July 31, 2014 Air Force to change enlisted evaluations, promotions Air Force officials announced a series of sweeping changes to the Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System July 31.The changes are intended to ensure the Air Force truly makes job performance the driving factor and will be implemented incrementally beginning in August 2014 and
July 30, 2014 Airmen get inside look at military judicial system "Members, today you're going to hear about a sexual assault...that was committed against the victim...by the accused, her friend."Those words are part of a prosecutor's opening statement newly assigned airmen to Offutt AFB will hear as part of a 'mock trial' program started in June to raise
July 28, 2014 Fun in the sun with Team Offutt Members of the 55th Operations Group hosted the Raven Haven's third annual Hoover Classic Golf Tournament July 17 at the Willow Lakes Golf Course in Bellevue, Nebraska.The event was a fundraiser for the Raven Haven Booster Club, an organization devoted to promoting espirit de corps and strengthening
July 24, 2014 Bicycle Safety on Offutt With the summer months upon us, the roads are starting to fill up with more and more bicyclists. Bicycle riders can be just as hard to see as motorcycle riders and deserve the same respect on the road as any other driver. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration put out the following
July 24, 2014 Existing tools help users reduce PII breaches Members of 24th Air Force are refurbishing an old e-mail tool to help Air Force users reduce breaches of personally identifiable information.The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool, which currently prompts users to provide a digital signature when an e-mail contains an active hyperlink or attachment,
July 24, 2014 55th SCS wins top-level awards The men and women of the 55th Strategic Communications Squadron recently learned that their dedication to excellence was about to be awarded with the Defense Information Systems Agency's top award.With 11 categories, each offering a different type of support, the 55th SCS won the Category IX,
July 24, 2014 Offutt home to Air Force's top child care provider Air Force officials recently announced an Offutt spouse as its 2013 Family Child Care Provider of the Year.Erica Buum, wife of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Buum, 55th Maintenance Group, has provided child care on base since 2010. During that time frame, she has helped more than 80 families."She
July 18, 2014 Offutt hosts VIP guests for practice air show Team Offutt hosted members of the Wounded Warrior Foundation, Make-A-Wish-Foundation, Exceptional Family Member Program and individuals with special needs for a practice air show July 18."The intent of the event is to help facilitate viewing of the air show to individuals and their immediate
July 15, 2014 Air Combat Command to host new ISR Numbered Air Force Air Combat Command will be home to a new numbered air force in support of the Air Force's decision to realign much of the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance enterprise into a more operationally integrated ISR force.The Air Force will realign its ISR Agency from a field operating
July 15, 2014 55th Wing claims National Safety Council Award The 55th Wing was awarded the Double Platinum Award of Honor with Distinction by the National Safety Council Greater Omaha Chapter on May 29 during the National Safety Council Annual Awards Luncheon in La Vista, Nebraska. "It is very rewarding to be recognized for excellence in your profession,"
July 14, 2014 ISR Agency becomes part of newest Numbered Air Force The Air Force Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency is being realigned from Headquarters Air Force as a Field Operating Agency to become part of a new operational Numbered Air Force, or NAF, under Air Combat Command, or ACC, officials said July 11. "The primary focus of this
July 11, 2014 2d Weather Group holds change of command The 2d Weather Group held a change of command at the Air Force Weather Agency Headquarters here July 8.U.S. Air Force Col. William Carle, AFWA commander, presided over the ceremony at the Chief Master Sgt. Peter Morris Auditorium where U.S. Air Force Col. David Bacot relinquished command of the
July 11, 2014 Offutt Air Show features stress-free parking plan The Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show is just around the corner and with acts such as the Blue Angels, the F-22 Raptors and the U.S. Navy "Leap Frogs" Parachute Team, this year is projected to be the biggest in its 41-year history. With more than 100,000 patrons expected to attend on July
July 10, 2014 Offutt congratulates newest staff sergeant selects The Air Force announced the selection of 220 Team Offutt Airmen for promotion to staff sergeant July 10."Assuming the rank of staff sergeant and entering into the non-commissioned officer corps is a significant milestone in the lives of these Airmen," said U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Matthew
July 10, 2014 Offutt holds annual major accident response exercise In preparation for the 2014 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show, Offutt Air Force Base teamed up with several off-base agencies for a Major Accident Response Exercise June 28.The MARE is an annual exercise used to prepare and train units on base as well as the surrounding community on how
July 3, 2014 New 55th Wing Command Chief shares his thoughts on communication Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Grengs, the 55th Wing's newest command chief, loves to talk to Airmen about communication."My wife Estelle and I are excited to be here," Grengs said. "My first priority is to engage and connect with Airmen who make a big impact on our installation. Regardless of how many
July 1, 2014 1st WXG holds assumption of command ceremony The 1st Weather Group held an assumption of command ceremony at the Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Moorman headquarters building June 26.U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steven Dickerson accepted the guidon from U.S. Air Force Col. William Carle, Air Force Weather Agency commander, during the tradition filled ceremony
June 30, 2014 Team Offutt supports tornado victims From care packages to military discounts, and from fireworks shows to picnics, Team Offutt has historically enjoyed a tremendous amount of community support from around the local area and state.Recently, the base had the opportunity to return the favor as more than 40 individuals from across the
June 27, 2014 Contracting officer trades her cubicle for gridiron at night When U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Delaney Kiernan leaves her office at the end of the day, she doesn't do what you might think a 23 year old female contracting officer would do. She heads off to a football field in Ralston, Neb. where she straps on shoulder pads and a helmet to perfect her skills as a