Aug. 10, 2018 55th MXG holds change of command ceremony The 55th Maintenance Group held a change of command ceremony Aug. 3, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.Officiated by Col. Mike Manion, 55th Wing commander, the ceremony saw Col. Todd Hammond assume command of the group as Col. Clayton Seale relinquished command. The Airmen of the group
Aug. 6, 2018 Weekend-duty: Total Force Integration more than a buzz phrase at Offutt Innovation, which increases readiness, reduces costs, returns time back to Airmen and increases lethality, doesn’t have to involve software upgrades, new weapon systems or a rewrite of a regulation. Members of Team Offutt recently proved this when, for the first time, a RC-135V/W Rivet Joint flew a
Aug. 3, 2018 595th SCS Airmen create air show app Airmen with the 595th Strategic Communications Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, launched the 2018 Air and Space Show app for Android and iPhone Aug. 1, 2018.Coding apps is a challenging job for many programmers, and this was one of the first projects the Airmen workedair on after
Aug. 3, 2018 Offutt family returns for 100th anniversary The great nephew of Lt. Jarvis Offutt, along with several members of his family, are set to attend the 2018 Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show Aug. 12, as well as a special memorial ceremony at Offutt’s grave in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Aug. 13, honoring the 100th anniversary of his passing.
July 30, 2018 595th Command and Control Group, NAOC Change Commands Both the 595th Command and Control Group and National Airborne Operations Center held their change of command ceremonies July 27, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska as a single commander assumed responsibility for both organizations.
July 25, 2018 1st WXG holds change of command The 1st Weather Group welcomed a new commander during its change of command ceremony July 24, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Travis Steen assumed command from outgoing commander Col. Thomas Blazek in a ceremony officiated by 557th Weather Wing Commander Col. Brian Pukall.
July 24, 2018 Airmen and medical researchers team up for inflight TIS training Airmen from the 628th Medical Group at Joint Base Charleston, the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and medical researchers from Indiana and Nebraska universities, conducted Transportation Isolation System training July 18, 2018, on a flight from Joint Base
July 20, 2018 Offutt-based Citizen Airmen practice water survival skills Thirty-five 170th Group Citizen Airmen, assigned to Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, participated in water survival and rescue training, administered by active-duty Survival Evasion Resistance Escape instructors, July 14, 2018, during monthly inactive duty training.
July 19, 2018 55th Operations Group Change of Command The 55th Operations Group held its change of command ceremony July 13, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.Col. Eric Paulson assumed command from outgoing commander Col. Joseph Santucci in a ceremony officiated by Col. Michael Manion, 55th Wing commander.The 55th OG is the largest operations
July 13, 2018 2nd WXG holds change of command The 2nd Weather Group held its change of command ceremony July 11, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Patrick Williams assumed command from outgoing commander Col. Jason Patla in a ceremony officiated by 557th Weather Wing Commander Col. Brian Pukall.
July 13, 2018 Offutt air show just around the corner The 2018 Offutt Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show is less than 30 days away.Offutt will open its gates for this free event Aug. 11 – 12, 2018 and expects to welcome a crowd of nearly 150,000 over two days.“We are so excited to show the community just a little peek into what their military
July 13, 2018 Offutt to host Wounded Warrior CARE event The 55th Wing is scheduled to host an Air Force Wounded Warrior caregiver support, adaptive and rehabilitative sports, recovering airman mentorship program and employment and career readiness event July 23 – 27, 2018 at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.These CARE events provide wounded, ill and
July 5, 2018 Offutt observes National Police Week National Police Week gives special recognition to all law enforcement officers who have dedicated their lives to protecting communities through service.“It's important that we observe Police Week not only to remember those that have laid down their lives to protect their fellow citizens and uphold
July 5, 2018 Offutt Brass collaborates with Canadian Brass The Heartland of America Band’s Offutt Brass hosted the Canadian Brass June 8, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.Canadian Brass, formed in 1970, has won Juno, Grammy and Echo awards and are considered to be one of the most successful brass ensembles in the world with discography of more than
July 3, 2018 55th FSS MPF leading innovation with online services The 55th Force Support Squadron’s Military Personnel Flight recently revised their processes and procedures changing the way they do business.The changes include online applications for ID cards, updating family changes in DEERS online, checking the wait status online and the ability to sign in
June 29, 2018 557th WW welcomes new commander The 557th Weather Wing held its change of command ceremony June 26, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Brian Pukall assumed command from outgoing commander Col. Steven Dickerson in a ceremony officiated by 12th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Mark D. Kelly.
June 29, 2018 557th WW welcomes new commander The 557th Weather Wing held its change of command ceremony June 26, 2018, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Brian Pukall assumed command from outgoing commander Col. Steven Dickerson in a ceremony officiated by 12th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Mark D. Kelly.
June 29, 2018 Air Force captain offers inspiration to high schoolers An executive officer assigned to the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, created a scholarship program to reward high schoolers who create a positive impact in their communities and further their education. Recalling his experience as a teen in Rockford, Illinois, where
June 29, 2018 Team Offutt displays Honor at 2018 College World Series Airmen stand at home plate of TD Ameritrade Park for game one of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s College World Series Omaha, Nebraska, June 26, 2018. The Offutt Air Force Base Airmen were the most recent to return from deployment. Each received a wooden bat with their name and
June 26, 2018 A peek behind the curtain: The first step of PTSD care Perhaps the most difficult part of seeking help for post-traumatic stress disorder is making that first appointment, since Airmen are often unsure of what to expect. Not knowing what to expect from mental health providers can get in the way of effective PTSD treatment.