March 24, 2011 The 55th Wing celebrates Heritage Week As Offutt prepares for the 33rd Annual 55th Wing Birthday Ball, members of the wing from various points of its development gather to remember pivotal moments in the Fifty-Fifth's rich history."The Fightin' Fifty-Fifth is full of great traditions and a wonderful heritage going back 70 years. We're
March 21, 2011 Fallen warrior still paving the way In a ceremony here March 24 at 2 p.m., Offutt Airmen will rededicate a road to honor and remember Lt. Col. Mark E. Stratton, who was killed when a suicide car bomber detonated an improvised explosive device alongside a convoy north of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, on May 26, 2009. The ceremony will
March 19, 2011 Offutt announces selections for the March enlisted supplemental promotion Ten Offutt Airmen selected for promotion as part of the March enlisted supplemental promotion process.The enlisted supplemental promotion release announces those Airmen selected for promotion who tested outside of their required cycle due to an extended temporary duty or deployment in support of a
March 18, 2011 Offutt announces new O-6 promotees Team Offutt congratulates the following lieutenant colonels on their selection for promotion to colonel.Lt. Col. Brien J. Baude, U.S. Strategic CommandLt. Col. Jeffrey G. Compton, U.S. Strategic CommandLt. Col. John J. Cooper, 55th Operations GroupLt. Col. Diane M. Jones, U.S. Strategic CommandLt.
March 14, 2011 Wing change of command brings back 'one of our own' The 55th Wing said goodbye to Brig. Gen. John N.T. Shanahan March 9 at a special change of command ceremony and welcomed back Brig. Gen. Donald "Bits" Bacon, this time as the new wing commander. Lt. Gen. Glenn F. Spears, 12th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony and presented General
March 8, 2011 Dodgeball tournament set for March 19 For anyone who has ever wanted to hurl something at his or her supervisor, good news is on the horizon.Offutt will host a free dodgeball tournament at the field house here March 19 at 10 a.m. The tournament will feature teams of up to 10 people, who will try to throw seven-inch rubber balls as hard
March 3, 2011 Team Offutt to honor fallen Cobra Ball aircrew members The Fightin' Fifty-Fifth's history pages are full of Cold War stories of sacrifice and dedication and on March 15, the members of Team Offutt will pause to remember one of the more tragic chapters.On that same March day in 1981, six crew members of Cobra Ball 61-2664 lost their lives when their
Feb. 25, 2011 Taking time to honor veterans A home for veterans, our nation's heroes, can be found about five miles from Offutt. If you walk through the doors, you'll soon find men who served in combat as far back as WWII.The Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home, located at 12505 South 40th St. in Bellevue, is home to 112 veterans of all services,
Feb. 25, 2011 Offutt warriors to run in 22nd Annual Bataan Memorial Death March They marched more than 80 miles in the tropical heat of the Philippines without adequate water or food. Many couldn't continue and were beaten to death or shot.On April 10, 1942, the day after the surrender of the main Philippine Island of Luzon to Japanese forces during WWII, 75,000 Filipino and
Feb. 22, 2011 AFWA honors weather warrior, enlisted heritage with auditorium dedication The Air Force Weather Agency honored one of their own by dedicating their auditorium to retired Chief Master Sgt. Peter Morris during a ceremony here Feb. 15.Chief Morris served 30 years in the Air Force weather community and is widely recognized as one of their finest enlisted leaders and weather
Feb. 22, 2011 Volunteering leads to college credit For many college students, paying for an education can be a daunting task. Having to pay for tuition, room, board and expensive books can cause many students to work several hours a week and many more may turn to student loans to finance their education.Thankfully at Offutt a program exists to aid
Feb. 16, 2011 Time to celebrate: 55th Wing Birthday Ball on the horizon The party date is set, the location has been scouted and now the time has come...to get your tickets.The 33rd Annual 55th Wing Birthday Ball is set for March 26 at the Embassy Suites Convention Center in La Vista, Neb.The event marks the 70th anniversary of the Fightin' Fifty-Fifth, which dates back
Feb. 10, 2011 WWII pilot receives Distinguished Flying Cross He flew dangerous missions during World War II where his aircraft took intense enemy fire, yet he and his crew still accomplished their mission.Because of this bravery under fire, 1st Lt. William "Bill" Wrenn was posthumously awarded the highest honor one can receive for aerial achievement, the
Feb. 9, 2011 Cold Steel Challenge under way With all the commitments people have such as appointments, school, work and being a parent, many may struggle to find motivation to exercise or eat right on a regular basis.Even military members can find it difficult to work out regularly, eat a balanced diet, and live a healthy lifestyle.For
Feb. 4, 2011 STRATCOM welcomes new commander Gen. C. Robert "Bob" Kehler took the reins as the commander of U.S. Strategic Command during a change of command ceremony here today. The Secretary of Defense, Honorable Dr. Robert M. Gates presided over the event. Approximately 1,000 people were on hand to welcome back the former Air Force Space
Feb. 2, 2011 Supporting the military spouse New Air Force spouses may feel lost in the world of military jargon and acronyms that seem to be part of everyday life. Even a seasoned military spouse may find him or herself searching for answers.Thankfully, Offutt's Airman and Family Readiness Center offers Heart Link, an Air Force spouse
Jan. 31, 2011 MPS unveils new appointment system Patrons of the 55th Force Support Squadron's Military Personnel Section have a new avenue to schedule services with a newly adopted online appointment system.The website went online the afternoon of Jan. 25, said 2nd Lt. Kelly Hiser, officer in charge of the MPS. Within minutes, there were more than