Oct. 16, 2012 50 states of disc golf Sometimes, a lifelong passion begins with a mild curiosity. "Take me to the park," high school student Larry Kirk said in the spring of 1978. "I want to know what this game is."The game was Frisbee golf, a game that has evolved into disc golf. Played much like traditional golf, a player attempts to
Oct. 16, 2012 Home Network Security While cyber security awareness is paramount when using Air Force networks, that same situational awareness must also carry over into the personal realm of cyberspace. Being an Air Force member, you are not just targeted while at work but also at home. The adversary realizes that the most vulnerable
Oct. 16, 2012 Digital Security - "Stop. Think. Connect." We lead ever increasing digital lives and our reliance on the Internet and the devices that make use of the data and services available via the digital environment increases with each passing day. And to some extent, our reliance on technology has outpaced our vigilance and awareness of the possible
Oct. 15, 2012 Ground broken for new U.S. Strategic Command headquarters Ground was officially broken here Oct. 12 for the new home of U.S. Strategic Command. The new command and control facility will provide STRATCOM greater mission capability and flexibility over the next several decades."Today we break ground to celebrate the construction of our new command and
Oct. 9, 2012 Commander praises Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth’s year-long accomplishments Col. John Rauch, 55th Wing commander, recapped Team Offutt's accomplishments throughout fiscal year 2012, and shared insights on the wing's way ahead, at two commander's calls in the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility Oct. 2.This was Rauch's first opportunity to address the entire wing since he
Oct. 5, 2012 Offutt to hold Retiree Appreciation Day More than 26,000 invitations have been sent to retirees from each branch of the armed forces for the 2012 Retiree Appreciation Day annual event, held at the Offutt Field House Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is intended to give retirees from the local area and across the Heartland an
Oct. 5, 2012 Offutt earns ACC Installation Excellence Award Offutt was recently named Air Combat Command's 2013 Commander in Chief's Annual Installation Excellence Award winner.By claiming this award, Offutt receives $100,000 for quality-of-life improvements throughout the installation."It's quite an honor to be selected by ACC as their winner," said. Col.
Oct. 3, 2012 Never Forgotten, fallen Offutt defenders receive memorial Offutt Defenders and special guests came together Sept. 28 at the 55th Security Forces Squadron's headquarters on Offutt Air Force base, to dedicate a memorial to security forces members who were killed during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.The memorial was adorned with photos of lost
Oct. 3, 2012 Great Western Bank's Offutt branch named Air Force's best Great Western Bank's Offutt branch was recently named the 2011 Air Force Bank of the Year.According to a press release, the branch was recognized for its exemplary level of service, financial training and willingness to partner with the Air Force in providing excellent customer service and
Oct. 2, 2012 Ten things every Airman must know for National Cyber Security Awareness Month Cyberspace and information technology has changed nearly every aspect of our lives, both inside and outside the Air Force. It has positively revolutionized how we communicate, collaborate, command and control, socialize, shop, bank, entertain and the list could go on. But as with most good things,
Sept. 28, 2012 Offutt Fire Department urges residents to "Have Two Ways Out!" According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association, one-third of Americans households who made and estimate they thought they would have at least six minutes before a fire in their home would become life threatening. Unfortunately, the time available is often less. That's why Offutt's
Sept. 28, 2012 Former SAC commander passes away Retired Gen. Bennie L. Davis, former commander in chief of Strategic Air Command and director of the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff, with headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., died Sept. 23 in Georgetown, Texas. He was 84 years-old.Davis assumed his position as the SAC commander in
Sept. 24, 2012 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Why is Domestic Violence awareness important? The first observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month took place in 1987, and was later endorsed by Congress in 1989. Every October since then, the issue of domestic violence has been highlighted in both military and civilian communities across the
Sept. 14, 2012 Bellevue street named after local, wing legend The Bellevue community honored one of its local heroes Sept. 13 by naming the road leading to the Eastern Nebraska Veterans' Home after the late Air Force Lt. Col. Harrison Tull.Tull was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen and served 27 years in the military before serving another 20 as a high school
Sept. 13, 2012 Give a little, help a lot - Combined Federal Campaign kicks off Sept. 18 The 51st Combined Federal Campaign is scheduled to kick off with an event hosted by Maj. Gen. William F. Grimsley, U.S. Strategic Command chief of staff, Sept. 18 at the Bellevue Public Schools Lied Activity Center. The CFC is an annual fundraising drive that provides an opportunity for federal
Sept. 13, 2012 Bridging the gap to Grand Life Master With its history and the presence of such important units like U.S. Strategic Command and the 55th Wing, Offutt has had its share of individuals through the years who have truly stood out among their peers as being gifted in strategy.Currently, there is currently an individual in the 55th Force
Sept. 4, 2012 Fierce professionals secure Offutt gates The 55th Security Forces Squadron has always made protecting Team Offutt a priority but now they are embarking on a different path - customer service.The Defenders will still be front-line law enforcement officers, but some recent changes at the gates have them taking a new personal approach.Since