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
June 24, 2020 OSS ensures airfield operations continue amid COVID-19 pandemic When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the local area in March, the 55th Operations Support Squadron faced a challenge unlike any they had faced before to keep airfield operations ongoing.By implementing numerous precautionary measures, this team of more than 200 people, whose vast mission ensures the 55th
June 18, 2020 Offutt reestablishes fuel system lost in flood, increases capability For the first time since it was damaged in the March 2019 flood, the Type III Underground Fuel System became operational here June 16, 2020.The Type III Underground Fuel System allows personnel to refuel aircraft via an underground constant pressure system that takes it directly from fuel tanks
June 12, 2020 Offutt begins to loosen COVID-19 restrictions Some of the restrictions implemented on Offutt AFB in March of this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will be relaxed beginning June 12.
June 12, 2020 Weatherington takes command of ‘The Mighty Eighth’ and J-GSOC Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington takes command of the J-GSOC and 8th Air Force, June 12, 2020.
June 4, 2020 New chapel initiative aims to encourage caring for others Recently around the installation there have been a series of anonymous attacks happening without any rhyme or reason.The attacks, known as R.A.C.K. Attacks, are random acts of chapel sponsored kindness where the idea is nothing more than putting a smile on someone’s face and providing
May 29, 2020 Intel analysis cells continue worldwide support amid COVID-19 Across the globe, there have been significant changes to daily life since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. With new protocols in place, the Department of Defense has directed continual operations, and Team Offutt is doing its part to ensure the mission never stops by still generating flights,
May 29, 2020 Resources assist Airmen in balancing mission, dormitory life As the United States military works to balance mission accomplishment with the health of its service members amid the COVID-19 pandemic, dorm residents are also working to accomplish a balance.
May 28, 2020 Warhorses gallop steadfast through COVID-19 Warhorses in the middle ages were known as cavalry warriors, they came in different sizes, types and were used for various forms of warfare, reconnaissance, raiding, communication, or supply. Unlike the four-legged equine Warhorses of the past, the 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron continues to help
May 27, 2020 Tiger team saves millions Earlier this year, a team of engineers and maintainers set out on a mission to fix an issue indicated by a light in their aircraft’s cockpit, but little did they know they would end up saving the Air Force millions of dollars.For over a year, the aircraft had a fluctuating exhaust gas temperature
May 21, 2020 2nd CWSS narrows Air Force Weather’s first-in communications gap Members from Air Force Weather and Special Operations communities gathered at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, Feb. 20, to test a first-in communications capability with potential for the global Air Force mission. Joint Special Operations Command, 2nd Combat Weather Systems Squadron, 18th Weather Squadron