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June 9, 2023
55th Wing units demonstrate ACE capabilities with exercise in Norway

The 95th Reconnaissance Squadron and 488th Intelligence Squadron tested their Agile Combat Employment capabilities by deploying an RC-135V/W Rivet Joint to Ørland Air Station, Norway, as part of Exercise Dagger Fjord May 8-12, 2023.
June 7, 2023
Offutt firefighters prepare for all challenges

Thirty 55th Civil Engineer Squadron and Omaha Fire Department firefighters participated in a three-day course on trench collapse rescues conducted by Metropolitan Community College (Nebraska) at Offutt Air Force Base last month.
June 6, 2023
June is National Safety Month: Stay safe at home as well as at work

June is National Safety Month, and we need to get serious about safety in the home, workplace and community. The observance was created by the National Safety Council in 1996 to raise awareness about the importance of safety. This year's theme is "Safety at Home."
June 5, 2023
CYBER HYGIENE: Beware of fake DoD SAFE site

According to local military cybersecurity experts, there is a fake website that is mirroring DoD SAFE. DoD SAFE (Secure Access File Exchange) Service makes it easy to exchange unclassified files up to 8.0 GB that can't be sent through email services. However, it is not a “.mil” site. Instead, it is
May 31, 2023
Offutt rebuilds command center

Team Offutt members gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Installation Control Center and Air Combat Command’s sole nuclear command and control watch floor May 23, 2023, at Offutt Air Force Base.
May 15, 2023
Offutt, RAF units build upon already special Rivet Joint relationship

More than 20 Royal Air Force engineers teamed up with 55th Maintenance Group personnel to conduct an isochronal inspection of an RAF RC-135V/W Rivet Joint April 10-28, 2023.
May 13, 2023
Defenders memorialized during National Police Week, DAF expands Security Forces training

As part of National Police Week, the names of three Department of the Air Force defenders were read aloud during a candlelight vigil.
May 12, 2023
Second WC-135R arrives at Offutt

Team Offutt officially welcomed it second WC-135R Constant Phoenix aircraft to its fleet as tail number 64-14831 arrived May 11, 2023.
May 12, 2023
Recon Raiders open new modular range with a bang

The 55th Security Forces Squadron opened their new modular small arms range with a ribbon shooting ceremony May 11, 2023.The $5.2 million modular facility includes 14 firing lanes and a fully contained ballistic protection range, which can support the live firing requirements for most deployers and
May 10, 2023
Recruiters enlist Raptor for Twin Cities rock tour

The unchanging horizon moves by slowly on an April morning as the Heartland of America Band’s two-vehicle convoy traverses the midwestern landscape of Iowa enroute to Minneapolis, where the band’s rock ensemble will rendezvous with area recruiters for a four-day concert series at local colleges and
May 8, 2023
Victory in Europe Day pioneered 16th Air Force’s missions

Today, marks the end of World War II in Europe, a day that is known as Victory in Europe or V-E Day. Celebrations rang out around the world following the U.S. and Allies formally accepting Nazi Germany’s surrender on May 8, 1945.
May 5, 2023
Family Fair returns to Offutt after 3-year break

Families gathered at Offutt Air Force Base’s Youth Programs on April 29, 2023, for an afternoon of fun and excitement at the annual Family Fair event organized by the 55th Force Support Squadron’s Child and Youth Programs.
May 2, 2023
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall's message on sexual assault, harassment

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall shares his message on sexual assault and sexual harassment.
May 1, 2023
DPAA Nebraska lab: Identifying military heroes through science

Offutt Air Force Base is home to one of three Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency labs in the U.S., and one of the things that stands out about the roughly 50 employees is most of the forensic anthropologists are women.
April 28, 2023
Month of the Military Child spotlight: A legacy of integrity, excellence, service

April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, highlighting the important role of the military child in the armed forces.“Month of the Military Child means we take time to recognize our amazing children that also make many sacrifices to support their parents who serve,” said Chief Master
April 28, 2023
Effective June 1, First Term Airmen can retrain into AFSCs under 90% manning in lieu of separation

The Air Force is changing the process of how First Term Airmen can retrain to provide additional opportunities for Airmen to stay in uniform instead of separating.
April 24, 2023
625th Strategic Operations Squadron lights up the night sky

This past week a team of dedicated Airmen and Sailors took to the skies to fire an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) over the Pacific Ocean during an Operational Test Launch, known as a Glory Trip.
April 19, 2023
ACE exercise advances 9th Reconnaissance Wing, 55th Wing operations

The 9th Reconnaissance Wing alongside the 55th Wing completed Dragon Flag EAST after two-week joint operations April 7 at Offutt Air Force Base.The 9th RW from Beale AFB, California, and the 55th Wing from Offutt AFB designed and executed Dragon Flag EAST to simulate Agile Combat Employment (ACE)
April 17, 2023
William Tell competition resumes after 19 years

The Air Force’s first William Tell air-to-air competition in almost 20 years takes flight at the Air Dominance Center, Savanah, Georgia, from September 11-15, 2023
April 13, 2023
DPAA holds first honorable carry ceremony at Offutt since runway reopened

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency held its first honorable carry ceremony since the runway reopened April 4, 2023, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.