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
June 23, 2014 Offutt Spouse Resilience Program making huge strides Over the past few years the Air Force has presented their resilience program as a way for Airmen to deal with stress they face not only while wearing the uniform, but also when they're not.Recently, another group of individuals has started using that same resilience program to help another part of
June 20, 2014 Patients from Steele Children's Research Center tour D-M Pediatric patients from the University of Arizona Steele Children's Research Center and their families attended a tour of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base June 12, 2014. Steele Children's Research Center specializes in better treatments for pediatric illnesses such as Type 1 diabetes, cancer and cystic
June 13, 2014 Tightening Air Force budget forces change in grounds maintenance process As with many other non-direct mission programs across the Air Force, a tightening budget has had an effect on the grounds maintenance process here as well as at other installations around the world.In response, the Air Force has updated its ground maintenance standards to reduce overall costs and