April 6, 2017 Stopping Sexual Assault – Not Just in April The truth is, the vast majority of Airmen we serve alongside have never – and will never – sexually assault another person in their lifetime. Let me say it again for the people in the back – the vast majority of our Airmen HAVE NEVER and WILL NEVER harm another person. Hard stop.
April 5, 2017 Celebrating 50 years of the CMSAF In April 1967, Chief Master Sgt. Paul Airey set on a path untraveled by any other Airman in the U.S. Air Force.
Feb. 23, 2017 Offutt Airmen Among AFMS 2016 Award Winners The Air Force Surgeon General has announced the recipients of the Air Force Medical Service 2016 individual and team Annual Awards.The nominations submitted reflect the extraordinary quality of the Airmen in the Air Force Medical Service. The accomplishments of those recognized demonstrate
Feb. 2, 2017 Speak Up to Save a Life Recently, a 55th Medical Support Operations Squadron administrative assistant, Dustie Davis, identified a potential risk in a patient and notified a nurse, who then contacted the patient about his symptoms.As a result of “Duty to Speak Up,” a 55th Medical Group Trusted Care focus area, Dustie was
Jan. 27, 2017 BSC celebrates mission, keeps Team Offutt fit to fight Members of the Air Force’s Biomedical Sciences Corps were recognized during an appreciation week held January 23-27. The annual event recognizes the contributions of the BSC that includes 2,400 medical officers across the Air Force. At Offutt, nearly 30 officers work in the BSC under the command of
Jan. 19, 2017 AF introduces new Energy Flight Plan The Air Force introduced a new Energy Flight Plan, signed by Miranda Ballentine, the assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and energy, on Jan. 6.
Jan. 6, 2017 Promoting fitness - one plank at a time Death, deployment, facing the consequences of a failed Physical Fitness Assessment, all can be stressful factors for military members and they can compound without a strategy to address them. Besides taking full advantage of the various helping agencies on base, an important factor to remember is
Dec. 12, 2016 iPads to replace legacy information program For more than a half-century, Offutt pilots and navigators have carried heavy bags full of manuals and publications during their missions. These manuals included everything from detailed instructions on how to manually lower landing gear to instructions on landing aircraft at remote airfields in the
Nov. 2, 2016 AF changes officer developmental education selection declination policy A change to Air Force policy means officers will have the opportunity to decline in-residence intermediate or senior developmental education without the implications of the seven-day option policy.
Oct. 18, 2016 Flexing in the line of fire: Lightweight, flexible body armor for the future force In the line of fire, protective body armor plays a critical role in survival. Hard-plated, rigid and heavy, today’s National Institute of Justice Type IV body armor -- the kind that protects warfighters against armor piercing bullets -- defends the wearer, but adds weight and bulk that a fast-moving
Oct. 18, 2016 Past, present, future: AF Memorial 10th anniversary For the last decade, the Air Force Memorial stood boldly in the skyline of the nation’s capital, inciting pride and honor, and recognizing the dedication and sacrifices of Airmen who have served. Members of industry, Airmen and media attended a ceremony in celebration of the monument’s 10th
Oct. 11, 2016 Fire Prevention Week encourages checking smoke alarm date In an effort to educate the Offutt community about fire prevention, the Offutt Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association for this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign held Oct. 9 - 15. The Offutt Fire Department will be hosting educational events for Bellevue
Oct. 4, 2016 Express Scripts Pharmacy Network Changing for TRICARE Beneficiaries Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI) today announced upcoming changes to the retail pharmacy network it manages on behalf of TRICARE. On Dec. 1, 2016, Walgreens pharmacy locations will join the network. CVS pharmacies, including those in Target stores, will leave the network on the same day. The new network
Oct. 4, 2016 Women can prolong their lives by taking these steps Everyone - children and adults and men and women - should take charge of their own health to ensure they’re able to live a long and healthy life. One of the most important things women can do to maintain good health is schedule an annual Well Woman visit with their healthcare provider. Well Woman
Oct. 3, 2016 Offutt Medics put their skills to the test Medics from the 55th Medical Group got to put their skills to the test during an Air Force Medical Service Emergency Medical Technician Rodeo at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 24 – 27. This was the first year the Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth participated in the EMT Rodeo but they still managed to
Sept. 8, 2016 AF narrows locations considered for basing new RPA units The Air Force has selected candidate bases for a potential new MQ-9 Reaper wing with units at up to two locations.
Sept. 8, 2016 Warrior CARE event slated for Offutt Sept. 19 - 22 The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, in coordination with the 55th Wing, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, will host a Warrior CARE event Sept. 19-22. The CARE event provides seriously wounded, ill and injured military members, veterans and their caregivers focused and personalized service through
Aug. 15, 2016 CSAF letter to Airmen Attached is the first in a series of short papers I will share that outlines my thinking in key focus areas. You will find each in our Strategic Master Plan (SMP) and Air Force Future Operating Construct (AFFOC); and each nests nicely under SecAF’s priorities of: Taking Care of Airmen; Balancing
Aug. 8, 2016 Some IDs may be invalid starting Aug. 15 Individuals will no longer be able to access Air Force installations with a state-issued identification card or driver’s license from Minnesota, Missouri, Washington or American Samoa beginning Aug. 15.
June 17, 2016 Blended retirement system training now available Online training designed to educate Airmen about the new Blended Retirement System, the Defense Department system with changes on the current military retirement system, is now available via Joint Knowledge Online course number P-US1330. The course is also available to those without a Common Access