Nov. 2, 2018 (Commentary) 2nd CWSS helps restore operations after Hurricane Michael 129 miles per hour...that was the last wind speed recorded at Tyndall Air Force Base and the highest official on-land wind report recorded before the weather sensors were shredded as Hurricane Michael made landfall just after noon directly over the Florida Panhandle’s 325th Fighter Wing.The sensors
Oct. 29, 2018 Steady and ready: C-130 mainstay of medevac Since the Vietnam War, the C-130 Hercules has been a workhorse of aeromedical evacuation, and continues to serve as a reliable platform to move patients over long distances, allowing Airmen to provide critical care in the air, aid in disaster relief efforts, and bring warfighters home.
Oct. 24, 2018 RC-135: Team Mildenhall Airmen enable mission The U.S. Air Force long ago recognized future wars would not solely be fought on air, ground, or sea, and to prepare for that reality, the use of electronic warfare was crucial.Electronic warfare is comprised of jamming communication systems, and electronic support protection tactics, such as
Oct. 24, 2018 AFCEC unveils winners of 2018 Air Force Design Awards he Air Force Civil Engineer Center has announced the winners of the 2018 Air Force Design Awards, recognizing eight innovative projects for excellence in design and efficiency.
Oct. 24, 2018 Chief’s Mess dedicated to Navy Veteran The Great Plains Chief Petty Officer Association dedicated their Chief’s Mess to the memory of U.S. Navy veteran and retired Chief Petty Officer John Sheeran during a ceremony at the 55th Operations Support Squadron Oct. 20, 2018.Sheeran served for more than 20 years in the Navy as an aviation
Oct. 20, 2018 USAFSAM readies operational mental health care providers The U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine has set up Air Force’s first operational training program for embedded mental health care providers and technicians, preparing them to join Integrated Operational Support teams.
Oct. 19, 2018 Tickets available for free Veteran’s Day concert The Heartland of American Band is slated to host a free Veteran’s Day Concert Nov. 11, 2018, at 2 p.m. in the Iowa Western Community College Art Center, Council Bluffs, Iowa.Tickets are available now and can be downloaded by clicking here. “Our goal is to take the audience on a musical journey that
Oct. 19, 2018 55th CS Honorary Commander receives award The 55th Communications Group awarded Margie Smith, 55th Communications Squadron honorary commander, the Commander’s Public Service Award Oct. 19, 2018 at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
Oct. 19, 2018 Changes released for Voter Assistance Program The Secretary of the Air Force issued new guidance to Air Force Instruction 36-3107 in August implementing changes that re-align Installation Voting Assistance office responsibilities, update Air Force Personnel Center responsibilities, and clarify Unit Voting Assistance Officer responsibilities.
Oct. 17, 2018 Patriot Club to transition to Community Center The Patriot Club will be transitioning to a full Community Center Jan. 4, 2019, and as part of this conversion, dining room operations will cease November 4.Special functions and luncheons already booked will be held as scheduled through the end of 2018, but no new reservations will be made until
Oct. 17, 2018 MEDIA ADVISORY: Remembering a hero The Great Plains Chief Petty Officer Association is scheduled to dedicate their Chief’s Mess to the memory of U.S. Navy veteran and former Omaha Public Schools teacher retired Chief Petty Officer John Sheeran at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Offutt Air Force Base.
Oct. 12, 2018 Presentation kicks off domestic violence awareness month Team Offutt kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month by having a Riverside County, California investigator provide a presentation Oct. 2 entitled, “Missing You: The Relationship between Mass Homicides and Domestic Violence.”
Oct. 12, 2018 Alternative medicine sticks around at Offutt In 2015, Offutt’s Ehrling Bergquist Clinic began using Battle Field Acupuncture as an alternative pain management technique. The popularity of this treatment has continued to grow at Offutt, which now has 25 trained physician acupuncturists on staff.“We use it to treat pain for just about any
Oct. 12, 2018 Cyber Airmen “fuel” innovation Cyber Airmen assigned to the 557th Weather Wing recently teamed together with the Defense Innovation Unit program making changes to how airborne tankers are scheduled. The changes are the direct result of a March 8, 2018, memo from Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, where he stated,
Oct. 8, 2018 Air Force begins transition of hospitals, clinics to the Defense Health Agency The Defense Health Agency officially assumed administrative and management responsibilities of a handful of hospitals and clinics as part of the Military Health System reforms mandated by Congress.The transition of the facilities is part of a phased implementation plan developed by DHA and Services
Oct. 5, 2018 Retiree Appreciation Day 50th Anniversary Offutt is scheduled to host its 50th Annual Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 21, at the Base Exchange from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will offer a variety of free services to retirees, spouses, widows and widowers including identification card assistance and legal services.Due to a shortage in inventory,
Oct. 1, 2018 Robotics key to medical Airmen recruitment, retention, readiness With surgical robots becoming the standard of care across many specialties, the Air Force Medical Service is keeping up with the latest advancements to provide the best patient care and maintain Airman readiness.
Sept. 28, 2018 Global strike leader connects with nuclear command, control team The leader of the U.S. Air Force’s nuclear enterprise visited with Offutt-based servicemembers responsible for the Air Force nuclear command and control communications mission Sept. 13, 2018.
Sept. 28, 2018 Trusted Care everywhere is not going anywhere As the Defense Health Agency assumes authority, direction and control of military treatment facilities, the Air Force Medical Service will remain steadfast on its Trusted Care journey towards higher reliability and Zero Harm.
Sept. 26, 2018 Team Offutt honors POW/MIA Day in week of remembrance The third Friday of September is observed as POW/MIA Recognition Day across the U.S. each year. For 2018, the day fell on Sept. 21. Team Offutt gathered to celebrate and remember the sacrifices of prisoners of war and those missing in action by holding a 24-hour vigil run Sept. 14, and a remembrance