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  • 625th STOS helps AFGSC test ICBM launch

    A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Navy personnel launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile armed with a test reentry vehicle at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, from an Airborne Launch Control System Aug. 16., 2022.

  • Out with the old, in with the new

    The 55th Wing and the Air Force Technical Applications Center said goodbye to an aging antique and welcomed its refreshed replacement during a ceremony at the Lincoln Airport Sept. 7, 2022.

  • University of Nebraska scholars to create app for Offutt pilots

    A group of University of Nebraska at Omaha students visited Offutt Air Force Base this summer to test out a flight simulator for an application they have been tasked to create. The students are recipients of the Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship program and are pursuing degrees in a variety of science,

  • Offutt SERE specialist wins Air Force award

    The Air Force named Tech. Sgt. Ryan O’Rourke, 55th Operations Support Squadron Offutt survival, evasion, resistance and escape program flight chief, as the Air Force Special Warfare SERE Specialist Noncommissioned Officer of the Year in July 2022.

  • Offutt 1 of 7 bases testing Integrated Response Co-Location Pilot program

    As part of an Air Force pilot program to centralize and simplify advocacy, response and support services, the Offutt Integrated Response Center officially opened its doors Aug. 15, 2022.The pilot program will evaluate the effectiveness of a new, more holistic approach for responding to and assisting

  • 55th Electronic Combat Group welcomes first female commander

    The 55th Electronic Combat Group, a geographically separated unit of the 55th Wing, welcomed its first female commander during a change of command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base July 29, 2022.Col. Melanie Olson accepted the guidon from Col. G. Michael Cundiff, Jr., with Col. Kristen

  • Offutt celebrates Independence Day with Patriot Fest

    Team Offutt personnel kicked off their Independence Day holiday weekend with Patriot Fest on July 2, 2022, thanks to the efforts of Air Force Entertainment, the 55th Force Support Squadron and dozens of Team Offutt, AFE and community workers and volunteers.

  • 55th Operations Group changes command

    The 55th Operations Group held a change of command ceremony June 30, 2022, at Offutt Air Force Base.Col. Derek Rachel assumed command from outgoing commander Col. John Litecky in a ceremony officiated by Col. Kristen Thompson, 55th Wing commander.

  • Patriot Fest coming to Offutt

    Air Force Entertainment Live Stage productions is bringing Patriot Fest to Offutt AFB on July 2. The event will take place on the parade grounds.

  • 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.

  • Auburn Tigers baseball team visits Offutt

    The Auburn Tigers baseball team visited Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, on June 16, 2022, as part of the College World Series. Offutt has hosted a team every year that the CWS has been in Omaha, Nebraska. The Tigers had lunch, toured the fire department, and viewed a military working dog

  • 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