Offutt Airman continues Grandfather’s World War II legacy

“You are standing on the shoulders of giants,” said Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Good, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, as he spoke with the newcomers of the 379th AEW during an early morning briefing.Good was referring to the history the 379th Bombardment Group made during World War II in

David Cook rocks Offutt Fall Fest, shares messages of resiliency

David Cook, singer, songwriter and “American Idol” season seven winner, performed for nearly 1,000 members of Team Offutt at the Offutt Fall Fest, held September 18 on the Offutt parade grounds.The concert was the thirteenth stop on a 16-base tour scheduled through the entertainment program of the

Wing’s equal opportunity office named best in Air Force

The 55th Wing Equal Opportunity office was recently named the 2015 Col. L. Joseph Brown Award winner as the best equal opportunity program in the U.S. Air Force. The Col. L. Joseph Brown Award is presented annually in recognition of exceptional accomplishments related to the social actions program

U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program CARE Event

U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program CARE Event schedule for Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.

Every Airman Plays a Role in Suicide Prevention

The Air Force is determined to prevent suicide, but you don’t need to be a specialist or doctor to do that. Sometimes all it takes is starting a conversation. Everyone has a role to play. That’s a key part of the Department of Defense’s #BeThere Campaign, which encourages making a difference through

AF narrows locations considered for basing new RPA units

The Air Force has selected candidate bases for a potential new MQ-9 Reaper wing with units at up to two locations.

Warrior CARE event slated for Offutt Sept. 19 - 22

The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, in coordination with the 55th Wing, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, will host a Warrior CARE event Sept. 19-22. The CARE event provides seriously wounded, ill and injured military members, veterans and their caregivers focused and personalized service through

Offutt Medics take second in the 2016 EMT Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Emergency Medical Technicians gathered to compete in the 9th annual Air Force Medical Service EMT Rodeo at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 24 - 27, 2016.The two and a half day competition involved 24 EMT teams from across the Air Force, both CONUS and OCONUS installations

755th AMXS: Keeping Compass Call ready for electronic attack

Offutt to host Wounded Warrior CARE Event

Team Offutt will host a Warrior CARE event, sponsored by the U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, for more than 120 seriously wounded, ill or injured Total Force service members, their caregivers and familiesseriously or very seriously wounded, ill or injured Total Force service members, their

Something for everyone: initiative aims to bring Offutt members together

Make Offutt Better hosted a kick-off event Aug. 19 in the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility as part of an initiative designed to promote social interaction among members of Team Offutt.MOB is comprised of a variety of social clubs reflecting the wide array of interests and hobbies of the base

CSAF letter to Airmen

Attached is the first in a series of short papers I will share that outlines my thinking in key focus areas. You will find each in our Strategic Master Plan (SMP) and Air Force Future Operating Construct (AFFOC); and each nests nicely under SecAF’s priorities of: Taking Care of Airmen; Balancing

Intent to apply for AF enlisted medical degree preparatory program due Oct. 7

Eligible enlisted Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and active-duty Airmen interested in pursuing a medical degree must submit their intent to apply email by Oct. 7 and complete their application for the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program by Dec. 9, Air Force Personnel Center

Storm Chasers show Military Appreciation

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elbert Foreman Jr., a military working dog handler, meets with staff members of the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball team during a military appreciation game held at Werner Park, Papillion, Neb. on Aug. 7. Foreman and his dog Rocky ceremoniously place the game ball on the

Leader training on Blended Retirement System available via mobile app

The online Blended Retirement System leader course, released in June, is designed to educate leaders on the new retirement system. The training provides both military and civilian leaders of Airmen with a working knowledge of the BRS and the Defense Department plan to educate the force prior to

Some IDs may be invalid starting Aug. 15

Individuals will no longer be able to access Air Force installations with a state-issued identification card or driver’s license from Minnesota, Missouri, Washington or American Samoa beginning Aug. 15.

Compass Call receives an upgrade

Since it became operational, the EC-130H Compass Call has demonstrated its electronic combat power in tactical air operations around the world, and this year the aircraft has achieved another first.The aircraft has received an avionic viability program upgrade to make it more effective in combat and

Green Dot training aims to arm bystanders

The Air Force is continuing its five-year plan to decrease sexual assault through the introduction of Green Dot sessions at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.The training, provided by the non-profit Green Dot, Inc., is different from previous trainings in that it focuses more on bystander intervention than

VA to hold ceremony for new National Veteran’s Cemetery

The Department of Veterans Affairs will formally dedicate the new Omaha National Cemetery in a ceremony at 10 a.m.2 Friday, Aug. 5 at the SumTur Amphitheater in Papillion, Nebraska. The ceremony at SumTur is open to the public and will include the unveiling of the dedication plaque. During the

Repair Network Integration: Building a better repair network

At the core of every maintenance action is a maintainer’s determination to keep the Air Force’s fleet of aircraft mission-ready.