Dec. 9, 2022 Offutt helps Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office dedicate cruiser honoring fallen service members The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office unveiled a new military tribute cruiser Dec. 7, 2022, at the Omaha National Cemetery.
Dec. 2, 2022 Long-standing ties help wings optimize mission integration, interoperability As a Lead Wing, the Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth continues to look for ways to further develop its mission integration capabilities by leveraging long-standing ties with other Air Force units as well as with its coalition partners.
Nov. 23, 2022 Wings, Blue Angels promote 2023 Guardians of Freedom Airshow The calendar might still say 2022, but the 2023 Guardians of Freedom Air Show was all the talk during a joint press conference at the Lincoln Airport Nov. 21, 2022.
Nov. 17, 2022 Female commanders lead hunt at exercise Units from across the world are currently participating in exercise Resolute Hunter, a multi-national and joint service exercise taking place through Nov. 18, 2022, at Naval Air Station Fallon.
Nov. 12, 2022 Stripes to bars: Offutt Airman receives SLECP-O commission Tech. Sgt. Kevin Sequeira, 55th Contracting Squadron contracting officer commodities and services, was recently selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program - Officer Training School.
Nov. 4, 2022 170th Group’s new squadron helps grow RC-135 maintenance community The 170th Group of the Nebraska Air National Guard recently established two new squadrons to help nurture its Total Force partnership with the 55th Wing.
Oct. 26, 2022 Team Offutt to participate in Bellevue Veterans Day parade November 11 is Veterans Day, a celebration and remembrance of all who raised their right hand and took an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, with their lives. What began in 1919 for the first anniversary commemoration of the signing of the
Oct. 21, 2022 Offutt hosts KUDOS Offutt hosted a Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Oct. 15, 2022. KUDOS is a program developed to provide military children with a deeper understanding of their parents’ deployment process.
Oct. 14, 2022 557th Weather Wing member wins medals at DoD Warrior Games Jason Howell, 557th Weather Wing Inspector General director of exercises at Offutt Air Force Base, participated in the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 18-28.
Oct. 7, 2022 Offutt hosts its first naturalization ceremony Team Offutt officially welcomed two new naturalized citizens of the United States during its first naturalization ceremony at the 55th Wing Staff Judge Advocate office at Offutt Air Force Base Oct. 5, 2022.
Sept. 9, 2022 Out with the old, in with the new The 55th Wing and the Air Force Technical Applications Center said goodbye to an aging antique and welcomed its refreshed replacement during a ceremony at the Lincoln Airport Sept. 7, 2022.
Sept. 7, 2022 Alert forces return with Offutt AFB runway reopening With the reopening of the Offutt Air Force Base runway Oct. 1, 2022, alert forces return to base after 18 months away.
Aug. 26, 2022 Offutt Junior Olympian strides toward her goals At just 13 years old, Jaiya Patillo has already competed and won against athletes in high school and college. She recently made history as the first middle schooler to compete against collegiate level athletes and win the South Dakota State University’s Last Chance track meet in February 2022.
July 18, 2022 Offutt squadron wins Air Force award The 55th Security Forces Squadron earned the Air Force Security Forces Squadron Outstanding Large Unit Award for 2021. The award recognizes their mission, base and community accomplishments.
June 23, 2022 55th Communications Group changes leadership The 55th Communications Group held a change of command ceremony June 23, 2022, at Offutt Air Force Base.After having led the 55th CG since July 2020, Col. Larry Fletcher relinquished command to Col. Matthew Hensley.
May 31, 2022 97th IS builds camaraderie, morale with heritage room he 97th Intelligence Squadron celebrated the opening of their new heritage room inside Building D with a ribbon cutting ceremony May 26 at Offutt Air Force Base.The 97th IS worked within one of the 137 facilities lost in the 2019 flood and are working in Building D until their new facility is
May 25, 2022 Offutt AFB hosts 'Battle of the Paws' K-9 competition The 55th Security Forces Squadron hosted “Battle of the Paws” during Police Week on May 19. The K-9 competition consisted of 13 teams, of 55th SFS and local law enforcement members who were judged on three categories; obedience, aggression, and detection.
April 7, 2022 Multi-Capable Airmen readiness exercise tests 55th Force Support Squadron members Airmen from the 55th Force Support Squadron participated in a classroom and hands-on training exercise March 28 – April 1, 2022, at Offutt AFB. The Airmen trained in additional functions outside their Air Force specialty code. 55th FSS launched their Home Station Readiness Training in January and
March 22, 2022 SA impresses inaugural women’s conference Special Agent Brittany Swift, Commander, Office of Special Investigations Detachment 204, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., delivered an impactful speech at the inaugural Bellevue Police Department Breaking Down Barriers Women’s Conference in Bellevue, Neb., March 14, 2022.
March 7, 2022 55th Wing commander encourages Class 22-06 to remain teachable U.S. Air Force Col. Kristen Thompson, 55th Wing commander, was the distinguished speaker at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 22-06’s graduation ceremony, March 4, 2022, at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.