Dec. 10, 2021 Offutt AFB annual tree lighting celebration Members of the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band "Offutt Brass" play holiday music at the annual tree lighting celebration at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska on Dec. 2, 2021. The family of a deployed Offutt service member is chosen each year to help turn the lights on. (U.S. Air Force photo
Dec. 9, 2021 HOAB to perform holiday concert series in original post theater While circumstances outside of their control forced the cancellation of their local annual holiday concert series, the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band has announced they will perform on base in a venue built exactly for this type of an event more than 80 years ago.
Dec. 8, 2021 Offutt dog handler gets valuable training during his MWD’s surgery While deployed in Kuwait in May with his military working dog (MWD), Staff Sgt. Steven Ramirez of the 55th Wing Security Forces Squadron felt a lump on his dog’s torso. Lumen, a 7-year-old bomb-sniffing dog, didn’t appear to be in any physical pain but Ramirez took him to see the veterinarian for an
Nov. 11, 2021 Offutt AFB participates in local Veterans Day Parade The U.S. Strategic Command Joint Color Guard leads units from Offutt Air Force Base marching in Nebraska's Official Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue, Nebraska, on Nov. 6, 2021. Representatives from the 55th Wing, 557th Weather Wing and U.S. Strategic Command participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force
Nov. 10, 2021 Growth in metro bike share stations puts Offutt in reach With more than 10,000 personnel coming to and from the installation daily, more and more people are looking for alternatives to avoid traffic.One such way is by cycling and with the Omaha metro bike share operator increasing its program to more than 75 stations in the metro area, there soon could be
Nov. 9, 2021 Offutt hosts Disability Employment Awareness Month luncheon Offutt AFB hosted the annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month luncheon for disabled DoD employees Oct. 29, 2021. DEAM is observed each October to honor the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy.
Nov. 4, 2021 Construction team prepares for winter Offutt’s runway construction project is nearing the halfway point as cold weather season approaches the Midwest. The project is replacing a runway which hadn’t undergone major reconstruction in over 60 years. It will ensure sustainable flight safety and eliminate issues caused by the deterioration
Nov. 2, 2021 True North offers support for active duty members True North opened at Offutt AFB in April of this year. The program provides limited scope counselors, which are licensed mental health providers trained to understand the unique pressures associated with high stress organizations.
Nov. 1, 2021 Annual CFC campaign strives to be ‘face of change’ The 2021 Combined Federal Campaign officially kicked off on base Nov. 1, 2021, and continues through Jan. 15, 2022.
Oct. 29, 2021 Offutt participating in upcoming Veterans Day parade Offutt Air Force Base will take part in Nebraska’s Official Veterans Day Parade Nov. 6, 2021, in Olde Towne Bellevue.
Oct. 26, 2021 Offutt officer earns Air Force level electronic warfare honor A member of Team Warhawk received the Air Force 2019 Outstanding Electronic Warfare Company Grade Officer of the Year (Level I). Maj. James Maday earned this award for his work as an EC-130H Compass Call weapons officer and evaluator electronic warfare officer in the 755th Operations Support
Oct. 22, 2021 Offutt AFB receives first two MILCON contracts for flood recovery effort The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, recently awarded over $16 million for the first two military construction contracts to Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, since the installation flooded in 2019.
Oct. 19, 2021 Volunteering to honor with dignity Years ago, the responsibility to provide military funeral honors would routinely be tasked to the mortuary affairs offices. They in turn tasked either the base security forces squadron or fledgling honor guard teams made up of volunteers that held practices after their duty day was done.
Oct. 15, 2021 Airman’s Attic modifying operations to improve support The Airman’s Attic is transitioning its operations to provide better support to Offutt’s most valuable asset – its Airmen and their families.
Oct. 8, 2021 55th Wing strengthens Agile Combat Employment capabilities The 55th Wing recently deployed an RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft to a simulated forward operating base at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, as part of Operation Agile Warhawk, an exercise designed to test the wing’s Agile Combat Employment capabilities.
Oct. 8, 2021 Offutt flood reconstruction starts with base lake project The process of rebuilding the operational and recreational facilities in the southeastern portion of the installation lost in the 2019 flood is set to start with the award of a $16.8 million contract for the Base Lake Campus.
Oct. 7, 2021 Offutt Fire Department announces Firefighter of the Year The Offutt Fire Department announced the selection of James Liptrott as Firefighter of the Year during a ceremony Oct. 7, 2021, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The honoree is chosen from previous Firefighters of the Quarter from last year. Pictured (L to R) are: Col. Kristen Thompson, 55th Wing CC;
Sept. 24, 2021 RAO offers resources for retirees The Retiree Activities Office at Offutt recently reopened after being closed from March 2020 to June 2021 due to COVID-19 precautions.
Sept. 16, 2021 Navy MUSE team watch wraps up at Allman Maintenance Facility Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) Mobile Utilities Support Equipment (MUSE) deployed two technicians Aug. 25-30, to conduct testing to ensure the equipment was ready for removal to its next destination.
Sept. 14, 2021 Heartland of America Band: Soothing the savage beast What can soothe, inspire, console, and bring back memories from long ago? It can electrify your surroundings, and make a person start to dance. Some people say it can even soothe the savage soul. It is music and the talents of musicians as they perform for others.