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  • A cockpit upgraded via an avionic viability is powered on for demonstration in an EC-130H Compass Call at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., July 19, 2016. The upgrade revitalizes the cockpit with liquid crystal displays that consolidate vital flight information such as precision ground mapping. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathan H. Barbour/Released)

    Compass Call receives an upgrade

    Since it became operational, the EC-130H Compass Call has demonstrated its electronic combat power in tactical air operations around the world, and this year the aircraft has achieved another first. The aircraft has received an avionic viability program upgrade to make it more effective in combat and while maintaining compliance with federal and international aviation regulations.
  • Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. launched the Green Dot Program April 27, 2016. The program focuses on positive actions referred to as “green dots” to help prevent sexual assault, stalking, bullying, domestic violence and more, referred to as “red dots.” Airmen will receive training on how to implement this program. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Ryan Sparks/Released)

    Green Dot training aims to arm bystanders

    The Air Force is continuing its five-year plan to decrease sexual assault through the introduction of Green Dot sessions at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.The training, provided by the non-profit Green Dot, Inc., is different from previous trainings in that it focuses more on bystander intervention than casting the audience as either innocent or
  • Preventing illness or injury is the goal of the Air Force’s Preventive Medicine program, a topic that is highlighted in August during Preventive Health Month. (AF Graphic)

    Preventive measures lead to a healthier Air Force

    Preventing illness or injury is the goal of the Air Force’s Preventive Medicine program, a topic that is highlighted in August during Preventive Health Month. Preventive Health extends beyond health care at an individual level, concentrating rather on the health of individuals, communities and specific populations to help groups reduce their risk

  • VA to hold ceremony for new National Veteran’s Cemetery

    The Department of Veterans Affairs will formally dedicate the new Omaha National Cemetery in a ceremony at 10 a.m.2 Friday, Aug. 5 at the SumTur Amphitheater in Papillion, Nebraska. The ceremony at SumTur is open to the public and will include the unveiling of the dedication plaque. During the ceremony, the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band
  • Hydraulics maintainers Tech. Sgt. Kevin Gray, Airman 1st Class Garrett Byers, Airman Jonathan Edwards, and Airman Aaron Castro-Zulueta, all of the 56th Component Maintenance Squadron, observe as Airman First Class Steven Lohman completes repairs on an A-10 elevator actuator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Ward)

    Repair Network Integration: Building a better repair network

    At the core of every maintenance action is a maintainer’s determination to keep the Air Force’s fleet of aircraft mission-ready.
  • Col. Joseph Santucci provides remarks following the 55th Operations Group change of command ceremony July 15 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. As part of a time-honored military tradition, Santucci was introduced as the new 55th OG commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada/released)

    55th Operations Group welcomes new commander

    A change of command ceremony was held inside the Benny Davis Maintenance Facility July 15 where Col. Mohan S. Krishna relinquished command of the 55th Operations Group to Col. Joseph C. Santucci. More than 500 were in attendance for the ceremony including civic leaders and former 55th Wing commanders. Col. Marty Reynolds, 55th Wing commander,
  • For 2016 there is a new App to help patron learn more about and find their way around the Offutt Air Show. Learn all about the features of this new App to include performers, static displays, maps, directions and more. (Photo Illustration)

    Thunderbirds and Lightning at the Offutt Air Show

    Excitement is starting to build on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., for a celebration involving aerial precision, advanced fighter aircraft, helicopters and even Stormtroopers as we await the Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show. Set to take place on July 30 and 31, the air show will feature many exciting acts including the U.S. Air Force
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Marty Reynolds, commander of the 55th Wing, joins Offutt Field House staff members in cutting the ribbon to the new after-hours facility at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., July 7, 2016. The 1,000 square foot corner of the Department of Defense’s largest fitness facility will provide access to fitness equipment for swing shift members of Team Offutt. (U.S. Air Force photo by D.P. Heard/Released)

    After-hours fitness now available at the Offutt Field House

    A solitary brown door, just west of the Offutt Field House’s main entrance, opens into the new after-hours fitness facility available to all registered common access card holders, retirees and dependents ages 19 and up.  Col. Marty Reynolds, 55th Wing commander, joined field house staff members at a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 7 to recognize the
  • Military working dog Tex is petted by his handler Staff Sgt. Matthew Stewart, a dog handler with the 55th Security Forces Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., after being coined by Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Morris June 28, 2016. Tex was officially retired at the ceremony after more than eight years of service at Offutt. (U.S. Air Force photo/Zach Hada)

    Offutt honors retiring military working dogs

    A hush fell over the guard mount room of the 55th Security Forces Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., June 28. Rows of Team Offutt members rose respectfully to await the official party.It was retirement season, but this was no normal retirement – while there would be awards given, cake eaten and speeches made, the focus was on two German
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Webster, left, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron commander, makes a toast to honor David Thatcher, former Doolittle Raider, June 24, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Thatcher, one of the last two surviving Doolittle Raiders to survive, who passed away June 22, 2016. The Doolittle Raid was carried out in response to the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Halan/Released)

    95th Reconnaissance Squadron honors Doolittle Raider David Thatcher

    Doolittle Raider David Thatcher passed away Wednesday June 22, in Missoula, Montana. 4,566 miles away the following Friday members of the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron at RAF Mildenhall, England honored him and his legacy. The Doolittle Raid was in response to the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor caused minor damage to the Japanese home island, it was a huge morale boost to the American public after the surprise attack, Dec. 7, 1941.
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mark C. Nowland, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, hands the 557th Weather Wing guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Dickerson, during a change of command ceremony at the 557th WW Auditorium June 24 on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Dickerson took command from U.S. Air Force Col. William Carle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

    Weather wing under new leadership

    The 557th Weather Wing held a change of command ceremony in their auditorium June 24.U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mark C. Nowland, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, presided over the event as U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Dickerson took command of the 557th WW from U.S. Air Force Col. William Carle.When searching through possible wing
  • If you, or someone you know, have been through a traumatic event, seek out a mental health provider and request a screening. PTSD does not usually go away on its own and the earlier you seek help the sooner you can start feeling better and return to the life you want to lead. (AF Graphic)

    PTSD Awareness leads to positive treatment

    Post-traumatic Stress Disorder can be debilitating in some patients, but thanks to advancements in research and the continued training of mental health providers, treatments are getting better all the time.Maj. Joel Foster, Chief of Air Force Deployment Mental Health, said treating PTSD has improved dramatically in the last 20 years.“Twenty years
  • Members of the 55th Contracting Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., gather in the Ronald L. King Dining Facility at Offutt June 24, 2016 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Staff Sgt. Ronald L. King's death June 24, 2016. King, a former member of the 55th CONS, died in the the attack on Khobar Towers, in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, June 25, 1996.

    Twentieth anniversary of former 55th CONS member honored

    Members of the 55th Contracting Squadron, along with Col. Mark Williamson, vice commander of the 55th Wing, gathered in the Ronald L. King Dining Facility June 24 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Staff. Sgt. Ronald King’s death. King lost his life, along with 18 other Airmen, in the Khobar Towers attack on June 25, 1996, while serving his
  • Staff Sgt. Diane Balmer, left, 55th Force Support Squadron, and Hazael Policarpio, 49th Intelligence Squadron, participate in the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk June 23 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The event was held as part of LGBT pride month to celebrate diversity among DOD members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Delanie Stafford/Released)

    Team Offutt celebrates diversity during Rainbow Run

    Nearly 30 people participated in the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk June 23 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The event was held as part of LGBT pride month to celebrate diversity among DOD members.
  • Armed Forces Voter's Week is scheduled to run between June 27 and July 5.

    Armed Forces Voter’s Week aims to educate Airmen

    Armed Forces Voter’s Week is scheduled to take place between June 27 and July 5.The week is designed to provide service members and dependents with information about absentee voting, regardless of where they’re stationed or the state in which they claim residency.“They can send their vote home and participate in elections in their home state,” said
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Marty Reynolds, 55th Wing commander, participates in a fire rescue exercise at building 382 with firefighters assigned to the 55th Civil Engineer Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., June 21, 2016. The exercise provided firsthand experience what tools and techniques are needed to perform the duties of an Offutt firefighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

    Offutt leadership learns firefighting skills

    U.S. Air Force Col. Marty Reynolds, 55th Wing commander, participates in a fire rescue exercise at building 382 with firefighters assigned to the 55th Civil Engineer Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., June 21, 2016. The exercise provided firsthand experience what tools and techniques are needed to perform the duties of an Offutt firefighter.

  • Coping with stress through healthy thinking

    Stress. Even the mention of the word can increase anxiety for some. Everyone deals with stress differently, but how a person copes with daily stressors can have great impacts on their quality of life and overall health.
  • Staff Sgt. Sammy Bridges, NCO in charge of operations support with the 55th Security Forces Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., was one of 17 runners selected out of hundreds of ultra-runner applicants to complete the MS Run the US Relay June 8 through June 13, 2016, raising funds for a cure for multiple sclerosis. Bridges dedicated the run to his mother-in-law, who suffers from MS.

    MS Run the US – Offutt Defender races for a cure

    An Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., NCO woke up early June 9. The light was soft and gray as he exited the recreational vehicle he had slept in. He stretched briefly, and bounced experimentally on his heels. The day before he had run 30 miles along the highway stretching from Omaha, Neb., toward New York City, and today he planned on running another
  • U.S. Air Force 1st Lieutenant Michael Day, 55th Operational Support Squadron, left, and U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Valyn Gipson, 55th Medical Support Squadron, pull weeds from the rock beds near Offutt’s STRATCOM gate June 15 while volunteering as part of the Installation Pride Initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Delanie Stafford/Released)

    Installation Pride Initiative helps keep Offutt looking good

    The next time you drive through Offutt’s gates, take a look around - you might just notice how nice the medians, flower beds and surrounding areas look. This is due in large part to Offutt members who have volunteered their time through the Installation Pride Initiative to help maintain the base. “You never have a second chance to make a first
  • Blended Retirement System

    Blended retirement system training now available

    Online training designed to educate Airmen about the new Blended Retirement System, the Defense Department system with changes on the current military retirement system, is now available via Joint Knowledge Online course number P-US1330. The course is also available to those without a Common Access Card -- to include family members -- via an alternate website.
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