Nov. 20, 2018 Warhawks bring aid to hurricane-devastated Tyndall On October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael, a category four storm, blew through Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, and its surrounding communities leaving behind catastrophic damage. Fortunately, minus the ride-out team of approximately 100 personnel, everyone was evacuated before Michael hit. Despite
Nov. 9, 2018 2 WS shares Halloween down under On Halloween, nearly 430 people from Exmouth – a town of about 2,000 located on Western Australia’s Northwest coast – visited a haunted house built by Airmen from 2nd Weather Squadron’s Detachment 1. The popularity of the detachment’s haunted house is underscored by the fact that Australia isn’t
Aug. 14, 2018 Honoring our roots: Offutt family returns On Aug. 13, 2018, one hundred years to the day of his passing, generations of Lt. Jarvis Offutt's decedents gathered around his grave, white roses in hand. In their company were members of the 55th Wing, who call Offutt Air Force Base home, members of the Royal Air Force 56 Squadron, the unit in
June 29, 2018 Air Force captain offers inspiration to high schoolers An executive officer assigned to the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, created a scholarship program to reward high schoolers who create a positive impact in their communities and further their education. Recalling his experience as a teen in Rockford, Illinois, where
March 9, 2018 Warriors on the Track At first glance, one could describe roller derby as chaotic. Skaters clad in helmets and pads circle the track, colliding with one another while shouting commands to their teammates. Look closer and one could see blocking and plays similar to what you would expect at a football game. The women who
June 27, 2017 How can Public Affairs help you? There may come a time in a service member’s career where they will need to access services offered by the 55th Wing Public Affairs command information section and they may not even know it.From having a photo taken whether it is for a promotion package, passport or award package to sharing their
June 11, 2017 Family Ties The average Air Force Airmen’s journey can lead them around the world and grant them countless opportunities to meet endless people. Along this path there are many stories of camaraderie and even family lineage, a special part of a proud heritage the Air Force has developed over time.Consequently,
May 12, 2017 Offutt civilian refuses to let cancer stop his fun Bunny ears, everywhere you looked, cancer patients, caregivers and staff were wearing bunny ears. Not a typical sight for 10 a.m. on a Thursday inside the Peggy D. Cowdery Patient Care Center at Nebraska Medicine – Nebraska Medical Center.“I never thought I’d put the words ‘fun’ and ‘chemo’ together
April 14, 2017 Offutt dentist helps furry patient get back to work Dasty, an Offutt military working dog, was brought in to the base Veterinary Treatment Facility by his handler last month for a routine dental cleaning when a fractured tooth was discovered. Through a pre-established agreement, a dentist from the 55th Dental Squadron and his assistant were called to
March 29, 2017 Education Office wants ‘informed and confident’ Team Offutt The Offutt Education Center is a true one-stop shop to assist current service members, veterans and dependents meet their professional and personal educational goals.