Feb. 8, 2019 Legal mitigates environmental impact The 55th Wing Judge Advocate office recently recognized advancements in technology meant this wouldn’t always be the norm. They decided to bring the future faster by purchasing tablets for use in courtroom procedures, making the legal process faster and more efficient.
Feb. 7, 2019 Cold War-era wall mural comes down The piece is comprised of 13 panels of plywood adorned with oil paint and mediums such as foam, paper and cardboard to create a 3-D effect in selective areas. “We were invited to come and recover and conserve the piece,” Strehle said. “The mural has seen some damage of the last 60 years from people
Feb. 1, 2019 Combat Arms range dangerous when red flag is raised The Offutt AFB small arms firing range is located in building 563 on Butler Blvd. For your safety, if the red streamer is displayed or a rotating red beacon is flashing, do not enter the facility or fenced in area unless escorted by Combat Arms personnel. Also, the fence line around the firing
Feb. 1, 2019 Sub-zero temps won't stop the warfighter Offutt Airmen battled through some of the coldest weather to hit Nebraska in decades as they participated in the first 2019 Operational Readiness Exercise held here January 28 – 30.The exercise, appropriately named Winter Havoc, tested Offutt’s ability to process a large amount of troops and cargo.
Jan. 31, 2019 Defenders caught on camera: Innovation funds the culprit Improving readiness just got a whole lot easier for the 55th Security Forces Squadron who used innovation funds to purchase several action cameras.They recently put the cameras to the test for the first time during an active shooter exercise at the 55th Wing Legal Offices. “The cameras allow for
Jan. 28, 2019 Tax center open for business The 2019 tax season is here and the Offutt Tax Center is ready for a busy tax season and wants its customers to be aware of the service offerings.
Jan. 25, 2019 Patriot Club now Warhawk Community Center: 6 things to know The New Year brought big changes to what was once the Patriot Club – at first glance, the closure of the dining room kitchen may be the only give away, but there are six main details that make it inherently different.
Jan. 24, 2019 CPOs honor Cavite bombing survivor, hero Pearl Harbor wasn’t the only location to feel the wrath of Japanese aircraft in early December of 1941 – Cavite Navy Yard, Philippines, was all but destroyed. Many died and many more were injured. One survivor, Navy veteran Chief Petty Officer Leonard Kulceski, watched the ship next to his own go
Jan. 22, 2019 Offutt hub for new Air-Force comptroller software The 55th Comptroller Squadron Financial Management Flight began testing a new scanning software, EPHESOFT, in December. The software is used to send documentation to the Air Force Financial Services Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, responsible for the processing and payment of
Jan. 17, 2019 Gen. LeMay's lead operational bombing planner dies at 101, family makes unique donation When the family of a man who lived to see 101 and served his country for 30 years in the Army, Army Air Corps and Air Force through World War II, asks to donate something, the answer is easy.
Jan. 14, 2019 Embracing change: 55th CG builds Developmental Program, Warhawk Thinking Facility Through the collective efforts of its group and squadrons’ leadership, the 55th Communications Group stood-up a new Development Program in order to ease the career-field’s pivot from traditional information technology to cyber defense operations.With the mindset of bringing the future faster, the
Jan. 11, 2019 Ditching the Dorms: A&FRC's newest workshop As a service member, leadership is found from the bottom to the top ranks and inside and outside the unit. For enlisted residing in the dormitories, it is especially needed when moving-out. The experience can be exciting and scary because it means independence, but more responsibility. With the
Jan. 11, 2019 Air Force base of preference initiative evolves to permanent program This is the latest evolution of the Base of Preference program run by the Air Force’s Personnel Center and now includes eligible Career Airmen in ALL Air Force Specialty Codes assigned to CONUS locations.
Dec. 19, 2018 CBD Oil illegal in Nebraska, UCMJ In the United States, federal and state laws regarding the use of cannabis and cannabinoids are in conflict and may lead to confusion among Airmen. At this time, use of marijuana and cannabidiol oil are illegal federally and in the State of Nebraska. On Feb. 27 2018, the Under Secretary of Defense
Dec. 19, 2018 Dorm residents receive more than 2,000 cookies The Officer and Enlisted Spouse’s Clubs gathered together at Quarters 13 Dec. 18, 2018 to package more 2,000 cookies for the 455 base dormitory residents to remind them that they are not alone on the holidays.
Dec. 17, 2018 CBRN computer-based training eliminated Every 18 months, Airmen undergo chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense survival training as a precaution for operating in potentially dangerous environments worldwide.The requirements to complete CBRN training recently changed.
Dec. 15, 2018 EC-130H, 15 years and nearly 42,000 combat hours in support of the Coalition mission On a rainy, 40-degree evening at Bagram Airfield, EC-130H Compass Call maintainers and aircrew walk out to the flightline to work on their aircraft. The rain falls harder as the teams begin sealing the aircraft, ensuring it is ready to fly the next mission. The temperature continues to drop, and the
Dec. 10, 2018 Brain surgery to bear hugs: One Wounded Warrior’s story Born with a birth defect causing seizures, battling anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, and facing divorce and separation from a child, can be a lot for anyone to handle, but with a community of support things can get better.For retired Air Force Captain Rob Hufford, 55th Civil
Dec. 10, 2018 Know your drone-zone Commercial, off-the-shelf remotely piloted aircraft, or drones, continue to be an item of interest for gift-giving during the holiday season. As a result, a policy has been established to ensure the public is aware of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations
Dec. 7, 2018 Christmas Tree Lighting Team Offutt gathered at the Patriot Club for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event Dec. 6, 2018.