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    55th Wing officially welcomed to Lincoln during ceremony

    The Nebraska National Guard officially welcomed the 55th Wing to the Lincoln Airport during a ceremony April 16.
  • black labrador retriever dog sitting in front of 55th Security Forces Squadron police vehicle with the words Military Working Dog behind him

    Louie’s new beginning

    The 55th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog team at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, welcomed their newest addition Feb. 24, 2021. Louie, a two-year old black Labrador retriever became the newest member of Offutt’s MWD Section. This is the first time the Labrador retriever breed has been assigned to the MWD team here. Like many MWD’s before him, Louie received his training at the 341st Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. He has been trained for obedience and detection and graduated with his certification in explosives detection.
  • Air Force female wearing COVID-19 protective mask, ear protection headphones, in uniform, wearing an orange vest and carrying an orange signal lights in each hand directing an aircraft

    Team Offutt celebrates Women’s History Month

    March is designated as Women’s History Month. It is a time to recognize the struggles and hardships of the past as well as the contributions and accomplishments women have made as they continue to look for a better tomorrow.
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    Team Offutt member recognized for work with American Red Cross

    A Team Offutt member will be recognized for his support of the American Red Cross during their annual Heroes in the Heartland event March 9, 2021.
  • A photo of a hangar for a story on Offutt's move to the Lincoln, NE Airport

    Transition to Lincoln starts with first aircraft arrival

    Normally a 55th Wing OC-135 Open Skies aircraft landing and taxiing to its parking spot is no a big deal, but this particular landing on Feb. 1, 2021, was unlike any other. This flight was Offutt Air Force Base’s first aircraft arrival to the Lincoln Airport, where the 55th Wing and its mission partners will operate all flying operations from for the next 18 months as contractors replace the base’s runway.
  • Stand alone photo of Bellevue Chamber filling holiday bags for Offutt dorm residents

    Bellevue Chamber spreads holiday cheer for Offutt dorm residents

    Col. Gavin Marks, 55th Wing commander, joins members of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce as they fill goodie bags Dec. 8 at Bellevue Volunteer Fire Department for the annual “Holiday Cheer” for Kisling dorm residents at Offutt Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by L. Cunningham)
  • A photo for a Phase 0 runway replacement article.

    Work officially begins replacing Offutt’s aging runway

    Work has officially started to completely replace Offutt’s aging runway as Phase 0 of the $143.9 million project began recently.
  • Wing commander Colonel Marks dressed in chefs uniform and chefs hat while carving a turkey for Airmen to eat on Thanksgiving Day.

    A time to be Thankful

    In 1621 what began as a three-day harvest celebration has evolved to what we now celebrate as Thanksgiving Day on the third Thursday of November. It is a day when families, friends and loved ones come together to remember all things they are thankful for. Because of COVID-19 this year, some gatherings may be smaller than what we have been accustomed to. Some of us may be missing family members or friends. Some of them taken to soon by COVID-19.
  • Truck tows aircraft into hangar

    Multi-wing, multiagency exercise tests Offutt maintainer’s ability to operate

    A proof of concept exercise took place Oct. 23 to identify any shortfalls and establish procedures for Offutt Air Force Base aircraft that will operate out of Lincoln Airport starting early next year while the base’s airfield undergoes a complete replacement. The exercise involved the 55th Maintenance Group, along with 155th Air Refueling Wing, Lincoln and Offutt first responders and various 55th Wing agencies to test the feasibility of operating from Lincoln Airport.
  • Airman scrubs brick wall

    Chaplain gets dirty in 55th SFS MWD kennels

    The 55th Wing Chaplain Base Chapel kicked off their new "Toughest Jobs" program Oct. 20, 2020, with a visit to the 55th Security Forces Squadron’s kennels.
  • Air Force members stand in front of aircraft

    Hispanic Heritage Month takes flight

    Members of Team Offutt conducted a training flight featuring 10 Hispanic or Latinx aircrew members in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month Oct. 14, 2020.
  • in the foreground, six Airmen carry a U.S. flag draped transfer case to a transportation truck in the background, two civilians stand inside with hands over there hearts, inside the truck are two previously loaded transfer cases

    DPAA Honorable Carry

    Members of the 55th Wing Honor Guard carry the last of 25 transfer cases off of Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency Honorable Carry flight Sept. 4, 2020. The remains were transferred from the European Theater recovered by DPAA partners and the last set of remains for the World War II Ploesti Disinterment Project. Ploesti,
  • in the front of photograph is the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Memorial with a large wreath leaning against it. In the background an Airman running while carrying the POW/MIA flag running with four other Airmen running behind him

    POW/MIA Remembrance Run

    Members of Team Offutt run past the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action memorial at the parade grounds Sept. 18, 2020 during the 24 hour POW/MIA 24 hour Remembrance Run. The event honors and reminds us of those who have fallen and those still missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by L. Cunningham)

  • Wing Operations Center takes innovation prize

    The 55th Wing Operations Center will soon be receiving $2.8 million worth of upgrades to their mission systems, thanks to the innovation of WOC Airmen.
  • Airman sits at desk looking a file.

    Offutt Airman earns ACC paralegal award

    A member of Team Offutt received the Air Combat Command Outstanding Paralegal Airman of the year.
  • A photo of Team Offutt conducting a dignified transfer of remains

    DPAA Offutt Laboratory conducts first dignified transfer of remains during COVID-19 pandemic

    Members of Team Offutt offload 28 transfer cases carrying unidentified remains of service members from a C-17 Globemaster III July 21, 2020, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, during an honorable carry of remains. The remains were transferred from the European theater and will be analyzed by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Offutt Laboratory

  • Offutt begins to loosen COVID-19 restrictions

    Some of the restrictions implemented on Offutt AFB in March of this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will be relaxed beginning June 12.
  • A photo of Airmen in the dorms supporting a news story.

    Resources assist Airmen in balancing mission, dormitory life

    As the United States military works to balance mission accomplishment with the health of its service members amid the COVID-19 pandemic, dorm residents are also working to accomplish a balance.
  • Two Airmen working on fly-cab of a deicer, turning wrenches

    Warhorses gallop steadfast through COVID-19

    Warhorses in the middle ages were known as cavalry warriors, they came in different sizes, types and were used for various forms of warfare, reconnaissance, raiding, communication, or supply. Unlike the four-legged equine Warhorses of the past, the 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron continues to help maintain the mission of the 55th Wing, getting the right parts and fuels products to the right place.
  • Airman disinfects cockpit of aircraft.

    Fifty-Fifth fightin’ through COVID-19

    In the midst of a Public Health Emergency, at Health Protection Condition Charlie and with mission-essential personnel only reporting for duty, there is a stillness across the base most likely not seen since its establishment in 1896 as its personnel fight to keep COVID-19 at a distance.
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