Feb. 15, 2012 Phishing scams threat to network security Phishing scams attempt to fool you into visiting a bogus website to either download malware - viruses and other software intended to compromise your computer - or reveal sensitive personal information.For example, the scamming email might have an alarming subject line, such as "Problem with Your
Feb. 14, 2012 Drunk Driving: A Dangerous and Negligent Decision The average drunk driver has driven drunk an average of 87 times before they are arrested for the first time, according to a Zador study. Thirty-six different Offutt personnel were arrested during 2011 for driving under the influence, said Lt. Col. Kevin Huyser, 55th Wing staff judge advocate. More
Feb. 8, 2012 Random urinalysis is just that - random If anyone had their doubts on just how random Offutt's drug testing program is, they may have had their minds changed if they happened to see the 55th Wing commander heading into the testing facility Feb. 1.Yes, no one is off-limits for drug testing and even the highest ranking officials on base can
Feb. 3, 2012 Air Force assessing performance feedback program Air Force officials are field testing a new performance feedback worksheet to assess how supervisors interact and provide feedback to their Airmen. The Airman Comprehensive Assessment worksheet is designed to increase supervisor awareness of activities affecting their Airmen and better facilitate
Feb. 3, 2012 Air Force announces force structure overview for FY 13 and beyond Air Force officials announced proposed force structure changes which support the new DoD strategic guidance retiring 286 aircraft over the next five years, including 227 in fiscal year 13.According to Secretary of the Air Force, Michael Donley, the Air Force is shaping itself for future challenges
Feb. 2, 2012 Five Offutt service members discharged for Spice use in 2011 The Air Force is continuing to crack down on Airmen caught using herbal marijuana, commonly known as Spice, including five people from Offutt in 2011 who received general service discharges, which puts their Veteran's Administration benefits in jeopardy.Of the five from Offutt who were found to have
Jan. 31, 2012 Understanding ANAM: What’s that computer test at the MTF? Traumatic brain injuries and concussions, also known as mild traumatic brain injuries, have recently become hot topics in both medicine and sports. A mild Tramatic Brain Injury, or TBI, is a disturbance of brain function because of injury to the connections between the brain cells that happens after
Jan. 31, 2012 Construction begins near STRATCOM gate There is construction near the STRATCOM gate that will affect all commuter traffic. Due to the change in traffic pattern, open this link to see a list and map of changes. Delays are to be expected so plan accordingly. To avoid confusion, a team of Security Forces personnel will monitor the affected
Jan. 31, 2012 Emphasis on Resilience at Offutt’s Wingman Day Team Offutt members came together Jan. 27 to refocus on resilience and the wingman concept as part of an Air Force directed stand-down.The stand-down came as a result of a memorandum signed by Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy on
Jan. 26, 2012 Team Offutt member assists victims of avalanche, downed aircraft in Afghanistan A team of U.S. Air Force and Afghan air force aircrew and support personnel snapped into action Jan. 24, 2012, to provide life-saving support to 31 Afghan victims of an avalanche.Additionally, the team supported an Afghan aircrew that had downed their aircraft in an effort to rescue the victims of
Jan. 26, 2012 Fitness contest returns, challenges Offutt community to get fit Are you ready for the challenge? If your new year's resolution is to get in shape, lose weight, and improve your diet, or you just desire a healthier lifestyle, then you are more than ready for the Cold Steel Challenge.The Annual Cold Steel Challenge, a fitness contest open to the entire Offutt
Jan. 23, 2012 Team Offutt hosts Resiliency Day Team Offutt is having a Resiliency Day on Jan. 27, 2012. Family members, Department of Defense civilians and retirees are invited to join active-duty members for the Resiliency Day events. For a list of activities, click here.
Jan. 23, 2012 New squadron award named after American heroes The 55th Wing will announce its inaugural squadron of the year award winner Feb. 3.The first-time recipients will earn the Olmstead-McKone Trophy, named after retired Col. John McKone and retired Col. Bruce Olmstead, who in 1960 were the only survivors of a 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing
Jan. 20, 2012 Brass in Blue tours southwestern Nebraska and central Kansas in January It's time once again for Brass in Blue to hit the road touring southwestern Nebraska and central Kansas. The group will be performing a variety of concerts at colleges and high schools in the area, as well as giving a master class for high school brass students at one of the stops. As always, the
Jan. 17, 2012 2012 55th Wing Birthday Ball The 55th Wing holds its 34th annual birthday ball, March 31 at the Embassy Suites Convention Center in LaVista, Neb. The event is open to all active duty and civilian members of the wing, retirees, and by invitation to local dignitaries and is the wing's largest formal social function each year. The
Jan. 11, 2012 Air Force completes FY12 civilian workforce restructure Air Force officials announced 4,500 additional positions for elimination as a continuation of its FY12 Civilian Workforce Restructure Jan 11. This reduction builds on the realignments announced in November, including the elimination of 9000 positions and the addition of 5900 positions against the
Dec. 28, 2011 Wing's mission, goals highlighted in 2012 Flight Plan With 2011 now in the rearview mirror, the 55th Wing is setting their sights on a successful 2012.With that mind, Brig. Gen. Don Bacon, 55th Wing Commander, released the 55th Wing's Flight Plan 2012, a comprehensive look at the wing's mission and objectives for the year."The past year has been one of
Dec. 27, 2011 Three Team Offutt members part of the final group to leave Iraq The U.S. military has had personnel in Iraq since March 2003, but come Dec. 31, the last American troops will have officially left the country after more than nine years.Some of the final group of service members to leave Iraq was three individuals from Team Offutt: Tech. Sgt. Nicole Beye, 2d