June 1, 2010 Solemn gathering honors ultimate sacrifice A small group of patriots gathered at the base cemetery May 31 for Offutt's annual Memorial Day commemoration to honor those who have died while serving in our nation's military.About 100 people experienced the sights and sounds of the remembrance from key words from Vice Adm. Carl V. Mauney to a
June 1, 2010 Air Force leaders send summer safety message The Air Force's top leaders have issued a Critical Days of Summer safety message to alert Airmen to exercise good personal judgment to avoid engaging in a reckless manner. Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Air Force Chief Master Sgt. of the
May 27, 2010 Offutt warriors to run Air Force Marathon Several members of Team Offutt plan to be among the field of approximately 12,000 runners during the 14th Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, Sept. 18.The event, which is open to the public, kicks off at the Ervin J. Nutter Center on the campus of Wright State University with a Sports
May 27, 2010 Lynn Thanks Offutt Airmen for Recon, Intel Support The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have pointed to the importance of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platforms, and today Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III thanked the airmen who provide much of that data.Lynn stopped to visit with and thank the men and women of the 55th Wing
May 25, 2010 'Defenders' neutralize threat to Bagram Airfield Members of the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron with assistance from U.S. Army and Marine Corps personnel proved their combat power May 19, 2010, repelling an early morning attack here.The attack began with indirect fire which caused no significant damage, said Lt. Col. James Lowe, 455th
May 25, 2010 Top enlisted Airman addresses quality-of-life issues As Air Force leaders work to improve the quality of life for Airmen and their families, suicide prevention is among their top priorities, the service's top enlisted Airman said.The suicide rate for all four services in 2009 was higher than the national average, defense officials said. Air Force
May 24, 2010 2010 Runway Run More than 150 people participated in the third annual Runway Run here May 9. The seven mile race includes approximately two miles of Offutt's runway.
May 21, 2010 Offutt archers keep eyes on target There's a slight chill in the crisp spring air. It's quiet in the field, and the dewy grass rustles gently with each breeze. A pause in the wind comes, and a subtle snap echoes through the clearing. A blur of motion shifts 40 yards, slamming home into a set of brightly-painted circles. The blur
May 20, 2010 Safety is paramount Brig. Gen. John N.T. Shanahan, 55th Wing commander, asks all Airmen at Offutt and across Air Combat Command to stay safe and exercise good judgement at all times. Losing one Airman, General Shanahan said, is one too many.
May 19, 2010 Offutt hosts additional duty first sergeant symposium First sergeants from here hosted 120 NCOs and senior NCOs this week for the Air Force Additional Duty First Sergeant Seminar at the Dougherty Conference Center.The seminar gives technical, master and senior master sergeants basic tools and skill sets to be successful as not only additional duty
May 18, 2010 Swimming lessons to be offered at Offutt Summer is rapidly approaching and with the onset of warmer weather many people may take part in a variety of activities to cool off from swimming in a local pool to white-water rafting. For members of the Offutt community wishing to take part in such activities, but can't swim, help is on the
May 17, 2010 Safety office claims National Safety Council award The 55th Wing Safety Office has added another trophy to their already impressive display of hardware.Recently the office was named the first ever recipient of the Metropolitan Utilities District Off-the-Job Safety Award from the National Safety Council Greater Omaha Chapter.This new award recognizes