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
Aug. 23, 2011 Deployed 55th SCS Airman sets the example The term example is defined several ways by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. It can mean one that serves as a pattern to be imitated, a representative of all a group or type or an instance to illustrate a rule or precept. Tech. Sgt. Toya Stone and Staff Sgt. James Gaffney of the 321st Expeditionary
Aug. 16, 2011 No changes to military retirement anytime soon, officials say The military retirement isn't going to change any time soon, Defense Department officials said. "There's no immediate plan to affect retirement," Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told service members at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, July 31. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said any changes to
Aug. 15, 2011 Seabees ensure AFWA mission doesn't skip a beat With the Missouri River rising and the possibility of flood waters reaching the installation, base agencies have been busy reviewing their flood contingency plans.During one comprehensive review, the Air Force Weather Agency learned that electrical power to their $30 million headquarters facility
Aug. 15, 2011 Officials announce civilian workforce hiring freeze Air Force officials announced the implementation of a 90-day hiring freeze effective immediately.A firm commitment to keep spending within requested levels led to implement the hiring freeze across the civilian workforce, officials said.In addition to a 90-day hiring freeze, the officials plan to
Aug. 15, 2011 Offutt Airman awarded Bronze Star with Valor For actions taken in the line of fire, Master Sgt. Christopher Banks was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor in a ceremony at the Afghan Conference Center Aug. 13.Banks, a ground medic working in an advising role with the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and deployed from Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., at