Aug. 27, 2021 9/11 20th anniversary remembrance events to come This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on U.S. soil. It is a time to remember the courage of so many firefighters, paramedics, New York policemen and New York’s Port Authority Officers that sacrificed their lives to save others, and a time to honor the memory of all those who
Aug. 13, 2021 Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth marks 55 years at Offutt The 55th Wing will commemorate a unique anniversary as it marks 55 years at Offutt Air Force Base on Aug. 16, 2021.
Aug. 13, 2021 SAC Museum receives stealth aircraft with help from 55th and 155th maintainers A team of Offutt and Lincoln Air National Guard maintainers from the 55th and 155th Maintenance Squadrons recently participated in a joint Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery training exercise at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland, where they assisted restoration
July 30, 2021 I am part of Team 19 “You are, essentially, a part of Team 19.”When I was initially informed I was assigned to document the first female chief master sergeant of the Air Force’s visit to my base, I shriveled into a tiny nervous ball.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass flew into Lincoln Airport on one of
July 27, 2021 ACC leadership team visits Team Offutt Air Combat Command’s leadership team saw how the Airmen of the 55th Wing and 557th Weather Wing play a crucial role in the defense of the nation during a visit to Offutt Air Force Base July 20-22, 2021.
July 27, 2021 55th Mission Support Group welcomes new commander The 55th Mission Support Group held a change of command ceremony at the Offutt Fire Department on Offutt Air Force Base July 23, 2021.
July 12, 2021 755th OSS instructs the future of the Air and Space Forces The 755th Operations Support Squadron hosted Air Combat Command’s Intelligence Non-Kinetic Course. The innovative course provides a core concept baseline for information warfare, which familiarizes intelligence analysts with non-kinetic touchpoints for potential integration throughout ACC and the
July 9, 2021 55th MDG welcomes new commander The mighty medics of the 55th Medical Group welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, on July 8.
July 8, 2021 Air Force delivers better fitting body armor for female defenders The 55th Security Forces Squadron recently issued new body armor to Offutt defenders. What makes this piece of safety equipment special is it was designed to better protect females.For years, female defenders have worn the standard tactical vest issued to them. These standard vests come in different
June 30, 2021 338th CTS uses VR to enhance their training The 55th Operations Group at Offutt Air Force Base is using new virtual reality equipment sent from the 16th Air Force to help them maintain their RC-135 training requirements.
June 22, 2021 Warhawks welcome new commander The Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth, the largest wing in Air Combat Command and the second largest in the U.S. Air Force, welcomed a new commander during a ceremony at the Offutt Parade Field June 22, 2020.
June 17, 2021 Military Working Dogs relocate to a new temporary home Four Military Working Dogs and their kennels were recently relocated to a temporary facility near the Satellite Pharmacy on Custer Dr. while awaiting the completion of permanent housing that is currently under construction.
June 15, 2021 Closer, But Not Done: Offutt Reaches another Milestone in its Flood Recovery A new mission crew simulator, called a Mission Crew Training System or simply MCTS, was revealed at Offutt Air Force Base May 12.
June 15, 2021 OC-135B Retirement The final retired OC-135B Open Skies aircraft from the 55th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, arrived at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base June 9, 2021.
June 14, 2021 Current PCS, household goods affected by supply shortages According to a newly released communiqué from the Air Force’s Personal Property Activity Headquarters, “Department of Defense demand this peak (PCS) season has greatly exceeded commercial industry capabilities, largely due to resource constraints associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Per industry,
June 14, 2021 Air Force coins official Maintenance Duty Uniform, adds immediate wear of tactical OCP caps Air Force commanders of units with aircraft maintenance, industrial and other labor intensive Air Force Specialty Codes will have the option to authorize wear of a standardized, maintenance duty uniform, also referred to as coveralls, which may be worn on a day-to-day basis upon publication of the
June 11, 2021 Air Force readdresses women’s hair standard after feedback The change addresses feedback received since the previous guidance was originally published. Specifically, women voiced concerns over difficulty related to securing hair in a manner that does not extend beyond the head.
June 9, 2021 Air Force Reserve; Keeping the door open Have the unprecedented events of the past year made you think about your life and career? Years ago, information was not readily available to Airmen caught up in military cutbacks, or those wishing they could cross-train out of a career and met with Air Force Specialty Codes constraints, and even
June 8, 2021 End of an era as final OC-135 aircraft officially retired The 55th Wing officially retired its final OC-135 Open Skies aircraft, tail number 670, during a ceremony at the Lincoln Airport June 4, 2021.
June 6, 2021 Shedding light on the invisible wounds of PTSD June is National PTSD Awareness Month, an opportunity to talk about the signs and symptoms of the disorder, with the goal of reducing stigma and encouraging help-seeking. According to the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, more than 7.7 million Americans over the age of 18