July 14, 2011 Offutt aircraft helps detect nuclear blasts worldwide At any time of the day or night, on any day of the year, if a nuclear device explodes anywhere on Earth, a Defense Department network established in 1947 will know about it.That was the year Army Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower directed the Army Air Corps to develop such a capability, and the U.S. Atomic
July 11, 2011 Support group welcomes new commander The 55th Mission Support Group is under new leadership following a change of command at the Patriot Club here July 6.Col. Andrea Tullos took the reins from Col. Michael Allshouse in a ceremony presided over by Brig. Gen. Donald Bacon, 55th Wing commander."It's an honor to be a member of the Fightin'
July 7, 2011 More than just numbers In 1974, a gallon of gas was only 55 cents, inflation reached a staggering 11 percent and President Richard Nixon resigned in order to avoid impeachment. It was also the year when Rose Woerner embarked on a journey that would impact future leaders and change her life forever. After more than 37
July 7, 2011 AAFES senior enlisted advisor visits Team Offutt The senior enlisted advisor for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service visited Team Offutt June 21-24.During his visit, Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm met with base community members and leadership, toured Exchange facilities, met with employees, and addressed Exchange related issues."I think it is
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,