Aug. 22, 2008 Early lessons shaped Air Force chief of staff's perspective The Air Force chief of staff recently shared some insight on the experiences that shaped his career and perspective he carries with him in his new position. The general spoke as part of Air Force Week in the Heartland Aug. 15 at the Criss Auditorium of the Bellevue University here. Gen. Norton A.
Aug. 20, 2008 Base lake to close temporarily to eradicate zebra mussel population Although most visitors wouldn't know it, the Offutt Base Lake was invaded several years ago and it's time for the species to be removed. Zebra mussels, an invasive species of the mollusk family commonly called clams that grow to between .5 and 2 inches in size, were discovered in the lake in April
Aug. 18, 2008 Offutt Airmen hold airshow for special needs families Airmen here pulled out all the stops to make several hundred people smile a little more during the Aug. 15 Air Force Week in the Heartland Special Needs Airshow. Offutt Air Force Base Airmen brought community members who would have difficulties attending the official airshow schedule because of
Aug. 18, 2008 Female leaders from Omaha, Air Force gather at Offutt Nebraska female executives met some of the Air Force's leading women during the Ten Dinner Aug. 14 at the Patriot Club on Offutt Air Force Base. The Air Force's top acquisition leader, the Reserve mobilization assistant to the deputy surgeon general of the Air Force, the deputy director for global
Aug. 14, 2008 Air Force Week mixes past, present, future at museum Airmen brought current and future operations to the historic Strategic Air and Space Museum here Aug. 13 as part of Air Force Week in the Heartland. At a venue famous for Gen. Curtis LeMay exhibits, numerous aircraft and the home base for looking back at the Air Force's former Strategic Air Command,
Aug. 14, 2008 Air Force surgeon general returns to Heartland The surgeon general of the Air Force and native Nebraskan returned to his home state during Air Force Week in the Heartland Aug. 13 in Omaha. Lt. Gen. (Dr.) James G. Roudebush, originally from Gering, Neb., retraced his roots and visited the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
Aug. 13, 2008 Airmen land at Omaha zoo for Air Force Week Airmen and an F-16 Fighting Falcon descended on Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo to increase understanding of the Air Force throughout the community Aug. 12 in Omaha. The event was part of Air Force Week in the Heartland, a week-long schedule of events in the Omaha area aimed at showcasing the Air Force,
Aug. 13, 2008 Offutt softball team participates in state games The Night Watch softball team took the silver medal at the Nebraska State Cornhusker Games in Lincoln July 20. Night Watch, consisting primarily of active duty members from Offutt and Air Force retirees, formed this spring and played in the Sunday night league in Council Bluffs, Iowa with a record
Aug. 12, 2008 Air Force secretary meets veterans, addresses issues The acting secretary of the Air Force talked to Airmen, military veterans and Nebraska civic leaders during Air Force Week in the Heartland Aug. 11 in Omaha and at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Secretary Michael B. Donley had breakfast with Airmen assigned to Offutt AFB, visited the Veterans
Aug. 11, 2008 Runners get fit to fight during Air Force Week in the Heartland Approximately 250 runners spiraled through Offutt Air Force Base and the surrounding community in the first Bellevue/Offutt Runway Run as part of Air Force Week in the Heartland Aug. 10 here. Military members and civilian running enthusiasts did their part to be fit to fight as they ran through the
Aug. 11, 2008 Air Force Week in the Heartland kicks off with a bang Fly-bys, music, military precision and fireworks broadcast the beginning of Air Force Week in the Heartland as more than 10,000 witnessed Airmen at their best Aug. 9 at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha. Airmen from Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., hosted the free event to let the public experience what the
July 16, 2008 Victim advocates give care for sexual assault victims There are many programs the military offers to its members to take care of their financial, health, spiritual and mental wellness. But what happens when an Airman becomes a victim of sexual assault? Due to annual training, most know to call the sexual assault response coordinator, or SARC, for help.
July 8, 2008 Airman's Attic makes new move Due to the hard work of more than 40 Airmen who volunteered 1,600 man-hours, the Offutt Airman's Attic has relocated from behind the old base exchange to Bldg. 363, the old arts and crafts building across from the SAC Federal Credit Union. The new location and timing are ideal to better serve the
July 3, 2008 55th MXG welcomes new commander Airmen in the 55th Maintenance Group welcomed their new commander, Col. Terry Parsons, June 27 during a change of command ceremony at the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility here. Colonel Parsons assumed command of the group from Col. Gary Elliott, who had led the group since June 8, 2005. Colonel