Offutt AFB PCS News
- An eye for healthy visionby Daniel Martinez on July 21, 2026 at 12:59 pm
The 55th Medical Group's optometry clinic works hard to ensure their patients have healthy vision. One tool they use is a device called a non-contact tonometer. This device conducts tests which enables the optometrist to determine how healthy the […]
- Weather Wing welcomes new command chiefby By Charles J. Haymond on July 17, 2026 at 1:38 pm
557th Wing Wing Command Chief holds their Change of Responsibility Ceremony July, 16 inside the 557 WW auditorium at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. CMSgt. Daniel Perry, outgoing command chief, relinquishes his duties to the 557th WW and CMSgt. […]
- Offutt announces 2026 Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show, return of on-base parkingby Pentagon News on July 2, 2026 at 8:10 pm
Offutt Air Force Base leaders announced today the return of the Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show in 2026, along with a new parking process designed to improve traffic flow, base access and the overall guest experience.
- 2nd Weather Group is under new leadershipby By Charles J. Haymond on July 2, 2026 at 1:31 pm
Col. Hank Chilcoat, 557th Weather Wing commander, receives the 2nd Weather Group guidon from Col.
- 55th Operations Group changes leadershipby Charles J. Haymond on July 1, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Col. Aaron Gray, 55th Wing commander, receives the 55th Operations Group guidon from Col. John
- A New Blueprint for Return: ACC Rolls Out Phased 'Home Station' Reintegration Strategyby Air Combat Command Public Affairs on June 29, 2026 at 3:10 pm
Recognizing that the return from a deployment is just the beginning of a new mission, Air Combat Command is introducing a comprehensive framework to strengthen home station reintegration.
- Base veterinarians care for Offutt's furry friendsby Daniel Martinez on June 26, 2026 at 1:04 pm
Offutt's Veterinary Facility provides routine wellness and preventative care for the 55th Security Forces Squadron's military working dogs and pets of military families. The care they provide is vital for the animal's health and well-being. Base […]
- Congressmen visit Offuttby Chad Watkins on June 9, 2026 at 1:58 pm
Chief Master Sgt. Alex Eudy, 55th Wing command chief, U.S. Representative Mike Flood, Nebraska
- Offutt AFB, local partners conduct MARE ahead of air showby 55th Wing Public Affairs on June 8, 2026 at 7:25 pm
Offutt Air Force Base and community organizations completed a Major Accident Response Exercise on June 6, 2026, strengthening their ability to respond to a large-scale emergency ahead of the 2026 Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show.
- 55th Wing Change of Responsibility Ceremonyby Charles J. Haymond on June 5, 2026 at 8:48 pm
The 55th Wing held a change of responsibility ceremony June 5, 2024, inside the Bennie L. Davis Maintenance Facility dock 1 at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. This is the second change of responsibility ceremony the 55th Wing has conducted.
- Offutt hosts legislative directorby Charles J. Haymond on June 2, 2026 at 2:28 pm
Evan Dean, legislative director for Rep. Mike Flood of Nebraska, visited Offutt Air Force Base, June 6, 2026, to view newly constructed facilities and gain a better understanding of the 55th Wing's mission.
- Team Offutt hosts Honorary Commanders for immersion dayby Pentagon News on May 15, 2026 at 7:35 pm
Honorary commanders assigned to the 55th Wing, 557th Weather Wing, 95th Wing, and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency participated in an immersion day at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 28, 2026, providing civic leaders a firsthand look at the […]
- 55th MXG welcomes new commanderby Daniel Martinez on May 8, 2026 at 6:41 pm
Col. Aaron Gray, 55th Wing commander, passes the guidon to incoming 55th Maintenance Group
- Offutt leaders laud future military recruitsby Daniel Martinez on May 5, 2026 at 7:52 pm
Offutt leadership, including Col. Chad Backes, 55th Wing deputy commander, congratulate and encourage upcoming high school graduates who made a commitment to military service. Offutt leaders gave remarks during local high school Military Signing Day […]
- Month of the Military Child: Hannah's storyby Chad Watkins on April 30, 2026 at 1:13 pm
Hannah and Hazel’s laughter fills the air on a peaceful Friday afternoon in their backyard. Bubbles spray from a bubble machine, floating around them, enticing giggles that adults have long forgotten how to make.
- 95th Wing stands up Maintenance Group, Operations Group, Operations Support Squadron Squadronby Eighth Air Force & Joint-Global Strike Operations Center Public Affairs on April 23, 2026 at 11:12 pm
The Department of the Air Force directed the standup of the 95th Maintenance Group, the 95th Operations Group and the 95th Operations Support Squadron as part of the 95th Wing.
- Month of the Military Child: The little drummer boyby Daniel Martinez on April 17, 2026 at 6:34 pm
Imagine standing on stage at the historic Grand Ole Opry in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, with drum sticks in hand, as an audience of about 4,000 people loudly cheer for your live musical debut. Now imagine you’re only three years old.
- Warhawks connect through shared spiritby Pentagon News on April 10, 2026 at 9:38 pm
Members of the 55th Wing participated in a 5.5K run at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 10, 2026, as a central component of a wing-wide Comprehensive Airman Fitness Day.
- The four-legged therapist on dutyby Daniel Martinez on March 30, 2026 at 9:45 pm
Behind a big goofy smile, wet pink nose, and wagging tail, the soft patter of furry white paws gently treads through the halls of the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic in search of the next belly rub or head pat.
- Children show their pearly whites for dental dayby Daniel Martinez on March 18, 2026 at 1:26 pm
The 55th Dental Squadron held a free dental day for dependent children of service members March 6, 2026 at the Ehrling Bergquist clinic. The Children's Dental Day event enabled dental residents to gain valuable experience for treating pediatric […]

