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,
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