April 25, 2025 Air traffic controllers rule the sky In the vast expanse of the sky, where military aircraft graze the clouds jockeying for airspace, Offutt’s air traffic controllers are there to help pilots safely navigate on approach to land or ascend upward, onward and beyond.
April 22, 2025 Combined Reserve and Guard RJ sortie shows AFFORGEN potential The 49th Intelligence Squadron, Air Force Reserve Command, and the 238th Reconnaissance Squadron, Nebraska Air National Guard, launched a joint RC-135V/W Rivet Joint sortie from Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, April 6, 2024.
April 22, 2025 Offutt Airmen prove combat readiness during largest exercise in base history The 55th Wing tested the limits of its warfighting capabilities during its largest and most demanding exercise to date, held March 31 to April 4, as part of a comprehensive combat readiness inspection (CRI).
March 28, 2025 Eighth Air Force activates 95th Wing Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, commander Eighth Air Force and the Joint-Global Strike Operations Center, commemorated the recent activation of the 95th Wing during a ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, March 28, 2025.
March 24, 2025 Offutt, Bellevue partnership strengthens readiness through collaboration Offutt Air Force Base welcomed the City of Bellevue’s Planning Director and Public Works Director for a strategic tour of the flood recovery zone on March 10, 2025—reinforcing the deepening partnership between the installation and the surrounding community.
March 18, 2025 55th LRS holds ribbon cutting for new campus The 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron celebrated the opening of their new campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska March 14, 2025.
Feb. 28, 2025 Comm lays some cable The 55th Communications Squadron hosted a seven-member team from the 243rd Engineering and Installation Squadron, Maine Air National Guard, to install fiber optic cabling in the new construction in Offutt Air Force Base’s flood recovery zone on January 26-30, 2025.
Feb. 24, 2025 Ensuring the Mission Never Stops: Inside the 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron At the heart of Offutt Air Force Base, the 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron operates like a well-oiled machine, ensuring personnel, equipment, and supplies are always ready to support global Air Force missions. While supporting the second largest wing in the Air Force, the 55th LRS shows no signs
Feb. 20, 2025 Offutt connects at Red Flag, Bamboo Eagle Offutt sent a team to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada to participate in Red Flag 25-1 and Bamboo Eagle with Royal Air Force partners Jan. 27 to Feb. 14, 2025.
Feb. 14, 2025 A flyover to honor a fallen leader A former 55th Operations Group Deputy Commander, Lt. Col. Michael “Happy” Edmondson, U.S. Air Force retired, spent most of his career supporting the mission of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance. After his service, he continued to support the United States as a civilian contractor for the
Feb. 13, 2025 55th Wing holds Annual Awards The 55th Wing held its annual awards ceremony on Feb. 8 at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue, Neb., celebrating civilians and Airmen for exceptional performance and dedication to Team Offutt’s mission.
Feb. 5, 2025 55th Wing leadership engages Airmen face-to-face amid policy changes As the Air Force implements significant policy updates, 55th Wing leadership is prioritizing direct engagement with Airmen across the installation to ensure clarity and understanding.
Jan. 30, 2025 Offutt develops future leaders Offutt Air Force Base held a Flight Commander Development course from Jan 21-24 at the 557th Weather Wing conference room.
Jan. 14, 2025 Offutt holds Warhawk Athena The 55th Wing’s second Warhawk Athena conference took place on Offutt Air Force Base Jan. 7-10, 2025.
Jan. 14, 2025 Submit 55th Wing PA requests via P3 The 55th Wing Public Affairs office at Offutt Air Force Base now uses the PA Productivity Portal, or P3, to submit work orders for photographic, video, audio, graphics, and editorial support.
Dec. 20, 2024 Offutt community gathers for National Wreaths Across America Day The annual Wreaths Across America ceremony was held Dec. 14, 2014, at Fort Crook Post Cemetery on Offutt Air Force Base.
Dec. 18, 2024 Volunteers bring yule-tidal wave of cheer Buddy the Elf and the Grinch spread holiday cheer while volunteers handed out toys to 216 Families at the Airman’s Attic second annual toy drive at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
Dec. 12, 2024 55th MXS fuel cell team keeps aircraft soaring The 55th Maintenance Squadron’s fuel cell team recently repaired a fuel tank on a WC-135 Constant Phoenix aircraft at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
Nov. 27, 2024 Operation Giving Thanks feeds Offutt service members Community leaders handed out 550 turkeys and hams to service members and their families outside the James M. McCoy Airmen Leadership School at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Nov. 22, 2024, in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Nov. 18, 2024 Offutt Event Center officially reopens The 55th Force Support Squadron held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate the reopening of the Offutt Event Center on base, Nov. 15, 2024.