April 12, 2024 Pillen Signs Month of the Military Child Proclamation Members of the 55th Wing leadership from Offutt Air Force Base were on hand to witness Governor Jim Pillen sign the proclamation designating April as the Month of the Military Child at the state capitol April 11, 2024.
April 12, 2024 55th FSS showcases civilian job opportunities to greater Omaha area Team Offutt members from the 55th Force Support Squadron held a Career Showcase April 2 here.
March 11, 2024 Offutt Brass celebrates Music in Our Schools The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band Offutt Brass celebrates Music in Our Schools month by visiting various elementary schools throughout Omaha and Papillion, Neb. Metropolitan area Mar. 4 – 8.
March 6, 2024 Offutt partners with zoo for wild innovation The 55th Force Support Squadron’s readiness flight teamed up with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium to test out a portable water desalinization kit on Feb. 24, 2024.
March 1, 2024 43rd ECS Transitions to EA-37B The 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron took its final flight in the EC-130H Compass Call aircraft on Feb. 15, 2024, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz.
Feb. 14, 2024 Longstanding partnerships recognized at ceremony Local, state and federally elected officials joined with the Bellevue, Omaha and Sarpy County chambers to commemorate their longstanding partnerships with leaders from Offutt Air Force Base during a ceremony Feb. 9, 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.
Dec. 14, 2023 Third, final WC-135R Constant Phoenix arrives The third and final WC-135R Constant Phoenix aircraft, tail number 64-14829, arrived at its new home here December 4, 2023.
Nov. 22, 2023 55th Wing test Pluto app around the world The 55th Wing Project BOCKSCAR office and other members from Team Offutt participate in a test trial of the new Pluto application Nov. 13-17, 2023, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
Nov. 17, 2023 WARHAWK01 visits Team Kadena Recon The 55th Wing commander recently visited the 82d Reconnaissance Squadron and 390th Intelligence Squadron, who operate here at one of the wing’s five geographically separated locations.
Nov. 3, 2023 Bellevue Public Schools taking flight with $2 million grant Bellevue Public Schools recently announced they were awarded a $2 million Department of Defense Education Activity competitive grant.
Oct. 27, 2023 55th Force Support Squadron promotes leadership among lower ranks Members from the 55th Force Support Squadron traveled to the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City, Iowa to participate in Pacific Cornstalk training exercise, Oct. 18-20.
Oct. 12, 2023 The 55th Wing kicks off the annual CFC campaign The 2023 Combine Federal Campaign officially started Sept. 1, 2023, and continues through Jan. 15, 2024.
Oct. 10, 2023 Air Force heritage carried forward The Air Force is gilded with tradition despite its relatively short history when compared to the long tenure of its fellow branches in the Department of Defense. When we look at these traditions through the eyes of Airmen who serve, we sometimes see the footprints of the men and women who served
Sept. 26, 2023 Junior Warhawks run pre-deployment formation line The 55th Wing played host to a significant, heartwarming event called Operation Warhawk Junior at the Offutt Field House, Sept. 23, 2023.
Aug. 25, 2023 Offutt maintainer’s innovation saves time, money Tech Sgt. Justin Boettger, 55th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance section chief at Offutt Air Force Base, recently created a rivet set adapter to be used with a slotted drive shaft rotary hammer.
Aug. 18, 2023 Kicking Mules validate, verify hot refueling procedures The 95th Reconnaissance Squadron validated and verified recently developed RC-135 hot refueling procedures at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 14, 2023.Hot refueling is when an aircraft is refueled after landing and parking, while also leaving an engine running.“This was part of a larger
Aug. 16, 2023 155th Air Refueling Wing, 55th Wing co-host upcoming Lincoln air show The 155th Air Refueling Wing and the 55th Wing will co-host the Guardians of Freedom Air Show at the Lincoln Airport Aug. 26-27, 2023.
Aug. 3, 2023 Offutt Airman spearheads inaugural Warhawks Olympics Team Offutt members participated in the inaugural Warhawks Olympics June 15, 2023, on the Offutt Air Force Base parade grounds.
July 31, 2023 Royal Air Force flies with 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron For over a decade, the U.S. Air Force and the United Kingdom Royal Air Force have been partnering together to enhance crew training, technology development, maintenance and aircrew co-manning. This year marks the first time an RAF flight lieutenant was integrated into the RC-135 Rivet Joint program.