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The BGS Degree is part of UNO’s longstanding, rich tradition of supporting military and veteran students. The degree program was created through the U.S. Government’s “Operation Bootstrap Program,” initiated in the late 1940s toUNO provide commissioned officers with opportunities to “lift themselves by their bootstraps” to complete their degrees for professional advancement and preparation for post-military life.

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We have one-stop offices at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) campus, and at Offutt AFB for military and their families.

These offices can provide information and guidance to prospective students, support the wellness, achievement, and engagement of the students while they are at UNO, and act as an advocate and supporter of student veterans for UNO the university. The Office of Military and Veterans Services also assists with career services and job placement upon graduation.

We have a flexible deployment policy.

We understand the demands of military life and want to help you reach your education goals while serving our country. UNO offers a no-penalty policy and Deployed Student Program to support deploying students.

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Welcome to Offutt!

Offutt Air Force Base has many ways to keep you informed of what is happening in and around the community. The base has a website located at www.offutt.af.mil where you can read stories on what is happening within Team Offutt. In addition, anyone in your family can find information if assistance is ever needed on the website’s Comprehensive Airman Fitness page.

The base also has a very active social media program with a Facebook page, Twitter page, FLICKr page, YouTube channel and even an Offutt Weather Twitter page that can send you a text when the base is closed or there is delayed reporting because of inclement weather.

For those of you with a smart phone, we have teamed up with other bases to provide an App. Simply look for MyMC2 or My Military Communities. Once you have it, choose Offutt and you will have what is happening on base in the palm of your hand.

There is also an electronic base newsletter. The Air Pulse is distributed to base personnel every Wednesday. It is also available to others by request.

Simply e-mail airpulse@us.af.mil and ask to be added to the distribution list.

Last but not least, is the base newspaper, which is called “The Base: 68113.” This commercial paper is distributed by Suburban Newspapers using content mainly from the Offutt website.

Location

Offutt AFB is 10 miles south of downtown Omaha in Bellevue, Neb., just six miles south of Interstate 80 at the Intersection of Capehart Road and U.S. Highway 75.

The base operator’s phone number is (402) 294-1110, or DSN 271-1110.

Driving from the South

Exit Interstate 29 at exit number 42 in Iowa, and turn west on Iowa Highway 370. Go four miles and cross the Bellevue Toll Bridge (toll is $1 one way). Continue straight on Nebraska Highway 370, then veer right onto Fort Crook Road. Go south on Fort Crook Road – the Kenney Gate (with all the flags) will be on your left-hand side.

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Driving from the East, West or North

Take Interstate 80 to U.S. Highway 75 South, the Kennedy Freeway to Bellevue. To enter the Kenney Gate, go south approximately six miles and exit at Nebraska Highway 370. Turn left and go under the overpass to the second exit (Offutt AFB/Fort Crook Road). Turn right off the exit, get into the left lane and turn into the Kenney Gate (with all the flags). To enter the SAC Gate, go south approximately seven miles and exit at Offutt AFB/Capehart Rd. Turn left. The SAC Gate is straight ahead approximately one mile.

Sponsorship/Mail

Meet your sponsor at the Offutt Welcome Center if you arrive during business hours. If you want to have mail forwarded to you at Offutt, you can use the following address: (Your Rank and Name), 110 Airman Circle Ste 99999, Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2070.

Lodging Reservations

Reservations at Offutt Inns can be made up to 120 days in advance and prior to receiving permanent change of station orders. Reservations must be reconfirmed three days prior to your arrival and will be canceled at 6 p.m. on the check-in date unless guaranteed with a credit card. To make reservations or for further information, call (402) 294-3671 or DSN 271-3671.

Reservations may also be faxed to (402) 294-3199 or sent via e-mail to 55fss.lodging@offutt.af.mil.

Advance Pay for PCSing

Advance military pay is available within 30 days prior to PCSing and up to 60 days after arrival at your new permanent duty station. E-5s and above may request one month advance pay (minus deductions) without commander’s approval and up to three months with commander’s signature. E-4s and below will require commander’s signature regardless of the number of months. Repayment on advance military pay is 12 months with an available extension of up to 24 months, again with commander’s approval.

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Signing In

When you arrive at Offutt, you’ll need to sign in at your unit commander’s support staff office. Your leave enroute ends the day you sign in. Talk to your sponsor, your supervisor or an expert in your unit about when to sign in.

Remember, you must sign in before or on your Report No Later Than Date.

Important Items to Hand Carry: • Copies of your PCS orders • All moving paperwork, inventory, etc.

• Employment records of family members • Medical, dental and immunization records for entire family • School records for children and adults • Pet records and immunizations • Phone numbers for your gaining unit, sponsor and command post (for emergencies during transit)

Mandatory Appointments In-processing briefing Your CSS will schedule you for a briefing to complete all finance and military personnel flight in-processing.

Be sure to bring several copies of your PCS orders, all travel documents, your personnel records and your medical records. The briefing also includes a section on family readiness and TRICARE at Offutt. Plan on spending one to two hours at this briefing.

First Term Airmen Center After completing the base in-processing briefing, all first-term/first-duty-station Airmen report to the First Term Airmen Center for in-processing and orientation. Airmen return to their units of assignment for unit specific in-processing, then report to FTAC the following week for 14 days of mission orientation, details, training and completion of base-level inprocessing.

Equal Opportunity Newcomer’s Orientation and First Duty Station Training In accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2706, all Department of Defense personnel will receive equal opportunity human relations training within 30 days of arrival. These briefings are designed to increase awareness of the Air Force, Air Combat Command and local installation commander’s “Zero Tolerance” policy regarding unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment. For scheduling, contact the EO office at (402) 294-3709 or DSN 271-3709.

Right Start Orientation This four-and-a-half hour briefing is mandatory for all personnel in-processing to Offutt. It’s a one-stop orientation that covers all required newcomer briefings except the finance and travel briefings. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend.

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GETTING STARTED Also on Arrival Relocation Assistance Come to the Airman & Family Readiness Center for information on the community and other relocation services. The Airman & Family Readiness Center’s phone number is (402) 294-4329.

Household Goods Shipment Upon arrival at Offutt please update contact information to include phone numbers and address in the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) as soon as possible. If you have housing and your household goods have arrived, you can schedule delivery by logging into DPS and requesting delivery of your household goods with the carrier. Joint Personal Property Shipping Office North Central JPPSO-NC., handles all in-bound household goods and storage extensions past 90 days. Call (800) 771-1819 or DSN 692-9291.

Personally Procured Moves (previously known as DITY moves) are filed with TMO Household Goods, Bldg. 323C, Room 301. Please have your DD Form 2278, PPM Checklist, AF 1351-2, rental contracts, weight tickets, receipts for boxes or moving expenses, and 2 copies of your orders.

TRICARE Registration If you’re coming from a base in a region other than WEST, you’re required to transfer enrollment for you and your family members in TRICARE Prime to this region (WEST) and select a Primary Care Manager upon arrival to Offutt. If you are coming from a base located in this region (WEST), you’re required to request a Primary Care Manager change. TRICARE Prime coverage won’t automatically transfer from one location to another for you or your family members.

You must be proactive regarding your family’s healthcare benefits. To enroll your family members, visit www.tricareonline.com. If your family members aren’t already enrolled in TRICARE Prime, appointments for your family members will be on a space-available basis at Ehrling Bergquist Clinic.

Pay Inquiries

The 55th Comptroller Squadron’s Financial Services Office is located in Building C, Room 138 and are open from 0800-1600 Monday through Friday (except Holidays). They can be reached via phone at (402) 294-3300 for military/travel pay or

(402) 294-3005 for civilian pay. The Finance in-processing briefing is held daily at 0900 in Room 141. All members must attend this briefing within 5 duty days of arriving on station. In case of a financial emergency, the Air Force Aid Society can be reached through the Airman and Family Readiness Center at (402) 294-4329.

On-Base Phones

The base has four telephone prefixes: Commercial 294 and 232, and DSN 271 and 272. To place calls from one on-base phone to another, dial the seven-digit number — 294-XXXX or 232-XXXX, whichever is appropriate. To place calls from an on-base phone to an off-base phone, dial 99, 402, and then the seven-digit number (you will hear a dial tone after dialing 99). To place DSN calls, dial 94, then the seven-digit number.

Long distance calls from on-base phones with long distance capability can be made by dialing 98, 1, and then the area code, followed by the seven-digit number.

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There’s one major airport in the metro Omaha area.

Eppley Airfield is four miles northeast of downtown Omaha at 4501 Abbott Drive, off Highway 480 North and Sorenson Expressway. There are also two small noncommercial airports in the Omaha area. North Omaha Airport is located on North 72nd Street in Omaha and Millard Airport is located at 12916 Millard Airport Plaza in West Omaha.

Weather Overview

Omaha area weather varies significantly throughout the year. Summers are very warm—and at times rather humid— with high temperatures ranging between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Summertime thunderstorms are observed (on average) nine times per month—June through September. These storms usually occur in the late evening and overnight hours and account for nearly half of the region’s annual rainfall.

On the other hand, winter weather is rather dry and cold. Typical daytime high temperatures range between 30 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit from December through March. Nevertheless, below zero temperatures are possible during colder spells and strong winds can create wind chill factors of 20 to 40 degrees below zero.

Annual snowfall for eastern Nebraska averages between 25 and 30 inches. Spring and fall — the transition seasons — are mild, with high temperatures reaching 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Occasionally this transition time produces severe weather — isolated severe thunderstorms with hail (and even the possibility of tornadoes) — as warm and cold air masses clash in the Central Plains States.

Chapel Services

Offutt AFB offers religious programs in two nondenominational chapels. The SAC Memorial Chapel is located next to the parade grounds in the Fort Crook Historical District, and the Capehart Chapel is across the street from Ehrling Bergquist Clinic, on 25th Street and Capehart Road. Both chapels offer a myriad of faith-group activities designed by chaplains and congregations to meet people’s spiritual and personal needs. Regarding daily unit care, the chapel operates an Airmen’s Ministry Center, known as “The Connection” within the Tuskegee dormitory (3rd floor) with focused ‘Comprehensive Airmen Fitness’ ministry programs and events designed for Offutt’s junior enlisted. Additionally,

the chapel operates a Marriage & Family Ministry Center within building #53 (in close proximity to the SAC Chapel) with a full spectrum of educational and restorative programs and services focused on marriage and family needs. Special schedules are announced in the Offutt Air Pulse and chapel parish bulletins.

Information is also available by calling (402) 294-6244.

On-base government transportation

Offutt’s shuttle bus stops at various base locations Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The shuttle bus doesn’t run on weekends or holidays. For more information or a copy of the shuttle schedule, call transportation dispatch at (402) 294-4375.

Getting onto base

Offutt has three gates for daily use. The Kenney “Flag” Gate and the USSTRATCOM Gate are open 24 hours. The Bellevue Gate is open Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. including ACC Family Days.

The Bellevue Gate is closed weekends and federal Holidays. Visitor passes are granted through the Pass and Registration Center located adjacent to the USSTRATCOM Gate.

Vehicle registration

The Air Force no longer requires military, family members and Department of Defense employees to register vehicles on base. However, all drivers must have a valid Department of Defense identification card, valid driver’s license, current registration and proof of insurance. International driver’s licenses are valid up to 30 days upon arrival to Offutt, after which only valid state licenses are permitted. For more information, contact the Pass and Registration office at (402) 294-8979.

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GETTING STARTED Weapon registration

All personnel residing in dormitories, bachelor living quarters, temporary living facilities, government housing (to include privatized housing) or billeting/lodging facilities must register any firearms they possess. The registration focal point for personnel assigned to the 55th Wing will be the individual’s Group Commanders Support Staff or unit orderly room. For all other organizations, the unit orderly room is the focal point for registration.

Emergency phone numbers

The 911 emergency system is used on Offutt and in the local communities for fire, rescue and police services.

Dialing 911 from an on-base phone, including most phones in Rising View housing, will connect you to base emergency services, the 55th Security Forces Squadron, base fire department and Ehrling Bergquist clinic.

Dialing 911 from an off-base residence will connect you with Sarpy County 911 emergency services.

Insuring your personal vehicle

All automobiles must have insurance, and proof of this must be provided to obtain state registration. For more information regarding Nebraska insurance laws, call the Sarpy County Motor Vehicle Department at (402) 593-2148 located at 84th St. and Hwy 370.

Driving on base General Operators and passengers of all vehicles operated on Air Force installations must wear seatbelts. Children newborn through six years of age will be seated and restrained in a Department of Transportation-approved child restraint seat.

The speed limit on Offutt is 25 miles per hour unless otherwise posted. The speed limit in base-housing areas varies from 15 mph to 25 mph (as posted).

Speeding in base housing Speeding 10 to 15 mph over the base housing posted speed limit will result in a seven-day driving suspension and the driver’s base traffic history being assessed points.

Any second speeding offense in base housing within 12 months will result in a 30-day suspension and points assessed. Any third speeding offense in base housing within 12 months will result in a six-month suspension and points assessed. Citations issued to people for exceeding the base housing posted speed limit by 16 mph or more will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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Cell phone use Only hands-free cell phone use is authorized by the Department of Defense on installations while operating a vehicle.

Caution, please Congestion and curbside parking in the housing areas make it very difficult to see children playing and walking through the area. Please drive with extreme care.

Alcohol The legal drinking age in Nebraska is 21.

Purchase or possession of an alcoholic beverage by someone underage is a misdemeanor. Nebraska law and Offutt AFB regulations prohibits having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, even if the vehicle is parked. All persons driving on Nebraska roads are deemed to have given consent to a chemical test to determine the level of drugs or alcohol in their blood, breath or urine.

Refusal of a breath test is a misdemeanor. Refusal may also result in revocation of driving privileges for up to 15 years, depending on the offender’s prior record. For more information on any legal issues, call the base legal office at (402) 294-3732 or (402) 294-3733.

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HOUSING

Finding a Home Privatized Housing Information

At Offutt AFB, military family housing is privatized.

America First Communities (AFC) owns the family housing and is responsible for maintaining, repairing, constructing and managing the community. In addition to your option to purchase and rent housing in the local community, you now may choose to live in privatized housing by signing a tenant lease agreement with AFC. For comprehensive information about the privatized housing community at Offutt AFB, visit the Rising View website. The website provides information you need to know about the homes and amenities available in the privatized housing community.

Applying for Privatized Housing

Contact the HMO as soon as you know you are moving to Offutt AFB. The government housing team will provide you the latest information about privatized housing and details about the application process. The HMO will also update you on any base specific policies regarding residing in privatized housing.

Community Amenities

Privatized housing is comparable to housing in the local community and provides a wide variety of amenities and support services.

Community features such as 61 tot lots and playgrounds, a dog walking park, soccer field, sand volleyball courts and approximately 15,000 linear feet of walking trails, full and half court basketball courts, picnic pavilions, and a community gathering center “The Pointe at Rising View” (5600 gross square feet facility and 150 max person capacity) are just some of the amenities you will find at Rising View Communities.

As a resident of privatized housing, contact the Property Management Office to obtain more specific information on the services available at your location.

Paying Rent for Privatized Housing

Similar to living in the local community, you will sign a tenant lease agreement, typically for a oneyear term. Your lease includes a military clause and a lease termination clause. You pay your monthly rent by authorizing an allotment of your BAH that is paid directly to the Property Manager. If your move occurs prior to the allotment start date, then you will need to pay the pro-rated rent directly to the Property Manager.

The Tenant Lease Agreement spells out all relevant rent payment terms and conditions.

Gas and Electric Utilities

At this location, residents will not start paying utilities until 2018. For more information about your utilities, please contact the Property Management Office.

Personal Property Insurance

Rising View offers (at no expense to the resident) a $20,000 personal property ($250.00 deductible) renter’s insurance policy. Additional renter’s insurance is highly recommended based on your personal needs.

Before purchasing your insurance, please consult the Property Management Office for more information about coverage.

School Information

See Referral and Relocation Assistance for information about schools in the local area.

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Moving with Tricare Your TRICARE coverage is completely portable — meaning it moves with you. You’re covered worldwide — both in transit and once you arrive at your new location — but depending on where you go you may use a different TRICARE health plan option. Additionally, you may have different steps depending on which health plan option you are using now. For more information, visit http://www.tricare.mil.

TRICARE. If you’re already using TRICARE Standard and Extra, moving is easy. Once you arrive at your new location, update your personal information in DEERS immediately. Then, find TRICARE-authorized providers in your new area by visiting your new regional contractor’s website for a list of providers. Remember, if you see network providers, you’ll be using the Extra option and pay lower cost shares.

Key things to remember when you move:

Getting Care along the Way

• Do not disenroll from any plan before you move so you are covered while traveling to your new location • Update your new address and phone number in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) when you get to your new location • If you are enrolled in TRICARE Prime and move within the same TRICARE region: change your primary care manager • Move to another TRICARE region: transfer enrollment to your new region • Active duty service members must enroll in a TRICARE Prime option

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TRICARE Standard and Extra are available to family members only and enrollment is not required.

Any active duty family member who is registered in DEERS may use these programs by seeing any network or non-network providers that are authorized by

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TRICARE defines emergency care as medical services provided for a sudden or unexpected medical or psychiatric condition, or the sudden worsening of a chronic (ongoing) condition that is threatening to life, limb or sight and needs immediate medical treatment, or which has painful symptoms that need immediate relief to stop suffering.

If you are hospitalized in a civilian facility for more than 24 hours, contact your regional contractor. Urgent care in the United States - Coordinate with your PCM and/or regional contractor. TRICARE defines urgent care as medical care for a condition that will not result in disability or death if not treated immediately but should be treated within 24 hours to avoid further complications.

If you are in a Prime program, you must coordinate urgent care with your primary care manager and/or regional contractor before receiving care.

If you are in TRICARE Standard and Extra, or TRICARE For Life, you can receive care as you normally would. You should, however, contact your contractor as soon as possible to coordinate any prior authorizations that are needed.

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YOUR TRICARE Filling Prescriptions on the Road:

You should have all your prescriptions filled before you leave, but if you need a prescription filled while you’re traveling in the United States, you have several options: • If near an MTF, fill the prescription at the MTF pharmacy.

• Find the closest TRICARE network pharmacy.

• If a network pharmacy is not available, you can visit a non-network pharmacy. In this case, you may have to pay up front for your medications and file a claim with Express Scripts, Inc., for reimbursement. For more details, visit http://www.tricare.mil/.

Your pharmacy coverage is limited overseas: TRICARE network pharmacies are only located in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You can have prescriptions filled at hostnation pharmacies, if necessary. Host-nation pharmacies are treated the same as non-network pharmacies. If you

have prescriptions filled at a host-nation pharmacy, you should expect to pay for the total amount up front and file a claim with Wisconsin Physicians Service for partial reimbursement.

To learn more about pharmacy claims, visit the TRICARE website at http://www.tricareonline.com.

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Base Exchange The Exchange & Mall (BX)

The Exchange offers a wide range of goods and services exclusively for military personnel and their families. A portion of all proceeds go to benefit the yearly MWR fund, totaling half a million dollars last year.

The Exchange Mall contains specialty goods shops, a GNC, an optical shop, a barber shop & salon, Military Clothing, laundry/dry cleaners, and an alterations shop.

Exchange (BX) Food Court

The Food Court, also located in the Exchange Mall, offers a variety of fast-food choices, including Taco Bell, Popeye’s, Anthony’s Pizza, Charley’s Steakery, and Starbucks.

All patrons, both civilian and military, are authorized to dine at any Exchange food facility.

Military Clothing Store

The Offutt Military Clothing Store, located in the Exchange Mall, stocks issue and commercial military items as well as other military related merchandise.

Burger King

Burger King is located in the Offutt Mini-Mall on Garland Boulevard. Guests can enjoy a full breakfast menu, hamburgers, specialty sandwiches, fresh fries, salads, ice cream, and many other meal items.

Pho 382

Nelson Drive is home to Pho 382, an Exchange restaurant specializing in traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Pho 382 is a great break from the traditional fast-food lunch!

Stratcom Cafeteria

Located inside the Strategic Command building is an Exchange cafeteria, Express, and barber shop. Customers who work inside Stratcom can shop without the hassle of leaving security checkpoints—be it for lunch, a snack, or a quick trim.

Expresses (Shoppette/Class VI)

Offutt has three Expresses, all great for snacks or spirit/beer/wine purchases: The Mini-Mall/Class VI, located off Garland Avenue; Wherry Express, located on Nelson Drive; and Capehart Express, located in Capehart Housing off 25th Street and Hruska Boulevard.

The Wherry Express offers both Regular and Premium gasoline, while the Mini-Mall additionally offers Mid-Grade. As with the food court, all food products are able to be purchased by both military and civilian customers.

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55th Force Support Squadron For the latest information and facility hours for the programs below, visit the 55th Force Support Squadron online at www.offutt55fss.com.

Aero Club

The Offutt Aero Club, named the Curtis E. LeMay Flight Training Center, was the first flying club in the Armed Forces. The club provides aircraft rental and a Federal Aviation Administration-approved school for Private Pilot through Airline Transport Pilot certification.

The club has several aircraft, ranging from basic single engine types to multi-engine. Nearly all aircraft are certified for instrument flying. Several FAA-certified flight instructors are available and flight instruction is tailored to meet the needs of the members. TDYs and shiftwork schedules can be accommodated. The Aero Club stocks pilot supplies at a discount for members. For more information call (402) 294-3385.

Auto Hobby

Twelve self-service stalls are available for do-ityourself maintenance with flat stalls, drive on lifts, frame lifts, lube racks, a tire machine and more. There is also specialized equipment for turning brake drums and discs, computerized engine analysis, battery charging system and more. Many common use items are on inventory for your convenience with other items offered by special ordered to include tires, parts, batteries, etc. The minor maintenance service provides quality repair work at affordable rates for personal vehicles, golf carts, ATVs, and GSA fleet. The center also maintains an automatic car wash, self serve wash bays, secure storage lot for automobiles, and a resale lot. For more information, call (402) 294-5564, days/hours of operation are Tuesday & Thursday, noon–8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Closed Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Holidays.

Aquatics

Offutt’s Aquatic program is managed by Outdoor Recreation. An outdoor swimming pool is open on Memorial Day Weekend and closes on Labor Day. The Capehart Pool offers a children’s pool, complete changing facilities, locker rooms and a sun deck.

Swimming is available year round for indoor fitness swimming located in the Offutt Field House. For more information on Aquatics call (402) 294-4049.

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SERVICES & FACILITIES Child Development Programs

Welcome to our Child Development Programs.

Our mission is to assist military and civilian families in balancing the competing demands of family life and the accomplishment of the military mission. We provide a quality, safe, healthy, caring and learning environment for children in our care. We respect each child’s unique interests, experiences, abilities and needs, thus allowing us to be responsive to each child. Likewise, our program respects and supports the ideals, cultures, and values of families in their task of nurturing children. The programs offer regular full-time care for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age, Monday–Friday from 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Hourly care is available by reservation for children 12 months to 5 years of age. For additional information about our programs, please call the Child Development Center Directors at (402) 294-2203 for CDC I and (402) 232-2526 for CDC II.

Equipment Rental

Equipment Rental provides a wide variety of rental equipment to all base personnel. Rental equipment includes household items, lawn and garden equipment, party supplies including a large inventory of inflatable’s, various utility trailers, sporting gear, and outdoor recreation equipment including, but not limited to, boats, canoes, campers and outdoor adventure gear.

Our diverse calendar of outdoor adventure events is packed with exciting adventures year round. The Recreation Vehicle Storage Lot boasts 490 secure storage spaces ranging in size from 20’-45’ available for recreation vehicles and trailers. We are co-located with Auto Hobby on Union Lane. For more information, contact us at (402) 294-4049, hours of operation Monday–Tuesday– Thursday–Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Sundays, Wednesdays, and Holidays.

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SERVICES & FACILITIES Exceptional Family Member Program

The Exceptional Family Member Program is offered through the 55th Medical Group in cooperation with the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Representatives assure a smooth flow for people moving to Offutt by providing counseling, referral, resource information and liaison with on- and off-base agencies to military families with special needs members. For more information, call (402) 294-5102 or 294-3549 for the EFMP Coordinator.

Family Child Care

Family Child Care (FCC) is the care of children in licensed on-base or affiliated off-base homes. The FCC program certifies applicants who wish to operate a home child care facility under base jurisdiction, provides ongoing support and resources to providers, and advertises the program within the Offutt community. Offutt’s Family Child Care Providers are well trained professionals who provide quality child care for children from 2 weeks to 12 years of age. Care is available 24 hrs a day, and is aimed at

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accommodating parents who work swing and mid shifts, days, alerts, extended TDY’s, weekends, extended duty care, PCSing or who have a child requiring specialized care. Parents seeking a provider or interested in becoming an FCC provider may call the Family Child Care Office at (402) 294 -9016, Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Fitness and Sports Center

The Offutt Field House provides base members with an outstanding fitness facility. This facility offers a lapswimming pool and coed sauna, four racquetball courts, three tennis courts, two volleyball courts, two basketball courts, an indoor soccer pitch, a running track that is .4 miles in length, and a wide variety of cardiovascular training equipment. A large collocated ree weight and resistance area, an aerobics room, a spin room and indoor driving ranges. Day lockers are plentiful and a play area for children is featured. The field house also has a smoothie bar for patrons to utilize and purchase their favorite energy drinks and smoothies. The field house also has a co-located Health Promotion Center to insure all your fitness needs are addressed. The fitness center offers incentive programs for all patrons; please inquire at the customer service desk.

Offutt also offers a four-diamond softball complex, which is also utilized for the intramural flag football season. For hours of operation or further information, call (402) 294-5413/5414.

Intramural Sports The Offutt sports program offers basketball, softball, volleyball indoor soccer and flag football. If you are interested in participating in one of these sports, contact your unit sports representative or the intramural sports office at 294-5451 or 294-5413 at the Offutt Field House.

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SERVICES & FACILITIES Flight Kitchen

The Flight Kitchen provides numerous choices of nutritious, appetizing meals to passengers and crew of Air Force aircraft. To find out what is offered or to order flight or ground meals contact the Flight Kitchen team at 294-1104 or 294-1105.

Information, Ticket & Travel (IT)

The ITT office is located in with Outdoor Recreation – Equipment Rental on Union Lane. Tickets to local and regional attractions and select events can be purchased at discounted prices, as well as advance tickets for national theme parks like Walt Disney World.

For more information, contact us at (402) 294-4049, hours of operation Monday–Tuesday–Thursday– Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Sundays, Wednesdays, and Holidays.

Lodging

Welcome to Offutt’s Air Force Inns! We hope you will enjoy the attractions at Offutt AFB and the Omaha area. Visitors of all ranks can enjoy comfortable accommodations in any one of the 131 rooms located on base. Offutt’s Air Force Inns manages 15 temporary lodging units (TLF) from Rising View, located off-base in the Capehart military housing area. Each unit has two full bathrooms, a fully furnished kitchen, washer and dryer, telephone, free Wi-Fi, and Cox cable. Each unit can sleep up to eight adults. Due to the limited number of TLFs available we recommend making reservations as soon as you’re notified of your pending assignment.

Personnel on orders or PCSing can make reservations up to two years in advance. Reservations will cancel at 1800 on the check-in date unless guaranteed with

a credit card. To make reservations or for further information call: (402) 294-3671 or DSN 271-3671.

Reservations may also be faxed to (402) 294-3199 NAF Human Resources Office.

The Human Resources Office (HRO) provides management and administration of the Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Personnel Program at Offutt AFB. The HRO advises and provides assistance to management in meeting personnel needs and solving personnel problems while ensuring programs and actions comply fully with the spirit and intent of laws, regulations, and policies. The Human Resource Office staff can help match your skills with the right position. The 55th Force Support Squadron is always looking for friendly, outgoing people to work in its many facilities. Positions range from recreation aid and child development assistants to food service workers, office automation clerks and waiters. For more information, call (402) 294-2344 or view the Continuous Job Listing for potential positions of employment at http://www.nafjobs.org.

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SERVICES & FACILITIES Offutt Airman and Family Readiness Center

The Offutt Airman and Family Readiness Center is committed to assisting commanders, active duty military, guard and reserve personnel, eligible family members and DoD civilian employees manage the competing demands of the military mission and family and enhance community readiness. The center provides a wide array of comprehensive services including family life issues, personal financial assistance, deployment support, transition assistance, employment, relocation, information and referral and crisis management. The Airman and Family Readiness Center works closely with the Air Force Aid Society, Navy Relief Society and Army Relief Services to provide emergency assistance to our personnel and their families. For more information on available services, call (402) 294-4329 or DSN 271-4329.

Offutt Base Lake Recreation Area

The Offutt Base Lake Recreation Area is located on 183 acres east of Offutt and the park is open year round.

Facilities include a large indoor pavilion available for parties and special events, covered picnic shelters, 9-hole disc golf course, archery range, sand volleyball courts, basketball court, horseshoe pits, and playground equipment.

There are 40 campsites with full utility hookups and 12 pad only sites at the family camping area (FAMCAMP).

The pavilion, picnic shelters, and FAMCAMP can be reserved through the Outdoor Recreation Office at (402) 294-2108 April through early October. During the off season, FAMCAMP Campsites are first come-first serve with a self-registration drop box located on site. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish, but before you cast, ensure you comply with Nebraska fishing laws and purchase a base lake fishing permit. Camping, fishing supplies and night crawlers available as well as Nebraska and Lake Offutt fishing permits. Relax and enjoy a beverage, ice cream treat, hot dog, and more on the deck overlooking beautiful Lake Offutt. Rent canoes, kayaks, jon boats, paddle boats, and mountain bikes!

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Outdoor Recreation oversees the Base Lake Recreation Area, FAMCAMP, Outdoor Adventure Programs, Equipment Rental, ITT, Auto Hobby and Aquatics, while also offering many special events throughout the year. Outdoor On-Demand outings can be tailored to your organization or personal outings year round.

We are co-located with Auto Hobby and ITT in Building 362 on Union Lane. For more information, contact us at (402) 294-4049. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Sunday, Wednesday, and Holidays.

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HEARTLAND BAPTIST CHURCH 312 W. 20th Ave Bellevue heartland baptist church (Just off Mission Avenue near Offutt AFB) 402-291-4588 Troy Adams, Pastor See our website for services and times

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SERVICES & FACILITIES Patriot Club

The Patriot Club serves as the hub and heart of Offutt’s military and social celebrations. The club caters to all ranks, retired military personnel, and their families and combines all operations. For lunch, a buffet and ala carte items are available Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members receive discounts on all meal purchases and enjoy Members Only special events throughout the year. For special functions, the Catering Service offers a wide choice of menus and room arrangements. Rooms may be reserved for military, civic and personal special events. Duty uniform or casual dress may be worn in all areas of the club. The Patriot Club is located at 914 SAC Boulevard, across the street from U.S. Strategic Command Headquarters. For more information, call (402) 294-2268. Raiders Lounge hours of operation: Tuesday–Thursday, 4:30–8 p.m., Friday, 4:30–10 p.m.

Bar Menu available Friday only, 4:30–8 p.m.

Walnut Creek Veterinary Clinic “We “W We treat yours like one of ours!”

B.J. Ravnsborg, DVM Kendra May, DVM Megan Losee, DVM Walnut & Creek Vet • Surgery dentistry • Medicine & vaccinations • Skin, ear & eye care • Care for puppies & kittens • Senior Pet Care • In house radiology

Mon. - Fri. 8am-6pm; Sat. 8am-noon

Peacekeeper Lanes Bowling Center

The 20-lane bowling center, located on the ground floor of the Martin Bomber Building, offers league and open play. This popular center offers Xtreme Bowling and provides a snack bar with a full range of foods and beverages. Arrangements can be made for special functions and parties. For current price information or to make reservations, call (402) 294-2514.

Ronald L. King Dining Facility

This first-class dining facility operation is located near Airmen’s dormitories, serving more than 17,000 meals a month in support of the Air Force’s readiness and peacetime missions. The dining facility offers a cafeteria-style operation with a wide variety of menu items each day. The convenient location makes nutritious grab-and-go specialties easy for troops on the run. For more information, call (402) 294-3980.

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SERVICES & FACILITIES Willow Lakes Golf Course

Willow Lakes Golf Course is a Championship 18 hole layout designed by the famous Robert Trent Jones Sr. This challenging and picturesque course is located across the street from the Capehart housing area. The facility offers two practice putting greens, an outdoor driving range, club storage, full fleet of golf carts, lockers, club-fitting, golf instruction, and golf club rentals. In addition, the Willow Lakes Golf Shop offers a wide selection of the latest golf merchandise at very reasonable prices. During the golf season Willow Lakes also features a grill offering breakfast and lunch. A special function area can also be reserved for meetings, retirements, farewells etc. For Willow Lakes tee times, private lessons or more information, call the Golf Shop at (402) 294-3530 or (402) 292-1680.

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Youth Programs

Offutt’s Youth Programs offers sports, classes, social events, school-age programs, summer camps, specialty camps, peer counseling, youth diversion and relocation/ transition support for children ages 6–18 years old. Parents must register their children and pay an annual $25 Membership Fee. The year-round sports program includes soccer, baseball, softball, flag-football, basketball, and swimming lessons. Classes are also offered in gymnastics, tap, ballet, jazz, martial arts and piano. Youth Programs and the Youth Center (Bldg 5085) are located by the AAFES Shoppette in Capehart Housing. For additional information, call (402) 294-5152.

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CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS Air Force Sergeants’ Association

The Air Force Sergeants’ Association is a professional organization representing active duty, retiree, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve enlisted members.

Its primary purpose is to provide a voice to government leaders in an effort to improve the quality of life, on and off duty, for enlisted people. The chapter provides opportunities for members to become involved in the on- and off-base communities. Key events include the annual POW/MIA Recognition Day Luncheon and the Thanksgiving Food Basket Program.

Air Force Association

The Ak-Sar-Ben Chapter of the Air Force Association has approximately 1,700 members. The chapter supports the goals of the national organization and is active in the Omaha, Offutt and Bellevue communities. Major projects include annual recognition programs like the Storz’ Awards, recognizing the achievements of an outstanding Offutt junior officer, mid-tier enlisted member, junior-tier enlisted member and civilian employee, and scholarship

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programs for qualified Air Force Junior and Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets. AFA events include an annual Air Force birthday ball, a charity golf tournament and monthly visits to the local veteran’s hospital. People interested in joining the AFA should contact a unit sponsor, first sergeant or the command chief master sergeant.

Airmen Against Drunk Driving

This program is run by Airmen for Airmen. Volunteer drivers provide free rides to Airmen who may have consumed too much alcohol on Fridays, Saturdays, holidays and down days from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.; and Sundays through Thursdays from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. It is intended to be a back-up plan when your primary plan fails. Drivers take Airmen from any establishment to their home. To arrange a ride, call (402) 659-2233.

Base Advisory Council

Comprised of unit advisory council representatives at the organization and squadron levels, the advisory council addresses the concerns of all military members, regardless of rank. The group helps commanders work issues that affect their people; modifies programs, policies, and directives; and explores potential improvements to duty areas, living quarters, services and recreational facilities. The advisory council system is not a substitute for the chain of command, nor is it a way to solve individual gripes.

Company Grade Officers’ Council

The Company Grade Officers’ Council provides a forum for company grade officers to get involved in base and community activities, meet other officers and share ideas. The council sponsors the annual Stars and Bars Dining Out, Santa’s in Blue, Adopt-a-Highway and other community programs, professional development seminars and various social events.

Elite-Four Airmen’s Council

The Airmen’s Advisory Council provides a platform for airmen basic through senior airmen to express their concerns to senior leadership and to become actively involved within their communities on and off base.

The council is chaired by the 55th Wing command chief master sergeant, who provides command-level information on topics of interest to the enlisted community. To get involved in this program, contact your first sergeant.

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS “5/6” Network

The purpose of the “5/6” Network is to enhance and maintain the camaraderie, esprit de corps and prestige of the junior non-commissioned officer, while promoting a spirit of unity and honor among all enlisted members, regardless of unit of assignment or branch of service.

They are collectively and individually role models for the development and mentorship of enlisted personnel and an interim level of service, professionalism and development toward the senior NCO tier.

Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club

The Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club is dedicated to making living at Offutt and the surrounding communities the best it can be. The club supports local communities by sponsoring and awarding annual college scholarships to local military affiliated high school students, hosting an annual Children’s Winter Wonderland Holiday Breakfast and participating in numerous charitable activities. The club is open to all enlisted spouses, active duty and retired.

Officers’ Spouses Club

The Officers’ Spouses Club organizes and sponsors educational, charitable, cultural and social activities for its members, as well as providing a venue for people to meet one another. Membership in the club is voluntary and includes active, associate, social and honorary members.

Top Three

The Offutt Top 3 Association promotes active communication, professionalism, responsibility, prestige, camaraderie, and esprit de corps among the senior enlisted corps. We actively support the entire Offutt population through professional development, information flow, community service and morale building activities. We work as a group to ensure senior leadership is aware of the enlisted force’s feelings and concerns, and strive to positively influence personnel-related policy decisions. Here is a list of activities we are involved in: ALS Classroom Sponsorship, Enlisted Dining Out, SNCO Induction Ceremony, Master Sgt. Promotion Party, NCO Professional Enhancement Seminar, Top 3 Scholarship, Anti-DUI activities, Right Start Information Fair and a Highway Clean-up.

The Offutt Officers’ Spouses Club is open to military spouses of all branches who are looking to connect with other spouses and celebrate shared interests. OOSC members enjoy casual monthly socials and access to any of our monthly special activities such as, Book Club, Bunco, Wine Club and many more.

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55th Wing The 55th Wing is the largest wing in Air Combat Command. Operating on four continents, the wing supports seven diverse flying missions. The Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth provides global reconnaissance, realtime intelligence gathering, command and control, information warfare, electronic attack, treaty verification and combat support to national leadership and war fighting commanders.

55th Communications Group

The 55th Communications Group provides superior C4ISR and nationallevel nuclear command and control capability to the 55th Wing, USSTRATCOM, tenant organizations, and the Department of Defense, globally.

The group is comprised of more than 450 military, DoD civilian and contractor personnel. These professionals operate and maintain the Air Force’s most diverse array of cyber systems to include military satellite communications platforms, secure and non-secure voice, data and radio frequency networks, hundreds of miles of fiber optic and copper cabling, as well as providing base-wide client systems, information assurance and knowledge operations services. In addition to nuclear command and control, the communications group also provides unprecedented alternate missile warning capability 24/7 for the Secretary of Defense and the President of the United States.

The 55th Communications Group traces its history back to 1946, with the creation of the Strategic Air Command at Andrews AFB, Maryland. Originally assigned as the 30th Communications Squadron, the unit moved with the Strategic Air Command to Offutt AFB in 1948 and became the 1st Aerospace Communications Wing. The wing was later designated a group and, following Air Force reorganization in 1993, the unit joined the 55th Wing as the 55th Communications Group. The group currently consists of two squadrons: the 55th Communications Squadron and the 55th Strategic Communications Squadron. Since its inception as the 30th Communications Squadron, the organization has been awarded 13 Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards and one Meritorious Unit Award.

55th Maintenance Group

The 55th Maintenance Group’s 1,100 personnel are proud to be combat enablers, maintaining 29 combat ready C-135s and four E-4B aircraft. The group executes an annual budget of $20 million and a 20,000-hour flying program to respond to Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed taskings, providing critical reconnaissance worldwide; develop maintenance plans to support Airborne Command Post and National Airborne Operations Center missions; and support five geographically separated units.

55th Maintenance Operations Squadron The 55th Maintenance Operations Squadron maintains combat readiness on 33 low-supply, highdemand aircraft, consisting of four E-4Bs and 29 C-135 derivative aircraft, by directing maintenance scheduling and analysis programs.

The unit manages all base mission capable assets while maintaining the Maintenance Operations Center.

Unit members manage deployment readiness and maintenance training, including formal, ancillary and on-the-job training for the maintenance group’s 1,100 airmen. The unit also provides manpower, engine and facilities management, as well as computer network systems support.

55th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron The 55th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is the only U.S. Air Force squadron maintaining 33 RC-135S/U/ V/W Rivet Joint/Cobra Ball/Combat Sent, OC-135B Open Skies, WC-135W Constant Phoenix and E-4B National Airborne Operations Center aircraft, valued at more than $11.6 billion.

The unit manages an annual budget of $11.6 million and generates 4,500 sorties a year, providing the world’s premier intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and command and control capabilities. It includes 652 military and 109 contract maintainers in 19 Air Force Specialty Codes.

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FIGHTIN’ 55TH UNITS 55th Maintenance Squadron The 55th Maintenance Squadron ensures combatready reconnaissance and command and control aircraft for Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed taskings. Unit members accomplish periodic inspection/repair for structural, pneudraulic, electro-environmental, fuels and avionic systems. They also maintain aerospace ground equipment and munitions, and support transient aircraft.

The unit’s 309 military and civilian members manage an annual budget of $8.2 million.

55th Medical Group

The 55th Medical Group operates the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic, located near the Capehart military family housing area on 25th Street and Capehart Road. The clinic provides complete medical services for eligible beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Prime. All other categories of beneficiaries may be seen on a space-available basis.

55th Mission Support Group

The mission of the 55th Mission Support Group is to provide vital support for Offutt AFB through engineering, security, mission support, services, supply, transportation, contracting and deployment readiness programs to more than 57,000 active duty, dependent and retiree personnel and to more than 50 associated units, including U.S. Strategic Command, Air Force Weather Agency, the National Airborne Operations Center and presidentialtasked global reconnaissance missions.

55th Operations Group

With more than 3,000 Airmen, 12 squadrons and one detachment, the 55th Operations Group is the largest and most diverse operations group in the Air Force, flying all variants of the RC-135, OC135, WC-135 and E-4B aircraft. The group operates these aircraft around the clock in every geographic command in support of the 55th’s global reconnaissance, contingency operations, treaty verification, National Command Authority support and command and control responsibilities. The group also supports the Federal Emergency Management Agency during times of natural disaster. Permanent overseas operating locations include RAF Mildenhall, England; Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Crete and Kadena AB, Japan. The 55 OG also operates regularly from five temporary locations.

1st Airborne Command Control Squadron In conjunction with U.S. Strategic Command’s National Airborne Operations Center, the 1st Airborne Command Control Squadron provides the National Command Authority with a survivable command center from which they may make accurate decisions and transmit timely directions to U.S. military forces during all conditions of peace and war. The 1st ACCS traces its roots to the U.S. Army’s Company A, 2nd Balloon Squadron, established in 1917 at Fort Omaha, Neb., later to be consolidated with the Air Corps’ 1st Ferrying Squadron. The squadron at that time performed observation duties over Southern California and France in World War I. During World War II, the 1st Ferrying Squadron flew aircraft from the factory to units overseas until it was inactivated in 1944.

The 1st ACCS reactivated in 1969, and flew specially modified EC-135 aircraft in support of the National Emergency Airborne Command Post, supporting the president of the United States. In 1973, the 1st ACCS converted to modified Boeing 747s, called E-4As, and in 1984 the unit completed the switch to the E-4B aircraft - currently in use today. On July 29, 1994, the National Emergency Airborne Command Post changed its name to the National Airborne Operations Center. Today, the 1st ACCS continues to proudly support the president and the National Military Command System.

38th Reconnaissance Squadron The 38th represents electronic combat at its finest; providing 170 combat-ready aircrew and support personnel for seven RC-135W/V RIVET JOINT aircraft, the Air Force’s premier platform for providing real-time electronic intelligence to support the on-scene battlefield commanders. The 38th formed in 1941 at Arlington, Ore., where training began prior to duty with the 55th Operations Group for missions over Europe during World War II. The 38th flew the P-38 Lightning and the P-51 Mustang. On March 4, 1944, they earned the nickname of the “Berlin Buzz Boys” for being the first American unit to fly over and strafe Berlin. Later the unit became better known as the “Hellcats” for their enormous success in inflicting damage to German rail and air facilities, not to mention numerous dogfight victories. Today, the RIVET JOINT deploys worldwide, conducting contingency operations and reconnaissance missions in the face of potential hostilities. The unique intelligence collected by the RIVET JOINT is vital to our national policy makers throughout the full spectrum of conflict.

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FIGHTIN’ 55TH UNITS 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron The 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron represents electronic combat at its finest.

It provides flight crews composed of pilots, navigators, electronic warfare officers, and airborne systems engineers for the RC-135W/V RIVET JOINT aircraft. The RJ is the Air Force’s premier platform providing real-time electronic intelligence to support on scene battlefield commanders. The RIVET JOINT deploys worldwide, conducting contingency operations and reconnaissance missions in the face of potential hostilities. The unique intelligence collected by the RIVET JOINT is vital to our national policy makers throughout the full spectrum of conflict. From its beginnings on Feb. 1, 1943, the 343rd has served at the front edge of worldwide events. Originally a fighter squadron, the members of the 343rd flew escort and strafing missions in P-51 Mustangs and P-38 Lightning fighters, providing escort for the bombers of the 8th Air Force over Germany and other European nations during World War II. In 1947, the 343rd turned in their guns for receivers, becoming a Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, and assuming electronic warfare as their future mission. As part of Strategic Air Command, the 343rd flew the RB-29, RB-50, RB-47 and RC-135 to probe Soviet air defenses. The 343rd has also been involved in the liberation of Grenada and Panama, the 1986 Libyan raids, the Persian Gulf War, Operations Northern and Southern Watch, the Bosnia conflict, Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Operation Unified Protector and the on-going Global War on Terrorism. For almost 60 years, its vital missions have relied heavily on well-trained people who continue the tradition of excellence that has become the hallmark of the 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron.

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Throughout its history, the 45th Reconnaissance Squadron has been one of the most colorful units in the Air Force, with a battle record composed of the great campaigns of three wars, and a peacetime record of vital contributions to world-wide reconnaissance, treaty monitoring and pilot proficiency training. Organized on Aug. 17, 1943, at Orlando Air Base, Fla., as the 423rd Night Fighter Squadron, the 423rd was redesignated the 155th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron on June 22, 1944, and on Dec. 3, 1945, the 155th was redesignated the 45th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Night Photographic. On July 1, 1994, the squadron was activated at Offutt as the 45th Reconnaissance Squadron, providing data for the National Command Authority, theater commanders and international treaty members. It is the most missiondiverse squadron in Air Combat Command. Squadron personnel fly world-wide reconnaissance and treaty missions on demand, often on extremely short notice.

338th Combat Training Squadron The 338th Combat Training Squadron prepares crew members for 10 other squadrons to execute worldwide reconnaissance, treaty verification and command and control missions directed by the President, Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, theater commanders and national intelligence agencies. The 338th CTS dates back to the 338th Fighter Squadron of the 55th Fighter Group in World War II. From bases in England, the 338th Fighter Squadron flew P-38s and P-51s over Europe, escorting bombers as well as bombing and strafing enemy airfields, railroads and military installations. The 338th Fighter Squadron became the 338th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron after World War II, providing electronic and photographic intelligence to the 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing during the Cold War era. Projects included aerial surveillance of the Atlantic Ocean during the October 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. The 338th was inactivated on Christmas day 1967 when Offutt accepted the RC135 aircraft. In September 1999, the 338th Combat Training Squadron was activated and charged with performing the initial, difference, requalification and upgrade training for the largest and most diverse operations group in the Air Force.

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FIGHTIN’ 55TH UNITS 55th Operations Support Squadron Formed on Sept. 1, 1991, the 55th Operations Support Squadron consists of more than 200 people providing a wide spectrum of support to the 55th Operations Group commander and 14 flying squadrons, including two Nebraska Air National Guard squadrons and one detachment, spanning the Pacific, European, Asian and continental United States theaters of operation. The squadron provides training and preparations support to deploy aircraft, aircrews and staff to direct actions for safe and effective nationally-tasked peacetime, contingency and combat flight operations worldwide. The squadron has one of the most diverse missions on base, serving as the focal point for consolidation of all aspects of RC-135 and E-4 operations and staff functions within the 55th Operations Group. These functions include: scheduling and documentation of all ground and flight training, pre-deployment training, current and forecast weather information to home station and deploying aircraft missions, airfield management, air traffic control and tower operations, combat crew communications

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97th Intelligence Squadron The 97th Intelligence Squadron is the largest flying squadron in ACC and provides communications command and control, and communications countermeasures support to the U.S. and allied forces. The unit conducts defensive studies of U.S. communications while developing and applying techniques and materials designed to ensure communications are secure and protected from hostile countermeasures. In addition to their worldwide duties, personnel from the 97th Intelligence Squadron have maintained a permanent deployed presence in Southwest Asia for the past two decades.

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FIGHTIN’ 55TH UNITS support of search and rescue operations. The 97th began on Aug. 20, 1917 at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas as the 97th Aero Squadron. In October 1917 the unit earned the nickname the “Fightin’ 97th” from their first sergeant after a near street brawl with the 99th Aero Squadron. Soon after this incident the unit departed for France to participate in operations in WWI. Following the war, the squadron was demobilized on Feb. 3, 1919.

On March 1, 1935, the squadron was reborn as the 97th Observation Squadron. Initially flying photographic missions documenting the eastern coastline, the unit soon found themselves flying anti-submarine patrols after the attacks on Pearl Harbor. In late 1942, the unit adopted the newer P-40 aircraft, and were renamed a Fighter Reconnaissance unit, focusing on support to ground forces. Later on Aug. 11, 1943 the unit was transitioned to the 97th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron and continued training units for overseas service until being disbanded on April 15, 1944. On July 1, 1963, the modern unit began as Detachment 1, 6940th Security Wing with a purpose to support the new worldwide RC-135 mission. In 1965, the unit was upgraded to a squadron and renamed the 6949th Security Squadron. On Oct. 1, 1993, the two sources of unit lineage were finally rejoined. The 97th Observation Squadron and the 6949th Electronic Security Squadron were consolidated into the 97th Intelligence Squadron.

As part of the Air Force Intelligence Agency, the 97th continued to provide support to the RC-135 RIVET JOINT, RC-135U COMBAT SENT and RC-135S COBRA BALL. In the 2000’s the 97th Intelligence Squadron became a formal part of the 55th Wing, falling under the 55th Operations Group.

55th Intelligence Support Squadron The 55th Intelligence Support Squadron was activated on July 22, 2010 and was constructed from existing billets from the 55th Operations Support Squadron and the 97th Intelligence Squadron. The squadron currently consists of over 230 Airmen across 30 AFSCs, government civilians and contractors from seven different companies, making it one of the Air Force’s most diverse units. The 55th ISS is the 55th Operations Group’s focal point for four distinct functions including: cryptologic management and oversight, intelligence support, worldwide mission equipment maintenance for RC-135 variant aircraft and Sensitive Compartmentalized Information security functions. As the 55th OG’s cryptologic voice, the 55th ISS advises 55th Wing and 55th OG leadership on

intelligence issues based on collaborative coordination with external agencies including Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Agency, National Security Agency and Air Combat Command. The intelligence support functions include operational intelligence support to wing staff and operational squadrons, the internal/external management of distributed Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination and Electronic Intelligence support teams to COMBAT SENT operations. One unique aspect of the 55th ISS is the aircraft mission equipment maintenance function that ensures the RC-135 fleet continues to prosecute its global ISR mission. The Flight Line Maintenance Technicians at the 55th ISS conduct all initial, difference and requalification training for current and future baseline aircraft systems. Finally, the security support function manages access, sustainment and requirements for the wing’s secure facilities and provides limited support to tenant units including STRATCOM. As the 55th WG’s global ISR mission continues to change and evolve, the 55th ISS will be there to provide the necessary support required to optimize our operations.

82nd Reconnaissance Squadron (Kadena AB, Japan) The 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron flies RC-135 and WC-135 operational reconnaissance missions throughout the Pacific theater.

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FIGHTIN’ 55TH UNITS as the 82nd Observation Squadron on June 1, 1937, the squadron flew fighters, photographic and armed reconnaissance missions in the A-20, B-25, P-39 and P-40. Active throughout the Pacific theater, the unit saw action in New Guinea, the New Britain Islands and the Shouten island group. Re-equipped with the P-51 Mustang, the 82nd continued to support landing operations in Borneo and the Philippines. In August 1945, pilots from the 82nd flew pre- and post-strike reconnaissance missions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. After a brief period of inactivation, the 82nd Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron reactivated in 1954 and flew the RF-61 and RF-84. The unit entered the Cold War in 1967 at Yokota Air Base, Japan and transitioned permanently in January 1968 to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. From the latter part of 1967, reconnaissance sorties were flown by RC-135s in support of the Vietnam conflict. The 82nd routinely flew other Strategic Air Command reconnaissance missions as well, performing peripheral reconnaissance missions over the Yellow Sea, East China Sea and Gulf of Tonkin. During the 1980s, Kadena became a forward operating base for RC-135

operations with the 376th Strategic Wing managing the operations, intelligence and maintenance functions. RC135 aircraft and crews were deployed to Kadena from the 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing at Offutt. The 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron reactivated on Oct. 2, 1991 as a stand-alone unit at Kadena, operating first under the Strategic Air Command and now currently under Air Combat Command.

95th Reconnaissance Squadron (RAF Mildenhall, England) The 95th Reconnaissance Squadron supports RC-135, OC-135 and WC-135; and as an Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron has produced intelligence data vital to every combat and combat support operation in the theater to include Operations Provide Comfort, Provide Promise, Northern Watch, Southern Watch, Allied Force and Unified Protector. Stationed at RAF Mildenhall, England, the squadron traces its roots back to Aug. 20, 1917, as the 95th Aero Squadron. Activated during World

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FIGHTIN’ 55TH UNITS War I, the unit served briefly at Kelly Field, Texas, before moving to France where it flew a combination of Nieuport 28 and Spad XIII biplanes and earned honors as the first squadron to fly combat missions. It was during this period that the 95th adopted the emblem of the kicking mule on a blue surround to mark their aircraft.

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The unit flew night intruder missions against communist troops throughout the war and transitioned to B-66s before inactivating in 1958. Reactivated in 1982 as the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron at RAF Alconbury, England, the unit flew the U-2 on politically sensitive missions throughout the years. The 95th flew combat operations in Iraq in 1991 before being inactivated in 1993. This squadron reactivated once again in 1994, replacing the existing 922nd Reconnaissance Squadron, and was assigned to the 55th Wing to operate the RC135 aircraft throughout Europe. The men and women of the 95th RS are poised to respond to missions worldwide and the squadron remains one of the Air Force’s oldest and most decorated squadrons still in existence.

Detachment 1, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron (Souda Bay, Greece) Detachment 1, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron, conducts reconnaissance and air refueling operations throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East and African theaters in one of the most strategically critical missions flown today. The squadron ensures that sensitive missions are completed within the treaty limits imposed between the United States and Hellenic governments. As such, Det. 1 is the focal point for flight operations in the Southern European Command

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390th Intelligence Squadron (Kadena AB, Japan) The 6990th Security Squadron was activated at Kadena AB, Japan, on July 15, 1967, by Maj. Gen. (then Lt. Col.) Doyle E. Larson.

At that time, it was part of the 6992nd Security Wing based at Clark AB, Republic of the Philippines, with operational control vested in the Pacific Security Region, which eventually became the Pacific Electronic Security Division. The unit’s first mission was to provide RC-135 direct support to COMBAT APPLE operations in Southeast Asia. In September 1971, the unit was redesignated the 6990th Security Group to cope with its expanding cryptologic role in the Vietnam War. In July 1975, with the combat support missions ending and its responsibilities significantly reduced, the unit was again designated a squadron. When the U.S. Air Force Security Service became the Electronic Security Command in August 1979, the 6990th was renamed the 6990th Electronic Security Squadron.

The reorganization expanded the command’s and unit’s operational mission to include the use of electronic warfare capabilities for both offensive and defensive combat operations in support of Air Force command, control and countermeasures. During this period, the unit became the workhorse for the command’s airborne operations. This increased responsibility once again elevated the unit to group status on May 1, 1980. On April 1, 1990, after restructuring the unit’s taskings, the 6990th was again designated a squadron. On Oct. 1, 1993, the 6990th Electronic Security Squadron was redesignated the 390th Intelligence Squadron. Almost a year later, the squadron was assigned the additional mission of providing direct support operations to Air Force Special Operations Command aircrews assigned

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FIGHTIN’ 55TH UNITS to the 353rd Special Operations Group. In February 2001, the Air Intelligence Agency and its subordinate units were realigned under 8th Air Force and Air Combat Command. On Oct. 1, 2002, the unit was realigned under the 55th Wing. Currently the unit has 138 personnel assigned and is tasked to support the U.S. Pacific Command and the U.S. Central Command.

488th Intelligence Squadron (RAF Mildenhall, England) The 488th Intelligence Squadron operates the RC-135 RIVET JOINT and is responsible for a variety of missions supporting tactical forces, regional commanders and national priorities around the globe. The “Bats” of the 488th IS trace their airborne reconnaissance lineage back more than 50 years to two security squadron detachments - one in Japan and the other in the United Kingdom. The Japan-based unit was formed in 1955 and activated as Detachment 1, 6924th Radio Squadron (Mobile), at Yokota AB. The unit conducted reconnaissance missions against

the former Soviet Union and North Korea in modified bomber aircraft known as RB-50s. This is also when the unit’s bat symbol originated, a term used by front-enders of the RB-50 to describe the dark, cave-like existence of the airmen in the back of the aircraft. The seven rays of sun on the unit’s patch represent the seven Bats who died in a crash during the unit’s first RB-50 mission from Japan. The unit was re-designated Operating Location 1, 6988th Security Flight in 1958; it subsequently became the 6988th Radio Squadron (Mobile), and was deactivated in 1972. The United Kingdom heritage of the 488th began with the 6954th Security Squadron, originally designated Detachment 1, 6985 SS at RAF Upper Heyford in 1967. The unit moved to RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, in 1970, where it resides today. In 1980, the unit was redesignated as the 6988th Electronic Security Squadron to honor the historic, Japan-based reconnaissance unit. In 1993, the squadron was redesignated the 488th IS. In 2002, the 488th was realigned to the 67th Information Operations Wing under the 55th Wing at Offutt AFB.

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FIGHTIN’ 55TH UNITS 42nd Electronic Combat Squadron The 42nd Electronic Combat Squadron is the sole Electronic Attack Formal Flight Training Unit in the Air Force that provides the 55 ECG with initial mission and upgrade qualified EC-130H COMPASS CALL professional aviators. Over 185 students are trained annually in nine aircrew positions and 22 Air Combat Command approved syllabi. Additionally, the 42nd ECS supplements the 55 ECG with combat ready aircrews to meet war-fighting commander requirements and provides COMPASS CALL mission crew simulator support for both continuation and initial qualification training.

43rd Electronic Combat Squadron The 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron provides war-fighting commanders with combat-ready EC-130H Compass Call aircraft and aircrews trained to execute combat information warfare operations. The squadron conducts operations to degrade the transfer of information essential to enemy weapon systems and battlefield resource command and control. The squadron also performs mission qualification training for EC-130H flight crews, mission crews and support personnel.

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170th Group, Nebraska Air National Guard

Activated on June 26, 2007, the 170th Group administratively organizes Nebraska ANG members assigned to Offutt under the Offutt AFB Future Total Force Initiative. The 170th evolved from Detachment 1, Headquarters Nebraska ANG established in June 2002.

Under this initiative, highly qualified ANG instructor aircrew integrate into the 338th Combat Training Squadron to provide initial qualification, re-qualification and upgrade training to active duty and ANG aircrew members.

Within the 170th Group, these instructors are part of the Nebraska ANG’s 238th Combat Training Squadron.

Likewise, experienced ANG personnel integrate into various sections within the 55th Operations Support Squadron to increase their capability to support the global operations of the 55th Wing. These functional areas include requirements, weapons and tactics, intelligence, base operations, weather and aviation resource management. Within the 170th Group, ANG members are part of the NE ANG’s 170th Operations Support Squadron. Overall, the 170th Group consists of 80 authorized personnel, to include 35 full-time and 45 traditional, or part-time, ANG members.

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United States Strategic Command U.S. Strategic Command, one of nine unified combatant commands of the Department of Defense, is responsible for detecting, deterring and preventing strategic attacks against the U.S. and our allies.

USSTRATCOM responds to today’s complex, dynamic and uncertain global security environment thanks to an integrated organization executing a diverse set of global responsibilities that directly contribute to national security.

Including components, the command employs more than 4,100 people, representing all four military services, Department of Defense civilians and contractors, who oversee the command’s global operations – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A functional combatant command with trans-regional areas of responsibility, USSTRATCOM has evolved from a narrow focus on nuclear war-planning to an integrated portfolio of dynamic strategic capabilities to successfully redefine global deterrence and confront

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USSTRATCOM carries responsibility for nine mission areas as assigned by the Unified Command Plan: strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; integrated missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; global strike; analysis and targeting; and combating weapons of mass destruction. These mission areas are critical to deterring strategic attack; to providing the nation with a safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent force; to building enduring relationships with partner organizations to confront the broad range of global challenges; to addressing challenges in space; to building cyberspace capability and capacity; and to anticipating change and confronting uncertainty with agility and innovation.

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JFCC – Space, Vandenberg AFB, Calif.

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Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance help ensure the best use of resources to provide decision makers and troops with crucial information when and where needed.

USSTRATCOM Center for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction, Fort Belvoir, Va. Provides expertise in contingency and crisis planning to interdict and eliminate the proliferation or use of weapons of mass destruction.

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Heartland of America Band The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band is a 16-member named activity comprised of highly skilled Airman Musicians. Reporting to Air Combat Command, the band is dedicated to providing innovative, professional musical support for events that enhance military morale and esprit de corps; foster public support and trust; aid recruiting initiatives; and promote our national interests at home and abroad. The band serves United States Strategic Command, 55th Wing, Air Force Weather Agency, and other tenant units at Offutt; performs a wide variety of community outreach missions throughout Nebraska and the OmahaCouncil Bluffs metropolitan area; and is world-wide deployable.

Known throughout the Midwest, Heartland of America Band ensembles perform more than 150 concerts annually and reach thousands more through radio and television appearances. They have been privileged to share concert stages with guest artists such as Crystal Gayle, Jo Dee Messina, Chip Davis, John Denver, Frank Mantooth, Kevin Mahogany, Frederick Fennell, Joseph Alessi and Wycliffe Gordon.

343rd Recruiting Squadron The 343rd Recruiting Squadron, with its headquarters located on Offutt, is the active duty recruiting squadron charged to find, engage, inspire and recruit the brightest, most competitive and diverse men and women for service in America’s Air Force. The 343rd RCS covers 370,000 square miles of the upper Great Plains and Midwest regions. Its area of responsibility encompasses five states including Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota. The 343rd RCS is responsible for all active duty Air Force enlisted and OTS accessions for its respective area.

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Offutt Plays a Major Role in History The Fort Crook Era

For more than a century, Offutt AFB has played a key role in American military history. From its beginnings as Fort Crook in the late 1800s, Offutt has adapted to the defense needs of the United States. The historical significance of Offutt is a source of pride for military and community members alike.

Offutt’s great heritage began with the construction of Fort Crook between 1894 and 1896, some 10 miles south of Omaha and two miles west of the Missouri River. The fort’s namesake was Maj. Gen. George Crook, a renowned Indian fighter and Civil War hero. Many of the original buildings constructed on the post before 1900, including the confinement facility and various enlisted and officers quarters, are still in use today.

The 61st Balloon Company became the first air unit to command the post on Sept. 10, 1918. In the spring

of 1921, the plowing, leveling and seeding of 260 acres of land at Fort Crook created an airfield suitable for frequent takeoffs and landings, and a refueling point for military and air mail aircraft on cross-country flights.

The airfield portion of Fort Crook was designated Offutt Field on May 10, 1924, in honor of 1st Lt. Jarvis J. Offutt.

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World War II and the Martin Bomber Plant

In 1940, as American involvement in World War II loomed, the Army Air Corps chose Fort Crook as the site for a new bomber plant. The plant’s construction included two mile-long concrete runways, six large hangars and a huge 1.7-million sq. ft. aircraft-assembly building.

The Glenn L. Martin Company began producing bombers here in January 1942, with the plant reaching full-scale production June 8, 1942. A total of 531 B-29 Superfortresses and 1,585 B-26 Marauders were built at

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the Martin-Nebraska bomber plant before the end of World War II. These aircraft included the Enola Gay and Bock’s Car, the two B-29s that dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. Production ended on Sept. 18, 1945, when the last B-29 rolled out of the assembly building.

In June 1946, the Army Air Force re-designated Fort Crook and the Martin-Nebraska facilities as Offutt Field. Just 18 months later, on Jan. 13, 1948, Offutt Field transferred to the new Department of the Air Force and became Offutt Air Force Base. Later that same year, on Sept. 26, the 3902nd Air Base Wing became the host unit at Offutt.

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OFFUTT HISTORY Strategic Air Command

At one minute past midnight, Nov. 9, 1948, Offutt gained international prominence when it became the host base for Headquarters Strategic Air Command.

Air Force Secretary Stuart Symington chose to locate the headquarters for the Air Force’s crucial long-range atomic strike force at Offutt primarily because the base was centrally located on the North American continent, placing it well beyond the existing range of potentially hostile bombers or missiles.

The old frontier fort underwent startling changes in the Cold War years that followed. Operations at Offutt included the basing of alert air refueling tankers in the late 1950s and 1960s and support for intercontinental ballistic missile sites in Nebraska and Iowa in the 1960s.

Further enhancing Offutt’s role as a center of military importance, were establishment of the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff here in 1960, posting the Looking Glass airborne command post here in 1961, activation of Air Force Global Weather Central in 1969, and arrival of the National Emergency Airborne Command Post mission in 1977.

Offutt’s population and facilities grew dramatically to keep pace with increased operational demands. Several new dormitories and more than 2,000 family housing units — built in the late 1950s and 1960s quickly replaced the old quarters of Fort Crook.

Headquarters SAC moved from the Martin-Nebraska complex to Building 500 in 1957, and new base facilities in the 1960s and 1970s included a hospital, main exchange, commissary and library.

Increased defense spending in the 1980s brought additional operational improvements, including the wing’s special operations building, the Bennie L. Davis Aircraft Maintenance Complex, and a new underground command center for SAC.

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USSTRATCOM and the 55th Wing

On Sept. 1, 1991, the 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing became the 55th Wing to better reflect its diverse mission. Shortly thereafter Offutt again faced monumental changes in 1992 when the easing of world tensions allowed the United States to reorganize its Air Force. The Strategic Air Command was disestablished June 1, 1992, and a new, unified command called U.S. Strategic Command was established.

With this historic change, the operational control of Offutt became the responsibility of Air Combat Command, another of the Air Force’s new commands.

In 2002, the Department of Defense announced the merger of U.S. Strategic Command with U.S. Space Command. The new U.S. Strategic Command is a global integrator charged with the missions of space operations; information operations; integrated missile defense; global command and control; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; global strike; and strategic deterrence.

The 55th Wing continues to lead the fight by providing dominant Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; electronic attack; command and control; and precision awareness to national leadership and warfighters across the spectrum of conflict – any time, any place. It is the largest wing in ACC and has been continuously deployed to the Middle East for more than 22 years going back to the onset of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

The 55th Wing commemorated a combat airpower milestone in January 2007. It reached 6,000 continuous days of deployed service in the Southwest Asia area of responsibility. Deployed since the onset of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, the men and women of the 55th Wing are continuing that service on a daily basis in the Global War on Terror.

This former Army outpost, once hard pressed to support a few hundred soldiers, is in its second century of service, its resources and facilities accommodating a combined military and civilian work force of more than 10,000 and supporting nearly 30,000 family members and retirees.

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The Papillion-La Vista School District’s mission is “to prepare all students to be productive responsible citizens in a changing society through superior educational programs in a safe and supportive environment.”

The school district recognizes the needs of its children, whether by giving a child with extraordinary gifts and talents opportunities through the High Ability Learning program, helping students with disabilities or who require assistance going from the school to work worlds a chance to succeed through the Special Education and Young Adult Transition programs, or helping pre-school age children with developmental delays get on the right track through Early Childhood Services.

PLSD, serving the communities of Papillion and La Vista, has three high schools – Papillion-La Vista, Papillion- La Vista South and the Alternative High School program (IDEAL). Two junior high schools – Papillion and La Vista – prepare students for high school. Fourteen elementary schools are the beginning of the children’s learning.

Students at all of the schools undergo more rigorous testing than the state’s standard. PLSD writes its own assessments, which are more than multiple-choice tests.

Students must perform skills, such as reading or completing a math problem, under the district’s assessments. Staff members at PLSD believe the high standard of testing improves student learning, according to the district’s Web site.

Students in all age ranges are immersed in the community through the School Business Partnership, Cooperation BEST program. According to the Web site, “Cooperation BEST businesses and organizations are paired with schools or

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educational programs to assist in preparing our students for tomorrow. Partnerships are on going, dynamic relationships that must be mutually beneficial for the school and the business.”

PLSD also participates in the TeamMates program, which encourages students to further their education after high school. Youth meet with a volunteer adult mentor one hour a week. Through staff and community members, students at PLSD are given a chance to succeed.

“I know the foundation for a great school district comes from a team approach where the staff, students, parents and community are equally focused on what is best for each child.

If you see me out and about, introduce yourself and share your thoughts and ideas about the Papillion-La Vista School District. Together, we will ensure the current and continued success of our District.” – Superintendent Andy Rikli, Ed.D.

Bellevue Public Schools

Bellevue Public Schools takes great pride in educating the children in the Bellevue/Offutt community.

At BPS, students find teachers who, like them, grew up in a military family. From a young age, the students can relate to their teachers, who likely moved several times and attending different schools.

Bellevue teachers welcome linguists from Offutt who can work with the students to provide them an opportunity for enrichment many districts don’t have.

BPS offers more than 100 basic courses of study as well as advanced placement and high ability learner programs. Its special education program is also exemplary.

There are 20 schools in the district, including a new elementary school in its inaugural year – Bellevue Elementary School in the Lakewood Villages subdivision.

In the classroom, BPS is sure to keep up with the latest technology. Last year, the three middle schools all used new devices called “clickers” to increase student achievement.

They give teachers immediate feedback about what the students need work on, the clickers can cut down on the amount of work teachers are taking home with them, since the system collects the answers and grades them.

The district purchased almost 1,500 of the clickers two summers ago for $98,750.

For now, smaller elementary schools like Bertha Barber and Central get 25 clickers, bigger ones have 50, the largest elementary schools like Fairview have 75, middle schools each have 120 and the high schools have 150.

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AREA SCHOOLS GETTING STARTED Outside of the classroom, BPS offers a wide variety of extracurricular programs for students, such as DECA, theater, National Honor Society and athletics.

The Junior ROTC groups at both Bellevue East and West often earn top awards at regional and national competitions.

They also initiate leadership activities in school and community service.

During the last school year, the Bellevue West girls’ basketball team won the Class A state championship. The West boys’ basketball team made it to the state tournament for the sixth year in a row, and Thunderbirds football team made it to the playoffs for the sixth straight year.

Students who choose to cheer on their athletes and peers in other programs, such as theater, they can do so free of charge. BPS is the only district in the area that does not charge student fees.

Instead of chairs and desks, the outdoor classroom features logs and tree stumps. It also has a sandpit, a porch from which to play music, a butterfly exploration section and a picnic area for snacks and lunch.

Gretna Public Schools

School District No. 37 was created as a small district to save the village of Gretna in 1888. The first school to serve Gretna children was located across the road from the LaBorde Cemetery outside Gretna. A two-story brick schoolhouse was constructed in 1889 south of Angus Street across from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Its size was doubled in 1908, and a gymnasium was added in 1936.

As the village grew, so did the school district.

Through minor consolidation over the years and a major consolidation in 1958, the district has grown to its present size of 70-square miles.

Located just 10 miles from the city limits of Omaha and within 20 minutes driving time of the major shopping areas of Omaha, the district has become the home of numerous commuters. The community uniquely weaves its large city ties with a rural character as agriculture remains the primary industry of the area.

In December 1994, a bond was passed to allow construction of a middle school designed with the flexibility

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to be converted to a high school. The school building opened in 1997.

In November 2002, Gretna voters approved a $21.1 million bond to help pay for construction of additional classroom space, a theater and competition gymnasium at the school that would become the high school in time for the 2005-06 school year.

On Nov. 15, 2005, voters of the district passed a bond issue of $20.9 million to build a third elementary school.

This money would also be used for renovation and additions to the Gretna Middle School, Gretna Elementary School, transportation buildings, technology updates and the purchase of land for future building sites.

The third elementary school – Palisades Elementary – is located northwest of 168th Street and Cornhusker Road for the 2007-08 school year. That year was the first time elementary students attended an elementary school in the respective area near their home. Previous to that, all kindergarten, first- and second-grade students attended Gretna Elementary while all third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students went to Squire John Thomas Elementary.

South Sarpy District 46 is the district serving Springfield and the surrounding rural areas.

The district includes Platteview High School, Platteview Central Junior High, Springfield Elementary located in Springfield and Westmont Elementary located in the subdivision of Westmont.

In 1958, residents living in 13 rural Class 1 school districts in Sarpy County voted affirmatively to merge into a single Class III school district. In 1959, the patrons of the new school district then passed a $890,000 bond issue with 85 percent support to buy land and build a new junior/senior high school.

The Platteview Trojans are well known throughout the region as strong contenders in all academic and athletic contests. The teams are backed by strong parent and booster groups in addition to community members who deeply care about their alma mater.

A full and well-researched curriculum awaits each student in South Sarpy schools and is taught in classrooms where the teacher student ratio really is something to brag about. The ratio at the elementary and secondary levels is 1 teacher to every 11 students.

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