Jan. 22, 2010 Offutt Biggest Loser, healthy living, a team effort It's that time of year when many people aspire to achieve that rockin' beach body and Offutt's Biggest Loser offers people a boost toward their goals. For some, competition may be the needed motivation to put down that candy bar and eat a healthy snack. It could also be the push needed to get them
Jan. 22, 2010 Use caution when donating to relief efforts, expert says There's been an outpouring of goodwill and a desire to help victims in response to the devastation caused by the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti.But not all urgent appeals for aid being broadcast on radio and television, online and at social networking sites are legitimate, a consumer expert with the
Jan. 20, 2010 Operation Unified Response-providing direction, a place to rest After a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Port-au-Prince, Haiti, last week, the U.S. military has been called upon to render much needed aid.The two primary missions being performed by America's servicemembers are delivering aid and personnel, as well as bringing home U.S. citizens who
Jan. 20, 2010 American Red Cross aids military relief effort at Homestead The American Red Cross is providing support to thousands of evacuees from Haiti at a processing center here in support of Operation Unified Response, the U.S. military's Haitian relief effort. "We are providing for two sites here, one for evacuees and another for air crews flying them in," said
Jan. 19, 2010 Snap Shot over Haiti: Air Force asset used to assess damage, needs After a devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the capitol of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, last week leaving severe structural damage and an unknown death toll, the Air Force was tasked to provide imagery through the use of an observation aircraft.The OC-135B "Open Skies" aircraft, belonging to Air
Jan. 19, 2010 General Corley inducted into Order of the Sword Approximately 500 members from across Air Combat Command gathered at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Omaha, Neb., Jan. 13 to induct retired Gen. John D. W. Corley into ACC's Order of the Sword.General Corley became the fifth person to receive the honor, which is the highest the enlisted corps can
Jan. 15, 2010 586th ELRS observes anniversary, supports OIF drawdown mission An Air Force team, filling Joint Expeditionary Taskings, recently observed their unit's 4-year anniversary at a forward-deployed U.S. Army base here. Airmen from the 586th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, affectionately known as "Combat Truckers", are charged with moving cargo within the
Jan. 12, 2010 ACC commander visits Offutt The commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. William M. Fraser III, had one resounding message for Team Offutt during his visit Jan. 12 ... 'I'm proud of all you do.'General Fraser held an all-call with several hundred base members at Dock One of the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility here as part of a
Jan. 11, 2010 Offutt stables close permanently After much research, coordination with patrons and evaluation, base officials permanently closed the Offutt stables Dec. 8.The stables, which are located at the base lake, are old and in need of major repair making them unsafe for patrons or the horses boarded there, according to 55th Mission
Jan. 5, 2010 General to receive highest honor Retired Gen. John D. W. Corley, former Air Combat Command commander, is scheduled to be inducted into ACC's Order of the Sword Jan. 13 during a ceremony in Omaha, Neb. The Order of the Sword is the highest honor the enlisted corps can bestow on an individual and recognizes someone for significant
Jan. 4, 2010 Changes to Offutt Tax Center services for 2010 tax season As tax season approaches the Offutt Tax Center staff is preparing for a busy tax season and wants its customers to be aware of some changes in its service offerings.Members of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program run the Offutt Tax Center providing free tax advice, preparation and assistance
Dec. 31, 2009 Team Offutt hosts ACC's newest chiefs Air Combat Command's newest chief master sergeant selects visit Offutt Jan. 11 - 14 to attend the command's annual chiefs orientation. The orientation, designed to prepare the selectees for the Air Force's top enlisted rank, is expected to focus on the roles and responsibilities of a chief master
Dec. 29, 2009 Leaders send holiday greetings The Air Force's top leaders send the Air Force family holiday greetings and remind all to remember those Airmen in harm's way apart from family and friends.Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy
Dec. 28, 2009 Heavy snow causes small building collapse, precautionary closures The recent 11.5 inches of snow fall coupled with the 11 inches of snow from a previous storm caused a small building attached to the Offutt Field House to collapse Dec. 26 prompting base officials to temporary close the field house as a precaution.Offutt Deputy Civil Engineer Ed Lueninghoener,
Dec. 16, 2009 Six Airmen meet general's challenge On Nov. 20 Brig. Gen. John N.T. Shanahan, 55th Wing commander, challenged all Offutt Airmen to beat his mile-and-a-half run time of 9 minutes and 47 seconds, during the base's first "Beat the Ole' Man Run." Six Airmen met the general's challenge, with three completing the run in less than nine
Dec. 15, 2009 Year of the Air Force Family short story competition coming soon Air Force Services Agency officials are accepting short story competition entries on myairforcelife.com, starting Dec. 20 through Feb. 14, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family.This is an opportunity for Airmen to express through their short story, what living the Air Force life means to them,