Nov. 3, 2014 Winter weather just around the corner The time for hats, scarfs, boots and gloves is rapidly approaching. As the temperature slowly drops and the winter months near, it is vital to begin planning accordingly."Preparation is the key to mission success," said U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gregory Guillot, 55th Wing commander. "Offutt is
Oct. 30, 2014 The end of a season: ACC's top leader reflects on service The plaques and awards have been taken down. The family pictures are gone and the walls are bare. After 37 years of service and more moves than he cares to count, Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, has packed up his office for the last time."I can't believe it's been 37 years,"
Oct. 27, 2014 A Combined Federal Campaign for good The 2014 Combined Federal Campaign is coming to an end, so if you haven't filled out your donation form, time is quickly running out.For more than five decades the CFC has allowed military, federal and postal employees to donate to the local, national and international charities of their choice."The
Oct. 24, 2014 Key spouses thanked for their service More than 100 people attended the first-ever Offutt Key Spouses appreciation event Oct. 14.The event was hosted by the 55th Wing commander and his wife as a way for them to personally thank the key spouses on behalf of Team Offutt for all they do throughout the year."The key spouses play such an
Oct. 20, 2014 Kenney Gate to close temporarily The Kenney Gate will close for approximately four weeks beginning Oct. 27.The closure will enable the 55th Civil Engineer Squadron to provide some renovations to the gate and allow them to do some prep work for more upgrades in the spring."We realize this may cause some of our teammates to utilize
Oct. 16, 2014 Force support relocates Several base support functions recently relocated from Building C to Building 49."The 55th Mission Support Group command section, 55th Force Support Squadron command section, including flight chiefs, military personnel section, Nonappropriated Fund Accounting, 55th Force Support Squadron Food
Oct. 8, 2014 625th STOS maintains strategic watch Most Air Force missileers spend their days in secure facilities, deep under the earth's surface, entrusted with the nation's most powerful strategic weapons. But for those selected to operate with the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron, their domain ranges from three stories below the ground to
Oct. 3, 2014 Breast cancer event blown away Team Offutt celebrated the first week of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a Blow Away Breast Cancer event Oct. 3 on the front lawn of the Ehrling Bergquist clinic.The event featured a display of pink pinwheels, sunglasses, bubbles, cake and refreshments. "Today we are celebrating Breast Cancer
Oct. 3, 2014 Fall Festival strikes again The Offutt 5/6 Network is slated to host its annual Fall Festival Oct. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Capehart Chapel.The network, comprised of NCO selects and NCOs, has been sponsoring the event for several years and is predicting this year to be even better than last."The Festival is an opportunity
Oct. 2, 2014 Offutt donates computers to local area schools The 55th Communications Squadron recently revitalized a Defense Logistics Agency program at Offutt called "Computers for Learning" where Department of Defense computers can be donated to schools once they are scheduled for replacement."The computers are [newer] but have passed their warranty, so
Oct. 2, 2014 Retiree Appreciation Day returns to Offutt Offutt is scheduled to host its 46th Annual Retiree Appreciation Day Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Base 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
Sept. 30, 2014 25 AF: New chapter in a storied legacy As the Air Force's premier intelligence organization approaches its 66th Anniversary, it will mark the occasion under a new unit name and structure.The Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency is now the Twenty-Fifth Air Force, following its re-designation ceremony Sept. 29 in
Sept. 29, 2014 Color explosion at Base Lake, more than 500 present The 55th Force Support Squadron hosted a Color Explosion Fun Run Sept. 27 at the Base Lake."The run involved not only aerobic exercise, but fun," said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony F. Smith Jr., 55th Force Support Squadron fitness program manager. "The Offutt version was two and a half miles,
Sept. 22, 2014 Offutt to kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month Members of the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic and the Officer's Spouses Club are teaming up to sponsor a Blow Away Breast Cancer event Oct.3 at noon in front of the clinic.The ceremony is in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month occurring in October.The event features a display of pinwheels and
Sept. 22, 2014 CAF Day to focus on physical fitness The third Comprehensive Airman Fitness Day of 2014 commences Sept. 26, and organizers of the event advise participants to be ready for a physical challenge.Of the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness - mental, physical, social and spiritual - the goal of this CAF Day is to ensure the members
Sept. 19, 2014 POW/MIA weather Airmen never forgotten The Air Force Weather Agency hosted a Prisoner of War/ Missing in Action ceremony Sept. 19 as part of POW/MIA recognition day.This day, observed on the third Friday in September every year, was authorized by Congress in 1971 and honors POW/MIAs and their families. During the AFWA event, ten weather