Sept. 23, 2008 Offutt's 2008 Combined Federal Campaign begins The 2008 Combined Federal Campaign begins this month. This campaign is similar to the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign; however, it raises millions of dollars each year for non-profit civilian organizations rather than Air Force organizations. Offutt's CFC runs from Sept. 29 through Nov. 7 with
Sept. 17, 2008 Air Force develops plan for filling unmanned aircraft system positions Air Force leaders are taking a two-pronged approach to address the increasing need for pilots of unmanned aircraft systems in Afghanistan and Iraq, an Air Force official said recently. The first approach will use a small percentage of undergraduate pilot training graduates for the short term. The
Sept. 17, 2008 55th Wing bids farewell to Command Chief CMSgt. Funderburg The 55th Wing bid farewell to its top enlisted leader during a retirement ceremony Sept. 5 at the James M. McCoy Airman Leadership School here. The career of 55th Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Funderburg spanned more than 30 years through joint operations and around the world. Brig. Gen.
Sept. 16, 2008 General Schwartz kicks off AFA convention The Air Force Association's 24th Annual Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition got underway here Sept. 15. In remarks to open the conference, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz said service leaders will work to regain America's trust by improving its performance, citing work
Sept. 16, 2008 'Latchkey' children as common as apple pie In 2008 America, "latchkey" children are becoming as common as apple pie, according to government statistics. Although historians note the term latchkey children was coined in the 1800s when youngsters who were responsible for their own care wore a house key on a string around their necks, the label
Sept. 16, 2008 National Women’s Health and Fitness Day devoted to get women into shape National Women's Health and Fitness Day September 24th, is helping women take control of their health and fitness by promoting a healthy lifestyle. Many women don't know about National Women's Health and Fitness Day which has become a commitment to women by organizations across the country who are
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.