Aug. 4, 2025 Mission proven: 55th Wing wraps Talon Shield with combat-ready precision In the final hours of Exercise Talon Shield, conducted under the umbrella of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, the U.S. Air Force’s 55th Wing concluded a historic deployment alongside the Royal Australian Air Force’s 10 Squadron and 92 Wing. The result was a demonstration of coalition precision, rapid
July 29, 2025 Congressman Bacon, U.K. MPs visit Offutt Congressman Don Bacon, Nebraska 2nd District, and U.K. parliament members Ms. Charlotte Owen, Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge and Mr. Peter Bedford, MP for Mid Leicestershire, visited Offutt Air Force Base on July 26, 2025.
July 21, 2025 Precision in motion: what it takes to deploy the 55th Wing to Australia Deploying an U.S. Air Force RC-135V/W Rivet Joint and nearly 200 of America’s finest Airmen and over 55 tons of equipment halfway across the globe isn’t routine, it’s a showcase of strategic reach, rapid integration, and operational dominance. It requires years of deliberate planning, intricate
July 13, 2025 55th Wing arrives in Australia for Talon Shield, reinforcing global partnerships and combat readiness The 55th Wing has arrived in Australia, launching the execution of Talon Shield. This high-end training event reinforces the United States Air Force's ability to project power, integrate with allies, and execute from forward locations. Talon Shield is part of the larger exercise, Talisman Sabre,
July 8, 2025 RAF pilot awarded U.S. Air Medal A Royal Air Force member assigned to the 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron was presented the U.S. Air Medal June 6, 2025, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
June 26, 2025 55th Mission Support Group holds change of command ceremony The 55th Mission Support Group is under new leadership following a change of command ceremony June 26, 2025.
June 25, 2025 Offutt’s 55th Medical Group holds change of command Col. Tracy Bozung relinquished command of the 55th Medical Group to Col. Sarah Evans during a change of command ceremony held June 24, 2025, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
April 24, 2025 Tales of the 55th The Tales of the 55th took place March 27, 2025, at the Beardmore Events Center in Bellevue, Nebraska.
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.