Feb. 24, 2025 Ensuring the Mission Never Stops: Inside the 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron At the heart of Offutt Air Force Base, the 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron operates like a well-oiled machine, ensuring personnel, equipment, and supplies are always ready to support global Air Force missions. While supporting the second largest wing in the Air Force, the 55th LRS shows no signs
Feb. 20, 2025 Offutt connects at Red Flag, Bamboo Eagle Offutt sent a team to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada to participate in Red Flag 25-1 and Bamboo Eagle with Royal Air Force partners Jan. 27 to Feb. 14, 2025.
Feb. 14, 2025 A flyover to honor a fallen leader A former 55th Operations Group Deputy Commander, Lt. Col. Michael “Happy” Edmondson, U.S. Air Force retired, spent most of his career supporting the mission of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance. After his service, he continued to support the United States as a civilian contractor for the
Feb. 13, 2025 55th Wing holds Annual Awards The 55th Wing held its annual awards ceremony on Feb. 8 at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue, Neb., celebrating civilians and Airmen for exceptional performance and dedication to Team Offutt’s mission.
Feb. 7, 2025 Guard members take the lead on first sortie Nebraska Air National Guard’s 170th Group launches their first weekend drill period sortie since their 238th Reconnaissance Squadron was redesignated Oct. 18, 2024. The flight was staffed with mostly guard members on Feb. 2, 2025, which was a result of the 238th’s new dual mission requirement.
Feb. 5, 2025 55th Wing leadership engages Airmen face-to-face amid policy changes As the Air Force implements significant policy updates, 55th Wing leadership is prioritizing direct engagement with Airmen across the installation to ensure clarity and understanding.
Jan. 30, 2025 Offutt develops future leaders Offutt Air Force Base held a Flight Commander Development course from Jan 21-24 at the 557th Weather Wing conference room.
Jan. 14, 2025 Offutt holds Warhawk Athena The 55th Wing’s second Warhawk Athena conference took place on Offutt Air Force Base Jan. 7-10, 2025.
Jan. 14, 2025 Submit 55th Wing PA requests via P3 The 55th Wing Public Affairs office at Offutt Air Force Base now uses the PA Productivity Portal, or P3, to submit work orders for photographic, video, audio, graphics, and editorial support.
Dec. 20, 2024 Offutt community gathers for National Wreaths Across America Day The annual Wreaths Across America ceremony was held Dec. 14, 2014, at Fort Crook Post Cemetery on Offutt Air Force Base.
Dec. 18, 2024 Volunteers bring yule-tidal wave of cheer Buddy the Elf and the Grinch spread holiday cheer while volunteers handed out toys to 216 Families at the Airman’s Attic second annual toy drive at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
Dec. 17, 2024 Local Community Brings Cheer to Offutt Dorms Bellevue Chamber of Commerce members joined other local community leaders and Offutt’s first sergeants as part of Operation Holiday Cheer to assemble gift bags for Offutt’s dormitory residents at the Bellevue Volunteer Fire Department on Dec. 10.
Dec. 12, 2024 LeMay Flight Training Center, Offutt Aero Club continues soaring after 74 years In 1950, General Curtis E. LeMay, then-commander of Strategic Air Command, established the first U.S. Armed Forces official flying club, the LeMay Flight Training Center and Offutt Aero Club, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
Dec. 12, 2024 55th MXS fuel cell team keeps aircraft soaring The 55th Maintenance Squadron’s fuel cell team recently repaired a fuel tank on a WC-135 Constant Phoenix aircraft at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
Nov. 27, 2024 Operation Giving Thanks feeds Offutt service members Community leaders handed out 550 turkeys and hams to service members and their families outside the James M. McCoy Airmen Leadership School at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Nov. 22, 2024, in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Nov. 22, 2024 55th Dental Squadron improves veterans' oral health The 55th Dental Squadron deployed a team of six dental residents, three staff dentists and four dental technicians to provide dental assistance to veterans during the second annual Veterans Mission of Mercy event at the Titan Army National Guard Readiness Center in Yutan, Nebraska, November 14-16.
Nov. 18, 2024 Offutt Event Center officially reopens The 55th Force Support Squadron held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate the reopening of the Offutt Event Center on base, Nov. 15, 2024.
Nov. 15, 2024 Offutt hosts VA exercise Offutt Air Force Base hosted the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System as they conducted a National Disaster Medical System exercise on Nov. 13, at Offutt Field House.
Nov. 13, 2024 Offutt participates in local Veterans Day events Representatives from the 55th Wing, 557th Weather Wing and U.S. Strategic Command participated in the annual Veterans Day parade and breakfast in Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. The parade was observed by veterans, service members and members of the community to give thanks and show support for
Nov. 1, 2024 95th Wing (Provisional) activates at Offutt AFB From left, Maj. Gen. Jason R. Armagost, 8th Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander; Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods, 8th AF and J-GSOC command chief; Col. David Leaumont, 95th Wing (Provisional) commander; Chief Master Sgt. Michael Moore, 95th Wg (P) senior enlisted leader and