June 10, 2022 Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth continues A-Staff planning The 55th Wing continues planning for its A-Staff with a goal of hitting Initial Operational Capability in September.
May 9, 2022 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
May 6, 2022 55th Security Forces Squadron Police Week events: Remembering those who protect and serve National Police Week is a time to reflect and remember all law enforcement personnel who have been injured or died in the line of duty. Members of the 55th Security Forces Squadron will be recognizing the contributions of police across the nation by participating in events and ceremonies at Offutt
May 2, 2022 A legacy of valor: The 95th RS remembers the Doolittle Raid Airmen assigned to the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron gathered to honor the heroic acts of those who served during the Doolittle Raid for the 80th anniversary of the mission. Six of the 16 aircraft flown during the Doolittle Raid belonged to the 95th RS’s predecessor, the 95th Bombardment Squadron.
April 26, 2022 U.S. Air Force Academy cadets gain operational experience at Offutt Fifteen cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Cadet Squadron 11 visited the 55th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, April 14-17, 2022.
April 22, 2022 DoD civilian retirement: Are you ready? As federal employees work alongside active duty members to maintain the mission, they eventually reach an age when they are eligible to retire.
April 21, 2022 Offutt leadership signs proclamation for Month of the Military Child Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing vice commander, visited with children enrolled in the 55th Wing Child and Youth Program April 19, 2022, before signing a proclamation honoring the Month of the Military Child on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Military-connected children are recognized and celebrated
April 7, 2022 Exercise tests Offutt’s Lead Wing operating capabilities Team Offutt conducted a three-day Lead Wing exercise to test their ability to conduct command and control along with mission generation force element integration in a contested environment through simulated competition-through-conflict actions against a peer competitor.
April 4, 2022 Through the Looking Glass: A chance to step inside Offutt history The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland is offering visitors a rare opportunity to walk through the only EC-135C Looking Glass aircraft on display anywhere in the world during its #049 Day event on April 9, 2022.
March 28, 2022 Annual OAC Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic returns in 2022 After being cancelled the last two years due to COVID-19, the annual Offutt Advisory Council Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic returns to the Bellevue Berry Farm from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3, 2022.
March 25, 2022 Maestros encourage 55th Wing leadership to stay on same sheet of music Team Offutt members and two Omaha Symphony maestros participated in a leadership talk March 17, 2022, at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha.
March 22, 2022 ACC co-leads effort to hone Information Warfare readiness Air Combat Command stood up a new organization to accelerate information warfare training and research on March 22, 2022, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.
March 18, 2022 Offutt civilian earns DoD award for support of guard, reserves Sean Poulicek, 55th Civil Engineer Squadron Operations flight chief, received the Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award during a presentation at Offutt Air Force Base in January.
Feb. 23, 2022 Animal care specialist fills the medical needs of pets and working dogs Army Sgt. Yaritza Marie Suss-Jimenez is the noncommissioned officer in charge at the Veterinary Treatment Facility at Offutt Air Force Base.
Feb. 17, 2022 Course arms flight CCs to execute mission, take care of Airmen, build relationships The 55th Wing hosted a Flight Commander Course at the Dougherty Conference Center Feb. 9-10, 2022.
Feb. 15, 2022 Want to stay informed? Get the App! When the base is shut down for weather or a gate is closed for repairs, the fastest way to be informed is by using Air Force Connect, a smart phone app that provides updated notifications to the user.
Feb. 8, 2022 Offutt Airman selected as Senate Youth Program military mentor An Offutt officer is one of 12 military members selected as an Armed Forces ambassador in support of the 60th Annual U.S. Senate Youth Program Washington Week, scheduled for March 6-9, 2022.
Jan. 20, 2022 Air Combat Command Names Lead Wings The commander of Air Combat Command has designated five units as Lead Wings as part of the combat air force’s transition to the service’s new force generation model.
Nov. 1, 2021 Annual CFC campaign strives to be ‘face of change’ The 2021 Combined Federal Campaign officially kicked off on base Nov. 1, 2021, and continues through Jan. 15, 2022.
Oct. 14, 2021 Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth expanding Non-Kinetic Operations Coordination Course offerings Due to the success of its Non-Kinetic Operations Coordination Course, the 55th Wing is expanding its availability and developing additional offerings as one of the Air Force’s leaders in NKO.