June 17, 2015 TRICARE covers breast pump costs Tricare recently changed their policy and now covers manual, electric or hospital grade breast pumps with a prescription.Before the update, military members and their families were paying out of pocket for the products."Medical providers, and families alike, are excited for this new coverage to
June 15, 2015 Cultivating a recycling mindset On June 5, 2015, the community surrounding Offutt AFB came together and put on the Offutt Advisory Council Annual Appreciation Day Picnic for the entire population of the base to include their families.Along with the rock climbing wall, free food and drinks and bouncy houses, a new addition was
June 11, 2015 Local civic leader honored for service Team Offutt honored one of its local civic leaders by presenting him the Air Force Distinguished Public Service Award at the 55th Wing staff meeting on June 8 at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.Ken Stinson, who is Chairman Emeritus of Peter Kiewit Sons', Inc., earned the award by serving as a member
June 8, 2015 Air Force welcomes new surgeon general Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Ediger was promoted by Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer, as the 22nd Air Force Surgeon General, in a ceremony today at the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Va.General Ediger has been the Air Force Deputy Surgeon General since July 2012, and replaces Lt. Gen.
June 8, 2015 55th ECG changes command The 55th Electronic Combat Group held a change of command at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 27.U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gregory Guillot, 55th Wing commander, presided over the event where U.S. Air Force Col. George Reynolds relinquished command of the wing's 55th ECG to U.S. Air Force
June 8, 2015 Medical group operates dayroom facelift From the Airmen's Council to the Top Three, Airmen from across the 55th Medical Group's ranks came together to sponsor a renovation of the Kisling Hall dormitory's basement dayroom.From a coat of color on the walls to installing a brand new pool table, the team brought the room to life."Some of our
June 4, 2015 Fightin' Fifty-Fifth welcomes new commander The members of Fightin' Fifty-Fifth said farewell to their former commander and welcomed a new one during a change of command ceremony June 1 at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.U.S. Air Force Col. Marty Reynolds took command of the 55th Wing, the largest wing in Air Combat Command, from U.S. Air
May 21, 2015 A safe ride The 55th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron decided to spend the majority of the May 15 Comprehensive Airman Fitness Day reminding some Airmen about the basics of a safe ride.The training was also conducted in order to meet DOD regulations outlined in AFI 91-207."As motorcycle riders we have all, at some
May 21, 2015 Annual OAC Appreciation Picnic is June 5 The Offutt Advisory Council's annual Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic is Friday, June 5, at the Offutt Base Lake.The picnic, which will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., is open to all Offutt personnel and their families.Shuttles will run from the lower parking lot of U.S. Strategic Command to the base lake
May 21, 2015 Security forces honor Police Week The 55th Security Forces Squadron honored Police Week recently with a series of events to include a ruck march, Warrior Challenge, golf tournament and interactive display at the base's youth center.The tradition began more than a half century ago as a way to honor fallen comrades."Police week was
May 21, 2015 Longtime Offutt employee retires A federal service employee who's been a fixture in the 55th Communications Squadron for the last three decades is officially retiring June 1.For 30 years, William "Bill" Campbell worked in the Central Destruction Facility at USSTRATCOM where he was responsible for the destruction of sensitive
May 11, 2015 Medical group civilian earns Purple Ribbon Award A member of Team Offutt was recently selected by the Douglas County Domestic Violence Council as the 2015 Purple Ribbon Award winner.According to DVC, every year they recognize an individual, business, corporation or non-profit that has provided outstanding resources or support to victims of
May 5, 2015 Offutt Exchange named best in class The Offutt Exchange system, which includes stores at Offutt, Air Force Base, Nebraska, Camp Dodge, Iowa, Des Moines Airport, Iowa, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Lincoln, Nebraska, and Camp Ashland, Nebraska, has been awarded the Army & Air Force Exchange Service' highest honor, the Director/CEO Cup,