Nov. 7, 2016 Offutt celebrates Tuskegee Airman's Birthday Former U.S. Army Air Corps Cpl Robert Holts, the sole surviving original Tuskegee Airman from Nebraska, poses with students of the James M. McCoy Airman Leadership School here Nov. 25. Also in attendance were some members of the Alfonza W. Davis Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, who came together with
Nov. 4, 2016 STRATCOM welcomes Hyten as new commander Gen. John E. Hyten took command of U.S. Strategic Command from Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney during a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Nov. 3.
Nov. 2, 2016 Team Offutt Provides Information Warfare Edge to Global Thunder 17 Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth warfighters participated in Global Thunder 17, U.S. Strategic Command’s annual command post and field training exercise, Oct. 24-31 to train and assess joint operational readiness.
Nov. 2, 2016 FY 2017 NCO retraining program application window now open The Air Force has released fiscal year 2017 retraining quotas for eligible NCOs via the NCO Retraining Program.The retraining program is a complimentary tool used to help balance and sustain the enlisted force as the Air Force continues to grow. While the Air Force is still undermanned across the
Nov. 2, 2016 55th AMXS honors heritage through murals The hallways of the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility here were brightened recently by the completion of a mural more than 500 hours in the making.Tech Sgt. Adam Gall, a program manager with the 55th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, began work on the mural in March, thinking it would be a project he
Nov. 2, 2016 AF changes officer developmental education selection declination policy A change to Air Force policy means officers will have the opportunity to decline in-residence intermediate or senior developmental education without the implications of the seven-day option policy.
Nov. 1, 2016 Defenders team with local agencies to keep schools safe The 55th Security Forces Squadron is teaming with four Sarpy County law enforcement agencies to help keep local schools safe. A new initiative called TIPS, which stands for threat assessment, incident management and prevention services, was launched recently that will empower community members of
Oct. 28, 2016 595th CACG focuses on people post realignment The 595th Command and Control Group was activated and aligned under Air Force Global Strike Command and the 8th Air Force in an Oct. 6 ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Since then, the group has been focusing on developing cohesion and a sense of belonging as a tenant unit of the 55th
Oct. 28, 2016 Fall migration has BASH program on heightened alert With the beginning of fall migration, Offutt’s Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard program is working diligently to reduce the threat of bird strikes, responsible for millions of dollars in aircraft damage across the Air Force each year.“Depending on the bird, the size and the number of them, they
Oct. 21, 2016 Culinary contest takes cooks out of the kitchen A cloud of dissipating smoke, emanating from behind the Ronald L. King Dining Facility, carried the unmistakable scent of grilled meat. Clusters of Airmen worked around hot grills with an urgency denoting a finite amount of time. On Oct. 13, three teams of 55th Force Support Squadron Airmen
Oct. 19, 2016 DOD civilians, service members must remain non-partisan, apolitical Surveys show Americans respect the U.S. military more than most institutions in the country, in part, because it is viewed as non-partisan.
Oct. 18, 2016 UNO Mavericks Hold Basketball Clinic for Military Children The University of Nebraska at Omaha men’s and women’s basketball teams provided a free basketball clinic to more than 100 military-affiliated children Oct. 15, 2016 at the Offutt Field House.Players and coaches led the participants in drills to improve their skills and reinforced the importance of
Oct. 18, 2016 Flexing in the line of fire: Lightweight, flexible body armor for the future force In the line of fire, protective body armor plays a critical role in survival. Hard-plated, rigid and heavy, today’s National Institute of Justice Type IV body armor -- the kind that protects warfighters against armor piercing bullets -- defends the wearer, but adds weight and bulk that a fast-moving
Oct. 18, 2016 Past, present, future: AF Memorial 10th anniversary For the last decade, the Air Force Memorial stood boldly in the skyline of the nation’s capital, inciting pride and honor, and recognizing the dedication and sacrifices of Airmen who have served. Members of industry, Airmen and media attended a ceremony in celebration of the monument’s 10th
Oct. 17, 2016 25th AF Commander visits Offutt U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Bradford Shwedo, 25th Air Force commander, opens the floor for questions during lunch with Company Grade Officers Oct. 14 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Shwedo visited several units to thank members of Team Offutt for their duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W.
Oct. 17, 2016 AFOSI: Play it safe with cyber security In this day and age, hackers and scammers are finding new ways to exploit unsuspecting victims using various illegal cyber techniques.Internet crimes like phishing, spamming, cyber terrorism, cyber bullying, online identity theft and cyber stalking have been constant concerns on the Defense
Oct. 12, 2016 E-4Bs realign under Eighth Air Force, 595th CACG stands up The Eighth Air Force has another aircraft in its inventory, and it’s not a bomber. The E-4B, which serves as the National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC) and is a key component of the National Military Command System for the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
Oct. 12, 2016 Experience is worth more than gold The Leadership Pathway’s program here has awarded its first Gold certificate to a member of the Team Offutt community.Senior Airman Alex Fausnight, 338th Combat Training Squadron, took full advantage of the program and received his gold certificate for attending 23 courses in the Leadership Pathways
Oct. 11, 2016 Fire Prevention Week encourages checking smoke alarm date In an effort to educate the Offutt community about fire prevention, the Offutt Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association for this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign held Oct. 9 - 15. The Offutt Fire Department will be hosting educational events for Bellevue
Oct. 7, 2016 Team Offutt to Host Annual Retiree Appreciation Day Offutt is scheduled to host its 48th Annual Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 16 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 immunizations, identification card assistance and legal services.The event, sponsored