Dec. 2, 2013 Heartland of America Band begins 'New Traditions' for the holidays The U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band will end 2013 by offering annual holiday concerts titled "New Traditions" at several schools in the local community in the month of December."This year's show is all about 'New Traditions,'" said Master Sgt. Gary Olson, U.S. Air Force HOAB holiday show
Nov. 21, 2013 JAG Corps announces law school programs Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted Jan. 1 - March 1, 2014."Our Air Force commanders deserve to have legal advisors with a broad background of military experiences," said Lt. Col. Mynda Ohman, 55th Wing staff judge advocate. "The FLEP and
Nov. 20, 2013 Korean air force weather commander visits Team Offutt The Republic of Korea Air Force Weather Wing commander visited the Air Force Weather Agency on Nov. 12.ROKAF Col. Chang Hoon Lee toured the headquarters facility, received multiples briefings and worked with AFWA's leadership on identifying areas for cooperation and exchange that would build on the
Nov. 18, 2013 USSTRATCOM Hosts Change of Command U.S. Strategic Command bid farewell to Gen. C. Robert Kehler in a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Neb. Nov. 15.Kehler relinquished command to Adm. Cecil D. Haney, the former Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet.Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Chuck Hagel, welcomed the
Nov. 18, 2013 First Rivet Joint delivered to the Royal Air Force The first of three RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft was officially delivered to the U.K. during a special ceremony at Royal Air Force Waddington, England, on Nov. 12.The historic occasion is the culmination of a 2010 agreement between the Department of Defense and the U.K. Ministry of Defense for the RAF
Nov. 18, 2013 What to do when a plan fails: Offutt Leadership Stresses DUI Prevention (This feature is the first installment of a three part series on drinking and driving prevention.)As of Nov. 1, there have been 32 driving while intoxicated cases at Offutt this year. Thirty two cases where someone's plan failed.On average, three Team Offutt members were caught drinking and driving
Nov. 12, 2013 One final toast: RAF Mildenhall honors remaining Doolittle Raiders on historic achievement In April 1942, 80 men known as the Doolittle Raiders took part in a daring mission to strike the Japanese homeland. Though things didn't go exactly as planned, the raid has been considered a great success for the United States. One of the 55th Wing's units, the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron at RAF
Nov. 8, 2013 Local thank you now a fall tradition In what has become a local tradition, Team Offutt members are once again being honored for their service with a larger than life thank you note.Plowed into a bean field just west of Offutt's runway is a message specifically to those, "Defenders of Freedom.""We just want to say thanks for all they
Nov. 8, 2013 Offutt squadron commits to being fit Regular physical activity plays an important role in being a resilient Airman, but it's not always easy to find the motivation to get out there and do it. The 55th Intelligence Support Squadron at Offutt AFB seems to have found the secret to success.Over the past year, the 55th ISS has managed to
Nov. 6, 2013 Airman's passion for art leaves mark on unit Senior Airman Patrick Corcoran, a 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron propulsion technician, is a passionate artist who is leaving his mark in the squadron's hangar.Corcoran has always had an interest for art. He draws and does watercolors, but his favorite medium is airbrushing. Growing up, a
Nov. 4, 2013 Offutt prepares winter tools Navigating the winter landscape of the Midwest can be dangerous, but there are dedicated people here waiting to jump into action at a moment's notice to keep Team Offutt safe.With a little planning in advance and receiving information in a timely manner, most winter obstacles can be dealt with. A
Nov. 4, 2013 Annual veteran's day parade ready to march down Olde Towne Residents of the metro area are expected to turn out in the hundreds for Nebraska's 14th annual Nebraska's Official Veterans Parade Nov. 9.The event, which begins at 10 a.m. in Olde Towne Bellevue, is to draw more than 100 entries, including about 400 troops from Offutt. The grand marshal for this
Oct. 28, 2013 Breaking the thumbsucking habit Thumbsucking is a natural reflex for children. Sucking on thumbs, fingers, pacifiers or other objects may make babies feel secure and happy and help them learn about their world. Young children may also suck to soothe themselves and help them fall asleep.However, after the permanent teeth come in,
Oct. 25, 2013 Oct. 26 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day As part of the Drug Enforcement Agency sponsored semiannual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Oct. 26, the 55th Medical Group and 55th Security Forces Squadron will host their no-questions-asked drop-off 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic (open to the public) and at the
Oct. 24, 2013 Offutt celebrates pharmacy week Pharmacists at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic are using National Hospital & Health-System Pharmacy Week, Oct. 21-27, 2013, to underscore the many new and vital roles they now play in patient care. The evolution has been especially dramatic in recent years as pharmacists have moved beyond compounding
Oct. 21, 2013 Keep a healthy smile for Halloween Halloween can be a fun time for children and even adults but it also can pose challenges to keeping a healthy smile. Below are a few tips to help keep you and your family on track this Halloween. · The frequency of eating Halloween candy NOT the amount increases the risk of cavities.Eating candy and
Oct. 21, 2013 28 years of service, family finishes together Approximately 100,000 military service members are currently deployed and fighting the war against terrorism. Most of whom, will not see their families for at least six months. However, there is the rare occasion where family members have the opportunity to serve side by side.Senior Master Sgt.