Aug. 16, 2024 Sentinel: The History of the DAF Modernizing the Backbone of America’s National Security The U.S. Air Force is replacing the 54-year-old LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM weapon system with the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. Upgrading to Sentinel ICBMs ensures the land-based leg of America's Nuclear Triad remains safe, secure & effective.
Aug. 9, 2024 Offutt hosts first SEL course The 55th Wing held its first Senior Enlisted Leaders (SEL) course for several senior noncommissioned officers from July 29 to Aug. 2, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.
Aug. 2, 2024 55th ECG change of command The 55th Electronic Combat Group, a geographically separated unit of the 55th Wing, welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base July 26, 2024.
July 30, 2024 Surviving summer camp Members of the 55th Security Forces and Operations Support Squadrons treated children to a demonstration at the YMCA in Glenwood, Iowa on Monday, July 29, 2004.
July 29, 2024 A Legacy Remembered Stephen Cobb and his son, Garrett, toured Offutt Air Force Base on July 19, 2024.
July 23, 2024 First Change of Responsibility for 55th Wing The 55th Wing held a change of responsibility ceremony July 23, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The change of responsibility ceremony is the first of its kind at the 55th Wing.
July 23, 2024 55th CG Welcomes New Leader The 55th Communications Group held a change of command ceremony July 19, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, presided over the ceremony where Col. Matthew Hensley relinquished command and Col. Rachel Freestrom assumed command.
July 18, 2024 2nd Weather Group holds change of command The 2d Weather Group held a change of command ceremony July 11, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Joseph D. Coughlin, 557th Weather Wing commander presided over the ceremony where Col. Christopher J. Lovett relinquished command and Col. Andrew M. Frey assumed command.
July 17, 2024 New commander at 557th weather wing The 557th Weather Wing held a change of command ceremony July 2, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Joseph D. Coughlin assumed command and Col. Bradley J. Stebbins relinquished command in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, Sixteenth Air Force, Air Forces Cyber commander.
July 16, 2024 Offutt AFB, United Way Join Forces Offutt Air Force Base’s Military and Family Readiness and United Way of the Midlands (UWM) signed a partnership agreement to launch the Military and Family Helpline 211, June 26, 2024.
July 11, 2024 Readiness leads to lethality The 55th Wing recently completed open ranks inspections throughout the wing as directed by Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Commander, Air Combat Command.
July 9, 2024 Team Offutt shows appreciation during Independence Day In an effort to show support and appreciation to the community surrounding Offutt AFB, 55th Wing leadership and members of Team Offutt celebrated Independence Day in the local area.
July 8, 2024 Warhawks graduate from USAFWS Four 55th Wing Warhawks graduated from the U.S. Air Force Weapons School June, 15, 2024, at Ceaser’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.
July 1, 2024 55th Operations Group welcomes new commander The 55th Operations Group held a change of command ceremony July 1, 2024, at OffuttAir Force Base.
June 28, 2024 55th Maintenance Group welcomes new commander The 55th Maintenance Group welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony June 27, 2024, inside Bennie L. Davis Maintenance Facility dock 1.
June 26, 2024 Offutt proactive against potential flood waters Offutt Air Force Base leadership, under the direction of Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, took proactive steps in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to strengthen flood defenses around the base perimeter. The initiative is a direct response to rising water levels in the
June 26, 2024 45th Reconnaissance Squadron Celebrates 30 Years of Service at Offutt For 30 years, the men and women of the 45th Reconnaissance Squadron conducted global reconnaissance and treaty verification missions atOffutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
June 21, 2024 1st Weather Group holds change of command The 1st Weather Group held a change of command ceremony June 21, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. During the ceremony, Col. Damon Vorhees relinquished command to Col. Kenneth Chilcoat.
June 17, 2024 The Wolfpack visits Warhawks The North Carolina State Wolfpack baseball team visited Team Offutt on June 14, as a part of the Men’s College World Series festivities.
June 13, 2024 Offutt partners with the community for MARE The 55th Wing, assisted by local fire departments, conducted a major accident response exercise (MARE) at Offutt Air Force Base on Saturday, June 8, 2024. This exercise tested the base’s ability to respond to a disaster with multiple casualties.