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  • OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Senior Airman Jacqueline Weekly, an aerospace ground equipment mechanic assigned to the 55th Maintenance Squadron, repacks wheel bearings on an RC-135 tow bar here, Oct. 1. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Josh Plueger)

    55th MXS Airmen maintain wing aircraft

  • Special leave accrual (SLA) for deployed and non-deployed members in use or lose leave status

    SUSPENSE: 30 NOV 081. THIS MESSAGE SUPERSEDES OUR 8106 MESSAGE, DTG 071410Z SEP 07, SAME SUBJECT. 2. APPLICABILITY: THIS MESSAGE PROVIDES SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON SPECIAL LEAVE ACCRUAL (SLA) FOR ALL ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL HAVING USE/LOSE ANNUAL LEAVE WHO WERE RECALLED FROM OR UNABLE TO TAKE LEAVE AS A RESULT OF DUTY ASSIGNMENTS IN SUPPORT OF
  • OFFUTT AIR FORCE, Neb. -- Many traditional Hispanic foods, including Mexican sweet bread, were on display at the annual Hispanic American Heritage Month food tasting at the Offutt AFB Community Center Oct. 1. Hispanic American Heritage Month began Sept. 15 and ends Oct. 15. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Charles Haymond)

    Offutt helps celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month

  • Soliciting volunteers for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Beta Test Program

    SUSPENSE FOR APPLICATIONS: 3 NOVEMBER 2008 1. THE CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE AIR FORCE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THAT "ONE ASPECT OF OUR FUTURE SUCCESS IS THE PROPER DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) IN THE AIR FORCE." HE STRESSED THE NEED TO RAPIDLY BOLSTER THE EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY OF THE UAS. IT IS CLEAR
  • Senior Airman Johnson Xaysana, Offutt AFB Honor Guard member assigned to the 55th Force Support Squadron, presents the POW/MIA table during the 14th Annual First Sergeants Association's POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony at the Patriot Club here Sept. 29. The POW/MIA table is set with very specific symbolic items such as a slice of lemon to represent the bitter fate of prisoners of war or those missing in action, a pinch of salt to represent the tears shed by the one missing or captured and their family and an inverted glass showing the inability of those listed as POW/MIA to share in the toast for the evening. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Josh Plueger)

    Solemn day honors POW/MIAs and families still waiting

    (Editor's Note: Although many people play Taps at POW/MIA ceremonies, it may be seen as inappropriate by some guests. "Taps is played in honor of our fallen comrades who have served this country," Sergeant Molchak explained. "The POW/MIA ceremony is used to recognize those individuals who have served this country but are not necessarily deceased

  • Small, lone table symbolizes great strength, sacrifice

    At almost every military event such as a birthday ball or dining out, a small table set for one remains unoccupied. You can also see an almost identical table constantly on display at the King Dining Facility here. These small, unoccupied tables represent perhaps the most heroic of all Americans - military members listed as prisoners of war or

  • It's fire prevention week - prevent home fires

    Many people may not realize that leaving the kitchen while food is cooking on the stove or leaving a space heater on all night could be all it takes to start a deadly home fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking and heating are among the leading causes of home fires in the United States. In an effort to raise fire

  • Cleaning out the coffers, wing budget balanced

    Sept. 29 will be just another Monday for most in the Fightin' Fifty-Fifth. But for some, it will be the final push at the end of a long road of planning to finalize the wing's transition into Fiscal 2009. The 55th Comptroller Squadron will finalize balancing more than 50 checkbooks, over $148 million in wing expenses plus the accounts of Offutt's
  • OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Master Sgt. Doug Dribble of the Air Force Weather Agency drips syrup onto his pancakes during the Offutt Chief’s Group Pancake Feed held at the Patriot Club Sept. 24. The pancake feed is a biannual event and proceeds support numerous Team Offutt programs including the Airman Leadership School and the Chief’s Sharp Troop award. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Charles Haymond)

    Chief's Group holds annual pancake feed

  • Staff Sgt. Matthew Simmons, 55th Communications Squadron, fills his gas tank at one of Offutt’s Army and Air Force Exchange Service stations Sept. 22. Most people, including Sergeant Simmons, are feeling the financial pinch caused by higher gas prices. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Tech. Sgt. Rhonda Moraski)

    Use tried, true methods to achieve fuel savings

    With the rollercoaster that is the global oil market, there seems to be very few people, if any, who aren't feeling the pinch from higher gas prices. And, as the price of a gallon of milk rivals that of a gallon of gas, many are looking for ways to get a few more miles out of a tank of gas. "We look at our budget very, closely now," said Kelvin

  • You May Make the Difference: 'Countering Terrorism Requires Your Help'

    Only you know who or what belongs - or doesn't belong - in your building, neighborhood or work center. Recognition of this fact is behind one of the latest Air Force antiterrorism initiatives, a program known as "Eagle Eyes." This effort is similar to a typical neighborhood-watch program, and Air Force officials consider it a key piece in the
  • Chris Companogne, a contractor with Environmental Priority Services, drills a steel rod into a groundwater plume at Offutt Sept. 9. The rod, used as part of an environmental cleanup effort called bio-sparging, will be used to inject the plume with a liquid which feeds microorganisms already present in the groundwater. The microorganisms ultimately breakdown contaminants in the plume. Since 2005, environmental contractors have injected approximately 4.5 million gallons of biostimulant into groundwater plumes around the base as part of Offutt’s Environmental Restoration Program. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Charles Haymond)

    Offutt moves closer to environmental cleanup goal

    The saying "you don't know what you don't know" can be applied to many situations, including that of environmental stewardship. But, not knowing doesn't mean organizations, and the people who work for them, don't have an obligation to remedy any negative situations that may result. Such is the case with environmental restoration at Offutt and other
  • OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – Tech. Sgt. Chad Been, with the 55th Maintenance Squadron's Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant section, takes a sledge hammer to the trunk lid of a car Sept. 24. The car was donated to Offutt’s Airmen against Drunk Driving organization for use in a fund raiser that was part of this year’s Wingman Days celebration. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Josh Plueger)

    Events encourage spirit of wingman concept

  • Air Force Climate Survey

    Beginning Oct. 1 all Air Force active duty, Guard, Reserve, Air Force and NAF civilians will be asked to participate in the 2008 Air Force Climate Survey. The purpose of the survey is to provide Air Force leadership with feedback on ways to improve their units. The survey will be divided into 9 factor areas: trusting senior leadership, trust in
  • Gen. Kevin P. Chilton speaks on the mission and capabilities of the U.S. Strategic Command Aug. 15 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. General Chilton is the STRATCOM commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

    STRATCOM leader charts nuclear path for American military

    The U.S. Strategic Command commander here recently laid out his vision for the future of America's strategic deterrence mission and the importance of nuclear stewardship. Gen. Kevin P. Chilton also outlined the necessary measures to correct the accountability and day-to-day management issues with nuclear weapons following the Defense secretary's

  • New Offutt facility sets gold standard

    The headquarters of the Air Force Weather Agency here recently became the first facility in the Air Force to earn a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold rating by the U.S. Green Building Council. The Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Moorman facility earned its gold rating in the "Version 2.1" LEED New Construction category. Buildings with advanced
  • (Left to right) Col. Boykin B. Jordan Jr., 55th Communications Group commander; Lt. Col. Mark White, 170th Group commander and Lt. Col. Randall Vogel, 55th Operations Group deputy commander complete their 2008 Combined Federal Campaign pledge forms after a 55th Wing group commander’s meeting here Oct. 3. Pledges made by federal civilian and military donors during the campaign season support eligible non–profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. This year’s CFC fund drive runs through Dec. 15. People who would like to contribute to the CFC should ask their unit representatives for more information. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Kendra Williams)

    Offutt's 2008 Combined Federal Campaign begins

    The 2008 Combined Federal Campaign begins this month. This campaign is similar to the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign; however, it raises millions of dollars each year for non-profit civilian organizations rather than Air Force organizations. Offutt's CFC runs from Sept. 29 through Nov. 7 with several events on base for service members and

  • Air Force develops plan for filling unmanned aircraft system positions

    Air Force leaders are taking a two-pronged approach to address the increasing need for pilots of unmanned aircraft systems in Afghanistan and Iraq, an Air Force official said recently. The first approach will use a small percentage of undergraduate pilot training graduates for the short term. The second will examine the potential for a distinct
  • Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Funderburg, 55th Wing command chief, attaches his commemorative ribbon to the Offutt Chief’s Group guidon as a symbol of honor at his retirement ceremony Sept. 5 at the Airman Leadership School here. Chief Master Sgt. Scott Reed, 55th Medical Group superintendent, holds the guidon. Chief Funderburg’s career spanned more than 30 years and involved working supply, intelligence and special operations as well as being the principal advisor to the 55th Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Josh Plueger)

    55th Wing bids farewell to Command Chief CMSgt. Funderburg

    The 55th Wing bid farewell to its top enlisted leader during a retirement ceremony Sept. 5 at the James M. McCoy Airman Leadership School here. The career of 55th Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Funderburg spanned more than 30 years through joint operations and around the world. Brig. Gen. James J. Jones, 55th Wing commander, presided over
  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz presents opening remarks at the 2008 Air Force Association Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 15, in Washington D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

    General Schwartz kicks off AFA convention

    The Air Force Association's 24th Annual Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition got underway here Sept. 15. In remarks to open the conference, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz said service leaders will work to regain America's trust by improving its performance, citing work done by Airmen since it became a separate service
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