air Force Photo By/Dana P. Heard)

    Budweiser Clydesdales visit Offutt to salute military

  • The official party including Brig. Gen. Jim Jones, 55th Wing commander, and Col. Terry A. Parsons, 55th Maintenance Group commander, prepare for the National Anthem. The 55th MXG has operational control of three squadrons, providing maintenance to 31 aircraft here. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Josh Plueger)

    55th MXG welcomes new commander

    Airmen in the 55th Maintenance Group welcomed their new commander, Col. Terry Parsons, June 27 during a change of command ceremony at the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility here. Colonel Parsons assumed command of the group from Col. Gary Elliott, who had led the group since June 8, 2005. Colonel Elliott bid farewell to the MXG Airmen before he
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