Sept. 27, 2024 55th Wing holds Leadership Conference at Offutt Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Andrew Small, 55th Wing command chief, hosted the annual 2024 Leadership Conference at Offutt Air Force Base, Sept. 26-27.
Sept. 20, 2024 55th SFS eye in the sky keeps Offutt safe As the popularity of small, unmanned aircraft systems or drones, continues to grow, Offutt Air Force Base remains a no drone zone.
Sept. 19, 2024 625 STOS completes SELM test Airmen and Sailors from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron, Offutt AFB, Neb., 576th Flight Test Squadron, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., the 91st Missile Wing, Minot AFB, N.D., and the Navy’s Strategic Communications Wing 1, Offutt AFB, completed a simulated electronic launch minuteman
Sept. 13, 2024 Offutt remembers 9-11 Twenty-three years ago, the American way of life was forever shifted as the incidents of Sept. 11, 2001 unfolded. Offutt Air Force Base held a commemorative run and participated in a wreath laying ceremony at American Heroes Park in Bellevue, Neb.
Sept. 13, 2024 Secretary of Defense announces seven new initiatives to enhance well-being of military force and their families Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced seven initiatives to improve the quality of life for service members and their families.
Sept. 11, 2024 Symphony in the sky As part of their centennial celebration, Offutt Air Force Base held the Defenders of Freedom Air and Space show on Aug. 24-25, 2024.
Sept. 10, 2024 AFWERX tests DINSTAAR composite ramps at Robins An AFWERX Refinery logistician at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, has found a project that could save the DoD money and could be used by Air Force cargo aircraft around the world.As the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and powered by the Air Force Research Laboratory AFWERX brings
Sept. 6, 2024 ACC command team visit Offutt Air Force Base Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, ACC command chief, visited the 55th Wing Aug. 19-20. Wilsbach and Wolfe were accompanied by their spouses, Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe.
Aug. 27, 2024 First ACC EA-37B delivered to Davis-Monthan AFB Air Combat Command received its first EA-37B Compass Call, aircraft 19-5591, for pilot training Aug. 23, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.
Aug. 20, 2024 Integrating Risk and Readiness The Air Force Safety Center announced that Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin's Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign officially kicked off and will include a Stand-up Day.
Aug. 9, 2024 Offutt hosts first SEL course The 55th Wing held its first Senior Enlisted Leaders (SEL) course for several senior noncommissioned officers from July 29 to Aug. 2, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.
Aug. 2, 2024 55th ECG change of command The 55th Electronic Combat Group, a geographically separated unit of the 55th Wing, welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base July 26, 2024.
July 30, 2024 Surviving summer camp Members of the 55th Security Forces and Operations Support Squadrons treated children to a demonstration at the YMCA in Glenwood, Iowa on Monday, July 29, 2004.
July 29, 2024 A Legacy Remembered Stephen Cobb and his son, Garrett, toured Offutt Air Force Base on July 19, 2024.
July 23, 2024 First Change of Responsibility for 55th Wing The 55th Wing held a change of responsibility ceremony July 23, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The change of responsibility ceremony is the first of its kind at the 55th Wing.
July 23, 2024 55th CG Welcomes New Leader The 55th Communications Group held a change of command ceremony July 19, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, presided over the ceremony where Col. Matthew Hensley relinquished command and Col. Rachel Freestrom assumed command.
July 18, 2024 2nd Weather Group holds change of command The 2d Weather Group held a change of command ceremony July 11, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Joseph D. Coughlin, 557th Weather Wing commander presided over the ceremony where Col. Christopher J. Lovett relinquished command and Col. Andrew M. Frey assumed command.
July 17, 2024 New commander at 557th weather wing The 557th Weather Wing held a change of command ceremony July 2, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Joseph D. Coughlin assumed command and Col. Bradley J. Stebbins relinquished command in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, Sixteenth Air Force, Air Forces Cyber commander.
July 16, 2024 Offutt AFB, United Way Join Forces Offutt Air Force Base’s Military and Family Readiness and United Way of the Midlands (UWM) signed a partnership agreement to launch the Military and Family Helpline 211, June 26, 2024.
July 11, 2024 Readiness leads to lethality The 55th Wing recently completed open ranks inspections throughout the wing as directed by Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Commander, Air Combat Command.