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  • Beginning in February 2021, female Airmen will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm through the shoulder blades. In addition, women’s bangs may now touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Corey Parrish)

    Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women

    As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm through the shoulder blades. In addition, women’s bangs may now touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes.
  • Air Force logo on a blue background with headline announcing FY21 Force Management updates

    Department of the Air Force offers limited Active Duty Service Commitment waivers; expanded PALACE CHASE

    These programs provide provisions for both enlisted and officer members who meet specified criteria. The application window runs Jan. 20 – April 2.
  • man speaking while wearing face mask

    Housing resident council holds first meeting

    The first meeting of the Privatized Housing Residential Council was held Oct. 28. The meeting was focused on education, and council members have already made progress in safety and security.
  • A photo of Offutt members receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

    Offutt receives COVID-19 vaccine

    The 55th Medical Group COVID Cell began administering initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to frontline healthcare workers Jan. 6.
  • Six men stand in a line in front of a pile of dirt with shovels at a ground-breaking ceremony

    Ground broken for new E-4B simulator

    A ground-breaking ceremony for a high fidelity, full motion E-4B simulator took place here Dec. 22, 2020. The $16 million simulator is the first of its kind for the 595th Command & Control Group's E-4B fleet and being constructed by CymSTAR, LLC.

  • Department of the Air Force releases findings on racial disparity review

    The Department of the Air Force released its report on the findings of an Air Force Inspector General independent review into racial disparity Dec. 21. The full report is available for download on AF.mil.
  • Stand alone photo of Bellevue Chamber filling holiday bags for Offutt dorm residents

    Bellevue Chamber spreads holiday cheer for Offutt dorm residents

    Col. Gavin Marks, 55th Wing commander, joins members of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce as they fill goodie bags Dec. 8 at Bellevue Volunteer Fire Department for the annual “Holiday Cheer” for Kisling dorm residents at Offutt Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by L. Cunningham)
  • A photo for a Phase 0 runway replacement article.

    Work officially begins replacing Offutt’s aging runway

    Work has officially started to completely replace Offutt’s aging runway as Phase 0 of the $143.9 million project began recently.
  • The Air Force invites all privatized and government-owned housing residents to participate in the 2020 Tenant Satisfaction Survey.

    Annual DOD Housing Survey opens for tenant feedback Dec. 8

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Department of the Air Force is asking tenants of its privatized and government-owned housing to share their experiences and opinions of the programs via the DoD Tenant Satisfaction Survey beginning Dec. 8. The survey, administered by CEL & Associates, Inc., will be made available through an email link to
  • Wing commander Colonel Marks dressed in chefs uniform and chefs hat while carving a turkey for Airmen to eat on Thanksgiving Day.

    A time to be Thankful

    In 1621 what began as a three-day harvest celebration has evolved to what we now celebrate as Thanksgiving Day on the third Thursday of November. It is a day when families, friends and loved ones come together to remember all things they are thankful for. Because of COVID-19 this year, some gatherings may be smaller than what we have been accustomed to. Some of us may be missing family members or friends. Some of them taken to soon by COVID-19.
  • woman speaks on phone

    Team Offutt member reaches half century of service

    A member of the 55th Communications Group was recognized by the Secretary of the Air Force for 50 years of federal service.  Rosalie Sutherland, 55th CG commander’s secretary, has spent 50 years in a variety of roles at numerous bases as she accompanied her husband as he served in the Air Force. 
  • A formation of Airmen salute an aircraft

    Offutt bids farewell to aging workhorse

    OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. --  WC-135 Constant Phoenix tail number 582 departed for the final time here as officially decommissioned from service Nov. 16, 2020.Originally built in 1962 and delivered to the Air Force as a KC-135 Stratotanker, the aircraft was first converted to an EC-135 Looking Glass before its transition into its WC-135
  • Woman looks at computer screen

    Envision and Envision Xpress of Offutt Air Force Base Recognize 25th Anniversary of AbilityOne Base Supply Centers

    Throughout this month, Envision, operator of the Envision Xpress Base Supply Center at Offutt Air Force Base and 15 additional military installations throughout the United States, is recognizing the 25th anniversary of the AbilityOne Base Supply Center® program by highlighting the workplace capabilities of people who are blind or visually impaired

  • ACC Command Surgeon, Mental Health Branch Chief, address Covid-19 reluctance 

    Brig. Gen. Sharon Bannister, command surgeon of Air Combat Command  and  Lt. Col. Michael McCarthy, ACC mental health branch chief, virtually discussed staying remote and ready, with ACC Public Affairs Oct. 6, 2020.  A few of the primary topics that were discussed with Bannister and McCarthy are the reluctance of reporting when having symptoms related to COVID-19 and testing availability, and, with flu season approaching, how do we determine one over the other. 
  • A memorial to fallen service members with the American Flag behind it.

    Remembering their sacrifice

    OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Veterans Day is celebrated Nov. 11 every year to commemorate the signing of the armistice to end World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. It is a day set aside to remember and think about the veterans who paid the ultimate price in the past and even the recent wars today.It is the time
  • Airman that is standing talks to sitting Airman using phone.

    CFC campaign officially kicks off

    2020 Combined Federal Campaign kicked off here Nov. 1, 2020, and will run through Dec. 18, 2020. The CFC is one of the largest fundraising campaigns in the world and has raised more than $8.4 billion since its inception in 1961. For more information on the CFC, visit www.givecfc.org.
  • An Airman and two civilians cut a ribbon.

    CLICK2GO returns to Offutt

    CLICK2GO, the Defense Commissary Agency’s online ordering/curbside pickup grocery service, returns Oct. 27 to the Offutt Air Force Base Commissary. “We’re pleased to be back to provide this service that’s become especially popular as we all cope with the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Willie Watkins, DeCA’s eBusiness chief. “More and more people like being able to shop online and pick up their groceries without having to go inside a store.”
  • A photo from a quarterly "Families of the Deployed" event that goes with a story.

    55 MSG hosts “Families of the Deployed” event

    The 55th Mission Support Group became the first group to host a “Families of the Deployed” event October 23 at the Bellevue Berry and Pumpkin Ranch.
  • Truck tows aircraft into hangar

    Multi-wing, multiagency exercise tests Offutt maintainer’s ability to operate

    A proof of concept exercise took place Oct. 23 to identify any shortfalls and establish procedures for Offutt Air Force Base aircraft that will operate out of Lincoln Airport starting early next year while the base’s airfield undergoes a complete replacement. The exercise involved the 55th Maintenance Group, along with 155th Air Refueling Wing, Lincoln and Offutt first responders and various 55th Wing agencies to test the feasibility of operating from Lincoln Airport.
  • Airman scrubs brick wall

    Chaplain gets dirty in 55th SFS MWD kennels

    The 55th Wing Chaplain Base Chapel kicked off their new "Toughest Jobs" program Oct. 20, 2020, with a visit to the 55th Security Forces Squadron’s kennels.
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