Nov. 21, 2019 Admiral Richard takes the helm, leads U.S. Strategic Command into the future U.S. Navy Adm. Charles “Chas” A. Richard took command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) from U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten during a change of command ceremony at the USSTRATCOM Command and Control Facility today.As a former deputy commander of USSTRATCOM, Richard understands the
Nov. 15, 2019 Team Offutt announces Maintenance Professionals of the Year The 55th Maintenance Group and the 595th Command and Control Group held their 2019 Maintenance Professionals of the Year ceremonies Nov. 9.The events recognize the achievements of top performers from the maintenance career field who support and enable the mission.
Nov. 15, 2019 TRICARE beneficiaries to see price increase in 2020 Changes are coming to the TRICARE system. In accordance with section 702 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, TRICARE pharmacy co-payments increase every two years. The increase in prices will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020.The modification with TRICARE pharmacy copay is
Nov. 8, 2019 Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new dormitory A ribbon cutting ceremony for Cobb Hall, one of installation’s four newly constructed dormitories, took place here Nov. 7, 2019.The new $18.8 million dormitory is named in honor of retired Chief Master Sgt. Lawrence A. Cobb.
Nov. 4, 2019 557th WW realigns under new information warfare NAF The 557th Weather Wing has been reassigned to the Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber).The reassignment ceremony, held at the 557th WW’s headquarters here Oct. 29, was attended by commanders from Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern), its former
Nov. 4, 2019 16th Air Force to streamline cyber weapon systems Launched on July 1, 12N12 aims to replace, reduce and consolidate the tools, systems and applications operators and analysts employ within the cyberspace security and defense mission area by July 1, 2020.
Nov. 4, 2019 Air Force announces NCO Career Status Program for Airmen with 12 years of service The change will eliminate the need for Airmen who have 12 or more years of service to continue to reenlist by aligning their separation dates with their high year of tenure dates.
Nov. 4, 2019 Barrett publicly sworn in as secretary of the Air Force David Norquist, deputy secretary of defense, conducted the public swearing-in, which preceded Barrett’s first formal remarks since becoming the secretary. Barrett said her highest priority is protecting – and prolonging – the Air Force’s unrivaled excellence.
Nov. 1, 2019 New NAF commander visits Team Offutt The commander of the recently established Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) visited here Oct. 28-30. The visit marked Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh’s first as commander of the new information warfare Numbered Air Force, which was re-activated Oct. 11.
Oct. 31, 2019 C2G hosts RTP event for tweens, teens The 595th Command and Control Group recently started hosting resilience tactical pause events for tweens and teens, ages 10 - 18, held at the Offutt Air Force Base Youth Center.
Oct. 25, 2019 Offutt Airman run 24 hours to honor POW/MIA Imagine running for 24 hours straight. Stopping only every 2 to 4 miles, then resuming for a special purpose.
Oct. 18, 2019 The ice brings brotherhood to disabled veterans On Oct. 3 – 6, 2019, the Nebraska Warriors hockey team travelled to Las Vegas, Nevada, to participate in the fourth annual United States of America Hockey Warrior Classic.
Oct. 17, 2019 Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth earns Doolittle Award The 55th Wing was recently named the Air Force Historical Foundation’s Doolittle Award recipient for 2019.The award was established by the AFHF as a way to recognize a unit that has displayed bravery, determination, discipline, esprit de corps and superior management of joint operations while
Oct. 11, 2019 Air Force integrates missions, strengthens information warfare capabilities Sixteenth Air Force activated at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Oct. 11, integrating Twenty-Fourth Air Force, to include Air Forces Cyber, and Twenty-Fifth Air Force into a single headquarters that will provide global intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, cyber, electronic warfare and
Oct. 11, 2019 October is Air Force Energy Action Month The Air Force has designated October as “Energy Action Month” to highlight the critical role energy plays in Air Force operations and to encourage smart energy use and management. The theme this year is “Energy Able – Mission Capable” to showcase how efficient energy use increases mission capability
Oct. 11, 2019 The 55th FSS resource management flight is the best The 55th Force Support Squadron resource management flight was recently presented the 2018 Air Force Resource Management Flight of the Year award.
Oct. 9, 2019 Retiree Appreciation Day celebrates five decades of service Team Offutt is scheduled to host its 50th annual Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 19, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Offutt Exchange.This annual event will offer a variety of free services to retirees, spouses, widows and widowers from more than 20 on-base organizations.The event is sponsored by the Offutt
Oct. 9, 2019 Minnesota visitors receive surprise visit to Offutt In what was an absolute surprise to all of them, 82 people from Southeastern Minnesota toured Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Sept. 19, 2019. The visit was part of three-day mystery tour to Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska offered by Home Federal Savings Bank, a local bank. “When they left
Oct. 4, 2019 Offutt Pharmacy fills need for exceptional patient Born 1-pound, 4-ounces, Emma Waechter’s delicate frame stays warm within the confines of a neonatal intensive care unit’s isolette bed - its protective enclosure would be her world for the next four-months.
Oct. 4, 2019 VA Outreach partners with 55th MDG clinic to serve veterans A Veterans Administration outreach coordinator with the Nebraska Western Iowa VA visited the 55th MDG clinic on Sept. 17 and Oct. 1, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to provide information and answer questions regarding VA benefits.