Oct. 15, 2024 55th MDG’s Mighty Medics treat Hondurans & train military Six 55th Medical Group members participated in Amistad 24 training Aug. 4-16 at 1st Battalion Marine Base in La Ceiba, Honduras.
March 15, 2024 55th Dental Squadron gives kids free smiles The 55th Dental Squadron held a free dental day for children at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic March 8, 2024
Feb. 1, 2024 Offutt remains a No Drone Zone As the popularity of small, unmanned aircraft systems or drones, continues to grow, Offutt Air Force Base remains a no drone zone.
July 17, 2023 EX ABUV brings XCOMM, interoperability to Canada From June 9-22, 55 Airmen, contractors and civilians, from bases around the world operated out of only two deployment tents in Canada. With a small contingent of Airmen, the 55th Wing set up a main operating base performing communications, logistics and command & control in a semi-austere location
July 6, 2023 55th MSG under new leadership The 55th Mission Support Group is under new leadership following a change of command ceremony July 6, 2023. Col. Jasin Cooley relinquished command to Col. Patrick Kolesiak during the time-honored ceremony at the Offutt Fire Station.
June 27, 2023 Exercise AGILE BLIZZARD-UNIFIED VISION phase 2, Alaska Exercise AGILE BLIZZARD-UNIFIED VISION phase 2, an arctic based Agile Combat Employment exercise, took place June 10-13, 2023, providing the 55th and 35th Combat Communications Squadrons, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and 52nd Network Warfare Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, the
Feb. 23, 2023 ATSO rodeo helps ensure Warhawks ready for combat Airmen from the 55th Wing participated in an Ability to Survive and Operate rodeo at Offutt Air Force Base Feb. 10, 2023.
Aug. 10, 2022 Offutt civilian receives high-level award for third time The Air Force recently recognized Scott Carlson as the 2021 Nuclear Deterrence Operations Category II Civilian of the Year. Carlson, a program analyst for the 55th Wing Command Post, has now won in this category three years running.
June 23, 2022 55th Communications Group changes leadership The 55th Communications Group held a change of command ceremony June 23, 2022, at Offutt Air Force Base.After having led the 55th CG since July 2020, Col. Larry Fletcher relinquished command to Col. Matthew Hensley.
May 9, 2022 Offutt continues to influence local economy What was originally established by the U.S. Army as Fort Crook 128 years ago with just a few hundred Soldiers has today become one of the driving forces for the Nebraska economy. According to the latest economic impact statement for fiscal year 2021 produced by the 55th Comptroller Squadron, what is
March 11, 2022 55th Wing Association hopes to ‘reignite the flame’ with return of birthday ball The 55th Wing Association, a non-profit organization not officially associated with the Air Force, will host a birthday ball for the 55th Wing on April 9, 2022 at the La Vista Hotel & Conference Center in La Vista, Nebraska.
Jan. 20, 2022 Air Combat Command Names Lead Wings The commander of Air Combat Command has designated five units as Lead Wings as part of the combat air force’s transition to the service’s new force generation model.
Aug. 13, 2021 Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth marks 55 years at Offutt The 55th Wing will commemorate a unique anniversary as it marks 55 years at Offutt Air Force Base on Aug. 16, 2021.
July 27, 2021 ACC leadership team visits Team Offutt Air Combat Command’s leadership team saw how the Airmen of the 55th Wing and 557th Weather Wing play a crucial role in the defense of the nation during a visit to Offutt Air Force Base July 20-22, 2021.
July 8, 2021 Air Force delivers better fitting body armor for female defenders The 55th Security Forces Squadron recently issued new body armor to Offutt defenders. What makes this piece of safety equipment special is it was designed to better protect females.For years, female defenders have worn the standard tactical vest issued to them. These standard vests come in different
June 30, 2021 338th CTS uses VR to enhance their training The 55th Operations Group at Offutt Air Force Base is using new virtual reality equipment sent from the 16th Air Force to help them maintain their RC-135 training requirements.
June 22, 2021 Warhawks welcome new commander The Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth, the largest wing in Air Combat Command and the second largest in the U.S. Air Force, welcomed a new commander during a ceremony at the Offutt Parade Field June 22, 2020.
June 15, 2021 Closer, But Not Done: Offutt Reaches another Milestone in its Flood Recovery A new mission crew simulator, called a Mission Crew Training System or simply MCTS, was revealed at Offutt Air Force Base May 12.
June 24, 2020 OSS ensures airfield operations continue amid COVID-19 pandemic When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the local area in March, the 55th Operations Support Squadron faced a challenge unlike any they had faced before to keep airfield operations ongoing.By implementing numerous precautionary measures, this team of more than 200 people, whose vast mission ensures the 55th
April 3, 2020 OOSC treats 55 MDG to Chick-fil-A sandwiches Trish Hammond (center), an Offutt Officer’s Spouse’s Club member, helps deliver 382 Chick-fil-A sandwiches to the 55th Medical Group at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic April 2, 2020. The sandwiches were purchased through Operation Warm Heart donations and were delivered by the OOSC as a way to say