Oct. 18, 2024 U.S. Strategic Command to Commence Exercise Global Thunder 25 U.S. Strategic Command will commence its annual nuclear command and control exercise, Global Thunder, Oct. 18, 2024.Global Thunder 25 involves personnel throughout the USSTRATCOM enterprise, components and subordinate units. Its purpose is to enhance nuclear readiness and ensure a safe, secure, and
Oct. 15, 2024 55th MDG’s Mighty Medics treat Hondurans & train military Six 55th Medical Group members participated in Amistad 24 training Aug. 4-16 at 1st Battalion Marine Base in La Ceiba, Honduras.
Oct. 11, 2024 55th Dental Squadron participated in Green River Area Wellness Mission Twelve members of the 55th Dental Squadron participated in the Green River Area Wellness Mission, 2024 Innovative Readiness Training June 13-27, 2024, in Henderson, Kentucky.
Oct. 11, 2024 Offutt hosts Fire Prevention Week The Offutt Fire Department fostered community and base awareness as part of National Fire Prevention Week, held Oct. 7-11, 2024.
Oct. 4, 2024 Residents graduate general dentistry program The 55th Dental Squadron held a ceremony for this year’s graduates of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency course at the 55th Medical Group in Bellevue, Nebraska, July 26, 2024.
Oct. 2, 2024 The 488th won AF CLP of the year On May 17, 2024, the 488th Intelligence Squadron Command Language Program team was announced as the 2023 Air Force CLP of the year.
Sept. 27, 2024 55th Wing holds Leadership Conference at Offutt Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Andrew Small, 55th Wing command chief, hosted the annual 2024 Leadership Conference at Offutt Air Force Base, Sept. 26-27.
Sept. 20, 2024 55th SFS eye in the sky keeps Offutt safe As the popularity of small, unmanned aircraft systems or drones, continues to grow, Offutt Air Force Base remains a no drone zone.
Sept. 19, 2024 625 STOS completes SELM test Airmen and Sailors from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron, Offutt AFB, Neb., 576th Flight Test Squadron, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., the 91st Missile Wing, Minot AFB, N.D., and the Navy’s Strategic Communications Wing 1, Offutt AFB, completed a simulated electronic launch minuteman
Sept. 13, 2024 Offutt remembers 9-11 Twenty-three years ago, the American way of life was forever shifted as the incidents of Sept. 11, 2001 unfolded. Offutt Air Force Base held a commemorative run and participated in a wreath laying ceremony at American Heroes Park in Bellevue, Neb.
Sept. 13, 2024 Secretary of Defense announces seven new initiatives to enhance well-being of military force and their families Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced seven initiatives to improve the quality of life for service members and their families.
Sept. 11, 2024 Symphony in the sky As part of their centennial celebration, Offutt Air Force Base held the Defenders of Freedom Air and Space show on Aug. 24-25, 2024.
Sept. 10, 2024 AFWERX tests DINSTAAR composite ramps at Robins An AFWERX Refinery logistician at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, has found a project that could save the DoD money and could be used by Air Force cargo aircraft around the world.As the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and powered by the Air Force Research Laboratory AFWERX brings
Sept. 6, 2024 ACC command team visit Offutt Air Force Base Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, ACC command chief, visited the 55th Wing Aug. 19-20. Wilsbach and Wolfe were accompanied by their spouses, Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe.
Aug. 27, 2024 First ACC EA-37B delivered to Davis-Monthan AFB Air Combat Command received its first EA-37B Compass Call, aircraft 19-5591, for pilot training Aug. 23, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.
Aug. 20, 2024 Integrating Risk and Readiness The Air Force Safety Center announced that Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin's Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign officially kicked off and will include a Stand-up Day.
Aug. 19, 2024 NAOC and 595th Command and Control Group welcomes new commander The 595th Command and Control Group and the National Airborne Operations Center held a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Aug. 16, 2024.
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.