Jan. 25, 2019 17th OWS wins weather squadron of the year The 17th Operational Weather Squadron has been selected as the Air Force Weather Squadron of the Year for 2018.Located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, the 17th OWS provides weather operations support throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.One of the squadron’s accomplishments was
Jan. 24, 2019 CPOs honor Cavite bombing survivor, hero Pearl Harbor wasn’t the only location to feel the wrath of Japanese aircraft in early December of 1941 – Cavite Navy Yard, Philippines, was all but destroyed. Many died and many more were injured. One survivor, Navy veteran Chief Petty Officer Leonard Kulceski, watched the ship next to his own go
Jan. 22, 2019 Offutt hub for new Air-Force comptroller software The 55th Comptroller Squadron Financial Management Flight began testing a new scanning software, EPHESOFT, in December. The software is used to send documentation to the Air Force Financial Services Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, responsible for the processing and payment of
Jan. 17, 2019 Gen. LeMay's lead operational bombing planner dies at 101, family makes unique donation When the family of a man who lived to see 101 and served his country for 30 years in the Army, Army Air Corps and Air Force through World War II, asks to donate something, the answer is easy.
Jan. 17, 2019 Growing Air Force’s space medicine culture As space continues to play an increasingly critical role in our nation’s defense, the need for the space medicine specialty grows. Medical Airmen within U.S. Air Force Space Command are making sure space operators are ready for future readiness requirements.“Space is no longer a neutral, docile
Jan. 14, 2019 Embracing change: 55th CG builds Developmental Program, Warhawk Thinking Facility Through the collective efforts of its group and squadrons’ leadership, the 55th Communications Group stood-up a new Development Program in order to ease the career-field’s pivot from traditional information technology to cyber defense operations.With the mindset of bringing the future faster, the
Jan. 11, 2019 Ditching the Dorms: A&FRC's newest workshop As a service member, leadership is found from the bottom to the top ranks and inside and outside the unit. For enlisted residing in the dormitories, it is especially needed when moving-out. The experience can be exciting and scary because it means independence, but more responsibility. With the
Jan. 11, 2019 Air Force base of preference initiative evolves to permanent program This is the latest evolution of the Base of Preference program run by the Air Force’s Personnel Center and now includes eligible Career Airmen in ALL Air Force Specialty Codes assigned to CONUS locations.
Jan. 11, 2019 Bullied second-generation citizen finds refuge in MLK Dr. Martin Luther King, born in Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 15, 1929, was a Baptist minister, son, husband, father, social activist, civil rights leader and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. On April 4, 1968, while in Memphis, Tennessee, marching with garbage workers on strike, he was assassinated at the
Dec. 19, 2018 CBD Oil illegal in Nebraska, UCMJ In the United States, federal and state laws regarding the use of cannabis and cannabinoids are in conflict and may lead to confusion among Airmen. At this time, use of marijuana and cannabidiol oil are illegal federally and in the State of Nebraska. On Feb. 27 2018, the Under Secretary of Defense
Dec. 19, 2018 Dorm residents receive more than 2,000 cookies The Officer and Enlisted Spouse’s Clubs gathered together at Quarters 13 Dec. 18, 2018 to package more 2,000 cookies for the 455 base dormitory residents to remind them that they are not alone on the holidays.
Dec. 17, 2018 Spouses honor 876 buried at base cemetery If you’re passing down Nelson Drive on the north side of base, you will see an occasional visitor laying a bouquet or wreath of flowers by a headstone at the Offutt Cemetery.This past year, the Offutt Officers Spouses’ Club was looking for a way to get more involved in the community and celebrate
Dec. 17, 2018 CBRN computer-based training eliminated Every 18 months, Airmen undergo chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense survival training as a precaution for operating in potentially dangerous environments worldwide.The requirements to complete CBRN training recently changed.
Dec. 15, 2018 EC-130H, 15 years and nearly 42,000 combat hours in support of the Coalition mission On a rainy, 40-degree evening at Bagram Airfield, EC-130H Compass Call maintainers and aircrew walk out to the flightline to work on their aircraft. The rain falls harder as the teams begin sealing the aircraft, ensuring it is ready to fly the next mission. The temperature continues to drop, and the
Dec. 13, 2018 Spouses Club hosts largest Winter Wonderland in 25 years More than 350 Offutt families gathered for the 25th Annual Winter Wonderland event Dec. 7, 2018, at the Lied Activity Center in Bellevue, Nebraska.
Dec. 13, 2018 Friction testing running smoother The 55th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Management office has successfully installed a new system - the RT3 continuous friction measuring equipment, which tests the friction of the runway.
Dec. 10, 2018 Brain surgery to bear hugs: One Wounded Warrior’s story Born with a birth defect causing seizures, battling anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, and facing divorce and separation from a child, can be a lot for anyone to handle, but with a community of support things can get better.For retired Air Force Captain Rob Hufford, 55th Civil
Dec. 10, 2018 Know your drone-zone Commercial, off-the-shelf remotely piloted aircraft, or drones, continue to be an item of interest for gift-giving during the holiday season. As a result, a policy has been established to ensure the public is aware of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations
Dec. 7, 2018 Christmas Tree Lighting Team Offutt gathered at the Patriot Club for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event Dec. 6, 2018.
Dec. 7, 2018 Angels needed for Offutt families With the holidays fast approaching, the 55th Wing Chapel is partnering up with base first sergeants to support the Angel Tree program.