Nov. 15, 2019 TRICARE beneficiaries to see price increase in 2020 Changes are coming to the TRICARE system. In accordance with section 702 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, TRICARE pharmacy co-payments increase every two years. The increase in prices will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020.The modification with TRICARE pharmacy copay is
Nov. 8, 2019 Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new dormitory A ribbon cutting ceremony for Cobb Hall, one of installation’s four newly constructed dormitories, took place here Nov. 7, 2019.The new $18.8 million dormitory is named in honor of retired Chief Master Sgt. Lawrence A. Cobb.
Nov. 7, 2019 Vaping, e-cigs: The danger is real As of Oct. 29, 2019, over 1,800 lung injury cases and 37 deaths have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the only commonality among all cases is the patient’s use of e-cigarette or vaping products.
Nov. 4, 2019 557th WW realigns under new information warfare NAF The 557th Weather Wing has been reassigned to the Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber).The reassignment ceremony, held at the 557th WW’s headquarters here Oct. 29, was attended by commanders from Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern), its former
Nov. 4, 2019 16th Air Force to streamline cyber weapon systems Launched on July 1, 12N12 aims to replace, reduce and consolidate the tools, systems and applications operators and analysts employ within the cyberspace security and defense mission area by July 1, 2020.
Nov. 4, 2019 Air Force announces NCO Career Status Program for Airmen with 12 years of service The change will eliminate the need for Airmen who have 12 or more years of service to continue to reenlist by aligning their separation dates with their high year of tenure dates.
Nov. 4, 2019 Barrett publicly sworn in as secretary of the Air Force David Norquist, deputy secretary of defense, conducted the public swearing-in, which preceded Barrett’s first formal remarks since becoming the secretary. Barrett said her highest priority is protecting – and prolonging – the Air Force’s unrivaled excellence.
Nov. 1, 2019 New NAF commander visits Team Offutt The commander of the recently established Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) visited here Oct. 28-30. The visit marked Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh’s first as commander of the new information warfare Numbered Air Force, which was re-activated Oct. 11.
Nov. 1, 2019 Completing the mission A former military combat photographer has created a goal to photograph as many veterans across the nation as she can. So far, she has visited 49 states, photographing and documenting many veterans and their unique stories, leaving only one state to go -- Nebraska.
Oct. 31, 2019 C2G hosts RTP event for tweens, teens The 595th Command and Control Group recently started hosting resilience tactical pause events for tweens and teens, ages 10 - 18, held at the Offutt Air Force Base Youth Center.
Oct. 28, 2019 Cyber: readiness, awareness "The threat to Offutt is ever evolving, so our cyber posture needs to evolve at the same rate and counter the threats that come in to attack our systems.”
Oct. 25, 2019 Offutt Airman run 24 hours to honor POW/MIA Imagine running for 24 hours straight. Stopping only every 2 to 4 miles, then resuming for a special purpose.
Oct. 25, 2019 Offutt Fire Station updates, renovates Offutt Air Force Base Fire Station 2, originally built in May 1972 and located off-base near Rising View, is currently undergoing a $1.3 million renovation that began earlier this year.
Oct. 18, 2019 POW/MIA: You are not forgotten The smell of aircraft fuel consumed the air and dark clouds filled the sky as he drove onto Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. During his routine morning route, he noticed something out of the ordinary. He thought he glanced the site of a flag, moving as if it were running the path around the parade
Oct. 18, 2019 The ice brings brotherhood to disabled veterans On Oct. 3 – 6, 2019, the Nebraska Warriors hockey team travelled to Las Vegas, Nevada, to participate in the fourth annual United States of America Hockey Warrior Classic.
Oct. 17, 2019 Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth earns Doolittle Award The 55th Wing was recently named the Air Force Historical Foundation’s Doolittle Award recipient for 2019.The award was established by the AFHF as a way to recognize a unit that has displayed bravery, determination, discipline, esprit de corps and superior management of joint operations while
Oct. 11, 2019 Air Force integrates missions, strengthens information warfare capabilities Sixteenth Air Force activated at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Oct. 11, integrating Twenty-Fourth Air Force, to include Air Forces Cyber, and Twenty-Fifth Air Force into a single headquarters that will provide global intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, cyber, electronic warfare and
Oct. 11, 2019 October is Air Force Energy Action Month The Air Force has designated October as “Energy Action Month” to highlight the critical role energy plays in Air Force operations and to encourage smart energy use and management. The theme this year is “Energy Able – Mission Capable” to showcase how efficient energy use increases mission capability
Oct. 11, 2019 The 55th FSS resource management flight is the best The 55th Force Support Squadron resource management flight was recently presented the 2018 Air Force Resource Management Flight of the Year award.
Oct. 9, 2019 Retiree Appreciation Day celebrates five decades of service Team Offutt is scheduled to host its 50th annual Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 19, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Offutt Exchange.This annual event will offer a variety of free services to retirees, spouses, widows and widowers from more than 20 on-base organizations.The event is sponsored by the Offutt