Nov. 21, 2014 Nine from Team Offutt selected for chief Nine Team Offutt senior master sergeants were selected for promotion to chief, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Nov. 20.Senior master sergeants Scott Butler, Air Force Weather Agency, Kellie Brisse, 20th Intelligence Squadron, William Cates, 55th Maintenance Group, Franklin Chism, 55th
Nov. 21, 2014 CrossFit Founder Visits Offutt Team Offutt hosted Coach Greg Glassman, founder and Chief Executive Officer of CrossFit, for a two-day visit Nov. 12-13.Glassman and his team visited with leadership from the Air Force Weather Agency, 55th Wing and U.S. Strategic Command, toured the base to include the Offutt Field House, and held
Nov. 17, 2014 Airmen get connected at “The Connection” Moving to a new location every few years is part of military life. Most will say it's a major adjustment. Not only is there the anxiety of starting a new job, but there's also the anxiety of making a whole new set of friends. This is especially true for single airmen serving their first tour of
Nov. 7, 2014 Team Offutt, Air Force recruits take to the field at Omaha Mammoths football game Active duty members from Offutt Air Force Base along with future Air Force members became part of the festivities included in the Omaha Mammoths football game played Nov. 5 at TD Ameritrade Park as part of a military appreciation night.The night kicked off with Air Force Capt. Jeremiah from the 45th
Nov. 7, 2014 Air Combat Command receives new leadership The men and women of Air Combat Command welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony here Nov. 4.Gen. Hawk Carlisle assumed command of ACC from Gen. Mike Hostage before a standing room only audience in the 27th Fighter Squadron hangar. Guests included Airmen, community leaders, and
Nov. 7, 2014 Offutt Fire Department is recommended for international accreditation After an intensive, three-and-a-half day look behind the scenes, the Offutt Fire Department was recommended for an accreditation with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International on Nov. 5.This recommendation comes after an exhaustive, two-year evaluation of the department, including more than
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