Oct. 14, 2020 AFCEC announces 2020 Air Force Design Awards winners JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently announced the winners of the 2020 Air Force Design Awards, recognizing seven innovative designs that embody the best in new construction, landscape architecture and facility renovations and additions. “The
Oct. 7, 2020 Offutt AFB remembers, honors MWD A 55th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog died here Oct. 2, 2020. Morty, a six-year-old German Shepherd, suffered multiple health issues recently, but an exploratory surgery revealed inoperable cancer. Early on the morning of Oct. 2, MWD Morty was working the search pit, and his handler,
Oct. 6, 2020 Air Force deploys commercial IT capability The Enterprise-IT-as-Service team, headquartered here, reached a significant milestone in information technology by allowing Airmen direct access to the enterprise edge utilizing commercial cloud environments at six Air Force installations.
Oct. 6, 2020 Turning a negative to a paw-sitive: Offutt MWD team navigates obstacles to welcome newest team member The 55th Security Forces Squadron navigated an unusual set of circumstances caused by the safety procedures enacted to protect against the spread of COVID-19, to welcome a new four legged member to their ranks. Ram, a two-year old Belgian Malinois, became the newest member of the 55th SFS Military
Sept. 25, 2020 Offutt Medical Services realigned to better meet patient care needs The 55th Medical Group redesignated two squadrons Sept. 25, 2020, as part of the Air Force-wide initiative to enhance military medical readiness. The 55th Aerospace Medicine Squadron and the 55th Medical Operation squadrons were deactivated and replaced by the 55th Operation Medical Readiness
Sept. 23, 2020 DPAA Honorable Carry Members of the 55th Wing Honor Guard carry the last of 25 transfer cases off of Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency Honorable Carry flight Sept. 4, 2020. The remains were transferred from the European Theater recovered by DPAA partners and the last set of remains for the
Sept. 23, 2020 POW/MIA Remembrance Run Members of Team Offutt run past the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action memorial at the parade grounds Sept. 18, 2020 during the 24 hour POW/MIA 24 hour Remembrance Run. The event honors and reminds us of those who have fallen and those still missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by L. Cunningham)
Sept. 17, 2020 Wing Operations Center takes innovation prize The 55th Wing Operations Center will soon be receiving $2.8 million worth of upgrades to their mission systems, thanks to the innovation of WOC Airmen.
Sept. 3, 2020 VCSAF visits Offutt AFB Gen. Stephen Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, visited Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Sept. 1, 2020. Wilson spoke with Airmen and received an update on COVID-19 response and flood recovery efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Montano)
Aug. 20, 2020 Women continue to chip away at ‘glass ceiling’ There is a metaphorical glass ceiling that women have been attempting to shatter for years, where they can be completely equal in how they are treated within society. The first fracture in this glass ceiling was made 100 years ago by women coming together and lobbying, lecturing, and marching
Aug. 14, 2020 ACC recognizes Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth for excellence in patient care The 55th Medical Group was the recipient of the 2019 Air Force Surgeon General’s Best Ambulatory Patient Safety Program Team Award.In 2017, the 55th MDG began their high-reliability organization journey. The entire Air Force Medical System has been on the HRO journey since the third quarter of 2017.
Aug. 14, 2020 Offutt defenders learn emergency response driving Instructors from the 55th Security Forces Squadron receive emergency driving training August 12, 2020 at a parking lot on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The members learned techniques such as push-pull steering, backing up and how to position themselves inside the vehicle while driving in
Aug. 10, 2020 Chief McCoy celebrates his 90th Birthday Retired Chief Master Sgt. James McCoy, the sixth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, celebrated his 90th birthday July 30 at his home in Papillion, Nebraska.Members of the Heartland of America Band serenaded McCoy outside his home by playing Happy Birthday and additional music as many
Aug. 6, 2020 Operation Backpack Hundreds of cars make their way around the Offutt Air Force Base parade grounds to receive back-to-school supplies as part of the annual OPERATION: Backpack event hosted by the 55th Force Support Squadron, Aug. 1, 2020. Due to CDC guidelines, the operation was accomplished with kids staying in there
July 31, 2020 Ops group welcomes new commander The 55th Operations Group held a change of command ceremony here July 31, 2020.Col. John Litecky assumed command from outgoing commander Col. Eric Paulson in a ceremony officiated by Col. Gavin Marks, 55th Wing commander.
July 28, 2020 ACC Spark 2021 offers Airmen avenue to present adaptive ideas I often wonder if the essence of innovation is getting lost in the “static” of the daily barrage of media we live with. Innovation happens when someone like you recognizes a better way of doing business and takes action to make that better way reality. Who better to find a better way to do business
July 24, 2020 55th Maintenance Group welcomes new commander The 55th Maintenance Group welcomed their newest commander during a change of command ceremony held inside the Bennie L. Davis Maintenance Facility here July 24.
July 24, 2020 Update vRED, protect, provide for families Whether new to the military or 20 years of service, single or married, an important part of a military member's life is taking care of the family members. Providing moral support, maintaining the household and raising the children allows Airmen to maintain and focus on the mission. Awareness on
July 23, 2020 Offutt Airman earns ACC paralegal award A member of Team Offutt received the Air Combat Command Outstanding Paralegal Airman of the year.
July 23, 2020 625th STOS installs new virtual trainer The 625th STOS, an 8th Air Force unit located at Offutt AFB, received a new virtual trainer in June 2020. The trainer will allow Air Launch Control System (ALCS) operators to continue training and remain proficient in-house, following the loss of their legacy trainer during the flood at Offutt in