Aug. 30, 2022 Air Force becomes a lifeline to future Airman On Aug. 1, 2021, Master Sgt. Justin Bullman, 100th Communications Squadron, nominated Tech. Sgt. Kayla Greavu, 55th Strategic Communications Squadron, for the Enlisted Force Exhibit in the National Museum of the Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio. The exhibit is scheduled to open in
Dec. 17, 2021 Holiday Pet Safety Tips: Decorations The holiday season is here, and for most pet parents the festivities will include our furry companions. As you and your family begin to hang the tinsel and lights, please keep in mind the dangers decorations pose to your pets.
Oct. 19, 2021 Volunteering to honor with dignity Years ago, the responsibility to provide military funeral honors would routinely be tasked to the mortuary affairs offices. They in turn tasked either the base security forces squadron or fledgling honor guard teams made up of volunteers that held practices after their duty day was done.
Oct. 14, 2021 Offutt's LeMay Aero Club relocates during runway rebuild The LeMay Aero Club and Flight Training Center continues to operate out of the Plattsmouth Municipal Airport’s Doug V. Duey Field, following its closure at Offutt Air Force Base Feb. 28, 2021, as a result of the runway replacement project.
Sept. 14, 2021 Heartland of America Band: Soothing the savage beast What can soothe, inspire, console, and bring back memories from long ago? It can electrify your surroundings, and make a person start to dance. Some people say it can even soothe the savage soul. It is music and the talents of musicians as they perform for others.
Oct. 6, 2020 Turning a negative to a paw-sitive: Offutt MWD team navigates obstacles to welcome newest team member The 55th Security Forces Squadron navigated an unusual set of circumstances caused by the safety procedures enacted to protect against the spread of COVID-19, to welcome a new four legged member to their ranks. Ram, a two-year old Belgian Malinois, became the newest member of the 55th SFS Military
May 28, 2020 Warhorses gallop steadfast through COVID-19 Warhorses in the middle ages were known as cavalry warriors, they came in different sizes, types and were used for various forms of warfare, reconnaissance, raiding, communication, or supply. Unlike the four-legged equine Warhorses of the past, the 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron continues to help
Feb. 7, 2020 300 rated officers to join a Total Force Aviation Recruiting Team The Air Force Base 30 minutes from his hometown was thought of as a place his family could watch high-flying entertainment during an airshow, never as a place someone like him could pilot one of the fighter jets soaring overhead.“I never saw anyone that looked like me piloting an aircraft before I
Feb. 6, 2020 Rescue dogs help heal wounded warriors Muffled gunfire reverberates from an unknown location within the building; Peter’s unwavering gaze is focused on his partner’s ‘six’ - three weeks of training is about to be put to the test.The Omaha Gun Club is host to certified training sessions between military service dogs and their handlers and
Jan. 31, 2020 Strength of a link, a defender’s way A defender, who’s 16-year career began fixated on checklists, compliance and career progression eventually discovered he was missing something. With the pressures building up at home and on the job he sought help from his command. He was introduced to the philosophy of the link and has since become
Jan. 16, 2020 The Dream, still inspiring “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed; We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal…….I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their
Nov. 20, 2019 Airman’s return to active duty fills need to serve country In 1997, a young man enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. After basic and technical training and was stationed here. However, after achieving the rank of staff sergeant, he began to miss his family and decided he wanted to move closer to them.
Oct. 18, 2019 POW/MIA: You are not forgotten The smell of aircraft fuel consumed the air and dark clouds filled the sky as he drove onto Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. During his routine morning route, he noticed something out of the ordinary. He thought he glanced the site of a flag, moving as if it were running the path around the parade
Sept. 18, 2019 Offutt implements Operation HeRO Operation Health and Readiness Optimization, or Operation HeRO, is a new Air Force Health Promotion initiative that is being implemented this fall by the 55th Medical Group’s Health Promotion Office at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
Aug. 6, 2019 Preserving a proud heritage A group of veterans and active duty members gather every Friday at a local bar to talk about their time spent in service with the 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron. The local bar, Eagles, has graciously allowed Airmen to congregate for what they call “roll call” since flooding ruined their facility
July 18, 2019 A tight stitched family Military life is one not easily forgotten. Being married for 53 years and spending 23 of them as a military spouse, the grandmother of a service member here, maintains her connection by providing handmade gifts.
July 11, 2019 55th Communications Group holds change of command ceremony Airmen of the 55th Communications Group witnessed a change of command ceremony July 10, 2019, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. After having led the 55th CG since July 2017, Col. Corey Ramsby relinquished command to U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Wieland.
May 30, 2019 It takes a village We witness the transfer of authority in a change of command ceremony approximately every two years. From squadron to wing level changes of command, they vary in size, but all uphold military traditions.The change of command is a military ceremony rooted in the time of the Roman Legions and the
Feb. 22, 2019 Chapel reinvigorates squadron care At the foundation of readiness is taking care of people and with annual military suicides rates remaining steady, the chapel recognized the need for change. After a deep-dive into the issue, U.S. Air Force Major Kevin Humphrey, 55th Wing chaplain, designed a two-phase approach.
Feb. 15, 2019 How many presidents have been to Offutt? Presidents Day, celebrated the third Monday of February, was originally established in 1885 in recognition of our first president, George Washington, born Feb. 22, 1732. Eventually it was moved as part of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1971, which made it a combined a celebration of all