News

  • First Change of Responsibility for 55th Wing

    The 55th Wing held a change of responsibility ceremony July 23, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The change of responsibility ceremony is the first of its kind at the 55th Wing.

  • 55th CG Welcomes New Leader

    The 55th Communications Group held a change of command ceremony July 19, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, presided over the ceremony where Col. Matthew Hensley relinquished command and Col. Rachel Freestrom assumed command.

  • 2nd Weather Group holds change of command

    The 2d Weather Group held a change of command ceremony July 11, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Joseph D. Coughlin, 557th Weather Wing commander presided over the ceremony where Col. Christopher J. Lovett relinquished command and Col. Andrew M. Frey assumed command.

  • New commander at 557th weather wing

    The 557th Weather Wing held a change of command ceremony July 2, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Joseph D. Coughlin assumed command and Col. Bradley J. Stebbins relinquished command in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, Sixteenth Air Force, Air Forces Cyber commander.

  • Offutt AFB, United Way Join Forces

    Offutt Air Force Base’s Military and Family Readiness and United Way of the Midlands (UWM) signed a partnership agreement to launch the Military and Family Helpline 211, June 26, 2024.

  • Readiness leads to lethality

    The 55th Wing recently completed open ranks inspections throughout the wing as directed by Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Commander, Air Combat Command.

  • Warhawks graduate from USAFWS

    Four 55th Wing Warhawks graduated from the U.S. Air Force Weapons School June, 15, 2024, at Ceaser’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.

  • Offutt proactive against potential flood waters

    Offutt Air Force Base leadership, under the direction of Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, took proactive steps in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to strengthen flood defenses around the base perimeter. The initiative is a direct response to rising water levels in the

  • 1st Weather Group holds change of command

    The 1st Weather Group held a change of command ceremony June 21, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. During the ceremony, Col. Damon Vorhees relinquished command to Col. Kenneth Chilcoat.

  • The Wolfpack visits Warhawks

    The North Carolina State Wolfpack baseball team visited Team Offutt on June 14, as a part of the Men’s College World Series festivities.

  • Offutt partners with the community for MARE

    The 55th Wing, assisted by local fire departments, conducted a major accident response exercise (MARE) at Offutt Air Force Base on Saturday, June 8, 2024. This exercise tested the base’s ability to respond to a disaster with multiple casualties.