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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.
Dec. 8, 2021 Offutt dog handler gets valuable training during his MWD’s surgery While deployed in Kuwait in May with his military working dog (MWD), Staff Sgt. Steven Ramirez of the 55th Wing Security Forces Squadron felt a lump on his dog’s torso. Lumen, a 7-year-old bomb-sniffing dog, didn’t appear to be in any physical pain but Ramirez took him to see the veterinarian for an
Dec. 7, 2021 McCoy awarded lifetime achievement award Former Chief Master Sgt. Of the Air Force James McCoy, was awarded the Air Force Association Lifetime Achievement Award during a ceremony in the Airman Leadership School building named in his honor Dec. 3, 2021.The sixth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force said he was quite honored, very pleased
Dec. 5, 2021 Pearl Harbor 80th Anniversary Dec. 7, 2021, marks the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.The National Park Service and the U.S. Navy will host a number of commemoration ceremonies in Hawaii that will also be live streamed on https://www.pearlharborevents.com: • 80th Remembrance Ceremony- Dec. 7 at 7:40
Nov. 11, 2021 Offutt AFB participates in local Veterans Day Parade The U.S. Strategic Command Joint Color Guard leads units from Offutt Air Force Base marching in Nebraska's Official Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue, Nebraska, on Nov. 6, 2021. Representatives from the 55th Wing, 557th Weather Wing and U.S. Strategic Command participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force
Nov. 10, 2021 Growth in metro bike share stations puts Offutt in reach With more than 10,000 personnel coming to and from the installation daily, more and more people are looking for alternatives to avoid traffic.One such way is by cycling and with the Omaha metro bike share operator increasing its program to more than 75 stations in the metro area, there soon could be
Nov. 9, 2021 Offutt hosts Disability Employment Awareness Month luncheon Offutt AFB hosted the annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month luncheon for disabled DoD employees Oct. 29, 2021. DEAM is observed each October to honor the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy.
Nov. 4, 2021 Construction team prepares for winter Offutt’s runway construction project is nearing the halfway point as cold weather season approaches the Midwest. The project is replacing a runway which hadn’t undergone major reconstruction in over 60 years. It will ensure sustainable flight safety and eliminate issues caused by the deterioration
Nov. 2, 2021 True North offers support for active duty members True North opened at Offutt AFB in April of this year. The program provides limited scope counselors, which are licensed mental health providers trained to understand the unique pressures associated with high stress organizations.
Nov. 1, 2021 Annual CFC campaign strives to be ‘face of change’ The 2021 Combined Federal Campaign officially kicked off on base Nov. 1, 2021, and continues through Jan. 15, 2022.
Oct. 29, 2021 Offutt participating in upcoming Veterans Day parade Offutt Air Force Base will take part in Nebraska’s Official Veterans Day Parade Nov. 6, 2021, in Olde Towne Bellevue.
Oct. 26, 2021 Offutt officer earns Air Force level electronic warfare honor A member of Team Warhawk received the Air Force 2019 Outstanding Electronic Warfare Company Grade Officer of the Year (Level I). Maj. James Maday earned this award for his work as an EC-130H Compass Call weapons officer and evaluator electronic warfare officer in the 755th Operations Support
Oct. 22, 2021 Jammers celebrate 40 years with EC-130 Compass Call The 55th Electronic Combat Group celebrated 40 years of the EC-130 Compass Call program with a celebration hosted by the 55th Wing Association October 15-16, 2021.The EC-130 Compass Call operates under the 55th ECG as a geographically separated unit of the 55th Wing at Offutt AFB, Nebraska.
Oct. 22, 2021 Offutt AFB receives first two MILCON contracts for flood recovery effort The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, recently awarded over $16 million for the first two military construction contracts to Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, since the installation flooded in 2019.