June 6, 2019 Most important weather forecast ever made Seventy-five years ago, Allied forces began the task of opening the second front in Europe when they landed on the beaches of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944.Weather was a key factor in deciding when and where the invasion would take place. There were competing priorities when selecting the desired
May 30, 2019 It takes a village We witness the transfer of authority in a change of command ceremony approximately every two years. From squadron to wing level changes of command, they vary in size, but all uphold military traditions.The change of command is a military ceremony rooted in the time of the Roman Legions and the
May 30, 2019 Get ready, severe weather season is here As Team Offutt continues to recover from flooding that enveloped the base two months ago, members are reminded that severe weather season is here.Taking a few moments to learn what to do in the event of severe weather can make all the difference if the unthinkable happens.“Know where you’re going
May 30, 2019 Annual Appreciation Picnic offers morale boost to Team Offutt The annual Offutt Advisory Council’s Appreciation Day Picnic is scheduled for June 7, 2019, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Since the flood has damaged much of Offutt AFB and its facilities, including the base lake area, the picnic will be held at an alternate location. For safety and security reasons, the
May 23, 2019 Empowering tomorrow’s Leaders for the future The third annual Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders conference was recently held at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Omaha Nebraska.
May 23, 2019 POW recounts his time in Hanoi Hilton A former Vietnam prisoner of war spoke at the commander’s update briefing May 16, 2019, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
May 16, 2019 RASCAL restoring readiness, the Air Force way A Rapid Assistance Support for Calibration unit arrived at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, May 6, 2019, to re-establish the base’s capability to calibrate equipment, which was lost in the flood.RASCAL is a mobile Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory intended for use worldwide where PMEL
May 16, 2019 Airman wins chance to perform at Omaha’s MAHA Music Festival It’s 7:08 p.m. and the rain, beyond the storefront window of the B Side Theatre, has subsided allowing the setting sun to brighten the dimly-lit confines of the Benson music hall in Omaha, Nebraska.Airman 1st Class Mario Foreman-Powell, a United States Air Force Heartland of America Band vocalist,
May 10, 2019 Event encourages Offutt women to empower one another Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska hosted its first Women’s empowerment seminar April 17, 2019. The seminar featured a panel of seven women who spoke on varied topics. “I wanted to bring together a diverse group of women from around base, to include not just military personnel, but civilians and
May 10, 2019 ACC Airmen performing space mission in Australia celebrate 40 years The Learmonth Solar Observatory celebrated its 40th anniversary April 27, 2019, at Learmonth, Western Australia, giving solar immersion briefings at the facility and holding a partnership barbecue.The observatory is operated jointly by 2nd Weather Squadron’s Detachment 1 and the Australian Bureau of
May 2, 2019 Youth summer camps offer engagement, growth Please note these camps are for kids across the enterprise and application this year is via email, not an online application site. The application needed is linked in the article to make it a little easier for parents/guardians.
May 1, 2019 MAGIC keeps Cable Dawgs safe Virtual Reality is a fast growing technology, especially amongst Millennials and Generation Z, and now it is making its way into military training.The 55th Communications Group acquired a virtual reality kit in September 2018 from 25th Air Force to be used by units ready to offer innovative and
May 1, 2019 Four million reasons to celebrate The nurses and medical technicians of the Fighting Fifty-Fifth’s Ehrling Bergquist Clinic celebrate Nurses and Medical Technician Week May 6 - 10.Although the national observance is National Nurse Week, the Air Force Medical Service adapted the total nursing force concept incorporating the nurse
April 30, 2019 2019 Air Force Photo Contest opens soon The 2019 Air Force Photo Contest opens May 1. The annual contest, managed by the Air Force Services Activity, highlights and celebrates photography created by Airmen and their families.
April 26, 2019 Sailors bring relief to flood victims While one-third of the installation was impacted by flooding, countless community members lost their homes and two Sailors from U.S. Strategic Command have made it their mission to help.Petty Officer First Class Erick Tellin was approached by Petty Officer Second Class Joseph Sousa III who had seen
April 26, 2019 Air Force sports seeks male, female softball players The Air Force is looking for men and women for 2019 Air Force Softball Trial Camps. The men’s camp is at Eglin AFB, Florida, and the women’s is at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Both camps are July 25 – Aug. 11. Armed Forces Softball Championships are Aug. 12-18 at Pensacola Naval Air Station,
April 25, 2019 Medical Group stands-up Warhawks clinic Last month, the 55th Medical Group activated the new Warhawks Active Duty Clinic that allows designated providers and support staff to focus on operational medical readiness. Military members assigned to the clinic will be assigned to a Primary Care Manager based on their assigned unit, a structure
April 25, 2019 New playground – product of partnerships Last fall, Bellevue West High School’s Future Business Leaders of America came up with a plan to build a playground at Peter Sarpy Elementary School.However, after exhausting fundraising efforts, they knew they were going to need additional partners to make their vision a reality.It didn’t take long
April 24, 2019 Offutt, BPS collaborate special needs fair The Exceptional Family Member Program recently hosted its free annual special needs resource fair at the Bellevue Lied Center.The EFMP program, implemented in all services, was established to guarantee amenities were available for special needs dependents of active duty members regardless of where
April 19, 2019 Air power requires ground power With five brand new generators and 12 on the way, Aerospace Ground Equipment’s Airmen are getting the mission accomplished faster.The previous fleet of generators were more than 20 years-old, surpassing their service life, and came with a laundry list of setbacks from system failure to the