April 24, 2012 New AF Housing website makes moving easier than ever Spring is here, and with the warmer weather comes permanent change of station season for Airmen across the Air Force. While moving is one of the most stressful experiences a person will encounter in their lifetime, the Air Force's new Housing website can make the process much easier.The website
April 23, 2012 Former wing commander passes away Retired Air Force Col. Marvin N. 'Bud' Morss, former 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing commander, passed away April 16, in Imperial Beach, Calif.Morss was commander of the 55th SRW at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., from June 30, 1971, to Aug. 31, 1972.A 33-year veteran of the U.S. military, Morss was
April 19, 2012 Motorcycles on and around Offutt: What you need to know Motorcycle riding is an increasingly popular mode of transportation. With spring here and summer around the corner, it has become all the more appealing. It is surprising the number of Air Force and other military personnel who ride and are unfamiliar with Air Force and Department of Defense
April 18, 2012 Preparations underway for 2012 air show The 2012 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show isn't until Aug. 25 - 26, but that doesn't mean preparations for the best air show in the Midwest aren't already underway.Highlighting this year's two-day event will be the U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Super Hornet demonstration team, U.S. Marine Corps
April 16, 2012 Medical group commemorates start of $24 million renovation To commemorate the start of a $24 million renovation project, members of the 55th Medical Group held a wall breaking ceremony at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic here April 10.The event ceremoniously marked the start of the second and final phase of upgrades that began in 2009."This is what I call
April 13, 2012 Invaluable partnership leads to innovative solution Team Offutt officials were recently faced with the challenge of finding alternate residences for 270 service members as Whiteman Hall prepared to undergo badly needed repairs and renovations.In response, a partnership developed between Offutt leadership and America First Real Estate Group's Rising
April 13, 2012 Ideas save money Five Team Offutt members recently submitted two ideas for consideration in the Innovative Development through Employee Awareness program with the potential to save Offutt more than $230,000 a year.Because of the potential fiscal impact on the base the members were awarded more than $18,000 for their
April 12, 2012 Music in our schools The Winds of Freedom, a wind ensemble with the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band out of Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., marked "Music in our Schools Month" by touring Wyoming and giving 10 concerts in five days in Laramie, Rawlins and Cheyenne. Included in those concerts were performances at the
April 3, 2012 Offutt Tactical Fitness Program takes fitness to new level If you'd been to the Offutt Field House lately, you already know that Offutt's CrossFit class is in full swing.Known simply as Offutt Tactical Fitness, participants have been aggressively filling up classes since it began here in November.Since the Offutt Tactical Fitness class began, classes have
March 29, 2012 How to make a smooth PCS move Each year, about 225,000 Department of Defense and U.S. Coast Guard household good shipments are slated for movement during the summer months. These shipments compete with private sector moves creating a phenomenon in the transportation industry called the "peak moving season."Peak moving season
March 28, 2012 Offutt Top 3 to honor fallen warriors with memorial For years Team Offutt has been honoring their fallen warriors at different locations and venues, but now thanks to the Offutt Top 3 Association they'll have a special place dedicated for such occasions.On March 23, ground was broken on the historical parade grounds here for the Offutt Fallen Warrior
March 28, 2012 Job fair prepares Team Offutt for post-military careers When a person's time with Team Offutt begins to draw to a close, it always helps to have a plan for life after Department of Defense separation.To ensure all active-duty, DOD civilians, veterans, retirees, guardsmen, reservists and family members have a leg up in the post-military world, the Airman
March 22, 2012 Two 55th Wing members accepted as Olmsted Foundation Scholars Two members of the 55th Wing have been selected to participate in the Olmsted Scholar Program for the class of 2013.Capt. Michael Sullivan, 55th Electronic Combat Group at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., and Capt. Scott Wallace, 338th Combat Training Squadron here, were two of only six Air Force members
March 22, 2012 Former secretary of defense visits Offutt Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld visited here March 18 for a book signing at the Offutt Exchange. Rumsfeld autographed his book, "Known and Unknown," for Team Offutt members and their families for approximately two hours. His memoir, "Known and Unknown," was number one on the New York
March 20, 2012 Air Force chief of chaplains visits Offutt and reflects on the past More than 250 Team Offutt members attended the 55th Wing's 2012 National Prayer Luncheon March 15th at the Patriot Club to remember the importance of prayer and faith.Drawing from scripture and his own experiences throughout his life and career in the Air Force, Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Cecil R.