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.
Sept. 7, 2023 55th Cyber Squadron makes ‘paws’-itive impact in Omaha The 55th Cyber Squadron donated blankets and towels to the Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha Aug. 17, 2023.The squadron booster club members met early in the year to discuss ideas for possible service projects, including a towel drive for the NHS. Airman 1st Class Jaclyn Johnston, 55th CS data center
Aug. 29, 2023 Retiree Appreciation Day returns to Offutt Retiree Appreciation Day is back!For the first time since 2019, Team Offutt will host the Retiree Appreciation Day from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oct. 14, 2023, at the Offutt Exchange.
Aug. 28, 2023 Thunderbirds highlight return of Offutt Air Show For the first time since 2018, the Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show returns to Offutt Air Force Base Aug. 24-25, 2024, with the U.S Air Force Thunderbirds headlining the show.
Aug. 25, 2023 Bellevue school shares STEM garden harvest with Offutt Airman’s Attic Twin Ridge Elementary School in Bellevue started a garden this past spring with a Department of Defense Education Activity STEM grant and is sharing its produce with Offutt Air Force Base Airman’s Attic food pantry.
Aug. 25, 2023 Offutt maintainer’s innovation saves time, money Tech Sgt. Justin Boettger, 55th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance section chief at Offutt Air Force Base, recently created a rivet set adapter to be used with a slotted drive shaft rotary hammer.
Aug. 25, 2023 Offutt F.C. ready for Defenders Cup Offutt F.C. will once again head to San Antonio, Texas, over Labor Day weekend with hopes of capturing the Defenders Cup, an annual military soccer tournament.
Aug. 16, 2023 155th Air Refueling Wing, 55th Wing co-host upcoming Lincoln air show The 155th Air Refueling Wing and the 55th Wing will co-host the Guardians of Freedom Air Show at the Lincoln Airport Aug. 26-27, 2023.
Aug. 7, 2023 Palace Chase, Front offer Offutt Airmen other opportunities The Department of the Air Force offers two programs for Airmen and Guardians who want to continue serving their country but want more time than active duty allows to focus on commitments, goals or interests outside the military.
Aug. 3, 2023 Offutt Airman spearheads inaugural Warhawks Olympics Team Offutt members participated in the inaugural Warhawks Olympics June 15, 2023, on the Offutt Air Force Base parade grounds.
July 31, 2023 Royal Air Force flies with 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron For over a decade, the U.S. Air Force and the United Kingdom Royal Air Force have been partnering together to enhance crew training, technology development, maintenance and aircrew co-manning. This year marks the first time an RAF flight lieutenant was integrated into the RC-135 Rivet Joint program.
July 27, 2023 Maintainers improve quality of life at Offutt maintenance facility The historic 2019 flood decimated many buildings at Offutt Air Force Base, including the Bennie L. Davis maintenance facility. While most buildings were torn down to make way for new campuses, contractors gutted the Bennie Davis and began the rebuilding process, which allowed the maintainers to
July 26, 2023 U.S. Strategic Command stands up Joint EMS Operations Center U.S. Strategic Command officially stood up the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Operations Center (JEC) during a ceremony at USSTRATCOM Headquarters on Offutt Air Force Base July 26, 2023.The JEC will serve as the heart of the Department of Defense's electromagnetic spectrum operations with the
July 25, 2023 55th Operations Group establishes new detachment in Alaska In an effort to respond more quickly to long standing and ever-increasing combatant command and national intelligence requirements in the Indo-Pacific region, the 55th Operations Group Detachment 1 was recently established at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.The new detachment will initially serve as
July 24, 2023 Offutt’s Operation Backpack bigger than ever Over 700 children are headed back to school with a new backpack filled to the brim with free school supplies after attending Operation Backpack July 20, 2023, at the Offutt Youth Center.Child and Youth Programs and several community partners provided backpacks and school supplies to children of