Nov. 9, 2011 Obama announces jobs initiatives for veterans President Barack Obama announced executive orders Nov. 7 to give tax credits to employers who hire post-9/11 veterans and wounded warriors, as well as enhanced career counseling and related services for veterans.The president, flanked by veterans association representatives in the White House Rose
Nov. 8, 2011 K-9 teams serve as force multiplier When you enter most duty sections in a deployed environment, you're typically not greeted with barking. If you didn't know any better, you might think you were at the veterinarian's office. However, Airmen assigned to the 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron K-9 Division at an undisclosed
Nov. 7, 2011 Five members of USSTRATCOM receive prestigious NOAA award Five members of U.S. Strategic Command and its Joint Functional Component Command for Satellite Precipitation and Cloud Experiment were a part of a team awarded the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Administrator Award in October. The team established a method to provide space
Nov. 2, 2011 Air Force announces civilian workforce restructuring Air Force officials announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce Nov 2. In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense for the Department of Defense to stop civilian growth above fiscal year 2010 levels and the need to add 5900 positions against the Air Force's top priorities, the
Oct. 26, 2011 Cyber security is constant focus at Offutt October marks the annual observance of National Cyber Security Awareness Month throughout the U.S. military and government, but cyber security is constant requirement and cannot be forgotten about or ignored when we turn the calendar to November. Here at Offutt, the 55th Strategic Communications
Oct. 25, 2011 Security forces makes transition from contractor to civilian officers Over the next few weeks those entering the installation may notice a slight change in uniform of those checking identification cards at the entrance gates.However, the cosmetic change only tells part of the story as the 55th Security Forces Squadron is currently transitioning from contract gate
Oct. 21, 2011 NCO reenlisted by former cadet he mentored at Air Force Academy The U.S. armed forces oath of enlistment is repeated by every enlisted member of the Air Force when they commit themselves to serving their country. It's a binding agreement between the member and the United States, administered by a commissioned officer.The reason an enlisted member chooses a
Oct. 20, 2011 Navy team completes AFWA support mission Nearly three months after delivering temporary portable electrical power equipment to the Air Force Weather Agency headquarters, the Navy Mobile Utilities Support Equipment team's mission here is complete.The Seabees provided a 3.2 megawatt power plant in conjunction with a 5000 KVA substation to
Oct. 17, 2011 COMACC releases first letter to Airmen The Commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. Michael Hostage, has released his first "Letter to Airmen." The letter highlights COMACCs priorities and focus for the command.You can view the letter here.
Oct. 14, 2011 Recently discovered LeMay painting presented to wing There are quite a few people who will make a quick stop just to see what bargains or hidden gems are being offered at a neighborhood garage sale.Recently, Pete Vidito, a retired Marine Corps captain, and his wife, Judy, saw an oil painting of an ocean coastline that caught their eye."The garage sale
Oct. 14, 2011 Fraud, Waste, and Abuse investigations a core responsibility of AFOSI The Air Force Office of Special Investigations needs your help in identifying and reporting fraudulent activities. Besides our general crimes, counterintelligence, and research and technology protection missions, a significant amount of AFOSI's resources are assigned to fraud investigations. In the
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