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
Aug. 12, 2015 25 Years On the Hunt And the beat goes on ...On Aug. 9, 2015, the 55th Wing's personnel and its RC-135V/W Rivet Joint aircraft hit 25 straight years of continuous deployment to U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility.What started out as a single ship response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait on Aug. 2, 1990, has now
Aug. 12, 2015 Force support brings home the bacon Five Airmen from the 55th Force Support Squadron made up the "Dad Bods n Tasty Hogs" team who took first place in the 3rd Annual Bacon Fest's Best Savory Category at the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center this past weekend.U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Richard Case, 55th FSS Campisi Dining Facility
Aug. 10, 2015 Intel Airman sets record For the average Airman, the beginning of their career looks pretty similar: complete basic military training and technical school and then at their first duty station, knock out career development courses.When Airman 1st Class Nathan M. Dunster, 55th Intelligence Support Squadron electronic warfare
Aug. 10, 2015 Medical group under new leadership The 55th Medical Group held a change of command ceremony at the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility on Aug. 7.U.S. Air Force Col. Jill Scheckel took command of the mighty medics from U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Mounts during the time honored ceremony."Jill is an exceptional leader and visionary, and I
Aug. 5, 2015 Union Pacific members learn Fightin' Fifty-Fifth's mission first-hand Eleven members of the Union Pacific's northern region learned first-hand about the 55th Wing's worldwide mission during a visit to Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, July 29.The UP team members from Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska, received a wing mission brief, participated in simulator