Oct. 13, 2010 55th FSS team to run marathon For many people, running 26.2 miles may seem like a crazy idea. But, for the nine members of the 55th Force Support Squadron's running team, it's just another challenge to overcome.The team, consisting of Airmen from airman first class to captain, formed in July after some members of the 55th FSS
Oct. 13, 2010 Postal Service sets holiday mail deadline The recommended mailing deadline for sending economy-priced holiday packages to servicemembers in Afghanistan, Iraq and other places around the world is Nov. 12, officials at the U.S. Postal Service said."Shipping holiday packages early helps ensure that they arrive in time for the holidays," said
Oct. 12, 2010 'Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win' to be Air Force motto Incorporating extensive inputs from all ranks and career fields in the development effort, Airmen have selected "Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win" as the service's motto. An enduring statement of Airmen's pride in their service, the motto is a two-part expression -- a call to action, with a response of
Oct. 7, 2010 Top chief discusses training, wingmanship during Academy visit The chief master sergeant of the Air Force visited with the Air Force Academy's enlisted cadre Oct. 1 and talked about the way ahead for the Air Force, professional military education and taking care of Airmen and families.During his visit, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy said his
Oct. 4, 2010 Dog days gone by On Sept. 30, after 69 years of serving Offutt's finest, D's Dog Stand, in Bldg. 300, closed its doors.Since opening for business in 1941, "The Dog Stand" - as it's affectionately known - provided a quick alternative for the folks in Bldg 300. "In its day, the Dog Stand was a happening spot," said
Oct. 4, 2010 President extends deadline for stop loss benefit Eligible Airmen, veterans and their beneficiaries now have until Dec. 3 to apply for retroactive stop loss special pay following an extension in the continuing resolution signed by the president Sept. 30.The new Dec. 3 deadline extends the original Oct. 21 cutoff for applications and allows eligible
Oct. 4, 2010 Website is one-stop shop for deployment-related issues Airmen can access information about their upcoming deployment at the Air and Space Expeditionary Force Online website. The AEF Online website, located at https://aef.afpc.randolph.af.mil/, provides a single access point for all AEF-related issues to include reporting instructions, tempo banding,
Oct. 4, 2010 Offutt honors warriors of times past Offutt will host its annual Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Offutt Field House, giving retirees from the local area and across the Heartland an opportunity to renew their government identification cards, get flu shots, tour the base and get briefings from Tricare and
Oct. 1, 2010 Leaders send energy awareness message The Air Force's top leaders released a joint "Letter to Airmen" to encourage Airmen to continue to be energy efficient at the workplace and at home. "The Air Force is engaged in a long-term effort to improve our nation's energy security through energy efficiency and conservation," Secretary of the
Oct. 1, 2010 DOD provides continued support for military children Department of Defense Education Activity officials are keeping on the cutting-edge of sharing resources and training tools with public schools supporting military families, a Washington education official said."Our goal is to reach military children who attend public schools," said Kathy Facon, the
Sept. 30, 2010 Offutt prepares for Fire Prevention Week In an effort to better educate the Offutt community about smoke alarm recommendations and fire prevention, the Offutt Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association for this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, held Oct. 3-9.The Offutt Fire Department, which consists of
Sept. 28, 2010 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,
Sept. 21, 2010 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.
Sept. 20, 2010 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
Sept. 20, 2010 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
Sept. 20, 2010 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
Sept. 14, 2010 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