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
May 29, 2009 COMACC announces retirement The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. William M. Fraser III, to succeed Gen. John D.W. Corley as commander of Air Combat Command. General Corley assumed command of ACC in October 2007. As commander of the Air Force's largest major command with the nation at
May 26, 2009 Memorial Day ceremony honors servicemembers past, present The sun shines bright as a slight breeze blows. Small American flags line the cemetery's numerous head stones. Old Glory flies at half-staff. Members of Team Offutt come together to honor those who served before them. Today is about remembrance. Offutt honored servicemembers past and present during
May 20, 2009 Two USSTRATCOM runners finish the Boston Marathon Two U.S. Strategic Command marathoners participated in the Boston Marathon on April 20, along with 22,898 runners in the 113th annual event, which is the oldest consecutive sporting event in the country. Cdr Douglas (Shoe) Walker, Nuclear Current Operations Chief, and Ms. Ramona Lucas, Foreign
May 20, 2009 Wing celebrates safety day, beginning of 101 critical days The 55th Wing's annual Safety Day officially kicks off the 101 Critical Days of Summer Safety Campaign here May 21. The day will include Wing Commander's calls, DUI briefings, a safety fair and various other activities with representatives from local law enforcement agencies and local