June 23, 2011 Air Force announces MQ-1/9 ground station basing criteria Air Force officials have released the criteria for basing of the regular Air Force MQ-1/9 remote split operations ground control stations. The basing criteria, announced June 22, were approved by the secretary and chief of staff of the Air Force and include factors such as mission requirements,
June 21, 2011 AFOSI Det. 204 hosts first local law enforcement shooting competition Law-enforcement officers from all over the Greater Omaha area gathered for the first official pistol competition hosted by the Office of Special Investigations Detachment 204, located here, and held at the Bellevue Rod and Gun Club in Bellevue June 17.Twenty-eight competitors entered from a variety
June 21, 2011 Local Tuskegee Airmen chapter welcomes new wing commander Six members of the local chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, including one of Nebraska's original Tuskegee and one former P-51C pilot officially welcomed the new 55th Wing commander to base during a meeting here June 15.Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Charles Lane and former Army Cpl. Robert D. Holts and, two of
June 17, 2011 OAC picnic showers Team Offutt with appreciation Team Offutt didn't let overcast skies and the pending flood dampen their spirits as they gathered at the Base Lake for the Offutt Advisory Council's Appreciation Picnic on June 10. The appreciation picnic was put on by community leaders and volunteers who annually show their support for Team
June 15, 2011 Team Offutt leaders honor Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum Pride, honor, dignity, peace and tranquility.Those are just a few of the words mentioned when it comes to the Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum that made a stop here at Memorial Park from May 29 - June 5.The traveling wall is a half-scale replica of the actual Vietnam Veterans Memorial
June 14, 2011 Team Offutt flood prevention effort continues Team Offutt volunteers filled and laid nearly 350,000 sandbags along the Missouri River and Papio Creek to prevent floodwaters from impacting base facilities June 10 - 13."I was very impressed with the teamwork and quick planning that enabled us to go from procuring the sand and sandbags on Thursday
June 9, 2011 Offutt braces for flood with heavy preparations As the water level rises in the Missouri River, Offutt officials are taking precautions to protect people, equipment and facilities.Official reports from the Army Corp of Engineers said the Missouri River will crest by June 15. Offutt's systems of levees are expected to hold, but the greatest risk
June 6, 2011 Team Offutt joins with other locals to help relocate flooding museum items As the Missouri River continues to rise, flooding has become a major issue for businesses and organizations located along its banks.One such organization that has been affected by the rising water is Freedom Park, an outdoor museum here that features numerous military exhibits including the USS
June 1, 2011 Lt. Gen. Gilmary M. Hostage III to lead Air Combat Command The U.S. Senate confirmed the assignment of the newest commander of Air Combat Command. Lt. Gen. Gilmary M. Hostage III, whom the Senate also confirmed for appointment to the grade of general, will assume command of ACC at a later date.General Hostage currently serves as the commander of U.S. Air
May 31, 2011 Spouses get hands on during orientation flight A lucky group of 45th Reconnaissance Squadron family members received an orientation flight aboard the Open Skies OC-135B observation aircraft here May 21."We arranged this spouse orientation sortie to familiarize our Air Force spouses and their families with what their members do everyday defending
May 26, 2011 AAFES rewards local youth who 'Made the Grade' Offutt family member Alonna Smith was presented with a $5,000 savings bond during a "You Made The Grade" presentation ceremony at the base exchange here May 25."I think it's really cool and awesome that I won," said the daughter of Tech. Sgt. Melissa Smith from the 55th Medical Group. "I worked hard