Jan. 28, 2013 ACC's newest chiefs to attend Executive Chief's Course here Approximately 120 new chief master sergeants, and chief master sergeant selects, from throughout the command are scheduled to travel to Offutt to attend the 2013 Air Combat Command's Executive Chief's Course here Jan. 27 - 31.The four-day orientation is designed to help prepare ACC's new chief
Jan. 25, 2013 Offutt Tactical Fitness Program hosts inaugural TacFit Games Offutt Air Force Base's Tactical Fitness hosted its first ever CrossFit competition at the Offutt Field House, bringing together civilian and military CrossFitters and supporters from across Nebraska on Jan. 20.CrossFit gyms from Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island and Offutt rallied their top competitors
Jan. 16, 2013 Airmen urged to reenlist, extend current enlistment, retire, separate before Feb. 15 Air Force officials are encouraging active-duty Airmen who are eligible to reenlist, extend their current enlistment, retire or separate in March to complete these personnel actions through the myPers website and their base military personnel sections by Feb. 15 to avoid processing delays and
Jan. 14, 2013 AF releases new 'vision' document The Air Force released a new document today outlining the force's vision and way forward."Focused on 'Airmen, Mission, and Innovation,' I believe this short document captures what today's Air Force is all about, and where I think we ought to focus on for tomorrow," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen.
Jan. 4, 2013 Upcoming blood drives at Offutt and in Bellevue honor local infant The American Red Cross is holding blood drives at Offutt Air Force Base and in the Bellevue community during January and February in honor of 11-month-old Emily Stephenson.On Feb. 3, 2012, Emily was born to Amy and Air Force Staff Sgt. Wayne Stephenson, of the 55th Intelligence Support Squadron. It
Jan. 2, 2013 Legislators avoid fiscal cliff, delay sequester process Congress has avoided the fiscal cliff, but Pentagon Press Secretary George Little called on the body to continue efforts to permanently eliminate the threat of sequestration.The House of Representatives passed a Senate proposal that avoided the fiscal cliff last night. Defense Secretary Leon E.
Dec. 27, 2012 Israeli Air Force officers search for new bird strike solution Searching for ways to improve their bird strike prevention program, two officers from the Israeli Air Force visited Offutt Air Force Base Dec. 19, to learn about Offutt's Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard program, particularly its use of the MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar System. The bird
Dec. 27, 2012 Base tax center offers free tax services April 15 may seem distant now; but the clock is ticking toward the 2012 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
Dec. 18, 2012 Offutt's Transition Assistance Program evolution Transitioning from military to civilian life has changed a great deal over the past twenty years and in October 2013 the Transition Assistance Program with the Airman & Family Readiness Center at Offutt is scheduled to complete its evolution into an entirely new program to meet the new demands of
Dec. 7, 2012 Offutt Field House receives much needed upgrades The largest gym in the Air Force will soon see some major improvements. Offutt's 240,000 square foot gym, the Offutt Field House, is currently receiving $600,000 in renovations that will include new surfaces for the basketball and volleyball courts.The four vinyl-tile sport courts that have been in
Dec. 4, 2012 Changes to Offutt Tax Center services for 2013 tax season As tax season approaches, the Offutt Tax Center is preparing for a busy tax season and wants customers to be aware of some changes to the location and services offered.The tax center is scheduled to open Jan. 22 for EZ-form filers on a walk-in basis from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. We will begin scheduling
Dec. 3, 2012 2013 Scholarships for military children opens Dec. 3 In 2012, the Scholarships for Military Children Program celebrated a major milestone as it reached more than $10 million in scholarships awarded to 6,742 students from around the globe.Applications for the 2013 Scholarships for Military Children Program will be available starting Dec. 3 at
Nov. 29, 2012 AFOSI helps those traveling abroad via AF Portal As foreign travel increases within the Department of Defense community, the risk of foreign intelligence targeting also increases. You can be the target of a foreign intelligence or security service at any time and any place. However, the possibility of becoming the target of foreign intelligence
Nov. 15, 2012 Celebrating radiologic technology Every day many patients enter the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic and are imaged by radiology. These images provide an integral part of their care plan. National Radiologic Technology Week is celebrated annually to recognize the achievements of radiologic technologists across the nation. The celebration