Nov. 8, 2013 Offutt hoopsters looking for weekend sweep The Team Offutt basketball squad hosts its first double-round-robin meet of the season at the Offutt Field House on Nov. 16-17.Team Offutt welcomes the Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., and Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., teams to base and will play them both twice over two days."We ask that the members
Oct. 17, 2013 The Connection: Leadership Lab for Next Year's Leaders When an Airman moves into the Offutt dormitories fresh from technical school, they are naturally curious about a lot of things. They don't yet know where the dining facility is, or where they'll report in to work. Their sponsor takes care of these quick issues, but then leaves the Airman to explore
Oct. 11, 2013 Heartland of America Band completes transition Throughout the history of music, all great bands go through periods of transition. Whether it's a shift in musical direction or simply a lineup change, almost all bands experience it.The Heartland of America Band, stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is certainly no different. A little more
Aug. 23, 2013 New Air Force program provides legal assistance to sexual assault victims A new Air Force program is giving victims of sexual assault a voice, allowing them to combat their cases in new ways. The Special Victims Council program kicked off last November with the training of 60 judge advocates to become part-time SVCs, and in May, the training of 24 JAGs to become full-time
Aug. 15, 2013 A legacy remembered If someone said they retired at 59; your initial reaction would be one of a general nicety or some other form of congratulations. But what can one say to James Norwood who retired July 31 at 59 years - of combined service?Somehow a general congratulation doesn't seem to be enough for someone with
May 7, 2013 From the leash down Military Working Dogs and their handlers assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group patrol and protect Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, and the surrounding area.The handlers perform weekly controlled aggression training with their dogs and practice in a MWD obstacle course to provide
March 25, 2013 Offutt Ambassador program shows motivation is contagious Over the last several months, you may have noticed some changes in the way you are greeted as you enter Offutt Air Force Base. Since August 2012, a selected group of active duty and civilian guards, referred to as the Offutt Ambassadors, have worked "to provide excellent customer service while
Nov. 7, 2012 Protecting your teeth with mouth guards Knowing how to prevent injuries is important when you, or your child, participate in organized or recreational activities. Whether you are involved in contact sports like football or wrestling or non-contact sports such as gymnastics or weightlifting, wearing a mouth guard can offer significant
Oct. 26, 2012 Making Offutt a family tradition in flight It's not uncommon to see one generation following the next into military service. It's not even uncommon to see one generation follow the next into a specific branch of the military. However, the Eldridge family took it a step further and made Offutt their family tradition.The Eldridge family hasn't
July 26, 2012 Through Airmen's Eyes: Security forces Airman 'grateful' to serve (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories and commentaries focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)People enlist in the military for a variety of reasons, ranging from money for college to work experience. But some do so for honor.