March 23, 2015 Make a plan, get a kit, and be prepared As the sun finally thaws the frigid tundra of Nebraska and spring begins to inspire the 'Husker Nation' to once again venture outside for a fun-filled year of baseball, soccer and football, the Air Force would like to remind you to 'Be Ready.'According to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Applied
March 20, 2015 Mussel experts visit Offutt Offutt hosted a field trip for members of the National Military Fish & Wildlife Association's annual training workshop to the base lake on March 13.The group met to discuss the ongoing problem of zebra mussels and the natural resources challenges associated with the invasive species. In addition,
March 19, 2015 New plan will dramatically change today's health systems With the goal to move from healthcare to health, the Air Force Medical Service has created a dynamic plan, which promises to revolutionize health and human performance systems as they exist today.The Human Performance Concept of Operations, created by Air Force medical planners, strives to not only
March 16, 2015 Recruiters demystify military life The 343rd Recruiting Squadron hosted eight educators from across the region for a base tour March 13, with the farthest attendees coming from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.This was the squadron's first time hosting a function of this nature."We invited educators from all over the local area to take the
March 16, 2015 CMSAF addresses Team Offutt’s “all volunteer force” concerns Airmen were not short on questions this week during the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force's visit to Offutt Air Force base.It was clear, serving in the Air Force with an ever-changing environment has created challenges, but for its highest ranking enlisted Airman, those obstacles are his
March 9, 2015 Offutt one of three bases to test new purchasing program A team from Air Combat Command's Directorate of Logistics visited Offutt Air Force Base March 5 where they introduced a program to resource managers and purchasing agents that could potentially save the Air Force millions of dollars per year by streamlining the way organizations purchase hand
March 6, 2015 "Would you, could you" read a book? Members of Team Offutt recently joined with Bancroft Elementary in Omaha to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with a program called Read Across America.The nationally recognized event was celebrated locally March 2 through 6 in conjunction with the birthday of children's book author, Dr. Seuss, who was
March 4, 2015 Red Flag at 40: ISR, coalition integration at its best This year marks the 40th anniversary of Red Flag -- the United States Air Force's premiere air-to-air combat training exercise.For the last four decades it's evolved and today it continues to hone the skills of its participants to meet current and future real world adversarial challenges.That
Feb. 27, 2015 A helping hand close to home The Air Force has entered a season when its members take a moment to focus on those in its ranks that need assistance. From widows of Airmen to Air Force families in financial need, the Air Force Assistance Fund works to alleviate some of the heartache and strain that military life can bring."The
Feb. 27, 2015 Possible bakery and deli service shortage at the Offutt Commissary The Offutt Commissary could see bakery and deli services temporarily suspended as of March 1 as the Defense Commissary Agency seeks a new contractor.Offutt isn't the only base facing a temporary service suspension, deli and bakery services at 22 commissaries in eight states could be affected.
Feb. 20, 2015 ISR invests in infrastructure, Airmen Increasing demands for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, coupled with limited funding across the Air Force, were discussed during the Air Force Association's monthly breakfast Feb. 18, in Arlington, Virginia."What we're facing here in our nation is certainly one of the more challenging
Feb. 20, 2015 Humanist Group approved at Offutt A private organization called "Offutt Humanists" was recently approved to operate on Offutt Air Force base.This is the first time that a group has formed specifically to provide for the spiritual needs of the non-religious on Offutt, home to the United States Strategic Command and the 55th
Feb. 19, 2015 Offutt tutoring program helps students make the grade For the past three years, military members from across Offutt Air Force Base have been meeting with students in libraries and classrooms throughout the area where they discuss things like Physics, Calculus and English. They come from different military services, careers and backgrounds, but they all
Feb. 18, 2015 Offutt Airman earns medical service award The Air Force Medical Service recently announced a 55th Medical Group Airman as the 2014 Personnel Reliability Program Military Treatment Facility Monitor of the Year.U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephanie Dean, the award recipient, operated as the PRP MTF Monitor for several years and her hard work
Feb. 18, 2015 Carter takes office as 25th Defense secretary Ash Carter became the 25th secretary of Defense Feb. 17, after having served previously as deputy defense secretary, defense acquisition chief and assistant secretary for global strategic affairs.President Barack Obama nominated Carter for the position -- calling Carter an innovator and a reformer
Feb. 17, 2015 Contest nails 55th Wing in 55 words The 55th Wing commander recently challenged the members of the Fightin' Fifty-Fifth to describe the many missions of the wing within 55 words.Submissions were received from across the globe with the winning submission coming from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Karl Weinbrecht, 42d Electronic Combat
Feb. 9, 2015 25th Air Force leadership visits Offutt The 25th Air Force commander and command chief visited Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., from Jan. 25 - 29.Maj. Gen. John N.T. Shanahan, 25 AF commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Roger Towberman, 25 AF command chief, met, dined and spoke with Airmen, received multiple briefs, visited U.S. Strategic Command,
Jan. 28, 2015 STRATCOM, Germany make arrangement to share space services, data U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) signed a technical arrangement with Germany to share Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services and information, Jan. 9.The arrangement, signed by Maj. Gen. David D. Thompson, the STRATCOM director of Plans and Policy, and German army Brig. Gen. Dirk H. Backen, the
Jan. 27, 2015 Biomedical Sciences Corps 50th Anniversary Several 55th Medical Group Biomedical Sciences Corps officers began celebrating the BSC's 50th Anniversary by volunteering at the Open Door Mission Outreach Center, a non-profit organization whose mission it is to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty.With approximately 10 volunteers, Offutt
Jan. 27, 2015 Offutt builds community partnerships Members of Team Offutt and the local community recently met for a Final Planning Meeting of the Air Force Community Partnership Initiative at Bellevue University's John B. Muller Administrative Services Building Jan. 21."The initiative is designed to identify and develop mutually beneficial