July 26, 2019 55th MSG is under new leadership Team Offutt welcomed a new 55th Mission Support Group commander during a change of command ceremony July 24, 2019.This ceremony depicts the formal transfer of authority through the exchange of a guidon as a symbol providing assurance that the unit will never be leaderless.
July 26, 2019 Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 On Dec. 16, 2016, the president signed into law the Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016, which provides eligible veterans the right to seek a refund for taxes they may have paid on Disability Severance Pay. Most veterans who claimed the disability severance payment as income and
July 25, 2019 Guard units aid Offutt Cable Dawgs in flood aftermath Air National Guard members from the 217th and 210th Engineering Installation Squadrons out of Illinois and Minnesota traveled here to aid the 55th Communications Squadron in laying new fiber-cabling for the 97th Intelligence Support Squadron and other various squadrons.
July 19, 2019 Scavenger hunt yields awards, benefits to first term Airmen The inaugural Amazing Offutt Scavenger Hunt was held May 6, 2019 at Offutt Air Force Base. The hunt’s conclusion coincides with the end of the first term Airmen’s course, which is an introductory course for new Airmen to the base.The scavenger hunt is the result of a partnership between the Warhawk
July 18, 2019 Medics are under new leadership The mighty medics of the 55th Medical Group welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony July 11, 2019. Col. Julie Ostrand took over command of the 55th MDG from Col. Judy Stoltmann during the time-honored military ceremony inside the 557th Weather Wing auditorium.
July 18, 2019 A tight stitched family Military life is one not easily forgotten. Being married for 53 years and spending 23 of them as a military spouse, the grandmother of a service member here, maintains her connection by providing handmade gifts.
July 12, 2019 Offutt heroes compete in 2019 Warrior Games in Tampa Two Wounded Warriors representing Offutt Air Force Base participated in this year’s Department of Defense Warrior Games June 21 through 30, in Tampa, Florida.Ten teams comprised of approximately 300 athletes from around the world played in the games. From the U.S. the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air
July 12, 2019 Three brothers serve, bond together in Offutt AFB intelligence community Until recently, three brothers were all assigned to the 55th Intelligence Support Squadron together at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.The older two, Samuel and Juchan, served as linguists and the youngest, Juyoung Lee, is an all-source intelligence analyst. The brothers also have a sister who is an
July 11, 2019 55th Communications Group holds change of command ceremony Airmen of the 55th Communications Group witnessed a change of command ceremony July 10, 2019, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. After having led the 55th CG since July 2017, Col. Corey Ramsby relinquished command to U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Wieland.
July 3, 2019 ROKAF Weather Wing commander visits 557th WW The commander of the Republic of Korea Air Force Weather Wing visited 557th Weather Wing headquarters June 20, 2019. The ROK-US weather collaboration meeting, held between Col. Gyun Do Ki, ROKAF WW commander, and Col. Brian Pukall, 557th WW commander, is traditionally held every two years after the
June 26, 2019 Team Offutt restores lighthouse in the sky The Tactical Air Navigation System is the first navigational aid to be back in service June 25, 2019 at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The TACAN system was only two years old when the transponder cabinet in which it is housed was damaged by flood waters March 2019. While the outer shell remained
June 25, 2019 Shaved ice on a hot summer day The 55th Wing Chaplain core hosted a shaved ice event June 20, 2019, to treat Team Offutt members who were displaced by the historic flood.Although approximately 3,200 personnel were displaced from 44 work centers , Team Offutt members have continued accomplishing their mission without
June 20, 2019 Relocated children’s play area puts safety first Offutt Field House staff moved the Children’s Play Area from a spot that interfered with patrons on the running track, to a location which provides patrons with adequate space to get a full workout and is fully self-contained, allowing parents to maintain accountability of children accompanying
June 19, 2019 Midshipmen visit 15th OWS to learn Midwest weather Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy visited the 15th Operational Weather Squadron May 11, 2019, to learn about severe weather and its effects on aviation. An example of cross service partnership, the annual visit allows future naval officers the opportunity to learn about weather phenomena from
June 18, 2019 Facility renovation, mold remediation begins at Offutt Using the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program, Offutt officials hired a vendor to help repair base facilities impacted by the mid-March flooding.AFCAP is a rapid response office and contracting tool for use by U.S. Government entities needing urgent assistance.The first facility that AFCAP
June 14, 2019 Wing under new leadership The Airmen of the Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony June 14, 2019.Col. Gavin Marks assumed command of the 55th Wing from Col. Michael Manion during the time-honored military ceremony inside the Bennie L. Davis Maintenance Facility here.Maj. Gen. Mary
June 12, 2019 480th EFS participates in Aviation Rotation 19-2 Airmen assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, deployed as one unit under the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Krzesiny Air Base, Poland.
June 12, 2019 Offutt rebuilds following floods The Offutt Next Generation Project Management Office has been stood up in response to the March flood that covered 1.2M square feet of the base.The team’s job is to coordinate all rebuilding efforts as well as ensure the base is even better prepared for future disasters.
June 7, 2019 Baptism by fire Firefighters from the Czech Republic, the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard and members from the Offutt Air Force Base 55th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department participated in a live fire training June 5, 2019, at the fire pit here. Firefighters from Offutt are required to
June 6, 2019 Ribbon cutting marks satellite pharmacy opening The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new 55th Medical Group Satellite Pharmacy was held June 3, 2019, at the Base Exchange.