Aug. 21, 2009 Tops in Blue to entertain Offutt For the past 56 years, they've performed for servicemembers in almost every corner of the globe. Since 1953, Tops in Blue has presented more than 7,000 concerts in the United States, Europe and Asia. Soon, the Air Force's blue ambassadors will be here to entertain Team Offutt. Tops in Blue, the Air
Aug. 17, 2009 Community ties strong as Offutt preps for Air Show with MARE Saturday morning, people from Offutt and all over the Omaha area lined up for a cup of coffee and a donut at the fire station here. Some friends are caught up with each other with bits of light-hearted laughter, while others gathered themselves by wiping the sleep from their eyes. Oddly enough, some
Aug. 17, 2009 Redesigned NCO retraining program begins with voluntary phase The 2010 Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program has a new look and focus as the Air Force seeks to fill approximately 1,124 shortage career field and special duty positions. The entire program has been reduced from nine months to 120 days to better serve both Airmen and the Air Force and will
Aug. 13, 2009 PTL workshop emphasizes safe yet challenging sessions As the Air Force continually expands its mission to face new threats throughout the world, Airmen must maintain physical fitness and good health to meet mission requirements and deliver a fit and ready force. To teach Airmen how to lead workouts that promote the physical standard, the Health and
Aug. 12, 2009 Mountain of meat meets its maker at the Extreme Steak Challenge On Aug. 7, 10 champions of chomping met over a colossal collection of steak in the Patriot Club's MVP lounge. These 10 masters of mastication were presented with a test of digestive fortitude: finish one 96-ounce steak, a piece of corn, a baked potato and a side salad. Any of these battling biters
Aug. 7, 2009 AFPC Spread the Word team to brief Offutt Want to know about the latest changes in Air Force policy? What about remote tours, deployments and benefits? Maybe you're considering applying for a civilian position with the Air Force and you're curious about hiring procedures. All of these topics and more will soon be addressed at Offutt. An Air
Aug. 3, 2009 HoAB serves up another delicious Lunch Bachs The Heartland of America Band presented base community members another 45 minutes of live music during the third installment of the Lunch Bachs Recital Series at the Community Center Banquet Room July 29. "Lunch Bachs is a way to thank members of the Offutt community for their support and service,"
July 29, 2009 Exercise helps Offutt ensure combat readiness, prepare for ORI Here Airmen prepare for the worst. Gas masks, body armor and helmets are required gear. Soon, a wave of gun fire signals a new attack. Later, missiles and mortars are within striking distance. Alarms sound, the Giant Voice system alerts Airmen everywhere, it's time to fight back ... are you ready?
July 28, 2009 Nebraska native reaches new heights with Golden Knights When Brandie Phillips signed up for the military in 2005, she enlisted as an airborne radiology technician. She didn't imagine that four years later she would be jumping out of a plane to perform for thousands of Americans. Specialist Phillips, a native of Fort Calhoun, Neb., is one of the newest
July 24, 2009 Siblings reunite at Joint Base Balad For many families, deployments mean being apart from loved ones. For siblings Staff Sgt. Alissa Taylor and Senior Airman Robert Laxton a deployment to Joint Base Balad is a family reunion. "Back home, it's difficult to schedule time to see each other," said Sergeant Taylor, a 64th Expeditionary
July 23, 2009 Military and Family Life Consultants offer Offutt families’ assistance In 2004, the Department of Defense established the Military and Family Life Consultant Program in response to heightened stress placed on the military, especially on servicemembers marriages and families. The Air Force began using military and family life counselors in the Pacific theater in 2006,
July 23, 2009 Brig. Gen. Shanahan shares vision for wing, advises CGOs to succeed Forty-four company grade officers were all ears as Brig. Gen. John N.T. Shanahan, 55th Wing commander, conveyed his vision of the 55th Wing and the role of Offutt CGOs during the Company Grade Officers' Council meeting July 14 at the Air Force Weather Agency auditorium. Offutt CGOC President Capt.