Sept. 22, 2023 Offutt worker receives USAF civil engineer award The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently named Ben Hudson, 55th Civil Engineer Squadron flood recovery office construction inspector, one of civil engineer’s 30 under 30 award recipients for his efforts in flood recovery.
Sept. 8, 2023 CSAF Visits Team Offutt Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., visited with Airmen from across Team Offutt, Sept. 6-7, 2023. During his two-day visit he coined high performers and visited U.S. Strategic Command.
Aug. 29, 2023 Agile Spartan 23.2: RJ’s stay on watch In a dynamic display of agility and combat effectiveness, the U.S. Air Force Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, recently showcased its indispensable role during Operation Agile Spartan, Aug. 18-23, 2023.
Aug. 28, 2023 Thunderbirds highlight return of Offutt Air Show For the first time since 2018, the Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show returns to Offutt Air Force Base Aug. 24-25, 2024, with the U.S Air Force Thunderbirds headlining the show.
Aug. 16, 2023 155th Air Refueling Wing, 55th Wing co-host upcoming Lincoln air show The 155th Air Refueling Wing and the 55th Wing will co-host the Guardians of Freedom Air Show at the Lincoln Airport Aug. 26-27, 2023.
July 31, 2023 Royal Air Force flies with 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron For over a decade, the U.S. Air Force and the United Kingdom Royal Air Force have been partnering together to enhance crew training, technology development, maintenance and aircrew co-manning. This year marks the first time an RAF flight lieutenant was integrated into the RC-135 Rivet Joint program.
July 26, 2023 U.S. Strategic Command stands up Joint EMS Operations Center U.S. Strategic Command officially stood up the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Operations Center (JEC) during a ceremony at USSTRATCOM Headquarters on Offutt Air Force Base July 26, 2023.The JEC will serve as the heart of the Department of Defense's electromagnetic spectrum operations with the
July 25, 2023 55th Operations Group establishes new detachment in Alaska In an effort to respond more quickly to long standing and ever-increasing combatant command and national intelligence requirements in the Indo-Pacific region, the 55th Operations Group Detachment 1 was recently established at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.The new detachment will initially serve as
July 17, 2023 EX ABUV brings XCOMM, interoperability to Canada From June 9-22, 55 Airmen, contractors and civilians, from bases around the world operated out of only two deployment tents in Canada. With a small contingent of Airmen, the 55th Wing set up a main operating base performing communications, logistics and command & control in a semi-austere location
July 14, 2023 Justice Department reinforces federal protections for servicemembers and their spouses in letter to state officials The Justice Department announced July 14 that it has issued a letter to all state licensing authorities about new employment-related federal protections for military families.
July 10, 2023 Air Force delays some PCSs, bonuses Higher-than-projected personnel costs are driving a shortfall in FY23 military personnel appropriation. This will have temporary consequences for PCSs, SRBs, and aviation bonuses.
July 6, 2023 55th MSG under new leadership The 55th Mission Support Group is under new leadership following a change of command ceremony July 6, 2023. Col. Jasin Cooley relinquished command to Col. Patrick Kolesiak during the time-honored ceremony at the Offutt Fire Station.
June 26, 2023 Air Force, Space Force to offer medals, promotions for recruiting support Airmen and Guardians can now receive decorations or promotions through recruiting referrals under the new Airman and Guardian Referral Program.
June 9, 2023 55th Wing units demonstrate ACE capabilities with exercise in Norway The 95th Reconnaissance Squadron and 488th Intelligence Squadron tested their Agile Combat Employment capabilities by deploying an RC-135V/W Rivet Joint to Ørland Air Station, Norway, as part of Exercise Dagger Fjord May 8-12, 2023.
May 15, 2023 Offutt, RAF units build upon already special Rivet Joint relationship More than 20 Royal Air Force engineers teamed up with 55th Maintenance Group personnel to conduct an isochronal inspection of an RAF RC-135V/W Rivet Joint April 10-28, 2023.
May 13, 2023 Defenders memorialized during National Police Week, DAF expands Security Forces training As part of National Police Week, the names of three Department of the Air Force defenders were read aloud during a candlelight vigil.
May 12, 2023 Second WC-135R arrives at Offutt Team Offutt officially welcomed it second WC-135R Constant Phoenix aircraft to its fleet as tail number 64-14831 arrived May 11, 2023.
May 12, 2023 Recon Raiders open new modular range with a bang The 55th Security Forces Squadron opened their new modular small arms range with a ribbon shooting ceremony May 11, 2023.The $5.2 million modular facility includes 14 firing lanes and a fully contained ballistic protection range, which can support the live firing requirements for most deployers and
May 2, 2023 Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall's message on sexual assault, harassment Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall shares his message on sexual assault and sexual harassment.
April 28, 2023 Effective June 1, First Term Airmen can retrain into AFSCs under 90% manning in lieu of separation The Air Force is changing the process of how First Term Airmen can retrain to provide additional opportunities for Airmen to stay in uniform instead of separating.