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.
Feb. 15, 2022 Want to stay informed? Get the App! When the base is shut down for weather or a gate is closed for repairs, the fastest way to be informed is by using Air Force Connect, a smart phone app that provides updated notifications to the user.
Jan. 17, 2022 557th Weather Wing flexes its global capabilities Since 2018 the 557th Weather Wing has provided Meteorological and Oceanographic support to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in support of the NATO Resolute Support Mission.RSM was a NATO-led, non-combat mission established at the request of the Afghan government in accordance with
Dec. 15, 2021 Offutt remains a ‘no drone zone’ during runway replacement Even without air traffic due to a $190 million runway replacement project, the 55th Wing commander’s policy remains that all small unmanned aircraft systems, or sUAS, for hobby or recreational use is strictly prohibited on base.
Dec. 15, 2021 Offutt’s CAP squadron celebrates 65th anniversary Offutt’s Civil Air Patrol Squadron, General Curtis E. Lemay Offutt Composite Squadron, was stood Dec.1, 1956, and celebrated its 65th Anniversary. It is the longest continuously operating squadron at Offutt and is currently housed in the oldest building on the base, built in 1893 as a regimental
Dec. 13, 2021 Offutt prepares for demolition to begin a new flood recovery project TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Four facilities that support the 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, are being prepped for demolition to make way for a new LRS warehouse as part of the installation's flood recovery.This military construction project was awarded as part of the
Dec. 10, 2021 Offutt AFB annual tree lighting celebration Members of the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band "Offutt Brass" play holiday music at the annual tree lighting celebration at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska on Dec. 2, 2021. The family of a deployed Offutt service member is chosen each year to help turn the lights on. (U.S. Air Force photo
Dec. 9, 2021 HOAB to perform holiday concert series in original post theater While circumstances outside of their control forced the cancellation of their local annual holiday concert series, the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band has announced they will perform on base in a venue built exactly for this type of an event more than 80 years ago.