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
Jan. 22, 2015 Offutt kicks off encroachment management project efforts Offutt Air Force Base will kick off the development of an Installation Complex Encroachment Management Action Plan Jan. 26 - 30 with a workshop and installation personnel interviews. These activities will provide a greater understanding of the mission and operational requirements as well as insights
Jan. 8, 2015 Vietnam POW shares lessons in resiliency, leadership during Offutt visit It was Nov. 7, 1967 and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Leon Ellis was co-piloting an F-4C Phantom over North Vietnam when his aircraft was suddenly hit by enemy fire. It exploded into pieces and was quickly tumbling to the ground.He managed to eject safely, but found himself parachuting into the same enemy
Dec. 29, 2014 Air Force highlights Offutt Spouse Resilience Program The Offutt Spouse Resilience Program was highlighted at the Air Force's second annual Community Action Information Board meeting Dec. 11.Joy Draper and Aimee Salter, co-chairs of the program, were hand-picked by Air Combat Command to brief U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Hoog, assistant vice
Dec. 24, 2014 AF to implement DOD TDY policy changes The Defense Department recently implemented two TDY policy changes impacting travel reimbursements for Airmen.The first change took effect Oct. 1, and made changes to the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Reimbursable and Incidental Expense Policy. The second will be a change in long-term TDY per diem
Dec. 15, 2014 Bellevue Gate closing The Bellevue Gate is scheduled to close for the foreseeable future starting Dec. 30.The gate does not meet certain installation requirements and its closure will help the 55th Security Forces Squadron mitigate operational requirement issues, such as upcoming deployments and physical security
Dec. 12, 2014 Changes planned for vehicle access to Ehrling Bergquist Clinic Starting Jan. 5, all vehicles entering Offutt's Ehrling Bergquist Clinic parking area will be required to use a single point of entry that will be located on 25th Street at the lower parking area.The change will reduce the number of entrances from three to one, and is being made to improve security
Dec. 11, 2014 Offutt Tax Center services for 2015 tax season As tax season approaches the Offutt Tax Center is preparing for a busy tax season and wants its customers to be aware of its service offerings.The Offutt Tax Center is located on the first floor of the 55th Wing Legal Office. The waiting area is combined with the legal office; with this in mind we