Aug. 21, 2012 Veteran's 4,200 mile journey includes stop at Offutt There are many ways to raise awareness and money for veterans needs, but how about a 4,200 mile cycling trip across the U.S.?That's exactly what five U.S. veterans started doing July 15 as part of the Long Road Home Project.This group will be crossing the Midwest later this month and Team Offutt is
Aug. 16, 2012 Offutt set to host annual Defenders of Freedom air show The time is finally here for the 2012 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show.This year's event takes place Aug. 25-26 and will feature more than 30 aerial performers, more than 30 static displays as well as more than 35 ground displays and exhibitors."We are very excited to open our gates and
Aug. 10, 2012 Nebraska's fallen warriors honored in ceremony Taps echoed around the Bellevue Medical Center as a ceremony to celebrate the lives of fallen Nebraskans took place Aug. 7.The ceremony was held with a wall of remembrance and a quilt created in memory of 67 Nebraskans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation."We are blessed to have
Aug. 7, 2012 The Forgotten Side of Cyber Security U.S. President Barack Obama stated that cyber threats are "one of the most serious economic and national security threats our nation faces." As a society we have interwoven "cyberspace" into almost every aspect of our daily lives. The military is no exception to this trend. Cyberspace is used to
Aug. 7, 2012 Air Force Weather celebrates 75 years More than 250 members of the Air Force Weather career field gathered together to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Army Air Corps Weather Service during a ceremony at the Air Force Weather Agency here Aug. 2.The career field traces its history back to July 1, 1937 when the Army
July 30, 2012 Troops’ Investment in the Offutt AFB Exchange Pays Off for Entire Community The Offutt AFB Exchange is paying dividends in more ways than one as Airmen exercising their benefit by dining and shopping on base last year generated a dividend of $502,760.04. These funds are critical to Air Force Service's ability to enhance local programs and facilities including the Offutt
July 30, 2012 Base Lake hosts special summer camp Even with all the day-to-day activities available for children, there are those with special needs who are sometimes left out. The Exceptional Family Member Program recognizes this and created Camp Offutt to put those children first.This year's second annual event for Team Offutt family members with
July 30, 2012 FC Offutt ready to roll at national tournament For the first time in years, Team Offutt will have an official soccer team representing them locally and nationally.Football Club Offutt is in its inaugural season and will head to Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, over Labor Day weekend to compete in the Defender's Cup, an annual military soccer
July 24, 2012 ACC command chief visits Team Offutt Team Offutt welcomed the highest ranking enlisted Airman in Air Combat Command for a two-day visit to base July 19-20.Chief Master Sgt. Richard Parsons took over as command chief of ACC in November and this was his first official visit to the base."It's such an honor to be here at Offutt," he said.
July 24, 2012 Team Offutt hosts Individual Ready Reserve muster More than 150 former Airmen attended an Individual Ready Reserve muster at the Air Force Weather Agency Auditorium here July 20.The muster gave IRR members living within 100 miles of Offutt an opportunity to update their personnel records, have their medical files reviewed as well as learn about
July 19, 2012 International partnership garners distinguished award One of the Air Force priorities is to partner with the joint and coalition team to win today's fight, and one Air Force leader is doing just that. The Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Maj. Gen. James O. Poss, was honored with the John Curtis Sword
July 13, 2012 55th Medical Group holds change of command ceremony Members of the 55th Medical Group gathered at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic to welcome a new commander during a change of command ceremony July 12.Col. Stephen Mounts took command of the 55th MDG from Col. Patrick Dawson during a formal ceremony and immediately recognized the stellar performance of
July 13, 2012 Offutt Base Exchange Celebrates 117 Years with Host of Savings In 1895, the War Department issued General Order 46 directing commanders to establish an Exchange at every post. Since then, Exchange associates have faithfully served alongside service members wherever they are called to serve. Today, whether at Bagram or Barksdale, troops and their families know
July 13, 2012 AFWA's 2d Weather Group under new leadership The 2d Weather Group has a new leader following a change of command at the Air Force Weather Agency headquarters facility here July 12.Col. David Bacot took charge of the 2d WXG from Col. Steven DeSordi during the ceremony held at the Chief Master Sgt. Peter Morris Auditorium."I am honored to be