July 23, 2015 Offutt Antennas to receive upgrade A key system that helps ensure the global free flow of information throughout all military branches and other government agencies is undergoing a major overhaul.Here at Offutt, construction begins on July 29 when 10 trucks will deliver materials and parts to kick off the start of our small
July 17, 2015 Airmen to put Senior NCOs in hot seat The 55th Wing Diversity Awareness Team is scheduled to host an "Airman to Airman" Lunch and Learn July 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Patriot Club Daedallion Room.The Lunch and Learn, open to E-1 through E-4, will allow junior ranking enlisted members to participate in a question and answer
July 17, 2015 Study Materials to be electronic The Secretary of the Air Force recently announced career development and promotion study materials are targeted to be solely online by Oct. 1, 2017.Electronic delivery of Career Development Course volumes and Weighted Airman Promotion System study references have been in place for several years with
July 14, 2015 Support group under new leadership The 55th Mission Support Group held a change of command ceremony July 14 at the Offutt Fire Station on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Joganich took command from U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Kuhl during the tradition-rich military service."To the men and women of the 55th Wing
July 10, 2015 Security forces team beautifies Kenney Gate The Security Forces Association, who is the 55th Security Forces Squadron's booster club, recently teamed up with members of Home Depot to help beautify the Kenney Gate.Roughly 12 members of the association cleaned out flower beds, pulled weeds and trimmed bushes along with seven Home Depot
July 10, 2015 55th Wing to participate in "PATRIOT 15" The 55th Wing is scheduled to participate in exercise "PATRIOT 15" on July 23 as part of an interagency field training exercise used to practice domestic operations within the United States.The annual exercise, sponsored by the National Guard Bureau, is designed to increase understanding and
July 9, 2015 USSTRATCOM Army Reserve Element welcomes new commander U.S. Army Col. Jeffery M. Ruchie assumed command of the U.S. Strategic Command Army Reserve Element from U.S. Army Lt. Col. Michael D. Poss during a change of command ceremony at the U.S. Strategic Command headquarters missile deck, July 1.U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Daniel L. York, 76th Operational
July 2, 2015 A "Road Show" to promote and educate how to evaluate Airmen from across Offutt AFB attended a Road Show Briefing in Dock 1 of the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility on June 24 to hear the list of changes to the Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System.With static closeout dates for each rank in place, the Air Force announced it
July 2, 2015 Offutt Exchange associate aids fellow worker during life-threatening situation When it comes to serving, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is known for its mission to serve troops worldwide. But, this spring, an Offutt AFB Exchange associate made it his duty to serve a fellow associate after a life-threatening, on-the-job health scare.While at her cubicle in the
July 1, 2015 Communications group under new leadership The 55th Communications Group held an assumption of command ceremony June 30 at the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.U.S. Air Force Col. Sean Murphy assumed command from U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Granger, who relinquished command on June 8."This is a huge day
June 29, 2015 Program links transitioning service members with mentors The Airman & Family Readiness Center will be hosting an informational seminar on the Excel with a Mentor program June 30.Excel with a Mentor is a voluntary program designed to familiarize transitioning service members with the corporate setting and gain realistic career perspectives. It links
June 26, 2015 55th CONS honors its former member Nearly 40 members of the 55th Contracting Squadron, along with the 55th Wing commander, gathered together at the Ronald L. King Dining Facility to honor its namesake and former 55th CONS member June 25 on Offutt AFB.U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ronald L. King lost his life along with 18 others in the
June 26, 2015 Offutt Exchange earns top award The Offutt Air Force Base Exchange system, which includes stores at Offutt AFB, Lincoln, Nebraska and Camp Ashland, Nebraska., Camp Dodge and Des Moines Airport, Iowa and Sioux Falls, S.D.; was recently named the best small Exchange in the world.On June 25, Exchange Director and CEO Tom Shull and
June 26, 2015 MILSTAR time capsule opened 20 years later In the spring of 1995, Offutt saw the completion of its state of the art Military Strategic and Tactical Relay facility, commonly referred to as MILSTAR.This was the world's first operational Air Force Command Post Terminal and was responsible for reliable, secure, survivable, jam resistant
June 23, 2015 The grass is greener Offutt and the surrounding area has seen an increase in rainfall and temperatures this year, causing vegetation to grow exceptionally fast.Unlike years past, the responsibility of grounds keeping is no longer fully in the hands of the 55th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES)."With the recent rains and
June 19, 2015 Base Improvements started at Kenney Gate After 1,100 man hours of work and more than $175,000, the Kenney Gate or Flag Gate as many call it, has undergone a transformation and is open for business.The work on the gate was necessary to update security measures and provide better protection from the elements for the 55th Security Forces