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,
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