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,"
Feb. 5, 2014 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
Feb. 3, 2014 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
Feb. 3, 2014 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
Jan. 31, 2014 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
Jan. 27, 2014 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
Jan. 13, 2014 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
Jan. 10, 2014 Changes to Offutt Tax Center services for 2014 tax season As tax season approaches the Offutt Tax Center is preparing for a busy tax season and wants its customers to be aware of some changes in its service offerings.The Offutt Tax Center is located on the first floor of the 55th Wing Legal Office. The waiting area is combined with the legal office; with
Jan. 10, 2014 12th Air Force commander visits Offutt The 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander made his first official visit to base on Jan. 8 - 9.U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tod D. Wolters, 12th AF (AFSOUTH) commander, met with Airmen, toured aircraft, received multiple briefings about the inner workings of the 55th Wing, and held an all-call
Dec. 30, 2013 They left no butts behind Operation No Butts Left Behind, an annual base diaper drive with a funny name and a serious mission, came to a close on Dec. 6.In just one week, this group of Team Offutt volunteers collected a combined diaper and cash donation of 17,889 diapers for the Lydia House in Omaha."This is the third year
Dec. 24, 2013 Hypothermia and Frostbite prevention According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,approximately 700 deaths occur In the U.S. each year from hypothermia. Hypothermia happens when the body temperature drops to 95 degrees or less and can be fatal if not detected promptly or treated properly.Adult Hypothermia Signs-