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Aug. 18, 2022
Offutt 1 of 7 bases testing Integrated Response Co-Location Pilot program

As part of an Air Force pilot program to centralize and simplify advocacy, response and support services, the Offutt Integrated Response Center officially opened its doors Aug. 15, 2022. The pilot program will evaluate the effectiveness of a new, more holistic approach for responding to and
July 22, 2020
DPAA Offutt Laboratory conducts first dignified transfer of remains during COVID-19 pandemic

Photo Essay: A C-17 Globemaster III arrived at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, July 21, 2020, as part of an honorable carry of unidentified remains of service members from the European theater. A total of 28 transfer cases of remains will be accessioned into the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
June 24, 2020
OSS ensures airfield operations continue amid COVID-19 pandemic

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the local area in March, the 55th Operations Support Squadron faced a challenge unlike any they had faced before to keep airfield operations ongoing. By implementing numerous precautionary measures, this team of more than 200 people, whose vast mission ensures the 55th
May 13, 2020
Offutt reaches another milestone in commercializing IT services

Offutt Air Force Base achieved a critical step towards moving network operations to a commercially managed service when an Operational Readiness Review was completed March 23.
April 29, 2020
Cyber Evolution: 16th Weather Squadron

The 16th Weather Squadron is leading the way, reorganizing to become the 557th Weather Wing’s dedicated software and innovation squadron, a move that will generate new insights on environmental intelligence for combatant commanders around the globe. When complete, the reorganization will reinforce
April 23, 2020
Innovative thinking leads to first local E-4B wash since flood

For the first time in a little more than a year, the 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron found a way to wash an E-4B aircraft here April 20, 2020. Thanks to some innovative thinking, the 595th AMXS came up with a solution to accomplish this requirement amid COVID-19 restrictions.