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.
July 17, 2009 Offutt welcomes Yellow Ribbon Run riders When people come to Nebraska, most become familiar with the Midwestern saying, "If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes." Such was the case July 12. The mid-July Sunday looked like it was going to be a sunny day: Not too hot, not too cool. Just right. Around 11 a.m., the weather took an odd
July 16, 2009 Offutt to host Defenders of Freedom Open House, Air Show One group earns a living jumping out of airplanes. Another performs aerial maneuvers that leave crowd after crowd begging for more. Both groups are Offutt bound along with the B-17, C-47, MiG-17 and a host of other aircraft. Offutt is scheduled to host its annual "Defenders of Freedom" Open House
July 16, 2009 Offutt supports retired Airmen It's Monday morning and retired Chief Master Sgt. Jon Siner waits in the Retiree Activities Office for any retired service member to come in and ask questions about his or her benefits. After serving 29 years in the Air Force, he is one of many retirees who continue to serve and support the
July 13, 2009 Offutt PMEL earns Air Force certification The workers of this lab are hard at work conducting measurements and calibrating equipment. Their mission is to produce calibrated test, measurement and diagnostic equipment for Offutt's warriors. Their dedication was recently tested during an Air Force Metrology and Calibration Program Assessment,
July 13, 2009 ANG master sergeant among Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen A smile covers his face and his eyes shine like stars in the night sky. In this conference room he sits waiting to answer any questions that may arise. His travels over the past year took him to Washington D.C., the Middle East and back to Nebraska. Today, he shares what it's like to be recognized
July 7, 2009 Offutt celebrates America's 233 birthday Small American flags blow in the wind. Children smile as their faces are painted. Hundreds of servicemembers, their families and members of the local community are here for one thing ... to celebrate America's birthday. Team Offutt held its annual Red, White and Blue celebration at the Base Lake
July 2, 2009 Bike ride to Pacific Junction offers scenic views The day began with the sun showing through the morning haze. Eventually though, it cleared leaving a beautiful blue Midwestern sky. All in all, it was a good day for a bike ride. Fourteen riders took to the streets and highways June 27 for a 30-mile round-trip to Pacific Junction, Iowa. The event,