May 28, 2013 Offutt debuts cutting edge technology for aircrew hypoxia training The 55th Aerospace Medicine Squadron introduced their newest training tool, the Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device and Hypoxia Familiarization Trainer, also known as ROBD and HFT, during a ribbon cutting ceremony May 16 in the Aerospace Physiology building behind Ehrling Bergquist Clinic.The ROBD and
May 22, 2013 Capehart Pool to open this summer following local donation On April 30, the 55th Wing announced that in light of budgetary constraints due to the ongoing sequestration, the base pools would not be open this summer.However, the Nebraska Military Support Coalition and the Strategic Command Consultation Committee, two local military support groups, have
May 21, 2013 OAC hosts Offutt Appreciation Picnic May 31 The Offutt Advisory Council is scheduled to host its annual Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic May 31 at the Base Lake.The picnic, which will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., is open to all Offutt AFB personnel and their families.Amongst other things, there will be food, drinks, music, a rock climbing wall,
May 21, 2013 Safety is the message for 55th Wing motorcycle run More than 100 motorcycle riders from Team Offutt hit the roads May 10 with the common goal of preventing motorcycle mishaps down the road."The idea behind this ride was to provide more of a controlled environment for those who might not have as much experience riding in groups," said Chief Master
May 21, 2013 Royal Air Force members participate in upgrade training Over the past two years, 103 Airmen from the U.K. Royal Air Force have graduated from the RC-135 Rivet Joint initial qualification training course at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.Recently, 60 of them were back in the states and on the installation for some RJ upgrade training."In the two-and-a-half
May 17, 2013 Offutt youth honored at Congressional Awards Program Fifteen local students were honored for their achievements during a Congressional Awards Ceremony May 13 at the Bellevue Public Schools Welcome Center.Reps. Jeff Fortenberry and Lee Terry, Nebraska congressmen, and Col John Rauch, 55th Wing commander, praised the winners for their dedication,
May 15, 2013 Hagel Issues Memo Directing Preparations for Civilian Furloughs Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today that he has signed a memorandum directing defense managers to prepare to furlough most Defense Department civilian employees for up to 11 days between July 8 and the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year.Here is the text of the memo in its entirety:This memo
May 13, 2013 Critical days of summer highlighted at next CAF Day The next quarterly 55th Wing Comprehensive Airman Fitness Day kicks off at the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility's Dock 1 on May 23 at 8 a.m.Col. John Rauch, 55th Wing commander, will provide opening comments and introduce Officer Chris Abbott of the Bellevue Police Department and Jim McGee from the
May 13, 2013 Parent Advisory Board honors CDC staff To show their appreciation for their hard work and daily dedication, the Offutt Parent Advisory Board honored the Offutt Child Development Center and Youth Program staff with a special Provider Appreciation Day May 8.With help from Chick fil-A, the board provided 154 boxed meals to the staff at both
May 10, 2013 Offutt base library and education center to consolidate The 55th Force Support Squadron is scheduled to consolidate the Thomas S. Power Library and the Offutt Air Force Base Education Center this summer. This consolidation is a way to overcome a centralized termination of funding for library personnel salaries effective in June. These reductions are a
May 7, 2013 TacFit President receives Air Force Achievement Medal U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David LeClaire, U.S. Strategic Command, was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal for his work and dedication to the Team Offutt Tactical Fitness program by Offutt's Mission Support Group Commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Andrea Tullos on April 26. LeClaire, who started
April 30, 2013 Bellevue-Offutt Runway Run receives certification, remembers Boston bombing victims Offutt Air Force Base and the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce are teaming up once again for the sixth annual seven-mile Bellevue-Offutt Runway Run on May 12.The run takes participants along Fort Crook Road to the Kenny Gate and through Offutt Air Force Base, including a stretch along the runway past a
April 30, 2013 Base, Capehart pools to stay closed this summer Base officials recently announced that the Offutt Base Pool and the Capehart Pool will not open this summer.The decision was made in light of budgetary constraints due to the ongoing sequestration."The biggest issue that led to this decision is the lack of funding, which is tied to the sequestration
April 22, 2013 Critical days of summer safety highlighted at next CAF Day The next quarterly 55th Wing Comprehensive Airman Fitness Day kicks off at the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility's Dock 1 on May 23 at 8 a.m.Col. John Rauch, 55th Wing commander, will provide opening comments and introduce Officer Chris Abbott of the Bellevue Police Department and Jim McGee from the
April 22, 2013 Fightin' 55th celebrating past, present A week dedicated to the heritage of the 55th Wing is scheduled for April 29 - May 4.The annual event, designated as Heritage Week, invites current and former 55th Wing members to reflect on the wing's accomplishments and legacy."It's an opportunity to kind of open things up and let people see all of
April 22, 2013 55th Medical Group selected for two Air Force level awards The men and women of the 55th Medical Group recently learned that their hard work and dedication earned them two Air Force level awards. The Ehrling Bergquist Clinic was recognized with the 2012 Air Force Surgeon General Award for Best Clinic, and the dental clinic was named the 2012 Air Force
April 19, 2013 Thanks for your service: Longtime personnel employee set to retire An Offutt employee who devoted his entire career to serving military members and their families will soon hang up his hat.Rick Bayne, a casualty assistance representative from the 55th Force Support Squadron, is scheduled to retire here April 30 after 52 years of combined service to the U. S. Air