March 30, 2009 Offutt to award local contracts The 55th Wing is scheduled to begin eleven construction projects funded through President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package. These projects are authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and will be awarded by June 30. The total value for these projects is estimated
March 26, 2009 Servicemembers teaching others while deployed Education is something the military encourages servicemembers to seek whenever they can, as long as it doesn't interfere with the mission. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to get university teachers to deployed areas, but that's where certain deployed personnel, all of whom have at least one
March 24, 2009 55th Wing leaders descend on Offutt Fifty-Fifth Wing unit leaders from around the globe will gather here March 26 - 27 for the 55th Wing Commanders Conference. The conference, held annually in conjunction with significant wing events, is an opportunity for Brig. Gen. Jim Jones, 55th Wing commander, to meet with unit commanders and
March 24, 2009 Senior leaders speak out on diversity, equal opportunity Officials in the Air Force Equal Opportunity Office and the Strategic Diversity Integration Office joined forces to produce a video that demonstrates the commitment of senior Air Force leaders to diversity and equal opportunity programs. In the video titled "Diversity and Equal Opportunity in Our
March 20, 2009 Deployed Chief-selects honored The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing was pleased to congratulate four new Chief Master Sgt.-selects in a ceremony, March 14. Senior Master Sgts. James Leichtenberg, Scott Robbins, James Williams and Jeffery Wilson have been selected for promotion to the rank of Chief, the highest achievable enlisted
March 13, 2009 Spring Spike Focus aimed at reducing motorcycle mishaps Many find Motorcycles, in all their splendor and power, a lot of fun. With the proper training almost anyone can enjoy the wind in their face, the freedom of cruising the open road and the thrill that only riding a motorcycle can bring. However, riding a motorcycle can also be very dangerous. A
March 3, 2009 Offutt’s best honored at Annual Awards Banquet The 55th Wing honored its best of the best at the Annual Awards Banquet at the Patriot Club Feb. 27. The evening began with the arrival of the nominees, escorted by their guests through a saber cordon provided by the 55th Wing Honor Guard, as more than 200 attendees cheered. "I can't think of a
Feb. 27, 2009 ACC command chaplain inspires faith Members of the 55th Wing joined with personnel from U.S. Strategic Command and the Air Force Weather Agency to celebrate faith at this year's National Prayer Luncheon at the Patriot Club Feb. 24. The luncheon began with a series of readings representing a variety of faiths including Psalm 121 in
Feb. 27, 2009 2009 55TH WING BIRTHDAY BALL The 55th Wing will hold its 31st annual Birthday Ball on Saturday, 28 March 2009 at the Qwest Center Omaha. The ball is the wing's largest formal social function each year. The gala event is open to all active duty ranks, retirees and by invitation to community leaders. Brig. Gen. James J. Jones,
Feb. 17, 2009 Air Force Good Conduct Medal reinstated Air Force officials announced Feb. 11 the reinstatement of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal for enlisted members, effective immediately and retroactive to Feb. 6, 2006, when the medal was discontinued. Airmen who are eligible should see an update automatically in their records on the virtual
Feb. 17, 2009 Congratulations ALS Class 09-C The 55th Wing would like to congratulate Class 09-C who graduated from the James M. McCoy Airman Leadership School in a ceremony Feb. 12. Airman Leadership School is designed to prepare Airman for the transition to the ranks of non-commissioned officer. Below are the names of award winners and
Feb. 17, 2009 Coming Feb. 22, single 800 number for all Airmen Members of the Total Force - regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retired Airmen - are on line to have one central phone number for help with their personnel questions starting at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 22. Members of the Air Force community should call