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  • 55th Wing’s ‘culture of compliance’ pays off in UCI

    After months of preparation and a week of presenting programs and operations, the Air Combat Command Inspector General's team gave the 55th Wing a thumbs up for the unit compliance inspection that ended last week. The 55th Wing welcomed 91 members of the ACC/IG office and the Air Force Intelligence,

  • Offutt Airmen commemorate Air Force Birthday

    Members of team Offuttgathered at the King Dining facility Sept. 17, 2010 to cut the Air Force birthday cake with their comrades-in-arms. Airmen of all ranks gathered to mark this definitive occasion in our proud history. Each year on this day, we celebrate the historic birth date of the Air Force.

  • No fear, it’s the law

    The Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002, also known as the No Fear Act, requires federal agencies to be accountable for violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws.Offutt civilian federal and non-appropriated fund personnel are

  • What to do if bats are encountered on Offutt Air Force Base

    Bat encounters historically increase in early fall and this year is no different. Some species are native to this area and are present year-round, while others may be migrating through. Everyone who lives or works on Offutt Air Force Base should know what actions to take to minimize the potential

  • Leaders say happy birthday, Air Force

    The Air Force's top leaders send a message to the total force to celebrate the Air Force's 63rd birthday and to remind them to remember the commitment and sacrifice of all the Airmen deployed around the globe.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz

  • Offutt Airmen prepare for any situation during active shooter exercise

    Airmen from the 55th Security Forces Squadron responded to a worst-case-scenario training situation at the 55th Mission Support Group headquarters September 10, 2010. The active-shooter exercise, conducted in the early morning hours, tested the Airmen's response to very real events, similar to ones

  • DOD to reduce fuel, water consumption

    Defense Department officials plan to reduce the military's water and fossil fuels consumption by more than 20 percent in the next decade, under an Obama administration plan to make government agencies better stewards of the environment.Ashton B. Carter, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition,

  • UCI on the horizon

    The 55th Wing's Air Combat Command Unit Compliance Inspection is set to begin Sept. 19, and the Offutt community has been hard at work in preparation.A UCI is held to assess legally mandated areas and key programs chosen by senior Air Force and major command leadership. The upcoming UCI will be

  • Air Force officials urge operations security vigilance

    Fraudsters continue to hijack accounts on social networking sites and spread malicious software, FBI officials said. One technique entices users to download an application or view a video that appears to be sent from users' "friends," giving the perception of being legitimate. Once users respond to

  • More focus needed to end suicides, Mullens say

    A silent killer is rapidly infiltrating the military, claiming lives at an alarming rate each year.It does not discriminate, taking aim at the young and old, male and female -- from the battle-hardened Soldier to the new recruit."It's an area that can't get enough focus right now," said Navy Adm.

  • Fitness testing begins for deployed Airmen

    Airmen deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility will roll physical fitness testing into their wartime responsibilities starting Oct. 1. Lt. Gen. Mike Hostage, the U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, recently approved a policy authorizing fitness testing in the AOR for

  • USSTRATCOM change in leadership announced

    The Air Force recently announced the retirement of Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, headquartered here."Over the past 34 years, I've been blessed with so many tremendous opportunities to work alongside the finest men and women in the world. I'm especially proud of the

  • Remembering the tragedy of 9/11

    On the anniversary of Sept.11 each year, Americans around the world gather to remember the terrorist attacks of 2001. Here in the Heartland, people can choose from a variety of events to attend. Bellevue Public Schools district will hold its annual Freedom Walk Sept. 9 at 4:30 p.m. The walk will

  • Special duty assignments have great impact on Airmen's careers

    There's good news for any Airman with aspirations of fulfilling a special duty assignment. The Air Force is constantly looking for qualified professionals to fill a variety of unique assignments.A special duty assignment is one that takes someone away from his or her career field for a specified

  • Compass Call squadron departs 386th AEW as a result of drawdown in Iraq

    The last EC-130H assigned to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing departed here this morning for deployment to another U.S. Central Command base, capping a 6 ½-year tour of duty in which Compass Call crews flew an astonishing 23,300 combat hours in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.The move is

  • First sergeants serve important role

    For first sergeants, every day is different. One day they may help an Airman fly home on emergency leave, another they may run around base attending meetings and may be woken up at 2 a.m. another day to handle some emergency situation.This is the reality for anyone who volunteers to serve as a first