Nov. 17, 2017 Laid to rest: DPAA brings record number of service members home At roughly one-third the size of the pentagon, the largest building on base, was originally the Glen L. Martin assembly plant built in the 1940s. Among their productions were B-29 bombers including the Enola Gay and Bockscar.The former assembly plant, aside from its sheer size, cleverly disguises
Nov. 17, 2017 New process improves vehicle maintenance turnaround time The vehicle management flight of the 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently received the 55th Wing Innovator award for creating a process that dramatically decreased the amount of time it takes to return vehicles turned in for maintenance back to customers.
Nov. 16, 2017 AF civilian tuition assistance increases course limits Air Force officials have raised the course limit for civilian tuition assistance from one course per semester or quarter to two courses for fiscal year 2018.
Nov. 15, 2017 First Stop Initiative improves access to mental and behavioral health care Navigating a complex healthcare system and seeking out a mental health specialist can be overwhelming and time consuming. As a result, many are reluctant to address treatable mental health concerns. To make it easier for patients, the Air Force has implemented a program called First Stop Initiative,
Nov. 14, 2017 Air Force diabetes prevention program shows promising results With 1 in 3 Americans at risk for diabetes, researchers and health professionals at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center in San Antonio, found it critical to implement and test the Group Lifestyle Balance program. The GLB program is a diabetes prevention program that was originally developed
Nov. 9, 2017 1970's era alert system being replaced Offutt will soon be one of the first bases to replace a legacy Klaxon alert system that has been used here since the early 1970’s.The system plays a vital role in notifying Offutt alert aircrews who must be ready to respond to worldwide threats at a moments notice.“It’s an alert system that when
Nov. 8, 2017 Nebraska ANG group holds change of command The 170th Group is under new leadership following a change of command ceremony here Nov. 4.Lt. Col. David Preisman took the group guidon from Col. Mark Hopson during the tradition rich ceremony held at the 557th Weather Wing auditorium.The 170th Group is a Nebraska Air National Guard unit consisting
Nov. 5, 2017 Take command: Enroll now for 2018 TRICARE coverage On Jan. 1, 2018, there are a number of changes coming to your TRICARE benefit. This includes a change to the current TRICARE regions. The current three regions (North, South and West) will become two regions (East and West). There will be new regional contractors for the new East and West regions.
Nov. 4, 2017 Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineers bring advanced exposure surveillance to the front lines Modern battlefields have many sources of potentially harmful airborne substances, but that is not the only place that Airmen can be exposed to harmful environmental factors. Air Force bioenvironmental engineers are developing technology to track, catalogue, and provide useful data about
Nov. 3, 2017 New Reserve unit activated The 820th Intelligence Squadron, a new Reserve unit, will officially stand-up during a ceremony November 4.The new Reserve squadron is a Classic Associate Unit and subordinate to the 655th Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio."We are very
Nov. 3, 2017 Enforcement of REAL ID Act to begin in January According to the Department of Homeland Security, the REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, will start being enforced Jan. 22, 2018.The act established minimum security standards for license issuance and production and prohibits federal agencies from accepting for certain purposes driver’s
Nov. 3, 2017 Team Offutt to March in Veteran’s Day parade Team Offutt will participate in Nebraska’s Official Defenders of Freedom Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11 in Olde Towne Bellevue, Nebraska.The parade is set to begin at 10:05 a.m., with a flyover by an RC-135S Cobra Ball, courtesy of the 55th Wing.Former U.S. Army Air Corps Cpl. Robert Holts, the sole
Nov. 3, 2017 Recognizing the importance of radiologic technology Medical professionals across the U.S. will recognize the contribution of radiation technologists during the National Radiologic Technology week Nov. 5 – 11. This celebration takes place each year during the week of Nov. 8 to commemorate the discovery of the x-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen on Nov.
Oct. 27, 2017 Exercise tests medical group response to health emergency The 55th Medical Group conducted a Point of Distribution exercise here Oct. 19 to test their ability to rapidly administer medicine to the base populous in the event of a pandemic or health emergency.The POD exercise provided valuable training for more than 70 medical personnel who participated in
Oct. 26, 2017 Defenders capabilities grow to counter increased Small Unmanned Aircraft System use In an effort to counter the increased use of the Small Unmanned Aircraft System, or sUAS, the 55th Security Forces Squadron has grown their capabilities to help ensure the safety and security of base personnel and resources.The 55th SFS now has the ability to stop any unauthorized sUAS that cross
Oct. 25, 2017 Heartland of America Band’s Raptor ensemble reaches high schoolers The Heartland of America Band’s Raptor ensemble toured South Dakota and Iowa Oct. 8 – 13, performing at various high schools and the Sioux Falls Veterans Health Care Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.Raptor partnered with recruiting offices for their high school performances, allowing recruiters
Oct. 20, 2017 Offutt will see increase in traffic following gate closure On-base traffic is expected to increase following the scheduled November 4 closure of the Meyer Gate currently used by approximately 600 construction workers to access the U.S. STRATCOM Building 1000 construction project.Construction workers will begin accessing the base from the main gates
Oct. 20, 2017 Team Offutt’s Solar Power Testing Offutt is one of 37 sites chosen worldwide to participate in an experimental evaluation of photovoltaic technology and the potential for its application to the Air Force. The study began in June 2017 by an Air Force Institute of Technology research team and will continue for a year.The research
Oct. 20, 2017 CSAF and CMSAF visit Offutt Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Oct. 18.Goldfein and Wright received a tour of the base, and learned more about the mission accomplished by the 55th Wing, U.S. Strategic Command
Oct. 19, 2017 Med group to stand up new advisory council The 55th Medical Group will stand up a new Patient and Family Advisory Council to increase input and feedback from their beneficiaries helping them improve overall medical care.