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
July 22, 2020 DPAA Offutt Laboratory conducts first dignified transfer of remains during COVID-19 pandemic Members of Team Offutt offload 28 transfer cases carrying unidentified remains of service members from a C-17 Globemaster III July 21, 2020, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, during an honorable carry of remains. The remains were transferred from the European theater and will be analyzed by the
July 21, 2020 Air Force hits key milestones with commercial IT The Enterprise IT-as-a-Service Integrated Program Office, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., has reached several major milestones in its effort to migrate users to commercial IT providers.
July 16, 2020 Air Force Spark Tank 2021 open for competition The fourth annual Air Force Spark Tank is open and soliciting innovative ideas from all.The annual event to pitch innovative ideas to a panel of industry experts and Air Force leadership takes place at the Air Force Warfare Symposium February 2021.To participate visit the AFWERX site at
July 15, 2020 Comm group welcomes new commander The 55th Communications Group held a change of command ceremony here July 15, 2020.Col. Larry Fletcher assumed command from Col. Steve Wieland in a ceremony officiated by Col. Gavin Marks, 55th Wing commander.“Fletch brings tremendous breadth to the 55th Communications Group,” Marks said. “His
July 13, 2020 New ECG commander has deep roots with unit The 55th Electronic Combat Group, a geographically separated unit here assigned to the 55th Wing, welcomed its newest commander July 10.In a time-honored change of command ceremony with a modern twist, Col. George Cundiff, Jr., took the guidon from Col. Philip Acquaro with Col. Gavin Marks, 55th
July 10, 2020 Driving on a new range A ceremony was held at Willow Lakes July 7, to officially open the golf course’s brand new driving range.
July 2, 2020 Offutt runway repair contract awarded The Air Force Civil Engineer Center has awarded a $143.9 million contract to replace the runway here.The project is a collaborative effort between AFCEC, Offutt Air Force Base and the Air Force Installation Contracting Center.
July 2, 2020 Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth member earns Bronze Star A member of the 55th Maintenance Group was presented a Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony here June 19, 2020.Master Sgt. David Schoenagel, 55th MXG first sergeant, earned the medal by distinguishing himself against an opposing armed force during a deployment to Camp Taji, Iraq, from April 10, 2019
July 1, 2020 Why I serve: Col. Alan Dayton As our world is dominated by COVID-19, it is easy to feel like our lives are a spinning compass. Constantly changing without a clear direction for the future. When asked to write an article on why I serve, it was an easy answer “For times like these.”Our service in times like these is clear. People
June 29, 2020 Glass Titan mission team earns Air Force award The Glass Titan Mission team was on the crew bus headed to their jet to conduct a mission, when their mission commander flagged them down and said, “change of plans; you have two hours to prepare.”It’s flexibility like that as well as rapid global mobility, unwavering endurance, precise mission