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Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
Offutt Air Force Base is home of the 55th Wing, the Fightin' Fifty-Fifth, and a variety of tenant units. Offutt’s diverse missions and global responsibilities put it on the cutting edge of the Air Force’s transformation. Each branch of the US military is represented among the approximately 12,000 military and federal employees assigned here. Offutt is a beautiful community situated near the Missouri River in the rolling hills of southeastern Nebraska.

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Nebraska Governor Salutes the Troops

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- In support of the men and women serving in the armed forces, Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman, has sent a video message to the troops. The message may be viewed by clicking on the link below.

James M. McCoy Airman Leadership School Class 09A Prepare to Graduate

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- James M. McCoy Airman Leadership School Class 09A will graduate at 6 p.m. Thursday, during a banquet at the Patriot Club here. The future non-commissioned officers have spent six weeks learning basic military leadership and fundamental skills to be used when they return to their assigned units.

OFFUTT AIRMEN: Drug Use Ends Military Careers

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- In 2008 Offutt Air Force Base has experienced a significant increase in courts-martial due to illegal drug activity among its active duty members. Base law enforcement personnel and commanders have responded to Airmen getting involved in the wrongful use or distribution of marijuana, cocaine and ecstasy, as well as the wrongful use of prescription pain medications. The illegal drug activity occurred both off base and on base, including the base dormitories. These Airmen fail to understand the immediate and long-term consequences of their crimes.

Red Ribbon Campaign Calls for Action

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Local schools participated in the Red Ribbon Campaign, the largest and oldest drug awareness and prevention campaign in the nation, from Oct. 18 through 26.

Offutt holds appreciation day for retired servicemembers

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Offutt recently hosted Retiree's Appreciation Day at the Offutt Field House, honoring those servicemembers who have paved the way for today's military.

Airman's Roll Call: MyEDP sets stage for success

SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) -- This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on a valuable online tool available through the Air Force Portal Web site that guides Airmen through their careers and those they supervise or mentor.

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2008 Veteran's Day Message

WASHINGTON -- Veterans Day

King James was right ... tobacco habit is harmful, dangerous

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- It was described in the 17th century by England's King James the First as "... for eyes disgusting habit, offensive for nose, harmful for brains and dangerous for lungs," yet it didn't stop the past time of smoking tobacco from spreading across Europe and the Americas.

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American Salad with Diversity Dressing

Offutt Videos

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2008 Combined Federal Campaign

"$10 a month - One Lunch can make a Difference."
Offutt's goal: $500,000.

Click here for a list of Offutt CFC unit representatives.

Click here for an electronic copy of the 2008 CFC organizational listing booklet.

Click image below for 2008 Combined Federal Campaign video.