Nov. 19, 2010 More Airmen needed to provide feedback through AF climate survey More than 130,000 people have participated in this year's Air Force Climate Survey, but more are needed to participate and provide their feedback to Air Force commanders and senior leaders before the survey closes Nov. 28.The climate survey assesses the opinions and perceptions of active-duty,
Nov. 15, 2010 POD event key to flu season preparation The campaign to vaccinate active-duty members for this year's influenza season got an extra shot in the arm late last month when the 55th Medical Group organized a point of dispensing event at the community center here. Between the POD and the immunizations clinic, more than 1,000 people received
Nov. 12, 2010 New kennel to open Offutt's military working dogs are highly trained canines who patrol the base with their handlers nearly 24 hours a day, assisting with random anti-terrorism measures, searching for explosives and narcotics, and yes, biting with or without command when necessary.For the past six months, a handful of
Nov. 8, 2010 Iraqi air force Squadron 70 launches first ISR mission from Ali Base Members of the Iragi air force Squadron 70 flew their first operational mission from here Oct. 25, just one week after relocating from Basra Air Base, Iraq, to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support over the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.In addition to flying a joint
Nov. 5, 2010 USAJOBS to be single source for Air Force job seekers Current civilian employees will have a single source to apply for vacant Air Force positions beginning Nov. 15 when they join other job seekers already using USAJOBS.Air Force civilian personnel officials announced the decision in October that almost all hiring will be accomplished through USAJOBS
Nov. 3, 2010 New, privatized temporary lodging facilities officially open In what many would agree was far overdue, new temporary lodging facilities were officially opened here during a ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 1.For many, many years Offutt's TLFs have been considered less than ideal, so this ceremony was a welcome sight for many past and present members of the
Oct. 29, 2010 Nebraska’s Official Veterans Parade set for Nov. 6 For the 11th year, people from all over Douglas and Sarpy counties will come together in Bellevue Nov. 6 to celebrate our nation's military veterans during Nebraska's Official Veterans Parade. The event, which begins at 10 a.m. in Olde Towne Bellevue, is expected to draw more than 100 entries,
Oct. 28, 2010 Scammers prey on service members Scams can include any trick used to gain information, money or resources. Scammers accomplish this by preying on a person until the scammer can piece together information or convince the individual to meet the scammers' needs. Even though servicemembers are a prominent part of the nation, they can
Oct. 28, 2010 Keep a healthy smile after Halloween Halloween can be a fun time for children and even adults but it also can pose challenges to keeping a healthy smile. Here are a few tips from the 55th Dental Squadron and American Dental Association on how to help keep you and your family on track this Halloween: * Eat Halloween candy and other
Oct. 25, 2010 Consider safety for a spooktacular Halloween For many children, Halloween is one of the most eventful and memorable times of the year. What could be more satisfying to a youngster than dressing up like his or her favorite super hero, goblin or other scary monster and going door to door collecting candy?Although this is usually a fun night for
Oct. 23, 2010 Logistics units consolidate at 55th Wing The 55th Wing welcomed a new unit Sept. 27 during a special activation ceremony at the Patriot Club. The new unit, the 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron, replaces and consolidates several existing functions from around the base including supply, transportation, fuels and readiness flights to
Oct. 22, 2010 New vet clinic opens its doors Members of Team Offutt, including a few with four legs, gathered together on a typical cool, fall morning to celebrate the grand opening of the new base veterinary clinic here Oct. 20."The new veterinary clinic is the culmination of years of planning by many professionals dedicated to provide top