News

March 24, 2023
‘Doomsday plane’ goes digital

Airmen of the 595th Command and Control Group at Offutt Air Force Base are adding a new E-4B to their inventory of survivable command and control platforms.
March 23, 2023
DoD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families.
March 22, 2023
A flare for science

As the nation celebrates National Women’s History Month throughout March, Team Offutt is honoring female Airmen who stand out among their peers.Capt. Taylor Whitney Aegerter, the Space Weather Flight commander for the 2d Weather Squadron, 557th Weather Wing, has been in the Air Force for seven
March 21, 2023
Air Force releases 102nd Uniform Board results for Airmen, Guardians

The DAF approved several uniform initiatives for implementation effective April 1.
March 17, 2023
Offutt school liaison looks to ease stress, help families

One of the most stressful times for a military member and their family is when they are transitioning to a new base.
March 16, 2023
Activate new Tricare prescriptions with Q-Anywhere at Offutt

Do you get your prescriptions filled at a military pharmacy? If so, Offutt has now joined the ranks of bases offering remote pharmacy check-in using Q-Anywhere. Q-Anywhere is a Defense Health Agency-funded program that allows patients to use text messaging to communicate with the pharmacy 24/7 via
March 13, 2023
625th Strategic Operations Squadron continues building on ALCS success

Twice a year, operational missile launch facilities and launch control centers are configured to simulate an unarmed missile launch using commands from an Airborne Launch Control System aboard a U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury.
March 10, 2023
Ground broken on new 55th SFS campus

Almost four years after a devastating flood brought 720 million gallons of flood water onto the southeastern portion of the installation, ground was broken on the 55th Security Forces Squadron’s new campus March 9, 2023.
March 9, 2023
Offutt AFB Rivet Joint maintainers achieve rare Black-Letter status

Aircraft maintainers from the 55th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron achieved a Black-Letters status on RC-135V/W Rivet Joint tail number 4841 March 3, 2023.
March 2, 2023
Expanded Airman’s Attic food pantry celebrates with open house

An open house marking the expansion of the Airman’s Attic food pantry at Offutt Air Force Base took place Feb. 27, 2023.
Feb. 27, 2023
DAF hosts 3rd Virtual Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium

The Secretary of the Air Force Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host the third annual Department of the Air Force Virtual Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium March 8-10.
Feb. 24, 2023
Renovated E-4B hangar reopens after 22 months

The 595th Command and Control Group held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the E-4B hangar Feb. 21, 2023, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
Feb. 24, 2023
2023 DAF Art Contest opens March 1

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Calling all artisans … the 2023 Department of the Air Force Art Contest opens March 1 and runs through April 30.For the first time, this year’s contest includes both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art and the submission window is extended to
Feb. 23, 2023
ATSO rodeo helps ensure Warhawks ready for combat

Airmen from the 55th Wing participated in an Ability to Survive and Operate rodeo at Offutt Air Force Base Feb. 10, 2023.
Feb. 15, 2023
55th Cyber Squadron spreads love to Omaha’s unsheltered homeless

Some 55th Cyber Squadron members united to spread love by providing food, blankets and winter weather clothing to the unsheltered throughout the month of February in Omaha.
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.
Jan. 24, 2023
Department of the Air Force recognizes National Mentoring Month

The DAF values mentorship as an enterprise imperative and is committed to increasing deliberate mentoring for Total Force Airmen and Guardians.
Jan. 19, 2023
Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth commemorates A-Staff IOC

The 55th Wing commemorated their A-Staff’s initial operating capability with a celebration at the Warhawk Community Center Jan. 17, 2023.The A-Staff’s IOC comes after months of planning and will usher in a new era for the Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth.
Jan. 13, 2023
55th ISS moves into new headquarters

The 55th Intelligence Support Squadron officially opened its new headquarters with a ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 6, 2023, at Offutt Air Force Base.
Jan. 12, 2023
Offutt Law Center offers free tax assistance

The 2023 tax season is rapidly approaching and since the holiday season is now behind us, why not search for those documents required to file your taxes completely and correctly? Once you’ve found them, your Offutt Tax Center is here to help you sort through your past year’s finances and properly