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,
June 29, 2009 55th Wing Commander gets star treatment 55th Wing commander John N.T. Shanahan celebrated his promotion to brigadier general during a special ceremony at the Patriot Club here June 29. "Offutt can take pride in his success," said Maj. Gen. Floyd L. Carpenter, 8th Air Force commander who presided over the ceremony. "It takes a lot of
June 26, 2009 Offutt, 55th Wing to gain military, civilian positions in 2010 Col. John N.T. Shanahan, 55th Wing commander, announced today proposed force structure realignments affecting Offutt for the next fiscal year. The realignment is part of Air Force-wide adjustments which will provide unsurpassed Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power ... to fly, fight and
June 26, 2009 Cadets visit Offutt, learn about Air Force operations From June 1 - 19 Offutt was home to 22 Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from a diverse assortment of schools and detachments. The cadets visited the offices of the wing commander, 343rd Recruiting Squadron, weather squadron, as well as the 55th Maintenance and Medical Groups. The cadets also
June 26, 2009 Motorcycle course aimed at reducing fatalities In 2008, 126 servicemembers, including 15 Airmen were killed in motorcycle accidents ... most of them involving sport bikes. From 2006 to 2008 motorcycle mishaps claimed the lives of almost 300 military men and women. This is a trend the Air Force is committed to stopping. Offutt's first military
June 22, 2009 Outdoor recreation offers Pacific Junction bike ride Do you have a bike, like to ride, have fun and meet new people? If you answered "yes," then an opportunity for some healthy fun is on the way. The Offutt Outdoor Recreation Department is offering their 2nd annual bike ride, a 30-mile round-trip trek to Pacific Junction, Iowa Saturday 8 a.m., June
June 22, 2009 Big Catch at the Base Lake Airman Matthew Phillips had quite an exciting catch earlier this month at Lake Offutt when he landed a 2 1/2-foot long, 13-pound catfish. "That was my biggest catch," said Airman Phillips, a native of the Chicago area who has been with the 55th Maintenance Squadron for just over a month. "I have
June 19, 2009 Krav Maga teaches self defense skills There's a man who wants Offutt members to hit each other. He encourages them to come to the Offutt community center, ready to have knives and guns pointed in their direction once every week. Participants will have to don the pads first, though. The 55th Force Support Squadron offers krav maga
June 18, 2009 55th Medical Group earns outstanding rating They've been preparing for this moment for three years. In the final months leading up to the inspection they meticulously reviewed hundreds of medical records and thousands of documents. Their goal was to achieve the highest rating possible; and they did just that. The 55th Medical Group earned an
June 17, 2009 Kadena home to enlisted aviator of year A staff sergeant assigned to the 390th Intelligence Squadron was named the Air Force's NCO recipient of the 2008 Henry "Red" Erwin Enlisted Aviator of the Year June 12. "It was an honor to even be considered for this award, since there are many others just as, if not more deserving (cryptologic
June 17, 2009 Air Force Blue welcomes Carolina Blue Young men strolled in with many wearing cargo shorts, each with a different color polo, neat, tidy and very well-mannered. They were followed by other dignitaries, leadership, Airmen and family members. They all had one thing in common - the color blue. Carolina blue and Air Force blue came together
June 15, 2009 Offutt ceremony honors Old Glory A sense of patriotism fills the air. Songs of America's armed forces are sung with pride. Twenty-six American flags are carefully raised high. Today is all about paying respect to a symbol of freedom and valor; it's about honoring Old Glory. Several members of Team Offutt paid tribute to the U.S.
June 12, 2009 55th Wing Command Chief hosts Airman's call Offutt Airmen were hosted by 55th Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Sirois for an enlisted call at the Patriot Club June 10. The enlisted call is an avenue used by wing leadership to spread information and encourage feedback on issues and concerns that affect Airmen. Some of the issues addressed