March 4, 2021 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.
Feb. 3, 2021 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
Dec. 11, 2020 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)
Dec. 11, 2020 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.
Nov. 23, 2020 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
Oct. 26, 2020 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
Oct. 23, 2020 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.
Sept. 23, 2020 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
Sept. 23, 2020 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)
Sept. 17, 2020 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.
July 23, 2020 Offutt Airman earns ACC paralegal award A member of Team Offutt received the Air Combat Command Outstanding Paralegal Airman of the year.
July 22, 2020 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
June 12, 2020 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.
May 29, 2020 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.
May 28, 2020 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
April 30, 2020 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.
April 24, 2020 ALS goes virtual The James M. McCoy Airmen Leadership School here was the first school of its kind to gain approval and complete a previously paused course completely online due to COVID-19 restrictions.
April 17, 2020 Language Learning Center starts online learning in response to COVID-19 The Language Learning Center here, which is a detachment of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey, California, began providing online classes in response to COVID-19 March 27, 2020.The center's mission is to maintain language skills for linguists, who are on flying
April 17, 2020 Public Health Emergency Working Group at forefront of Offutt COVID-19 response As the world continues the battle against the spread of COVID-19, one Offutt team has worked day-in and day-out to protect Team Offutt and the surrounding communities.The Public Health Emergency Working Group, directed by the 55th Wing commander on March 5, has played a major role in Offutt’s
March 20, 2020 Offutt chaplains add virtual services amid pandemic Following the directions of the President and Governor Ricketts, in response to the CoronaVirus pandemic, the base chapel here is changing the format of all worship services from in-person to virtual worshipping through the Offutt Facebook page.