May 18, 2007 COMACC: AF must balance resources, look ahead The Air Force's increased operations tempo is putting a strain on aircraft and Airmen, said Gen. Ronald Keys, Air Combat Command commander. But as a direct result of great Airmen - military and civilian - the 55th Wing recently surpassed an impressive milestone: being continuously deployed to the
April 29, 2007 Offutt open house, air show FAA exclusion zone, restrictions This year's open house and air show activities are schedule for May 4 through 6. The Federal Aviation Administration regulation requires a sanitized area during aerobatic demonstrations. This zone will be active each day from Friday, May 4, through Sunday, May 6, as follows:- May 4: noon to 5:30
April 28, 2007 Offutt, local youth earn congressional awards Congressman Lee Terry made a special trip to Bellevue Monday to preside over a Congressional Award Program ceremony recognizing 10 teens from Offutt and the local area. Each of the teens answered the challenge to help others, better themselves, get in great physical shape and learn how to explore
April 28, 2007 Reporting policy helps victims Editor's Note: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The annual observance gives people the opportunity to increase their knowledge and promote prevention of sexual assault through special events and public education. Sexual assault continues to be one of the most underreported crimes in America
April 28, 2007 Offutt says thank you to volunteers Team Offutt celebrated the outstanding contributions by its volunteers and commemorated National Volunteer Week at its annual volunteer recognition event Thursday at the Patriot Club.During the ceremony, Mrs. Angellina Ribordy was named as this year's Volunteer Excellence Award winner. Mrs. Ribordy
April 28, 2007 Bike 2 Work to challenge commuters Team Offutt will celebrate National Bike Month in May with the kick-off of the second annual Offutt Bike 2 Work Commuter Challenge May 14. The Commuter Challenge is a program sponsored by Activate Omaha, a community-wide organization dedicated to encouraging everyone who resides in the Omaha
April 28, 2007 Blue Angels cancel appearance at May 5-6 air show The show will go on, but officials here received word this morning that the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels aerial demonstration team must cancel their appearance at Offutt's 2007 "Defenders of Freedom" Open House and Air Show May 5 and 6. "We're very sorry we can't make it to Offutt this year," said Navy
March 30, 2007 Fightin' Fifty-Fifth welcomes new wing commander Command of the Fightin' Fifty-Fifth changed hands for the fifty-sixth time Wednesday as Col. James Jones accepted the wing guidon from Lt. Gen. Robert Elder, 8th Air Force Commander, in a ceremony at the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility here. With the words, "Sir, I assume command," Colonel Jones
Jan. 19, 2007 Operation Voices and Love If you're not sure how important it is for children to hear voices of loved ones during long deployment separations, a new local program can explain it very well.Operation Voices and Love, a program conceived by 11 year old Hunter and six year old Carter Fangmeyer, provides stuffed animals with
Jan. 19, 2007 Offutt named 'Groundwater Guardian' Offutt Air Force Base was recently named a Groundwater Guardian for 2006 by the National Groundwater Foundation, in recognition of the base's efforts to expand programs to prevent pollution and improve groundwater purity. "This is an annual recognition of communities that actively promote good
Jan. 19, 2007 'Biggest Loser' competition kicks off "Offutt's Biggest Loser" challenge, a 10-week weight loss competition kicked off Monday at the Health and Wellness Center with nearly 50 participants attending the first of three "WOW - Work on Wellness" classes to learn how to eat healthy, exercise properly and strategies for behavior change. One
Jan. 19, 2007 Offutt legal center offers tax assistance While you were out this holiday season searching for the perfect holiday gift, it's possible you may have forgotten about something you'll need after the holidays - your important tax documents. That's right, tax season is rapidly approaching and since the holiday season is now behind us, why not
Jan. 19, 2007 55th Wing ever vigilant Most military units rotate through the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in cycles ranging from four months to one year. After each deployment, the squadron returns to their home base for training and reconstitution. But the members of the 55th Wing's 55th Operations Group and 55th
Jan. 19, 2007 Wing to honor past, present Airmen during Birthday Ball The past, present, and future of the 55th Wing will come together in celebration at the Wing's 29th Annual Birthday Ball, March 31 at the Qwest Center in downtown Omaha. The ball will celebrate 66 years of service, which have seen the wing evolve from its inception as the 55th Pursuit Group in World
Jan. 19, 2007 6,000 'winning days' The 55th Wing commemorated a combat airpower milestone in front of several hundred Offutt and community members Jan. 11 - 6,000 continuous days of Rivet Joint service in the Southwest Asia area of responsibility. Reflecting on the role of the 55th Wing and Rivet Joint airframe in combat operations
Dec. 7, 2006 Offutt to host 2007 'Defenders of Freedom' Air Show May 5, 6 The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the U.S. Army's Golden Knights will headline Offutt's annual 2007 "Defenders of Freedom" Air Show May 5 and 6.Free to the public, the Air Show took a one-year break last year while the runway was closed for periodic repair work. "I'm pleased to once again invite the