Aug. 2, 2019 Military working dogs stamp their place in history The Military Working Dog stamp was unveiled as the U.S. Postal Service’s newest stamp during the American Philatelic Society’s 133rd annual convention Aug. 1, 2019, at the Catholic Health Initiatives Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Aug. 1, 2019 AFIMSC navigates storms, disasters to exceed 84 percent budget execution A flexible strategy combined with strong partnerships that focus on taking care of Airmen. That’s what helped the Air Force exceed a goal to execute more than 83 percent of its $7 billion installation and mission support portfolio by the July 31 deadline.
July 28, 2019 In this together: MWDs and handlers protect the base, each other Every military branch has its own version of the wingman concept where service members look after, care and help one another like family. But what if your wingman happens to be a dog?
July 26, 2019 Remains of 28 service members returned for identification Caskets containing the remains of 28 World War II soldiers sit in the back of a C-17 Globemaster III during a dignified transfer July 23, 2019. For additional images of the transfer, visit https://www.flickr.com/photos/offutt_afb/albums/72157709886860852 (U.S. Air Force photo by William A. O'Brien)
July 26, 2019 55th MSG is under new leadership Team Offutt welcomed a new 55th Mission Support Group commander during a change of command ceremony July 24, 2019.This ceremony depicts the formal transfer of authority through the exchange of a guidon as a symbol providing assurance that the unit will never be leaderless.
July 26, 2019 Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 On Dec. 16, 2016, the president signed into law the Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016, which provides eligible veterans the right to seek a refund for taxes they may have paid on Disability Severance Pay. Most veterans who claimed the disability severance payment as income and
July 25, 2019 Guard units aid Offutt Cable Dawgs in flood aftermath Air National Guard members from the 217th and 210th Engineering Installation Squadrons out of Illinois and Minnesota traveled here to aid the 55th Communications Squadron in laying new fiber-cabling for the 97th Intelligence Support Squadron and other various squadrons.
July 19, 2019 Scavenger hunt yields awards, benefits to first term Airmen The inaugural Amazing Offutt Scavenger Hunt was held May 6, 2019 at Offutt Air Force Base. The hunt’s conclusion coincides with the end of the first term Airmen’s course, which is an introductory course for new Airmen to the base.The scavenger hunt is the result of a partnership between the Warhawk
July 18, 2019 Medics are under new leadership The mighty medics of the 55th Medical Group welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony July 11, 2019. Col. Julie Ostrand took over command of the 55th MDG from Col. Judy Stoltmann during the time-honored military ceremony inside the 557th Weather Wing auditorium.
July 18, 2019 A tight stitched family Military life is one not easily forgotten. Being married for 53 years and spending 23 of them as a military spouse, the grandmother of a service member here, maintains her connection by providing handmade gifts.
July 12, 2019 Offutt heroes compete in 2019 Warrior Games in Tampa Two Wounded Warriors representing Offutt Air Force Base participated in this year’s Department of Defense Warrior Games June 21 through 30, in Tampa, Florida.Ten teams comprised of approximately 300 athletes from around the world played in the games. From the U.S. the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air
July 12, 2019 Three brothers serve, bond together in Offutt AFB intelligence community Until recently, three brothers were all assigned to the 55th Intelligence Support Squadron together at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.The older two, Samuel and Juchan, served as linguists and the youngest, Juyoung Lee, is an all-source intelligence analyst. The brothers also have a sister who is an
July 11, 2019 55th Communications Group holds change of command ceremony Airmen of the 55th Communications Group witnessed a change of command ceremony July 10, 2019, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. After having led the 55th CG since July 2017, Col. Corey Ramsby relinquished command to U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Wieland.
July 3, 2019 ROKAF Weather Wing commander visits 557th WW The commander of the Republic of Korea Air Force Weather Wing visited 557th Weather Wing headquarters June 20, 2019. The ROK-US weather collaboration meeting, held between Col. Gyun Do Ki, ROKAF WW commander, and Col. Brian Pukall, 557th WW commander, is traditionally held every two years after the
July 3, 2019 Volunteering is a part of life more than service A member of Team Offutt received the Volunteer Excellence Award for their accomplishments in volunteer community service. William Dudek, 55th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant fire chief, contributed over 500 hours over the past four years as a Certified State Fire Marshall Instructor. He
July 3, 2019 The Airman’s Attic: For more than just Airmen There are times when a name can be deceiving and that is especially true for the Airman’s Attic located on the South side of Building D on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.The truth is that all enlisted service members, up to E-6, and their families are welcome to patronize the Airman’s Attic. All
July 1, 2019 Air Force stands up Air Force Medical Readiness Agency In a ceremony Friday at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, the Air Force Medical Service stood up a new field operating agency, the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency.Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, and Brig. Gen. Mark Koeniger, incoming AFMRA commander,
June 26, 2019 Team Offutt restores lighthouse in the sky The Tactical Air Navigation System is the first navigational aid to be back in service June 25, 2019 at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The TACAN system was only two years old when the transponder cabinet in which it is housed was damaged by flood waters March 2019. While the outer shell remained
June 25, 2019 Shaved ice on a hot summer day The 55th Wing Chaplain core hosted a shaved ice event June 20, 2019, to treat Team Offutt members who were displaced by the historic flood.Although approximately 3,200 personnel were displaced from 44 work centers , Team Offutt members have continued accomplishing their mission without
June 20, 2019 Relocated children’s play area puts safety first Offutt Field House staff moved the Children’s Play Area from a spot that interfered with patrons on the running track, to a location which provides patrons with adequate space to get a full workout and is fully self-contained, allowing parents to maintain accountability of children accompanying