Jan. 19, 2018 595th AMXS wins Unit Effectiveness Award for AFGSC The 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was awarded the Unit Effectiveness Award in the Small Aircraft Maintenance category for Air Force Global Strike Command Jan. 4.The squadron, which stood up with the 595th Command and Control Group when it was activated in October 2016, has only been aligned
Jan. 18, 2018 Medically ready to be mission ready From periodic health assessments to regular dental exams, every Airman should know the importance of maintaining their Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) at all times.
Jan. 18, 2018 Offutt Celebrates Biomedical Science Corps Biomedical Science Corps appreciation week is Jan. 22 – 26 and although they fly under the radar, the BSC team has been working hard for the past 51 years to keep Airman healthy and performing the mission. The BSC consists of nearly 2,300 officers in 18 different career fields supported by 6,400
Jan. 17, 2018 Living with an attitude of gratitude – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 3) “I already got my running blade,” said an enthusiastic Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks).After only taking her first steps in November, Proellochs, a U.S. Air Force Medical Service Corps (MSC) Officer and recent amputee, was already thinking of how she would be able to run and eventually
Jan. 12, 2018 595th SCS Airmen participate in DOD-Silicon Valley partnership Picture a room. There are four pilots in flight suits, busy at work – one scribbling on a white board, two moving magnetic pucks around next to the scribbles and the last drawing out equations on graph paper. The room, located in the Combined Air operations Center at Al Udeid, Qatar, is tense.
Jan. 12, 2018 97th IS gains embedded MFLC A Military & Family Life Counselor was embedded within the 97th Intelligence Squadron to provide full time support for the unit at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, on Nov. 27, 2017.The counselor fills the gap left by the loss of the 97th IS in-house mental health provider whose schedule no longer
Jan. 5, 2018 170th Group alumni picked for top NE Guard positions Brig. Gen. James “Bob” Stevenson Jr. and Chief Master Sgt. Tyrone Bingham, both 170th Group alumni, were named to the Nebraska National Guard senior leadership team recently.
Jan. 5, 2018 Embracing the uncharted life as an amputee – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 2) Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks), a recent amputee, gazes up at the rock climbing wall at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s physical therapy center in Bethesda, Maryland. She recalled the time she witnessed a Service member who had lost his arm effortlessly climb his way to the
Jan. 5, 2018 Air Force saves Airmen time, no longer requires first year evaluations Air Force officials announced Jan. 4, 2018, Enlisted Performance Reports are no longer required for regular Air Force Airmen in the grade of airman first class and below with less than 36 months’ Time-In-Service or Air Reserve Component Airmen below the grade of senior airman.
Jan. 1, 2018 Every journey begins with a single step – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 1) Maj. Stephanie Proellochs, a Medical Service Corps officer, was fighting cancer, overcoming the odds and set on returning to active duty. Unfortunately, just when the finish line was in sight, new challenges presented themselves.
Dec. 28, 2017 Warhawks mark historic milestone Christmas Day 2017 marked 10,000 days of of continuous deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility for the 55th Wing.
Dec. 22, 2017 Roll for recovery: Office of the Warrior Advocate hosts outreach event The Office of the Warrior Advocate gathered 25 Wounded Warriors and disabled veterans for a bowling event at Offutt Air Force Base Dec. 21, 2017The adaptive bowling event aimed to strengthen the community of injured active duty service members and veterans the office has been building since it was
Dec. 20, 2017 Weight Loss Challenge for the New Year Health Promotions is proud to announce, starting in January, they will be conducting their inaugural Four Week Weight Loss Warrior Challenge. This program will provide education, support, accountability and challenges for individuals to lose weight. It will feature an individual as well as team
Dec. 20, 2017 Every journey begins with a single step – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 1) This started as a story about an Airman fighting cancer, overcoming the odds, and returning to active duty. Unfortunately, stories about cancer are rarely so simple, and just when the finish line is in site, new challenges can present themselves.Such is the case for Maj. Stephanie Proellochs, a
Dec. 19, 2017 Air Force tackles Traumatic Brain Injury with early detection and holistic approach to treatment With over 3,000 cases of traumatic brain injury on average per year, TBI continues to be a significant issue for Airmen and readiness. TBI is an invisible wound, meaning the lack of physical markers often makes it difficult to detect or for others to understand the severity. Understanding the
Dec. 15, 2017 Offutt Air Show set to return in 2018, 2019 After a one-year hiatus, Offutt’s “Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air and Space Show” is scheduled to make its return August 10-12, 2018 and June 1-2, 2019.
Dec. 15, 2017 Daughters of American Revolution recognize CGO A company grade officer from the 55th Medical Support Squadron was recently presented the Daughters of the American Revolution Excellence in Community Service Award at the Faith Christian Church, Omaha, Nebraska. The DAR, whose motto is “God, Home and Country,” was founded in 1890 and is a
Dec. 13, 2017 Offutt Tax Center 2018 Tax Season As tax season approaches the Offutt Tax Center is preparing for a busy tax season and wants its customers to be aware of the service offerings.The Offutt Tax Center is located in the basement of the 55th Wing Legal Office. The waiting area is in the hallway; with this in mind we are asking that no
Dec. 12, 2017 343rd RS booster club provides winter gear for kids Santa delivered early Christmas presents to 91 children during the 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron Booster Club’s 44th annual holiday party Dec. 9, 2017, at the Pointe in Rising View housing area of Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.In keeping with tradition, Airmen celebrated the true spirit of the
Dec. 8, 2017 Operation Holiday Cheer arrives at Offutt Volunteers from the Bellevue-Offutt community volunteered their morning on Dec. 6 to stuff bags at the Olde Towne Bellevue Firefighters Hall to bring sweet joy to the Airmen of Team Offutt.There were more than 40 volunteers who showed up, filling more than 500 bags with a variety of sweet treats for