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  • BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan--Senior Airman Patrick Brush, U.S. Air Forces Band ‘Falcon’ trumpet player, captivates an audience with the smooth sounds of his trumpet during a show here June 22. Airman Brush is deployed from the USAF Heartland of America Band, Offutt AFB, Neb. ‘Falcon’ travels throughout the area of responsibility positively promoting troop morale, diplomacy and reach out to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Master Sgt. Demetrius Lester)

    HOAB member lifts morale with smooth sounds

  • SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Senior Airman Anthony Dodge function checks a zip tie cutter while Airman 1st Class Lucas Lemoine prepares to use it to secure chaffe wrap on hydraulic test stand hoses at a Southwest Asia air base June 18. Due to the intense heat and mechanical vibrations on the hydraulic test stand wrapping has to be secured to prevent it from coming off. Both are assigned to 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron. Airman Dodge is deployed from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. and Airman Lemoine is deployed from Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Johnny Saldivar)

    Offutt maintainer gets hands dirty and the job done while deployed

  • Brig. Gen. James Jones, 55th Wing commander, addresses the crowd during the grand opening of the new Army and Air Force Exchange Services base exchange June 13. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Jeff Gates)

    New BX grand opening

  • Team Offutt members help unload merchandise for the new Airman's Attic to get ready for the grand opening June 30. Volunteers contributed over 1,600 man hours to prepare the new site. (Courtesy Photo)

    Airman's Attic re-opening in new location

  • Team Offutt member named Civilian Firefighter of the Year

    Saving lives, property and the environment as well as protecting them from further harm is all part of the job Offutt firefighters do on a daily basis. Recently, one Offutt firefighter stood out across the Air Force as a shining example of expertise and professionalism. Joshua Moorman, 55th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, was named Air Force
  • Retired Brig. Gen. Regis Urschler provides a moving speech during a Memorial Day ceremony at Offutt's base cemetery May 26. During his address, the general reminded the more than 100 people gathered of the sacrifices tof those who died for the United States and the ideals and freedoms Americans enjoy today. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Josh Plueger)

    Memorial Day memories

  • The daughter of a Team Offutt member tries her hand at the rock climbing wall at the Offutt Advisory Council’s Annual Appreciation Day Picnic. There were many activities available for children including face painting, games and prize giveaways. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Charles Haymond)

    Offutt Advisory Council's Annual Appreciation Day Picnic

  • Take action when tornado siren sounds

    The Tornado Siren will ONLY be sounded when Offutt AFB is under a tornado warning. The siren will sound the entire time we are under a tornado warning. If you hear the siren, take the following action: If indoors - move away from windows, doors, and outside walls. Do not delay to close or open windows, or to shut off utilities. Move to an interior
  • Gen. Kevin Chilton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, throws the first pitch druing Military Appreciation Day at Rosenblatt Stadium June 8 while Col. Robert Maness, 55th Wing vice commander, waits for his turn on the mound. The annual Military Appreciation Day game featured the Omaha Royals against the Iowa Cubs. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Jeff Gates)

    Batter up!

  • Brig. Gen. James Jones, 55th Wing commander, Col. Phillip Smith and Col. Jeffrey Herd render proper courtesy to the flag at the 55th Operations Group change of command ceremony June 5. Herd assumed command of the Air Combat Command’s largest group which has operational control over 12 squadrons and two detachments worldwide and consists of about 3,200 personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Josh Plueger)

    55th Wing Operations Group changes command

    Col. Jeffrey A. Herd succeeded Col. Philip A. Smith as the 55th Operations Group Commander in a change of command ceremony at the Bennie Davis maintenance building here Thursday. Prior to serving as the 55th OG commander, Colonel Herd served as chief, Capabilities and Requirements Integration Division for North American Aerospace Defense Command
  • About 200 motorcycles line Offutt’s parade grounds Sunday during the Yellow Ribbon Run. The annual motorcycle rally supports military men and women in the area through the Friends of the Family Support Center. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Airman 1st Class Danielle Grannan)

    Motorcycle Rally

  • Staff Sgt. Steven Jackson of the 97th Intelligence Squadron takes part in the DUI experience exercise held here May 20. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Josh Plueger)

    The DUI experience brings reality to drinking and driving

    The drunk driver swerves the four door sedan sharply, knocking over several cones. The car's tires let out a painful squeal as it speeds through the parking lot. Fortunately, the drunk driving was a controlled situation called the DUI Experience held here May 20 at the parking lot behind the new Air Force Weather Agency building. To get the message
  • High winds and soggy ground contributed to the toppling of eight trees, some as tall as 60 feet, at Offutt May 22 and 23. According to the 55th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight, winds May 22 peaked at 49 knots, or 56, mph, and May 23 at 63 knots, or 72 mph. Winds typically associated with a category 1 hurricane are 74 mph. In addition to the high winds, Offutt accumulated about 3.5 nches of rain May 23 through 27. All Offutt members are reminded we’re in the season of severe weather and they should plan accordingly. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Dana Heard)

    Storm damage

  • USSTRATCOM commander emphasizes the global mission

    During Gen. Kevin P. Chilton's first U.S. Strategic Command commander's call May 20 at the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility, he unveiled the new USSTRATCOM vision: Leaders in Strategic Deterrence and Preeminent Global Warfighters in Space and Cyberspace. Chilton also redefined the USSTRATCOM missions. They are to: - deter attacks on United States

  • Goodbye Air Pulse, hello Offutt Air Pulse

    After nearly 60 years, this issue of the Air Pulse is the last Air Force-produced newspaper for Offutt. Beginning June 5, base readers will see a slightly different look to the publication appearing on base newsstands as local publisher Bellevue Leader Co., continues the base newspaper tradition by producing the Offutt Air Pulse. After conducting

  • Alcoholic energy drinks: A dangerous mix

    It started with Jolt Cola in the 1980s and skyrocketed in fame in 1997 with Red Bull. The popularity of energy drinks in America has certainly altered popular culture. Forbes magazine reported that 500 new energy drink products were introduced worldwide in 2006 and energy drink industry sales generate revenue in excess of $5 billion. According to

  • Retreat ceremony an ancient tradition

    Staff Sgt. Hillary A. Stonemetz Military units patrol the territory surrounding the city looking for enemies as the drums rolled across the early evening air signaling retreat. The gates to the city were about to close. If the patrolling unit didn't return to the city soon, it would be locked out for the night. The retreat ceremony, a centuries old
  • Ricky Todd, 6th degree black belt and head instructor for the U.S. TaeKwon-Do Federation's AXE TaeKwon-Do school in Bellevue, prepares to break through six cement tiles April 19 as part of the test for his 7th degree black belt master instructor status. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/ Dan Rohan)

    Boathouse opens for the summer

  • 1st ACCS members push minds, bodies to the limit during road race

    Twenty members of the 1st Airborne Command and Control Squadron awoke from their beds early May 4 while it was still dark and cold. Like ancient warriors of a time long ago they went through a pre-combat ritual as they prepared to push their minds and bodies to the limit. In this case, the field of battle was the 31st Annual Lincoln National Guard
  • Ricky Todd, 6th degree black belt and head instructor for the U.S. TaeKwon-Do Federation's AXE TaeKwon-Do school in Bellevue, prepares to break through six cement tiles April 19 as part of the test for his 7th degree black belt master instructor status. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/ Dan Rohan)

    TaeKwon-Do master earns 7th degree

    The U. S. TaeKwon-Do Federation's AXE Taekwon-Do school in Bellevue hosted an event to remember April 19 where Ricky Todd, 6th degree black belt and head instructor, tested and was promoted to 7th degree black belt master instructor in the USTF. In order to qualify for this honor, Master Todd, a retired Air Force member, devoted more than 25 years
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