Sept. 15, 2008 “Life is tough … it’s even tougher without a wingman” In a recent commander's call, Brig. Gen. James J. Jones, 55th Wing commander, stressed the importance of the wingman concept at the end of the 101 Critical Days of Summer and heading into the holiday season. To help Team Offutt stay in the wingman mindset, the 55th Wing will host Wingman Days Sept.
Sept. 13, 2008 What to do if bats are encountered on Offutt Air Force Base Bat encounters historically increase in early fall and this year is no different. Some species are native to this area and are present year-round, while others may be migrating through. Everyone who lives or works on Offutt Air Force Base should know what actions to take to minimize the potential
Sept. 12, 2008 U.S. Air Force celebrates 61 years of change, success In 1907, the U.S. Army Signal Corps established a small division to take control of all aeronautical matters and equipment. One hundred years later, on Oct. 27, 2007, the MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicle engaged enemy combatants for the first time with hellfire missiles in the Deh Rawod district
Sept. 12, 2008 Bellevue Public Schools to host Freedom Walk Sept. 11 Bellevue Public Schools will hold its third annual Freedom Walk on Thursday, September 11, 2008, at the Bellevue Public Schools/Offutt Air Force Base Lifelong Learning Center. The walk, which starts at 4:30 p.m., is a show of support for the men and women in uniform, who, along with their families,
Sept. 12, 2008 Offutt AFB Medics Impressed With Veterans During the 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games over 400 people from Offutt volunteered to help make the 2008 games a success. Volunteers included active duty members, clinical lab students, civilians, contractors and family members. At least one Offutt representative was engaged in every
Sept. 11, 2008 New DoD travel cards issued but not yet authorized for use Military and civilian employees within the Department of Defense have begun receiving new Citibank government travel cards but aren't authorized to use them until later this fall. The new official travel cards can't be used until accounts transfer Nov. 30 from the current travel card company, Bank
Sept. 4, 2008 Intelligence wing supports Gustav efforts Even though Hurricane Gustav made landfall hundreds of miles away, Airmen from the 480th Intelligence Wing here are playing a critical support role. The same intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets that are used to support contingency operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, also play a
Sept. 3, 2008 New Child Development Center open for business Brightly painted walls and child-friendly furniture greet visitors as they enter Offutt AFB's new child development center which opened its doors Sept. 2. Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson and representatives for Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel and Nebraska Congressman Lee Terry were on hand for the ribbon
Sept. 3, 2008 Leadership, performing in joint world critical for today’s officers Three Offutt general officers took time to shed some light on their keys to success when they addressed members of Offutt's Company Grade Officer Council Aug. 25. Army Maj. Gen. Carroll F. Pollett, chief of staff, U.S. Strategic Command; Rear Adm. James F. Caldwell , deputy commander, Joint
Sept. 3, 2008 Senior leaders meet to discuss, decide way ahead for force Senior Air Force leaders gathered for a strategic summit Aug. 27 at Bolling Air Force Base to discuss the way ahead for the Air Force as a part of the August emphasis on strategic planning. "The summit allows us to identify issues that need senior leader review and decide on matters affecting the
Sept. 3, 2008 AFPC commander discusses support for deployed Airmen The commander of the Air Force Personnel Center discussed how her agency continues to improve its support of deployed Airmen during a visit here Aug. 27. AFPC is streamlining how it tracks deployments and re-examining how it balances deployments with assignments and training, said Maj. Gen. K. C.
Aug. 28, 2008 Offutt Airman shares Afghanistan experience I stepped off the plane in Afghanistan May 2008 with a heavy heart and mixed emotions, for it was members of Al-Qaeda and the Taliban from this country that took the life of one of my family members on Sept. 11, 2001. The attacks that day were acts of war against the United States which neither I,
Aug. 28, 2008 Senior leaders meet to discuss, decide way ahead for force Senior Air Force leaders gathered for a strategic summit Aug. 27 at Bolling Air Force Base to discuss the way ahead for the Air Force as a part of the August emphasis on strategic planning. "The summit allows us to identify issues that need senior leader review and decide on matters affecting the
Aug. 28, 2008 AFWA dedicates new headquarters facility With clear blue skies overhead and the sun reflecting beautifully off its windows, members of the Air Force Weather Agency officially dedicated their new $30-million headquarters building during a ribbon cutting ceremony here Aug. 22. The new building was dedicated to Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Moorman and
Aug. 28, 2008 Offutt consultant program helps ease stress Offutt recently became one of 11 Air Combat Command bases to add a new military and family life consultant program designed to help meet the existing needs of active duty Airmen, guardsmen, reservists and their families. This program helps Airmen and their families deal with stress caused by
Aug. 28, 2008 Straight Talk: Offutt's Military And Family Life Consultant Program The Office of the Secretary of Defense recognized the need to provide support to military members and their families, in addition to existing counseling and support services. The program was first adopted by the U.S. Army and later implemented, with some modifications, by the Air Force at overseas