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.
March 20, 2012 Heritage week, a time to reflect Committed to keeping its history alive, the 55th Wing celebrates heritage week, March 26-31.Heritage week includes several events that allow the wing to turn back the clock on various points in its development and history."The Fightin' Fifty-Fifth has a rich heritage of exceptional achievement and
March 19, 2012 Force support squadron opens new recreation super store With warmer temps and the thoughts of spring in the air, the time could not have been any better for the 55th Force Support Squadron to celebrate the opening of their new recreation super store with free food and giveaways March 15.In order to better serve their customers, the 55th FSS moved outdoor
March 12, 2012 Out of the ashes, 55th Wing commander learns firefighting skills Brig. Gen. Donald Bacon, 55th Wing commander, took time out of his schedule to learn more about the role of base firefighters, March 7.Not satisfied with the usual "grip and grin" visit to a 55th Wing unit, Bacon decided to live as a firefighter for a 24-hour shift."When we were first notified that
March 12, 2012 Air Force Weather Agency holds change of command On a sunny but brisk late winter day, the Air Force Weather Agency team gathered outside the Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Moorman headquarters building here for a change of command March 9.During the time honored ceremony, Col. Louis Zuccarello assumed command from Col. Robert Russell, who will be retiring
March 9, 2012 Air Force expands drug testing program to include abused prescription drugs The Air Force and other military services will expand their drug testing to include testing for commonly abused prescription drugs beginning May 1, 2012.On Jan. 31, 2012, the Secretary of Defense gave a 90-day advance notice of the drug testing expansion which aims to counter the nation's growing
March 7, 2012 55th CONS wins inaugural fitness award The 55th Contracting Squadron set the standard for fitness by earning the inaugural 55th Wing Most Fit Squadron of the Year Award. This new award recognizes the squadron with the best physical fitness record for an entire year.With a 100 percent pass rate, 77 percent excellent and 10 percent
Feb. 28, 2012 12th Air Force leadership visits Offutt Lt. Gen. Robin Rand, 12th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia Jr., 12th Air Force command chief, were introduced to Team Offutt during their first official visit to base, Feb. 21-23.The stop at Offutt was one of many for the new commander and command chief as they visit each
Feb. 21, 2012 Oral Piercing - Know the Risks Piercing, like tattooing, is just one of today's popular forms of "body art" and self expression. Piercing may seem cool, daring and totally safe because some celebrities use piercing to flaunt their particular style or attitude. But piercing the tongue, lips, cheeks or uvula (the tissue that hangs
Feb. 15, 2012 Air Force Medical Service turns to secure messaging Patients at Air Force-wide medical treatment facilities will soon be able to communicate securely and privately with their health care teams anywhere and anytime thanks to the expansion of secure messaging.Secure messaging will be available to patients through what is known as the MiCare portal. The