Offutt AFB – Bellevue Times https://bellevuetimes.com A Fresh Look at the Oldest Community in Nebraska Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:48:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://bellevuetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-New-Favicon-Logo-Bellevue-Times-144x144-1-32x32.jpg Offutt AFB – Bellevue Times https://bellevuetimes.com 32 32 Nebraska National Guard to Conduct Full-Scale Exercise Next Week https://bellevuetimes.com/nebraska-national-guard-to-conduct-full-scale-exercise-next-week/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:48:46 +0000 http://fwb.klk.temporary.site/?p=59019 Nebraska National Guard Civil Support Team to conduct a Full-Scale Validation Exercise at multiple Omaha-Area sites, July 28 – August 1. The Nebraska National Guard’s Bellevue-based 72nd Civil Support Team – in concert with local emergency management, first response agencies and other National Guard Civil Support Teams – will conduct a full-scale exercise at multiple locations within the...

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]]> A Life of Service: Honoring Herman Colvin https://bellevuetimes.com/a-life-of-service-honoring-herman-colvin/ Sat, 17 May 2025 00:17:52 +0000 http://fwb.klk.temporary.site/?p=58583 By Charles J. Haymond, 55th Wing Public Affairs OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. —  Born in November 1949 in Aliceville, Alabama, Herman Colvin’s life was a testament to the power of selfless service. His journey of dedication began when he joined the United States Air Force in 1971, serving as an intelligence analyst with the...

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]]> Offutt, Bellevue Partnership Strengthens Readiness Through Collaboration https://bellevuetimes.com/offutt-bellevue-partnership-strengthens-readiness-through-collaboration/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:55:00 +0000 http://fwb.klk.temporary.site/?p=48534 By Chad Watkins, 55th Wing Public Affairs OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. —  Offutt Air Force Base welcomed the City of Bellevue’s Planning Director and Public Works Director for a strategic tour of the flood recovery zone on March 10, 2025—reinforcing the deepening partnership between the installation and the surrounding community. Tammi Palm, Bellevue’s Planning...

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]]> Offutt Air Force Base to Conduct Large-Scale Exercise Throughout Week https://bellevuetimes.com/offutt-air-force-base-to-conduct-large-scale-exercise-throughout-week/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 20:13:21 +0000 http://fwb.klk.temporary.site/?p=48686 Offutt Air Force Base plans to conduct a large-scale training exercise this week from Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 4. Offutt leaders are highly advising against accessing the base during that timeframe. During this time, there will be multiple closures and impacts to base access. Impacts will affect the ability to transition on and off...

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]]> Eighth Air Force activates 95th Wing https://bellevuetimes.com/eighth-air-force-activates-95th-wing/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 15:12:00 +0000 http://fwb.klk.temporary.site/?p=48539 By Master Sgt. Rachel Waller, Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center Public Affairs OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. —  Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, commander Eighth Air Force and the Joint-Global Strike Operations Center, commemorated the recent activation of the 95th Wing during a ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, today. The 95th...

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]]> Bellevue Community Brings Cheer to Offutt Dorms https://bellevuetimes.com/bellevue-community-brings-cheer-to-offutt-dorms/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:55:00 +0000 http://fwb.klk.temporary.site/?p=34103 By Chad Watkins OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Bellevue Chamber of Commerce members joined other local community leaders and Offutt’s first sergeants as part of Operation Holiday Cheer to assemble gift bags for Offutt’s dormitory residents at the Bellevue Volunteer Fire Department on Dec. 10. Over 40 local community leaders and Offutt Airmen came...

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]]> Offutt AFB through the years https://bellevuetimes.com/offutt-afb-through-the-years/ Sat, 18 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 http://fwb.klk.temporary.site/?p=25264 55th Wing Public Affairs, OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. In February 1924, the Douglas County Reserve Officers Association proposed the Fort Crook landing field be named in honor of 1st Lt. Jarvis Offutt. Offutt was Omaha’s first World War I air casualty, who as a U.S. Army Air Service pilot, was killed in 1918 flying...

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]]> Five Years Later, Offutt AFB Continues Flood Rebuild https://bellevuetimes.com/five-years-later-offutt-afb-continues-flood-rebuild/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:04:27 +0000 http://fwb.klk.temporary.site/?p=23502 By Chad Watkins, OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. On March 16, 2019, Offutt Air Force Base suffered a devastating flood, causing millions of dollars in damage to infrastructure and displacing more than 3,200 personnel. Now, reconstruction and rebuilding are in full swing under the guidance and leadership of the Offutt Flood Rebuild Program Management Office....

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]]> New honorary commander program starting at Offutt AFB https://bellevuetimes.com/new-honorary-commander-program-starting-at-offutt-afb/ Sun, 03 Mar 2024 18:39:02 +0000 http://fwb.klk.temporary.site/?p=23299 By 55th Wing Public Affairs OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebr. —  The 55th Wing is starting a new honorary commander program to help grow the already strong bond between local civic leaders and Offutt Air Force Base. The Team Offutt Honorary Commander program’s goal will be to engage, educate and empower local leaders to serve...

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]]> Offutt remains a No Drone Zone https://bellevuetimes.com/offutt-remains-a-no-drone-zone/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:31:05 +0000 http://fwb.klk.temporary.site/?p=23279 By Charles J. Haymond, 55th Wing Public Affairs OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. —   As the popularity of small, unmanned aircraft systems or drones, continues to grow, Offutt Air Force Base remains a no drone zone. Charged with ensuring Offutt’s air space remains free of drones is part of the 55th Security Forces Squadron’s...

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