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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.)

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

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

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

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

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,"

ACC command chief discusses hot topics during all call

The senior ranking enlisted Airman in Air Combat Command discussed a variety of hot topics during an all-call at the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility here Jan. 28.Chief Master Sgt. Richard Parsons, ACC command chief, addressed multiple force management concerns, discussed some of the issues Air

Military Health System leadership message - 100 days of the Defense Health Agency and reform

We are 100 days into a multi-year period of significant change in how we manage and lead the Military Health System. We want to acknowledge the important changes that have already occurred, outline the major activities in the coming year that will demand our continued attention and discipline, and

Ribbon cutting ceremony held at HF facility in Elkhorn

The 55th Strategic Communications Squadron hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 29 to celebrate the $1.5 million renovation of the High Frequency Global Communications Site headquarters."I'm excited to celebrate with everyone as we officially open this facility," said Lt. Col. Scott Stevens, 55th

One of Offutt's own is going to Hollywood

A vocalist in the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band received three yeses from the judges when she tried out for American Idol Oct. 14 at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, earning her a ticket to Hollywood Week. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Paula Hunt's advancement to Hollywood was kept secret

Offutt receives new bird radar system

While their goal of zero bird strikes may not actually be attainable, that hasn't stopped the Offutt Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard team from trying.Recently the BASH team added a brand new MERLIN SS200m Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar System to their tool box to give them an even better

2014 TactFit Games

TactFit Games return for second year

The second annual Team Offutt Tactical Fitness Games will be held Jan. 19 at the Offutt Field House starting at 9:30 a.m.This competition brings together civilian and military CrossFitters and supporters from Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and South Dakota. "[The] TactFit Games is a chance for civilians to