June 8, 2026 Offutt AFB, local partners conduct MARE ahead of air show Offutt Air Force Base and community organizations completed a Major Accident Response Exercise on June 6, 2026, strengthening their ability to respond to a large-scale emergency ahead of the 2026 Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show.
June 5, 2026 55th Wing Change of Responsibility Ceremony The 55th Wing held a change of responsibility ceremony June 5, 2024, inside the Bennie L. Davis Maintenance Facility dock 1 at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. This is the second change of responsibility ceremony the 55th Wing has conducted.
June 2, 2026 Offutt hosts legislative director Evan Dean, legislative director for Rep. Mike Flood of Nebraska, visited Offutt Air Force Base, June 6, 2026, to view newly constructed facilities and gain a better understanding of the 55th Wing's mission.
May 15, 2026 Team Offutt hosts Honorary Commanders for immersion day Honorary commanders assigned to the 55th Wing, 557th Weather Wing, 95th Wing, and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency participated in an immersion day at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 28, 2026, providing civic leaders a firsthand look at the installation’s mission and daily operations.
May 8, 2026 55th MXG welcomes new commander Col. Aaron Gray, 55th Wing commander, passes the guidon to incoming 55th Maintenance Group commander, Col. Eric Burke, during the 55th MXG change of command ceremony on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., May 1, 2026. A change of command ceremony is a formal, time-honored tradition that symbolizes the
May 5, 2026 Offutt leaders laud future military recruits Offutt leadership, including Col. Chad Backes, 55th Wing deputy commander, congratulate and encourage upcoming high school graduates who made a commitment to military service. Offutt leaders gave remarks during local high school Military Signing Day ceremonies.
April 30, 2026 Month of the Military Child: Hannah's story Hannah and Hazel’s laughter fills the air on a peaceful Friday afternoon in their backyard. Bubbles spray from a bubble machine, floating around them, enticing giggles that adults have long forgotten how to make.
April 10, 2026 Warhawks connect through shared spirit Members of the 55th Wing participated in a 5.5K run at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 10, 2026, as a central component of a wing-wide Comprehensive Airman Fitness Day.
March 30, 2026 The four-legged therapist on duty Behind a big goofy smile, wet pink nose, and wagging tail, the soft patter of furry white paws gently treads through the halls of the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic in search of the next belly rub or head pat.
March 16, 2026 Chief Blazier visits the Team Offutt intelligence community Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, Senior Enlisted Leader for Intelligence, Headquarters United States Air Force, speaks to the Team Offutt intelligence community inside the 557th Weather Wing auditorium on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., March 13, 2026. Blazier toured Offutt AFB and spoke about where
March 13, 2026 AGE of Airpower When our planes aren’t in the air, the 55th MXS are constantly maintaining and preparing them for flight. Responsible for maintaining and repairing the equipment that supplies electricity, hydraulic pressure and air pressure to our planes, Aerospace Ground Equipment specialists play an essential
March 11, 2026 Hail Hydro Flying our jets projects air superiority. Landing them lets us do it again.In order to Fly, Fight, and Win, every part of our planes must be in perfect working order. Responsible for maintaining fluid-, air- or gas-pressured devices on aircraft, the 55th MXS Aircraft Hydraulic Systems specialists
Feb. 10, 2026 Offutt, Red Cross partnership provides vital support services Wearing a collared sweatshirt with the American Red Cross emblem, a bespectacled man warmly smiles while handing a prescription to a customer at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic pharmacy. This moment may appear small and routine, but this exchange also symbolizes a deeper connection – the partnership
Feb. 6, 2026 Sixteenth Air Force Command Chief connects with Offutt Airmen Chief Master Sergeant Andrew J. McKendree, Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) command chief, visited Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Jan. 13-14, 2026, to connect with Airmen and see how Team Offutt gets after the mission every day.
Jan. 30, 2026 A Historic Milestone for the 55th Wing: EA-37B roadshows strengthen Pacific partnerships The 55th Wing executed two historic EA-37B Compass Call roadshows across the Indo-Pacific last fall, demonstrating the Air Force’s ability to project advanced electromagnetic warfare capability alongside allies and partners in the region.
Jan. 29, 2026 SecAF visits Team Offutt Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Offutt Air Force Base to see firsthand how the 55th Wing supports national defense, strategic deterrence, and global operations, Jan. 22-23, 2026.
Jan. 9, 2026 Team Offutt celebrates Chief Master Sergeant selects Out of 2,445 eligible Senior Master Sergeants across the Air Force, only 640 were selected, marking a 26.18 selection rate. This milestone reflects years of leadership, dedication, and impact on mission and people.
Dec. 5, 2025 RC-135 Rivet Joint, EA-37B Compass Call conduct historic sorties An RC-135 Rivet Joint and an EA-37B Compass Call aircraft began the first ever sustained, integrated sorties outside of a large force exercise performed by the two aircraft on Sept. 24, 2025. This operation was meant to advance the 55th Wing’s electromagnetic spectrum warfare capabilities.
Nov. 26, 2025 Offutt members enjoy giving thanks before the holidays Team Offutt members participate in Thanksgiving Day events Nov. 21, 2025, ahead of the holiday at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
Sept. 25, 2025 Accountability ensures Lethality The 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s equipment accountability element and customer support team recently completed a one-hundred percent physical inventory inspection of all equipment and vehicles in preparation for the Department of Defense’s Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness inspection