July 19, 2018 55th Operations Group Change of Command The 55th Operations Group held its change of command ceremony July 13, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.Col. Eric Paulson assumed command from outgoing commander Col. Joseph Santucci in a ceremony officiated by Col. Michael Manion, 55th Wing commander.The 55th OG is the largest operations
July 13, 2018 2nd WXG holds change of command The 2nd Weather Group held its change of command ceremony July 11, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Patrick Williams assumed command from outgoing commander Col. Jason Patla in a ceremony officiated by 557th Weather Wing Commander Col. Brian Pukall.
July 13, 2018 Offutt air show just around the corner The 2018 Offutt Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show is less than 30 days away.Offutt will open its gates for this free event Aug. 11 – 12, 2018 and expects to welcome a crowd of nearly 150,000 over two days.“We are so excited to show the community just a little peek into what their military
July 13, 2018 Offutt to host Wounded Warrior CARE event The 55th Wing is scheduled to host an Air Force Wounded Warrior caregiver support, adaptive and rehabilitative sports, recovering airman mentorship program and employment and career readiness event July 23 – 27, 2018 at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.These CARE events provide wounded, ill and
July 9, 2018 Media Invited to Attend: Warrior CARE Event July 23-27 The U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program will host a Warrior CARE event at Offutt Air Force Base July 23-27, 2018.
July 5, 2018 Offutt observes National Police Week National Police Week gives special recognition to all law enforcement officers who have dedicated their lives to protecting communities through service.“It's important that we observe Police Week not only to remember those that have laid down their lives to protect their fellow citizens and uphold
July 5, 2018 Offutt Brass collaborates with Canadian Brass The Heartland of America Band’s Offutt Brass hosted the Canadian Brass June 8, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.Canadian Brass, formed in 1970, has won Juno, Grammy and Echo awards and are considered to be one of the most successful brass ensembles in the world with discography of more than
July 3, 2018 55th FSS MPF leading innovation with online services The 55th Force Support Squadron’s Military Personnel Flight recently revised their processes and procedures changing the way they do business.The changes include online applications for ID cards, updating family changes in DEERS online, checking the wait status online and the ability to sign in
July 3, 2018 A peek behind the curtain: Prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder can be debilitating, but there are therapies that can reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and help Airmen return to duty.One of the most effective therapies, practiced by many Air Force mental health professionals, is prolonged exposure therapy.
July 3, 2018 Baltimore C-STARS partnership prepares Airmen for battlefield medicine Civilian partnerships are a vital readiness resource for the Air Force Medical Service, refreshing medics on trauma skills and taking lessons learned to deliver life-saving trauma care downrange.The Center for the Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills program in Baltimore, Maryland, prepares
June 29, 2018 557th WW welcomes new commander The 557th Weather Wing held its change of command ceremony June 26, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Brian Pukall assumed command from outgoing commander Col. Steven Dickerson in a ceremony officiated by 12th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Mark D. Kelly.
June 29, 2018 557th WW welcomes new commander The 557th Weather Wing held its change of command ceremony June 26, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Brian Pukall assumed command from outgoing commander Col. Steven Dickerson in a ceremony officiated by 12th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Mark D. Kelly.
June 29, 2018 Air Force captain offers inspiration to high schoolers An executive officer assigned to the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, created a scholarship program to reward high schoolers who create a positive impact in their communities and further their education. Recalling his experience as a teen in Rockford, Illinois, where
June 29, 2018 Team Offutt displays Honor at 2018 College World Series Airmen stand at home plate of TD Ameritrade Park for game one of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s College World Series Omaha, Nebraska, June 26, 2018. The Offutt Air Force Base Airmen were the most recent to return from deployment. Each received a wooden bat with their name and
June 26, 2018 A peek behind the curtain: The first step of PTSD care Perhaps the most difficult part of seeking help for post-traumatic stress disorder is making that first appointment, since Airmen are often unsure of what to expect. Not knowing what to expect from mental health providers can get in the way of effective PTSD treatment.
June 22, 2018 UNL Weather Camp visits 557th WW High school students interested in meteorology visited the 557th Weather Wing as part of the National Weather Camp program June 12, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The students, who have a desire to pursue careers in weather, are in grades 10 - 12 from high schools across the United
June 22, 2018 55th MDG tests new patient decontamination systems The 55th Medical Group field tested three new patient decontamination systems at Offutt Air Force Base’s Ehrling Bergquist Clinic June 4 - 8, 2018. The tests, part of an Air Force Medical Evaluation Support Activity pilot program, were held to see which system has the potential to be deployed to
June 20, 2018 A peek behind the curtain: PTSD barriers and stigmas Effective treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder is possible, but many Airmen falsely think seeking medical help for PTSD will hurt their career and will not help them get better. These stigmas and misconceptions create perceived barriers, preventing Airmen from seeking care. Delaying treatment
June 15, 2018 2nd WS continues volunteering tradition at veterans’ home Service members from the 557th Weather Wing’s 2nd Weather Squadron – as well as other wing units – volunteered to assist in hosting Memorial Day ceremonies May 28, 2018, at the Eastern Nebraska Veterans’ Home in Bellevue, Nebraska. The effort has become a squadron tradition which brings together
June 13, 2018 Dining halls face off in top chef competition The 55th Force Support Squadron Sustainment Flight hosted a top chef competition May 31, 2018, at the King dining facility at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The contestants set aside the regular menu list and developed their own meal plans and plating methods for the judges. The competitors