Sept. 30, 2015 AF streamlines expeditionary readiness training Air Force officials announced the creation of a new streamlined Expeditionary Readiness Program governance construct that replaces the current tiered predeployment training model.The updated program is designed to ensure expeditionary readiness training is relevant, effective, timely, synchronized,
Sept. 25, 2015 Offutt to observe Fire Prevention Week with Open House The Offutt Fire Department will join firefighters from across the nation Oct. 4 - 10 in recognizing Fire Prevention Week.Fire Prevention Week was created to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 that killed more than 250 people and left 100,000 people homeless. The fire destroyed more than
Sept. 24, 2015 25th Air Force leadership team visits Team Offutt The 25th Air Force commander and command chief visited Team Offutt Sept. 20-23, 2015, to learn more about the base, its mission and, most importantly, its Airmen.Over their three-day visit, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Bradford Shwedo, 25th AF commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Roger
Sept. 22, 2015 Offutt Thrift Shop re-opens after renovation The Offutt Thrift Shop celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 16 after closing its door to the community for a two-week renovation.An Offutt Officers' Spouses' Club project team, led by Micki Grimes and Stephanie O'Grady, put in countless hours upgrading and improving with $1,800 of capital
Sept. 21, 2015 Airman discovers overturned vehicle, passenger outside runway Every evening, one member of the two-person airfield management operations team, drives around the perimeter of the airfield performing a nightly lighting inspection.Every 100 feet is a light which needs to be in working condition to ensure aircraft land and take-off safely from Offutt's runway.The
Sept. 18, 2015 POW/MIA Day honored across Offutt Whilst thunder clapped and immense rain poured over the base, members of Team Offutt gathered for Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Remembrance Ceremonies at the 557th Weather Wing and the Patriot Club Sept. 19.This day, observed on the third Friday in September every year, was authorized by
Sept. 15, 2015 New trainer provides huge benefits for Compass Call crews After nearly five years in the works, the 55th Electronic Combat Group's EC-130 Compass Call flight deck simulator went fully operational in June.The new $35 million weapons system trainer allows 55th ECG aircrew and maintenance members to perform multiple types of annual training without ever
Sept. 11, 2015 Offutt firefighters honor first responders of 9/11 More than 40 members of Offutt's fire department paid tribute to the 343 firefighters who died while responding to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in a solemn ceremony held Sept. 11 at the main fire station."I think it's important that we never forget the sacrifices made on that day," said Chief David
Sept. 11, 2015 CSAF sees Cyber, ISR as future Major Command Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and his wife, Betty, visited 24th and 25th Air Forces Aug. 25-27 to gain a first-hand look at cyber and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission synergy.During an all call, which included members from both numbered air forces and the Air
Sept. 10, 2015 New Catholic priest excited to serve Team Offutt Members of Offutt's Catholic community will see a new face at Mass from now on. The Rev. Bernard Byrne, who goes by "Father Bernie," will conduct fulltime Roman Catholic services for members of Team Offutt."We are thrilled to have Father Bernie joining our team," said U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj.)
Sept. 9, 2015 Fightin' Fifty-Fifth earns top-level award Air Combat Command recently announced its selection of the 55th Wing for the 2015 Meritorious Unit Award.Among its achievements, the wing has had constant combat operations employment in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility for 24 years providing electronic attack, command and control,
Sept. 3, 2015 Changes Coming to TRICARE Pharmacy Benefit A new law going into effect Oct. 1 requires most TRICARE beneficiaries to get brand name maintenance drugs from TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or a military pharmacy. If beneficiaries keep using a retail pharmacy for these drugs, they will have to pay the full cost. Active duty service members are
Sept. 2, 2015 Installation pride initiative grows across base Several Team Offutt units and professional organizations have committed to the base pride initiative, a program designed to offset adjustments made after reductions in funding for ground maintenance.Among participants are the 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Chief Petty Officer's Association,
Aug. 31, 2015 Sweatin' to the Team Cohesion Challenge Participants had finally completed a brutal hour of strenuous exercises when U.S. Army Special Forces operator Maj. Sean Coffman informed them that they had just completed the welcoming portion of the Team Cohesion Challenge, which took place at Offutt on Aug. 22.This welcoming stage consisted of
Aug. 24, 2015 Air Force extends SAPR services to AF civilians The Air Force released a policy memo today allowing Air Force civilian employees who are victims of sexual assault to file restricted and unrestricted reports with their installation's sexual assault response coordinator.The policy is effective immediately and allows SARCs and sexual assault
Aug. 24, 2015 Offutt to hold Annual Retiree Appreciation Day Offutt is scheduled to host its 47th Annual Retiree Appreciation Day Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Offutt Exchange from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Included in the festivities, will be an opening ceremony featuring an invocation, presentation of the colors, playing of the National Anthem and guest speaker, U.S. Air
Aug. 19, 2015 UAVs help study Zebra Mussel population in Offutt’s base lake If you happen to see a small aircraft hovering above Offutt's base lake, don't be alarmed. It is more than likely part of a study being conducted by the Nebraska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit on the lake's Zebra Mussel population.The mussels, which are not native to the U.S., were