April 5, 2010 Leave en route policy change benefits Airmen Some Airmen will now have the opportunity to take leave en route within the continental United States when they return home, or redeploy, from the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. This change can save Airmen significant time and travel-associated costs, as well as provide them an
April 1, 2010 Staggering statistics put child abuse, neglect in spotlight "If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much," is just one quote by Marian Wright Edelman, founder of the Children's Defense Fund, an organization set up as a voice for poor, minority and disabled children.People would be hard pressed to find another quote more relevant when it
March 23, 2010 Equipment rental ready to help with your 'to-do' lists After one of the longest and hardest winters in memory, folks here are finally starting to see signs of spring.Along with those early signs of spring typically comes the need to aerate the yard, clean the carpets, tune-up the lawn mower and plan the annual family camping trip.If that sounds like
March 23, 2010 Offutt Idol 2010 Why not share your talent, bare your soul and surprise yourself as you dust off those windpipes and dazzle the judges at this year's Offutt Idol?The March 30 and 31 auditions are coming soon, so practice a couple of your favorite songs and be ready for Offutt Idol 2010 April 16 at the Patriot Club.
March 18, 2010 Offutt honors fallen brother with road dedication Offutt hosts a ceremony April 6 dedicating and naming a new road on base in honor of a fallen brother in arms. Lt. Col. Harrison "Harry" Tull served in the U.S. Air Force for 27 years, his career encompassing his time in World War II as a member of the famous Tuskegee Airmen, the Korean War and the
March 18, 2010 Week helps Nebraska residents get severe weather ready Many Americans might be surprised to learn more than 50 tornadoes have already left their mark across the nation in 2010 ... they may be even more taken aback to realize that number is below normal, according to the National Weather Service.Last year in Nebraska alone, 39 tornadoes touched down, the
March 16, 2010 AFRC observes Credit Education Month every day Bad credit can cost you thousands of dollars over a lifetime and could possibly deny you your dream job. March is Credit Education Month and a good time to examine some of the most commonly asked questions about credit.Who has access to and uses credit reports? Anyone with a "legitimate business
March 8, 2010 Two Team Offutt members selected for Tops in Blue Two members of Team Offutt were selected for the 2010 Tops in Blue tour during the group's worldwide talent competition at Lackland AFB, Texas Jan. 17 - 25.Staff Sgt. Candice J. Fagan, an intelligence analyst with the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, a geographically separated
March 8, 2010 Annual campaign to help Air Force family kicks off The 2010 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign kicked off here March 8 and runs through April 16. The annual campaign, in its 37th year, provides a way for people to support the Air Force family through four helping organizations. Each year a fund raising goal is established for each base. This year's
March 4, 2010 Offutt unit gains national accreditation The Air Force's Precise Point Positioning Program assigned to Offutt's 20th Intelligence Squadron recently received accreditation from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to train and certify Air Force intelligence personnel in precise point mensuration. The program, known as AFP4, is under
March 3, 2010 Changes to social media access coming soon The new policy allowing access to social media from computers connected to the Defense Department's unclassified network balances the mission value of Web 2.0 tools and the need for security, a top defense official said. Since being hired as principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for public
March 2, 2010 Offutt plans annual 55th Wing birthday celebration All active-duty members, civilian employees and retirees are cordially invited to attend the 55th Wing's 32nd Annual Birthday Ball April 10 at Embassy Suites in La Vista, Neb. The ball is the wing's largest formal social event of the year and is hosted by 55th Wing Commander Brig. Gen. John N.T.
March 2, 2010 Offutt honors annual award winners More than 300 friends, co-workers, supervisors, first sergeants and commanders gathered in the Patriot Club Ballroom Feb. 26 to honor the 55th Wing's "best of the best."The event, the 55th Wing's annual awards banquet, was attended by people from as far away as Japan. The theme for the ceremony, "A
Feb. 26, 2010 Air Force logistics officials explain excess baggage policy Air Force logistics officials said Airmen need to be aware of the rules concerning excess baggage while deploying or on official travel since many civilian airlines charge fees for baggage."While airlines charge for a passenger's baggage and any additional baggage, Airmen are not subject to any
Feb. 18, 2010 Public affairs uses variety of channels to get the word out In today's world of instant communication via the Internet, e-mail and cell phones, it still remains a challenge to reach an audience of more than 10,000 people who have different preferences of how they receive information.A recent example of the importance of timely information flow was the
Feb. 17, 2010 Driving made more dangerous by irresponsible behavior Driving a vehicle, by its very nature is understood by most people as inherently hazardous. Add things like texting, speeding and loud music to the equation and the result is downright dangerous, according to civilian and military law enforcement and safety experts.According to the National Highway
Feb. 11, 2010 AF launches new legal assistance Web site The Air Force unveiled a new source of help when it comes to things like a will, power of attorney or other legal question. The new Air Force legal Web site at www.aflegalassistance.com is designed for active-duty and reserve component members, retirees and family members.The Web site was created to