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.
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 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.
July 1, 2024 55th Operations Group welcomes new commander The 55th Operations Group held a change of command ceremony July 1, 2024, at OffuttAir Force Base.
June 28, 2024 55th Maintenance Group welcomes new commander The 55th Maintenance Group welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony June 27, 2024, inside Bennie L. Davis Maintenance Facility dock 1.
May 2, 2024 Police Week at Offutt AFB The Military Police Force known as the “Recon Raiders” which includes members of the 55th Security Forces Squadron and Navy will host local law enforcement agencies in a ceremony to kick off Police Week celebrations at Offutt Air Force Base at 9 am May 13, 2024.
May 1, 2024 Offutt Breaks Ground on two more Campuses The Offutt Flood Rebuild Program Management Office will break ground on the Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Campus at 8 am and the Operations Campus at 11 am on Friday, May 3, 2024.
April 12, 2024 55th FSS showcases civilian job opportunities to greater Omaha area Team Offutt members from the 55th Force Support Squadron held a Career Showcase April 2 here.
March 11, 2024 Offutt Brass celebrates Music in Our Schools The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band Offutt Brass celebrates Music in Our Schools month by visiting various elementary schools throughout Omaha and Papillion, Neb. Metropolitan area Mar. 4 – 8.
Dec. 18, 2023 SEAC visits Team Offutt The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visited Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Dec. 6, 2023.
Dec. 14, 2023 Third, final WC-135R Constant Phoenix arrives The third and final WC-135R Constant Phoenix aircraft, tail number 64-14829, arrived at its new home here December 4, 2023.
Dec. 1, 2023 An Airman’s Journey to Serve from Across the Globe “I would like to highlight what the United States Air Force has done for me and my family,” is how Senior Airman Shelan Kaky, 55th Comptroller Squadron financial analysis technician, started a letter explaining how her journey led her to serving here.
Nov. 9, 2023 Flood recovery project include new homes for fish In a proactive move to bolster the aquatic ecosystem and counter the steady decline of sportfish condition and abundance, more than 50 artificial fish habitat structures were strategically submerged in the Base Lake recently.
Nov. 2, 2023 Temporary road to E-4B hangar opens After months of inter-agency coordination, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held October 20, 2023, to celebrate the opening of a new temporary road to the Allman Maintenance Facility, home of the E-4B.
Oct. 12, 2023 The 55th Wing kicks off the annual CFC campaign The 2023 Combine Federal Campaign officially started Sept. 1, 2023, and continues through Jan. 15, 2024.
Sept. 29, 2023 55th Security Forces Squadron MWDs on the move Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, visits the new temporary facility for 55th Security Forces Squadron and their Military Working Dogs Sept. 25, 2023 at Offutt Air Force Base.
Sept. 26, 2023 Junior Warhawks run pre-deployment formation line The 55th Wing played host to a significant, heartwarming event called Operation Warhawk Junior at the Offutt Field House, Sept. 23, 2023.
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. 16, 2023 Offutt AFB memorializes Rivet Amber crew The 45th Reconnaissance Squadron unveiled a new memorial for the crew of Rivet Amber call sign Irene 92 during a ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base Sept. 15, 2023.