Feb. 11, 2021 Defenders host familiarization visit for Lincoln law enforcement agencies Members of the 55th Security Forces Squadron welcomed a number of Lincoln law enforcement officers from across multiple agencies for a familiarization visit at the Lincoln Airport Feb. 5, 2021.
Feb. 3, 2021 Transition to Lincoln starts with first aircraft arrival Normally a 55th Wing OC-135 Open Skies aircraft landing and taxiing to its parking spot is no a big deal, but this particular landing on Feb. 1, 2021, was unlike any other.This flight was Offutt Air Force Base’s first aircraft arrival to the Lincoln Airport, where the 55th Wing and its mission
Feb. 2, 2021 Air Force announces Airmen leadership qualities The Airman leadership qualities are expected to form the basis for the future officer and enlisted performance reporting systems. The alignment between evaluating units and evaluating Airmen is intended to further emphasize and accelerate an understanding and adoption of the associated leadership
Jan. 27, 2021 55th WG member Spark Tank 2021 finalists An idea created by a member of the 55th Wing is one of five selected by Air Force and Space Force leaders from the Spark Tank 2021 semi-finals board to be shared virtually with senior leaders at this year’s Air Force Association Virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium.
Jan. 21, 2021 Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm
Jan. 19, 2021 Department of the Air Force offers limited Active Duty Service Commitment waivers; expanded PALACE CHASE These programs provide provisions for both enlisted and officer members who meet specified criteria. The application window runs Jan. 20 – April 2.
Jan. 15, 2021 Housing resident council holds first meeting The first meeting of the Privatized Housing Residential Council was held Oct. 28.The meeting was focused on education, and council members have already made progress in safety and security.
Jan. 8, 2021 Offutt receives COVID-19 vaccine The 55th Medical Group COVID Cell began administering initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to frontline healthcare workers Jan. 6.
Dec. 22, 2020 Ground broken for new E-4B simulator A ground-breaking ceremony for a high fidelity, full motion E-4B simulator took place here Dec. 22, 2020. The $16 million simulator is the first of its kind for the 595th Command & Control Group's E-4B fleet and being constructed by CymSTAR, LLC.
Dec. 11, 2020 Work officially begins replacing Offutt’s aging runway Work has officially started to completely replace Offutt’s aging runway as Phase 0 of the $143.9 million project began recently.
Dec. 7, 2020 Annual DOD Housing Survey opens for tenant feedback Dec. 8 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Department of the Air Force is asking tenants of its privatized and government-owned housing to share their experiences and opinions of the programs via the DoD Tenant Satisfaction Survey beginning Dec. 8. The survey, administered by CEL & Associates,
Nov. 19, 2020 Team Offutt member reaches half century of service A member of the 55th Communications Group was recognized by the Secretary of the Air Force for 50 years of federal service. Rosalie Sutherland, 55th CG commander’s secretary, has spent 50 years in a variety of roles at numerous bases as she accompanied her husband as he served in the Air Force.
Nov. 16, 2020 Offutt bids farewell to aging workhorse OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- WC-135 Constant Phoenix tail number 582 departed for the final time here as officially decommissioned from service Nov. 16, 2020.Originally built in 1962 and delivered to the Air Force as a KC-135 Stratotanker, the aircraft was first converted to an EC-135 Looking
Nov. 6, 2020 Envision and Envision Xpress of Offutt Air Force Base Recognize 25th Anniversary of AbilityOne Base Supply Centers Throughout this month, Envision, operator of the Envision Xpress Base Supply Center at Offutt Air Force Base and 15 additional military installations throughout the United States, is recognizing the 25th anniversary of the AbilityOne Base Supply Center® program by highlighting the workplace
Nov. 5, 2020 ACC Command Surgeon, Mental Health Branch Chief, address Covid-19 reluctance Brig. Gen. Sharon Bannister, command surgeon of Air Combat Command and Lt. Col. Michael McCarthy, ACC mental health branch chief, virtually discussed staying remote and ready, with ACC Public Affairs Oct. 6, 2020. A few of the primary topics that were discussed with Bannister and McCarthy are the
Nov. 4, 2020 Remembering their sacrifice OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Veterans Day is celebrated Nov. 11 every year to commemorate the signing of the armistice to end World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. It is a day set aside to remember and think about the veterans who paid the ultimate price in the
Nov. 3, 2020 CFC campaign officially kicks off 2020 Combined Federal Campaign kicked off here Nov. 1, 2020, and will run through Dec. 18, 2020.The CFC is one of the largest fundraising campaigns in the world and has raised more than $8.4 billion since its inception in 1961.For more information on the CFC, visit www.givecfc.org.
Oct. 27, 2020 CLICK2GO returns to Offutt CLICK2GO, the Defense Commissary Agency’s online ordering/curbside pickup grocery service, returns Oct. 27 to the Offutt Air Force Base Commissary.“We’re pleased to be back to provide this service that’s become especially popular as we all cope with the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Willie Watkins,
Oct. 27, 2020 55 MSG hosts “Families of the Deployed” event The 55th Mission Support Group became the first group to host a “Families of the Deployed” event October 23 at the Bellevue Berry and Pumpkin Ranch.
Oct. 26, 2020 Multi-wing, multiagency exercise tests Offutt maintainer’s ability to operate A proof of concept exercise took place Oct. 23 to identify any shortfalls and establish procedures for Offutt Air Force Base aircraft that will operate out of Lincoln Airport starting early next year while the base’s airfield undergoes a complete replacement. The exercise involved the 55th