May 8, 2023 Victory in Europe Day pioneered 16th Air Force’s missions Today, marks the end of World War II in Europe, a day that is known as Victory in Europe or V-E Day. Celebrations rang out around the world following the U.S. and Allies formally accepting Nazi Germany’s surrender on May 8, 1945.
Feb. 14, 2023 Offutt, Lincoln Airmen honor WWII veteran on 100th birthday Nebraska National Guard Airmen gathered with Air Force Lt. Col. (Ret) Julius “Neal” Clemmer and his family Jan. 28, 2023, in Lincoln to celebrate the World War II veteran’s 100th birthday.
April 26, 2017 Wing makes move to Nebraska Editor’s note: This is the third article in a series that annotates the history of the 55th Wing from its early days as a World War II pursuit group to its current form as an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance unit.After nearly two years of planning, the 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing