Oct. 13, 2011 Exercise prepares Offutt Airmen for flu season The campaign to vaccinate Team Offutt for this year's influenza season got an extra shot in the arm when the 55th Medical Group organized a point of dispensing event at the Offutt Community Activity Center Oct. 6. The point of dispensing, or POD, event vaccinated more than 1,500 active duty and
Oct. 7, 2011 Offutt celebrates enlisted heritage with dining-out Enlisted members will take part in a formal dining-out ceremony in the Patriot Club on Offutt AFB, Neb. Oct. 21, 6 p.m.The idea behind the dining-out is to celebrate the legacy of the enlisted component of the Air Force and where they are headed. The theme for this year's dining-out is, "Honoring
Oct. 6, 2011 A family legacy continues as Chief retires Chief Master Sgt. James MaGill was honored at a retirement ceremony Aug. 5 and shared with the crowd the story of his family's military legacy. MaGill's family was represented by his mom, a WWII veteran, his wife who he says has served his entire career with him and his son, an active duty Air Force
Oct. 6, 2011 Team Offutt celebrates service of retirees The Offutt Field House doesn't often have a full parking lot on a Sunday morning. The large, open hangar is typically quiet except for a few early risers who take advantage of the readily-available workout machines.However on Oct. 16, the field house will see a bustle of activity. It will be closed
Oct. 6, 2011 POW/MIA Luncheon reinforces honor, loyalty and ethics Former Vietnam prisoner of war Lt. Col. (ret.) Barry Bridger spoke to Team Offutt Sept. 23 in an emotional and enlightening memorial to all American prisoners of war, past, present and future, and military members listed as missing in action. Bridger joined with former POWs from World War II, the
Oct. 4, 2011 Offutt striving to protect your family from fire The Offutt Fire Department is once again teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to help educate the local community about fire prevention for this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, Oct. 9-15.Fire Prevention Week was inspired by one of the worst fires in America - the Great
Sept. 30, 2011 Strong safety culture equals success With cooler temperatures arriving base safety officials are reflecting back on summer lessons learned and reminding Team Offutt members to stay vigilant when it comes to safety as fall and winter approach.The 101 Critical Days of Summer, which is the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day, typically
Sept. 30, 2011 CFC celebrates 50 years of helping The 2011 Combined Federal Campaign officially kicked-off at the Bellevue Public Schools Lied Activity Center Sept. 20. The CFC runs through the end of December and allows military, federal and postal employees to donate to local, national and international charities of their choice. This year the
Sept. 27, 2011 Kenney gate gets a makeover The Kenney Gate Beautification Project is under way with a plan to spruce up the landscape.The project consists of cleaning up the existing vegetation and planting more than 900 plants and flowers.The project was as an idea of Victoria McLachlan, an Offutt resident. When she moved here she thought
Sept. 26, 2011 Bird migration season increases bird strike risks As summer fades into fall, birds begin to migrate south to their wintering grounds. That migration means one thing to pilots and airfield managers: a dramatic increase in the risk of bird strikes. Monthly trends recorded from 1995 - 2010 by the Air Force Safety Center Aviation Safety Division
Sept. 26, 2011 Office 2010 coming to Offutt computers The 55th Wing is getting a new tool, Microsoft Office 2010. The next questions users might ask are when do I get it and how has it changed?A firm release date is not known; however, it's expected to be before mid-November. Presently, the software is undergoing final analysis before allowing
Sept. 26, 2011 Winter safety tools at Offutt Winters in the Midwest can be treacherous, but there are tools and people here waiting to jump into action at a moment's notice to keep Team Offutt safe. One obstacle that can be very daunting during the winter is driving while there is snow on the ground. Snow removal teams here work constantly to
Sept. 16, 2011 Leaders issue Air Force birthday message Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:On Sept. 18, 1947, our nation established the United States Air Force, thus realizing
Sept. 16, 2011 Air Combat Command welcomes new leadership Air Combat Command welcomed a new commander in a ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sept. 13.Gen. Gilmary Michael Hostage III assumed command of ACC from Gen. William M. Fraser III in front of hundreds of Airmen and others gathered at the 94th Fighter Squadron hangar.Air Force Chief of Staff
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