March 14, 2014 Offutt's TRICARE Service Center Closes permanently April 1 The TRICARE Service Center at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic is scheduled to close April 1 along with 189 other stateside service centers. This change will not affect TRICARE Service Centers overseas.Instead, all eligible beneficiaries will be able to access all TRICARE services either online, or by
March 12, 2014 Wing prepares to celebrate its heritage The 55th Wing Birthday Ball takes place at 6 p.m. on April 12 at the Embassy Suites Convention Center in La Vista, Neb.The 36th annual event is hosted by U.S. Air Force Col. Gregory Guillot, 55th Wing commander, and his wife Caroline, and is the wing's largest formal social function. It is open to
March 3, 2014 SecAF discusses Air Force future, budget during defense summit Defense industry leaders and analysts received an insight into the proposed Air Force transformation and a preview of the Fiscal Year 2015 Air Force budget during the Bloomberg Government Defense Transformation Spending and Strategy Summit Feb. 26.Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James said
March 3, 2014 Offutt takes resilience training to a new level The Team Offutt Resilience Program will hold an Introduction to Resilience event for spouses and partners of military members March 13 from 6 - 7 p.m. at the Pointe in Rising View. This event will explain what resilience means to spouses and partners of military members, how resilience can build a
Feb. 27, 2014 Get ready for the return of the raptor! The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team will perform on base for the first time since 2010 as part of the Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show on July 19 - 20.The official announcement came last week from Air Combat Command and by adding the F-22 to the previously announced Blue Angels, this
Feb. 27, 2014 55 ECG Welcomes Next Generation Electronic Attack Capability The 55th Electronic Combat Group successfully received their first Baseline-2 modified EC-130H Compass Call aircraft here, Feb. 20.This latest modification marks a significant milestone in the aircraft's thirty-one year history and expands the Department of Defense electronic warfare capability
Feb. 26, 2014 TRICARE For Life Pharmacy Pilot Program Starts March 2014 After March 14, 2014, a pilot program will require TRICARE For Life beneficiaries to use TRICARE Pharmacy home delivery or a military pharmacy to fill prescriptions for select maintenance medications. This pilot program was a provision of the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act.On Feb. 18 TFL
Feb. 26, 2014 Hagel outlines budget reducing troop strength, force structure Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has proposed cuts in military spending that include further reductions in troop strength and force structure in every military service in the coming year as part of an effort to prioritize U.S. strategic interests in the face of reduced resources after more than a
Feb. 21, 2014 AF announces change to reduction in force board schedule Air Force leaders announced a change Feb. 20 to the officer reduction in force board, or RIF, originally scheduled to convene June 16 at the Air Force Personnel Center. Air Force officials are adjusting the timing of the board until later in calendar year 2014 due to legal limitations governing RIF
Feb. 21, 2014 Air Force launches enhanced civilian development site The Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development recently made available a new tool to assist civilians with their professional development.The Civilian Development Resource Center is an online clearinghouse providing access to development roadmaps, learning programs and thousands of no-cost
Feb. 19, 2014 Dental Sealants Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material usually applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (premolars and molars) where decay occurs most often.Thorough brushing and flossing help remove food particles and plaque from smooth surfaces of teeth. But
Feb. 19, 2014 There's no better time for your CCAF The Community College of the Air Force associate's degree has been an integral part of promotion consideration for those enlisted Airmen who want to put themselves ahead of their peers. However, with force shaping and budget changes, there has never been a better time to finish a program that every
Feb. 19, 2014 Electronic cigarette use increasing among Airmen Electronic cigarette use is becoming a popular alternative to traditional cigarettes, but the upward trend is becoming a concern for health care providers.The battery-operated products, known as e-cigarettes, are designed to deliver nicotine, flavor, and other chemicals as a vapor that is inhaled by
Feb. 19, 2014 DoD Anti-Tobacco Video Contest Now Open For Public Voting The Air Force community is encouraged to kick off 2014 by voting for the best anti-tobacco video in the Department of Defense-sponsored Fight the Enemy contest which begins now until March 14, 2014 through online voting.Five finalists have been selected for public voting, including two Air Force
Feb. 19, 2014 U.S. Air Force and Israeli Defense Force Surgeons General sign agreement The surgeon general of the U.S. Air Force and his counterpart in the Israeli Defense Force signed an agreement Feb. 5 in Israel to reaffirm their mutual commitment to collaboration between the Air Force Medical Service and the IDF Medical Corps.Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Travis and Brig. Gen. (Dr.)
Feb. 14, 2014 Baby Teeth A child's primary teeth, sometimes called "baby teeth," are just as important as permanent adult teeth. Primary teeth typically begin to appear before the baby is 1 year old. Primary teeth help children chew and speak. They also hold space in the jaws for permanent teeth that are growing under the
Feb. 14, 2014 Training at Tuskegee: Turning dreams into reality Words from the Air Force's first African American general catch the attention of visitors to the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, giving them an idea of the pride pilots felt for their flight training here, particularly the first time they took the air alone."After the last landing, the
Feb. 14, 2014 Offutt Airman Hunts Down Her Singing Dream A vocalist with the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band and American Idol contestant, who advanced to the final audition of American Idol's Hollywood Week, won't let being sent home stop her from hunting down her dreams.On the Feb. 12 and 13 episodes of the singing contest, Senior Airman Paula
Feb. 12, 2014 Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Even though they are temporary, the health of your child's baby teeth is important because like adult teeth, they are susceptible to cavities. Tooth decay in infants and toddlers is often referred to as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay or Early Childhood Caries. Children need strong, healthy teeth to chew
Feb. 10, 2014 Flight simulator program hopes to spark youth's interest in education Students from Alfonza W. Davis Middle School and Bellevue East High School visited Offutt Feb. 3 and 6 as part of a program that promotes learning by showing the students that with a good education, the sky's the limit."We attempt to use aviation and aeronautics as a hook to gain their interest,"