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  • From left to right, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Garbarini, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent (formerly 95th Reconnaissance Squadron quality assurance superintendent); U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Torkelson, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander; Jonna Doolittle Hoppes; Maj. Cary McCreary, 95th RS historian and assistant director of operations, and Lt. Col. Matt Cottrill, 95th RS director of operations, pose for a photo May 12, 2017, at the 95th RS Heritage Hub on RAF Mildenhall, England. Doolittle Hoppes is the granddaughter of Gen. James Harold “Jimmy” Doolittle, American aviation pioneer and retired lieutenant general in the U.S. Army Air Corps. On April 18, 1942, then-Lt. Col. Doolittle led the daylight air raid on Tokyo after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. His crew on that mission became known as the “Doolittle Raiders.” During World War II, six of the 16 Doolittle Raiders’ crew were from the 95th Bomb Squadron. The 95th BS was redesignated the 95th RS in 1982. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

    Doolittle’s granddaughter visits 95th RS

    Just over 75 years ago, on April 18, 1942, then-Lt. Col. James Doolittle and his crew of “Doolittle Raiders led the daylight air raid on Tokyo after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.Jonna Doolittle Hoppes, granddaughter of American aviation pioneer and retired U.S. Army Air Corps lieutenant general Doolittle, visited the 95th Reconnaissance
  • 2017 OAC Appreciation Picnic

    Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic set

    As the temperature begins to rise with each passing day, Team Offutt is one step closer to packing up their lawn chairs and heading to the lake for food, fun, music and prizes.The Offutt Advisory Council’s annual Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic is scheduled for June 2 at the Base Lake from 11:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.The event is completely free and open
  • Senior Airman Kassandra Gomez, 55th Security Forces Squadron quality control evaluator and 55th SFA member, plants flowers outside the Kenney Gate at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, May 10, 2017 during a beautification project. Airmen took time to ensure that the first impression of Offutt AFB was a positive one for newcomers and visitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

    Making Offutt look good starts at the gate

    Members of the 55th Security Forces Association worked on the landscaping just outside the Kenney Gate May 10 as part of a base beautification project. “We do this annually because we care about making a good first impression,” said Senior Airman Kassandra Gomez, 55th Security Forces Squadron quality control evaluator and 55th SFA member.  “This is
  • A Nebraska State Trooper uses a training aid to demonstrate the importance of seatbelts and child-restraints, even at relatively slow speeds, as part of a previous 55th Wing Safety Day. In addition to the typical booths manned by safety-conscious organizations like local energy providers, law enforcement agencies and non-profits, this event will include a motorcycle awareness demonstration, face-painting and balloons, military working dog demonstrations and an up-close look at the Omaha police department’s helicopter, ABLE 1. Food trucks will also be on-site to provide dining options for attendees.

    Offutt to host safety day

    The 55th Wing Safety Office, in association with numerous on-base agencies and community-minded local businesses, is scheduled to host a safety day, open to all members of Team Offutt, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Offutt Fire Department.
  • One thing the silent warfighters of American Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance seldom see is recognition for their hard work and dedication to the global ISR mission. That is why the Larson Awards are vital to 25th Air Force, National Air and Space Intelligence Center and the Airmen they recognize through the program.

    Outstanding ISR Airmen given chance to shine with Larson Awards

    One thing the silent warfighters of American Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance seldom see is recognition for their hard work and dedication to the global ISR mission. That is why the Larson Awards are vital to 25th Air Force, National Air and Space Intelligence Center and the Airmen they recognize through the program.
  • Senior Airman Jeffrey Stuart, 55th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, looks over an invoice while resolving a simulated payment discrepancy as part of a scenario during a contingency contracting exercise May 10, 2017 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The exercise lasted five days from May 8 – 12 and was designed to improve contracting readiness for bare base operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Delanie Stafford)

    Offutt contracting specialists prepare for contingency operations

    If the 55th Wing is ever called upon to deploy to a ‘bare base’ location, the 55th Contracting Squadron will be ready to answer the call. More than 22 enlisted contracting specialists participated in an exercise May 8 – 12 designed to improve contingency contracting capabilities for the buildup of an overseas base.
  • Col. David Berg, 55th Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Morris, 55th Wing command chief, cut the ribbon on the 55th Wing Operations Center during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the 55th Intelligence Support Squadron May 1. The WOC is now the central hub for wing-level situational awareness on all of its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets, as well as its electronic warfare assets, supporting combatant commanders around the world on a daily basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kendra Williams)

    Fifty-Fifth stands up wing operations center

    After just 60 days and a mere $30,000 investment, the 55th Wing Operations Center officially opened its door for business during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the 55th Intelligence Support Squadron May 1.The WOC is now the central hub for wing-level situational awareness on all of its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets, as well as
  • Ken Bauer, 55th Wing Plans, Program and Requirements office international program officer and senior technical advisor poses with his girlfriend Judy Barton during one of his chemotherapy visits to Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Bauer and Barton used the idea of wearing costumes to chemotherapy to keep fellow patients and staff laughing and smiling. (Courtesy Photo)

    Offutt civilian refuses to let cancer stop his fun

    Bunny ears, everywhere you looked, cancer patients, caregivers and staff were wearing bunny ears. Not a typical sight for 10 a.m. on a Thursday inside the Peggy D. Cowdery Patient Care Center at Nebraska Medicine – Nebraska Medical Center.“I never thought I’d put the words ‘fun’ and ‘chemo’ together in the same sentence,” laughs 53-year-old Ken
  • Members of the 55th Civil Engineer Squadron’s pavement and equipment team make repairs to SAC Blvd. May 3. Their 14-man crew, in the winter months, are also responsible for snow removal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zach Hada)

    55th CES office puts pavement first

    With a crew of only 14 civilians, the 55th Civil Engineer Squadron’s pavement and equipment section is responsible for repairs to base roads, parking lots and the runway, while also completing side jobs like demolishing the Capehart pool, responding to emergency water line breaks, fixing the perimeter fence and removing snow in the winter months.

  • Become part of the MOB

    If you are new to Offutt and the Greater Omaha Metropolitan area and find yourself looking for other Guardians to help with a raid in Destiny on your preferred gaming console; want to advance your skills in public speaking; or just want to enjoy some tennis and need a partner then Make Offutt Better (MOB) is just for you.MOB is the hub for

  • 55th Wing recognizes National Nurses Week

    The nurses and medical technicians of the Fighting Fifty-Fifth, Ehrling Bergquist Clinic encourage you to learn a bit more about the advancement of their craft during the annual observance of National Nurses Week, May 6 - 12.According to American Nurses Association, this year’s observance theme is “Nursing: the Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit.” 
  • A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m. to noon in the park on Rising View Blvd., for the first of two Free Little Libraries, like the one pictured above, located in the base-housing area. The second library will be located in the Wherry housing area in “the Bowl.”

    Offutt to open two Little Free Libraries in base-housing areas

    A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m. to noon in the park on Rising View Blvd., for the first of two Free Little Libraries located in the base-housing area. The second library will be located in the Wherry housing area in “the Bowl.”
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Greg Carter, a deputy missile combat crew commander-airborne from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron, launches a simulated Minuteman III missile aboard a U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury during Glory Trip 220 above the Pacific Ocean, April 25, 2017. Glory Trip is an operational test launch which continues a long history of launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., used to verify, validate and improve the capability of the nation’s ICBM force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keifer Bowes)

    Glory Trip 220: an aircrew’s perspective

    A joint team comprised of U.S. Air Force missileers and U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury aircrew successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile above the Pacific Ocean April 26, 2017.
  • Members of the 55th Wing Judge Advocate team and Goldilocks, also known as Grace Comstock, a St. Matthew fifth-grader, conduct a thorough trial as part of Law Day’s Goldilocks v. The Three Bears case May 1 in the JA courtroom. The third, fourth and fifth-grade classes at St. Matthew performed the juror duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kendra Williams)

    Goldilocks found not guilty

    After a jury of her peers deliberated for a matter of minutes, Goldilocks was found not guilty in the case of Goldilocks v. The Three Bears May 1 in the 55th Wing Judge Advocate courtroom. More than two dozen St. Matthew School third, fourth and fifth-graders celebrated Law Day with the JA staff. It featured an array of events, from a poster
  • The Air Force recently announced the award winners for best contracting professionals. Eric Mahowald, director of business operations for the 55th Contracting Squadron, was selected as the winner of the “Outstanding Civilian in Operational Contracting” for the supervisory level. (Courtesy photo)

    Offutt contracting civilian best in Air Force

    The Air Force recently announced the award winners for best contracting professionals. Eric Mahowald, director of business operations for the 55th Contracting Squadron, was selected as the winner of the “Outstanding Civilian in Operational Contracting” for the supervisory level.
  • On Aug. 16, 1966, the 55th Wing completed a major move when it went from Forbes Air Force Base, Kansas to Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. August 2016 marked 50 years for the 55th Wing at Offutt Airce Base.

    Wing makes move to Nebraska

    Editor’s note: This is the third article in a series that annotates the history of the 55th Wing from its early days as a World War II pursuit group to its current form as an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance unit.After nearly two years of planning, the 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing moved from Forbes Air Force Base, Kansas, to
  • Chaplain (Maj.) Jim Bridgham, wing chaplain, 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, Joint Base Langley- Eustis, discusses resilience during a podcast.

    Airman Resilience Teams keep Silent Warriors ready to fight, ready for life

    Whether active-duty Air Force, civilian or contractor, life happens, and you can’t always be prepared for it. An important part of making daily Air Force missions happen is ensuring Airmen are ready for what life hands them.
  • Whether active-duty Air Force, civilian or contractor, life happens, and you can’t always be prepared for it. An important part of making daily Air Force missions happen is ensuring Airmen are ready for what life hands them. Chaplain (Maj.) Jim Bridgham, wing chaplain, and Capt. Jerry Walker III, Ph.D., Surgeon General, 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, 25th Air Force, have created 'The Pillars' podcasts to help Airmen boost their resilience. (U.S. Air Force Podcast by Chaplain (Maj.) Jim Bridgham and Capt. Jerry Walker, Ph.D.)

    The Pillars II - Sleep

    Whether active-duty Air Force, civilian or contractor, life happens, and you can’t always be prepared for it. An important part of making daily Air Force missions happen is ensuring Airmen are ready for what life hands them. Chaplain (Maj.) Jim Bridgham, wing chaplain, and Capt. Jerry Walker III, Ph.D., Surgeon General, 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, 25th Air Force, have created 'The Pillars' podcasts to help Airmen boost their resilience. (U.S. Air Force Podcast by Chaplain (Maj.) Jim Bridgham and Capt. Jerry Walker, Ph.D.)
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Terry Hamrick, 17th Training Wing Vice Commander, and Toni Hansen, 17th Force Support Squadron Director, award Staff Sgt. Stephen Yelbert, , 17th Comptroller Squadron financial services technician and Non-Commissioned Officer in charge for reports and analysis, the Air Force 2016 Club Scholarship for 4,000 dollars at the Norma Brown Building on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, June 28, 2016. Yelbert received 2nd place in the scholarship competition throughout the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caelynn Ferguson/Released)

    $36,000 in scholarships available to AF club members, families

    The deadline to apply for the 2017 Air Force Club Scholarship Program is May 12. During the past 19 years, the program has provided college tuition assistance to more than 440 Air Force Club members and their eligible family members.
  • Staff Sgt. Caley Cramer, center, a vehicle maintenance technician with the 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, looks on as Col. Marty Reynolds, left, 55th Wing commander, presents Cramer with an ABU top detailing his new rank April 3, 2017. Cramer had been step promoted with only two weeks left before he was to take terminal leave after reaching higher tenure last year.

    55th LRS Airman STEP promoted two weeks before terminal leave

    When Col. Marty Reynolds, commander of the 55th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base, called Caley Cramer up to the front of the room in the 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron on April 3, Cramer thought there had been a mistake.“Hey, Staff Sgt. Cramer, come up here,” Reynolds had said.Cramer looked around, confused. He had been told that the commander was
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