SecAF visits Team Offutt Jan. 29, 2026

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Offutt Air Force Base to see firsthand how the 55th Wing supports national defense, strategic deterrence, and global operations, Jan. 22-23, 2026.

During the visit, Meink engaged with Airmen to gain insight into how the Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth sustains mission-ready capabilities every day. He also toured an RC-135 Rivet Joint and an EA-37B Compass Call, highlighting the essential intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electromagnetic spectrum operation missions these aircraft perform worldwide. Conversations with Airmen and leaders emphasized the importance of continued investment in both personnel and platforms to meet current operational demands and future challenges.

As the host unit at Offutt, the 55th Wing provides mission support to more than 50 associate units, including United States Strategic Command, the 557th Weather Wing, and the 95th Wing. Visits like Meink’s reinforce the Wing’s position as a key unit of Air Combat Command and one of the Air Force’s largest wings, ensuring Team Offutt remains ready to support the joint force and defend the nation. (U.S. Air Force photos by Chad Watkins and Charles J. Haymond)