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
June 13, 2016 Carter announces new Force of the Future initiatives Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced two new links of his Force of the Future initiative during remarks delivered at the Pentagon June 9.
April 29, 2016 Goldfein nominated as 21st CSAF Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced April 26 that the president has nominated Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein to be the 21st chief of staff of the Air Force, succeeding Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, who has served in the position since 2012.
April 22, 2016 Top 5 facts about AF energy conservation Earth Day, which takes place annually on April 22, serves as a day to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The Air Force's overarching Earth Day theme continues to be "Conserve Today. Secure Tomorrow."
April 14, 2016 AF releases criteria for basing new RPA units The Air Force released basing criteria April 12 that will be used to select candidate bases for a potential new MQ-9 Reaper wing with units at up to two locations.
March 17, 2016 Series of recent fires is reminder to practice fire safety After Offutt experienced four fires in less than a week, fire officials want to remind everyone to practice good fire safety habits. “It’s kind of rare to have this many fires,” said Deputy Fire Chief Bill Dudek. “We go through periods of years without any major fires; here we had four in a week.
March 11, 2016 Equipment reutilization facility receives modernizations Offutt’s Disposition Services facility recently underwent extensive renovations that will provide additional storage space, increased security and reduced energy costs.The $2.8 million project, which began in October of last year, includes renovations to five warehouses, replacement and modification
March 10, 2016 Air Force Assistance Fund - Making donations for a neighbor in need A campaign is underway to fund future care for Airmen and their families, supported and funded by today’s Airmen. “The donations raised from the [Air Force Assistance Fund] go directly to four separate Air Force Charities: Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Villages, Air Force Enlisted Village and the
March 8, 2016 Fightin' Fifty-Fifth experiences the value of Red Flag Red Flag 16-1, came to an end on Feb. 12 with aircrews and support personnel from around the world participating in the best training that simulates a deployed environment.Red Flag, which was initiated in 1975, and is run by the 414th Combat Training Squadron's where the mission is to maximize the
Dec. 1, 2014 Art, a gift for Veterans by Veterans Author Thomas Merton said, "Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time," so it seems only fitting that veterans are using art as their outlet to discover once again who they are.The 2014 Metro Military and Veteran Juried Art Exhibition can be seen at Metropolitan Community