April 3, 2019 AFOSI expands tip options The Air Force Office of Special Investigations recently expanded the avenues in which they can receive tips.AFOSI is a federal law enforcement agency that examines felony-level crimes. Examples of these crimes are drug possession and distribution, rape, domestic violence, sexual assault and
April 3, 2019 CLICK2GO to end, be replaced The Defense Commissary Agency’s CLICK2GO program will discontinue on June 1. The program allows customers to order groceries online and have them brought to their car at their scheduled pick-up time.In September of 2013, Offutt Air Force Base was one of a handful of installations around the country
April 3, 2019 Offutt Against Drunk Driving just got easier Offutt Against Drunk Driving, a volunteer organization that provides designated drivers to members of Team Offutt, is focused on making innovated changes to benefit their customers, drivers and dispatchers. OADD is available on the weekends from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. and for events by request. In order
April 3, 2019 Military moms improve conditions In 1948, the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act was passed allowing women in military service to receive the same pay and benefits given to men, but it didn’t protect women who wanted to be mothers. The act permitted the military to involuntarily discharge women who became pregnant. In the seven
April 2, 2019 26th OWS Airmen experience the pilot’s perspective Two Airmen from the 26th Operational Weather Squadron got to experience the weather they normally only forecast when they donned flight suits and took to the skies at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 21, 2019.Tech. Sgt. Chris Bieber, 26th OWS shift supervisor, and Senior Airman
April 1, 2019 Survey identifies potential homeless vets According to the United States Census Bureau there are more than 21 million veterans in United States and nearly 50,000 are homeless.Nebraska comes in slightly below the natural average with 241 homeless veterans.As a preventative measure, the Department of Defense, the Veterans Administration and
March 29, 2019 Communicating during difficult times As leaders, we are constantly exposed to the latest and greatest equipment, training, and tools to increase mission effectiveness. But how often are we taught to communicate more effectively during times of crisis?Life’s ups and downs hit us all in different fashions and forms. However, as we
March 29, 2019 Battlefield chaplain brings tactical ministry Faced with a near-death experience, followed by a short stint in special operations, Offutt is a change of pace for the new Wing Chaplain.“I deployed to Kandahar Air Force Base, Afghanistan, and experienced intense things,” said Chaplain (Maj.) Kevin Humphrey, 55th Wing Chapel. “A patient had a
March 29, 2019 Firefighter training goes virtual Firefighters train weekly to maintain readiness, so when the call comes to put their lives at risk for the people they serve, they are prepared. Whether in training or on a live fire, they are susceptible to various carcinogenic toxins - until now. To help reduce the inhalation of toxins, more and
March 29, 2019 Power crews prevent electrical catastrophe On March 14, the 55th Civil Engineer Power Plant team received an alarming call – flood waters had surpassed the base perimeter and showed no signs of slowing. Michael Morrow, 55th CES power production supervisor, along with his team, began preparations on a contingency plan. They needed to safely
March 28, 2019 2nd WXG innovations: Task Force Bat Phone delivers data Airmen need This is the second part of a series highlighting innovations by the 557th Weather Wing’s 2nd Weather Group.Using off-the-shelf components, new processes and a little inspiration from Batman, a group of innovative Airmen from the 557th Weather Wing’s 2nd Weather Group are changing how information is
March 27, 2019 Goldfein, Wright praise Team Offutt, community Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, March 27, to see flood damage and to speak with hundreds of base personnel who helped with preparation and, now, recovery. Early in the month, a flood consumed
March 25, 2019 Legal assists personal property claims In the wake of base flooding, the 55th Wing Legal office is offering assistance with claims.Claims can be filed for personal property to include for multitude of items such as vehicles to gym bags among others things.“The legal office is here to take care of the whole base and their legal needs and
March 25, 2019 ACC commander grateful to Team Offutt The commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. Mike Holmes, visited Team Offutt March 25 to see the flood damaged installation up-close and to thank a few of the many men and women who worked to fortify the base before the water hit and those who are supporting its recover efforts.Just ten days earlier,
March 24, 2019 Offutt personnel enter damaged facilities Team Offutt personnel have regained access to buildings and facilities to begin assessing damage and recovering items which were underwater less than a week ago.Today, more than 20 buildings have been cleared for initial disaster recovery efforts, through a safe and methodical approach, with more
March 22, 2019 Secretary of the Air Force: We will rebuild Offutt Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson met with Team Offutt leadership and various elected officials March 22 to discuss rebuilding efforts for the base following recent flooding.Just a week earlier, the base began taking on water that eventually covered one-third of the installation.“We have
March 22, 2019 Communications Airmen stand-up cyber café More than 3,000 Team Offutt members have been displaced from their work centers due to flooding and are being rehoused in other facilities throughout the base.The base starting taking-on water March 15 and within 48 hours about one-third of the installation was flooded. While displaced units wait
March 21, 2019 Contracting, finance – integral for flood prep At 11 a.m. on March 15, Offutt stood-up the first Commander’s Action Team meeting in response to impending flooding.The base immediately went into 24-hour operations and the team agreed to meet again in three hours, giving key players an opportunity to come up with a plan of attack.“In that time, a
March 20, 2019 Offutt stands-up Emergency Family Assistance Center The Airman and Family Readiness Center is scheduled to host an Emergency Family Assistance Center March 21 and 22 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Approximately 20 Team Offutt members and their families were displaced from their homes due to the flooding impacting Offutt’s surrounding communities. The event
March 19, 2019 2019 Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show Cancelled The 2019 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show has been cancelled. While the 55th Wing and our partner units are fully mission-capable, the recent flooding event affecting much of Nebraska has made hosting this year’s annual event untenable.