Feb. 8, 2022 Offutt Airman selected as Senate Youth Program military mentor An Offutt officer is one of 12 military members selected as an Armed Forces ambassador in support of the 60th Annual U.S. Senate Youth Program Washington Week, scheduled for March 6-9, 2022.
Feb. 8, 2022 AFCEC continues runway replacement at Offutt AFB JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – After nearly a year of construction, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center-led project to replace aging runway infrastructure at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, is making steady progress and on track to have aircraft flying out of the installation by the fall
Jan. 28, 2022 Offutt’s first responders come to the rescue On a cool winter morning in December, some of Offutt Air Force Base's first responders did not realize their lives would turn from ordinary to them becoming heroes.
Jan. 18, 2022 Offutt's Airman’s Attic ramps up operations After transitioning operations limited its access since October 2021, the Airman’s Attic is ramping up operations starting Jan. 18, 2022.
Jan. 16, 2022 ATAC provides recommendations for NAOC replacement ATAC Team 11, comprised of junior to mid-level civilian and military acquisition employees from across DAF, took up the challenge in August to provide recommendations for implementing digital acquisition methods for the Survivable Airborne Operations Center.
Dec. 28, 2021 Planning is key for a smooth transition into retirement Retiring from the military is something many service members start preparing for years in advance. There are many considerations, and each person’s decisions depend on their personal situations and circumstances. A variety of resources is available to military personnel to help them plan for the
Dec. 25, 2021 Chamber hosts annual Operation Holiday Cheer The Greater Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Operation Holiday Cheer event at the Bellevue Volunteer Fire Department Dec. 14, 2021.
Dec. 23, 2021 Offutt Airman to participate in Rose Bowl Parade When the Air Force Band of the Golden West sent out a call asking for volunteers to play alongside them at the Rose Parade, a senior airman with the Heartland of America Band answered the call.
Dec. 17, 2021 Holiday Pet Safety Tips: Decorations The holiday season is here, and for most pet parents the festivities will include our furry companions. As you and your family begin to hang the tinsel and lights, please keep in mind the dangers decorations pose to your pets.
Dec. 13, 2021 Offutt prepares for demolition to begin a new flood recovery project TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Four facilities that support the 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, are being prepped for demolition to make way for a new LRS warehouse as part of the installation's flood recovery.This military construction project was awarded as part of the
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.