Nov. 15, 2024 Offutt hosts VA exercise Offutt Air Force Base hosted the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System as they conducted a National Disaster Medical System exercise on Nov. 13, at Offutt Field House.
Nov. 13, 2024 Offutt participates in local Veterans Day events Representatives from the 55th Wing, 557th Weather Wing and U.S. Strategic Command participated in the annual Veterans Day parade and breakfast in Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. The parade was observed by veterans, service members and members of the community to give thanks and show support for
Oct. 31, 2024 Nebraska Veteran Resource Center opens at Offutt Exchange The Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a first-of-its-kind resource center at the base exchange mini mall, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, October 31, 2024.
Oct. 28, 2024 Air Force awards four installations with 2024 Air Force Community Partnership Awards The awards honor installations who develop mutually beneficial partnerships with their local communities to improve quality of life for Airmen, Guardians and their families; enhance readiness; modernize services; provide efficiencies; expand capability; and strengthen community relations.
Oct. 11, 2024 55th Dental Squadron participated in Green River Area Wellness Mission Twelve members of the 55th Dental Squadron participated in the Green River Area Wellness Mission, 2024 Innovative Readiness Training June 13-27, 2024, in Henderson, Kentucky.
Sept. 27, 2024 55th Wing holds Leadership Conference at Offutt Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Andrew Small, 55th Wing command chief, hosted the annual 2024 Leadership Conference at Offutt Air Force Base, Sept. 26-27.
Sept. 20, 2024 55th SFS eye in the sky keeps Offutt safe As the popularity of small, unmanned aircraft systems or drones, continues to grow, Offutt Air Force Base remains a no drone zone.
Sept. 13, 2024 Offutt remembers 9-11 Twenty-three years ago, the American way of life was forever shifted as the incidents of Sept. 11, 2001 unfolded. Offutt Air Force Base held a commemorative run and participated in a wreath laying ceremony at American Heroes Park in Bellevue, Neb.
Sept. 11, 2024 Symphony in the sky As part of their centennial celebration, Offutt Air Force Base held the Defenders of Freedom Air and Space show on Aug. 24-25, 2024.
Sept. 10, 2024 AFWERX tests DINSTAAR composite ramps at Robins An AFWERX Refinery logistician at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, has found a project that could save the DoD money and could be used by Air Force cargo aircraft around the world.As the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and powered by the Air Force Research Laboratory AFWERX brings
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.