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
June 12, 2009 Team Offutt remembers fallen warrior Lieutenant Colonel Mark E. Stratton, former 55th Wing aviator and US Strategic Command staff officer, was killed when a suicide car bomber detonated a vehicle alongside thea US convoy north of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan on May 26. In Afghanistan, he was serving as commander of the Panjshir
June 11, 2009 Motorcycle training reduces Offutt member's crash injuries Six broken ribs and a twisted ankle doesn't sound like a lucky day for any motorcyclist. Soft tissue damage in a shoulder adds to the pain of a recent crash. However, 2nd Lt. Jeffrey E. Turner, an RC-135 navigator with the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron here, said that these injuries are marks of his
June 11, 2009 Program gives parents much needed break Have you ever found yourself taking care of your children by yourself? Your spouse is deployed to some far corner of the world supporting a contingency operation you know little about. Meanwhile, you're left behind to change diapers, feed hungry mouths and ensure your children are properly cared
June 10, 2009 Unit reaches three-year milestone Driving while intoxicated costs billions of dollars in damages every year. Millions of arrests have been made because of it. In the United States, someone is killed every 40 minutes because someone takes that unnecessary risk. The 55th Strategic Communications Squadron is proud to say it is a risk
June 9, 2009 Thousands enjoy food, fun at annual appreciation picnic What would you pay for a day filled with picture perfect summer weather, hamburgers, bratwurst and hotdogs hot off the grill, ice cold beverages, and fun and games for all ages? For the thousands who descended on the Base Lake June 5 for the Offutt Advisory Council's Annual Offutt Appreciation
June 9, 2009 Friendly competition increases morale Footballs are tossed through a tire seven yards away. Softballs are heaved hundreds of feet. An Airman maneuvers a beach ball around nine cones, while others compete in several other activities including volleyball, softball throw and a 5K run. The competition is fierce...may the best team win. More
June 2, 2009 New options available for accompanied Korea tours Air Force members headed to certain locations in Korea can now request an accompanied tour and serve with their families for two or three years. Current base facilities, such as housing, schools, and support activities, will limit the number of Airmen authorized to serve the accompanied, command
May 29, 2009 Lunch Bachs Concert Series spices up Offutt lunch hour A tentative strum on his guitar strings confirms the instrument is still in tune. The chord hangs in the air for a moment before he mutes it with his palm. He begins to play. A soft melody of single notes wafts across the crowd of 70 listeners. The line is followed by a similar strain, lower in
May 29, 2009 Local club raises more than $4K for Soldier diagnosed with cancer He entered the world on a military base in Hawaii. He grew up traveling from base to base as his father was a member of the Air Force for more than 20 years. In 2006, he raised his right hand and swore an oath to defend America; because he wanted to continue his family tradition. He wanted to serve
May 29, 2009 DOD officials promote 'World No Tobacco Day' For the first time, the Department of Defense is endorsing the observance of World No Tobacco Day by encouraging servicemembers to participate. The effort is part of DOD's multiyear tobacco cessation campaign, Quit Tobacco--Make Everyone Proud. "On Memorial Day, when we reflect on the sacrifices our