Sept. 15, 2022 Hurlburt Wing takes ACE C2 to the next level for Lead Wings For almost a decade, U.S. defense officials have deemed the return of great-power competition to be the most significant challenge to U.S. national security. As a result, the Department of Defense's leadership is taking bigger and bolder steps to maintain the U.S. military and technological edge
Sept. 15, 2022 625th STOS helps AFGSC test ICBM launch A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Navy personnel launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile armed with a test reentry vehicle at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, from an Airborne Launch Control System Aug. 16., 2022.
Sept. 14, 2022 Offutt-based Air National Guard unit doubling in size, mission next year A unique Nebraska Air National Guard unit based at Offutt Air Force Base is doubling in size and mission, senior Nebraska governmental and military leaders announced Sept. 10.
Sept. 9, 2022 Out with the old, in with the new The 55th Wing and the Air Force Technical Applications Center said goodbye to an aging antique and welcomed its refreshed replacement during a ceremony at the Lincoln Airport Sept. 7, 2022.
Sept. 7, 2022 Alert forces return with Offutt AFB runway reopening With the reopening of the Offutt Air Force Base runway Oct. 1, 2022, alert forces return to base after 18 months away.
Aug. 30, 2022 Air Force becomes a lifeline to future Airman On Aug. 1, 2021, Master Sgt. Justin Bullman, 100th Communications Squadron, nominated Tech. Sgt. Kayla Greavu, 55th Strategic Communications Squadron, for the Enlisted Force Exhibit in the National Museum of the Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio. The exhibit is scheduled to open in
Aug. 26, 2022 Offutt Junior Olympian strides toward her goals At just 13 years old, Jaiya Patillo has already competed and won against athletes in high school and college. She recently made history as the first middle schooler to compete against collegiate level athletes and win the South Dakota State University’s Last Chance track meet in February 2022.
Aug. 18, 2022 Offutt 1 of 7 bases testing Integrated Response Co-Location Pilot program As part of an Air Force pilot program to centralize and simplify advocacy, response and support services, the Offutt Integrated Response Center officially opened its doors Aug. 15, 2022.The pilot program will evaluate the effectiveness of a new, more holistic approach for responding to and assisting
Aug. 15, 2022 55th Wing’s A-Staff in final planning stages The 55th Wing is closing in on its final planning stages for its A-Staff stand-up with Initial Operational Capability scheduled for Oct. 1, 2022.
Aug. 5, 2022 Offutt reaches out to small businesses about contracting Construction began in earnest this year on Offutt Air Force Base to demolish buildings destroyed by the 2019 flood and start the rebuilding process, which is planned to occur in stages over the next few years. The flood projects may provide more contracting jobs aside from ones that already exist on
July 22, 2022 US airpower, integration on display at Royal International Air Tattoo The event allowed the Air Force and U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa to integrate and engage with hundreds of Airmen from 31 nations and approximately 200,000 visitors during the three-day military air show.
July 18, 2022 Offutt squadron wins Air Force award The 55th Security Forces Squadron earned the Air Force Security Forces Squadron Outstanding Large Unit Award for 2021. The award recognizes their mission, base and community accomplishments.
July 13, 2022 Air Force mourns the loss of 6th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force The 6th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, James M. McCoy, passed away July 13, 2022, at the age of 91.
July 12, 2022 Offutt celebrates Independence Day with Patriot Fest Team Offutt personnel kicked off their Independence Day holiday weekend with Patriot Fest on July 2, 2022, thanks to the efforts of Air Force Entertainment, the 55th Force Support Squadron and dozens of Team Offutt, AFE and community workers and volunteers.
July 7, 2022 55th Wing Command Post wins Air Force NC2 award two years in a row The 55th Wing Command Post 27-member team earned the 2021 U.S. Air Force Large Nuclear Command and Control Operations Unit of the Year award for the second year in a row.
July 5, 2022 55th Operations Group changes command The 55th Operations Group held a change of command ceremony June 30, 2022, at Offutt Air Force Base.Col. Derek Rachel assumed command from outgoing commander Col. John Litecky in a ceremony officiated by Col. Kristen Thompson, 55th Wing commander.
June 29, 2022 Offutt chaplains 'ASIST' with suicide prevention training Offutt’s Chaplain Corps conducted a suicide prevention class using the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training inside the Capehart Chapel June 16.
June 28, 2022 55th Maintenance Group welcomes new commander The 55th Maintenance Group welcomed a new commander following an assumption of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base June 27, 2022.
June 27, 2022 VCSAF leads Air Force 75th anniversary celebration at College World Series The College World Series celebrated 75 years of the Air Force during its Heroes of the Heartland game at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha June 21, 2022. Gen. David W. Allvin, Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, attended the celebration that featured an F-16 flyover, national anthem performance
June 27, 2022 Patriot Fest coming to Offutt Air Force Entertainment Live Stage productions is bringing Patriot Fest to Offutt AFB on July 2. The event will take place on the parade grounds.