Sept. 6, 2011 Offutt forever linked with 9-11 Almost every American remembers where they were and what they were doing on 9-11.For a few members of Team Offutt who were present that day, the sight of Air Force One landing here, sending Offutt into the history annals as a footnote on this day, is something they'll never forget.As the events of
Sept. 1, 2011 Defenders of Freedom Offutt Air Force Base opened its gates to 110,000 people during the 2011 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show, Aug. 27-28.The annual event, which allows Offutt Airmen to showcase their talents and hardware, included 20 flying performers, more than 30 static displays, vendors and a kid's fun
Aug. 24, 2011 CMSAF visits Offutt, speaks about tough decisions on horizon During a visit to Offutt Aug. 18 and 19, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy met with many enlisted members of Air Combat Command's largest wing and Offutt's tenant units. He took the time he was here to dispel some rumors and explain to Air Force members what they can look for on the
Aug. 23, 2011 Deployed 55th SCS Airman sets the example The term example is defined several ways by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. It can mean one that serves as a pattern to be imitated, a representative of all a group or type or an instance to illustrate a rule or precept. Tech. Sgt. Toya Stone and Staff Sgt. James Gaffney of the 321st Expeditionary
Aug. 16, 2011 No changes to military retirement anytime soon, officials say The military retirement isn't going to change any time soon, Defense Department officials said. "There's no immediate plan to affect retirement," Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told service members at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, July 31. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said any changes to
Aug. 15, 2011 Seabees ensure AFWA mission doesn't skip a beat With the Missouri River rising and the possibility of flood waters reaching the installation, base agencies have been busy reviewing their flood contingency plans.During one comprehensive review, the Air Force Weather Agency learned that electrical power to their $30 million headquarters facility
Aug. 15, 2011 Officials announce civilian workforce hiring freeze Air Force officials announced the implementation of a 90-day hiring freeze effective immediately.A firm commitment to keep spending within requested levels led to implement the hiring freeze across the civilian workforce, officials said.In addition to a 90-day hiring freeze, the officials plan to
Aug. 15, 2011 Offutt Airman awarded Bronze Star with Valor For actions taken in the line of fire, Master Sgt. Christopher Banks was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor in a ceremony at the Afghan Conference Center Aug. 13.Banks, a ground medic working in an advising role with the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and deployed from Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., at
Aug. 8, 2011 Offutt to host 2011 "Defenders of Freedom" Open House and Air Show The U.S. Air Force's F-15E Strike Eagle demonstration team and the U.S. Army's Golden Knights will headline Offutt's annual 2011 "Defenders of Freedom" Open House and Air Show Aug. 27 and 28.The event is free and open to the public. "We at Team Offutt are very excited to provide you this glimpse of
Aug. 8, 2011 Panetta discusses security challenges in STRATCOM visit Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta spoke to service members about national security concerns and the defense budget during a visit Aug. 5 to U.S. Strategic Command headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb."It's a challenging time for the United States," Panetta said. "But with regard to our
Aug. 2, 2011 55th Wing selected for 2011 Meritorious Unit Award The Meritorious Unit Award recognizes Air Force active duty, reserve and guard units for exceptional service in direct support of combat operations against armed enemies of the United States after Sept. 11, 2001.On July 27, the 55th Wing was awarded the Meritorious Unit Award for its superb efforts
July 20, 2011 Turkish officers visit Offutt seeking BASH solution In search of a bird strike solution, three members of the Turkish Air Force visited here July 12 to learn about Offutt's Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard program and to see the MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar System in action."The Turkish air force doesn't have a BASH program like you have