Offutt Key Spouses prepare for mobility

With deployment folders in hand, Offutt Key Spouses sat side-by-side at the Mobility Processing Center for their first ever deployment line exercise here Dec. 19.This introductory meeting was the first of many for the key spouses as they hope to get better acquainted to the depth and scope of the

Wingmen save lives on and off the battlefield

(This feature is the final installment of a three part series on drinking and driving prevention.)Being in the military is not just a career or a job, it's a way of life.When someone joins the military, they are joining a family. For the Air Force, when an Airman joins, they become a wingman to all

Offutt air show to return in 2014

After a one year hiatus, the Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show will return to Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., on July 19-20, 2014."We're excited to have been selected to host an open house in 2014," said U.S. Air Force Col. Gregory Guillot, 55th Wing commander. "We enjoy opening our gates

Annual CFC drive coming to a close

The end is in sight for the 2013 Combined Federal Campaign, so if you haven't signed up to participate already, time is quickly running out.The CFC allows military, federal and postal employees to donate to local, national and international charities of their choice. The theme for this year campaign

Goodbye holiday season, hello tax season

While you were out this holiday season searching for the perfect holiday gift, it's possible you may have forgotten about something you'll need after the holidays - your important tax documents.That's right, tax season is rapidly approaching, and since the holiday season is now behind us, why not

Base tax center offers free tax services

April 15 may seem distant now; but the clock is ticking toward the 2014 tax deadline. The base tax center offers free tax services to active duty and retired military as well as their ID carrying family members. Tax assistance is also provided to National Guard and reserve personnel on active-duty

Operation Holiday Cheer shows Bellevue's support

Offutt's young, single Airmen living in the dorms received gift bags and thank you notes from the local community during Operation Holiday Cheer Dec. 6.More than 45 volunteers from the Bellevue community donated their morning to stuff 700 bags with candy, cocoa, popcorn, chips, gum and cookies for

Drinking and driving: A career ending choice

(This feature is the second installment of a three part series on drinking and driving prevention.)Air Force careers ruined by Airmen not having a plan - or not sticking to their plan - after a night of drinking is a story nobody ever wants to hear.But unfortunately, this story is a reality.Driving

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

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

Fightin' 55th members deliver smiles to Omaha's Children's Hospital and Medical Center

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

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

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

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

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

Remembering our Veterans

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

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

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