by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hires and Cpl. Noah Seal, II Marine Expeditionary Force CAMP LEJEUNE, NC – II Marine Expeditionary Force honors the life and selfless service of Lt. Col. Scott Flurry, who passed away on Feb. 26, 2024, while deployed in support of Exercise Nordic Response 2024. “They say it’s not the length of life,…
Bellevue University will host “Voices of Vietnam,” a lunch and learn event on Thursday, March 28, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on campus at the Hitchcock Humanities Center/Criss Auditorium, 1040 Bruin Blvd., Bellevue, Nebraska 68005. This event, hosted by the Freeman/Lozier Library in collaboration with the Military Veteran Services Center, offers an opportunity for the…
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….
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…
Bellevue veteran Don Glenn is being honored for his dedication to country and community in the national Veterans of Foreign Wars #StillServing campaign. The VFW #StillServing campaign recognizes veterans who continue to serve in their community after the military. Glenn is #StillServing with Bellevue VFW Post 10785, assisting at funeral services with folding and presenting a U.S….
Prairie Hill Farm campus would include research facility and mini-village By Cindy Gonzalez, Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Supporters of a proposed Bellevue campus that could make Nebraska a leader in cybersecurity sought the backing of Nebraska lawmakers on Tuesday. But they left open what the cost to the state might be. Omaha State Sen. Mike…
The ‘city within a city’ is envisioned with new housing, shops and walking trails to lure high-tech workforce by Cindy Gonzalez, Nebraska Examiner BELLEVUE — Roughly 45 farm acres in this military-heavy town are to be transformed into a rare “innovation hub” that supporters say would thrust Nebraska into the forefront of national cybersecurity efforts….
Bellevue, Neb. – The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce will host Nebraska’s Official Veterans Day Paradeon Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Olde Towne Bellevue at 10:00 a.m. The Veterans Day Parade is a long-standing tradition for Bellevue. It celebrates and honors past andcurrent veterans that have dedicated their lives to defending our freedom. Diane Bruce, BellevueChamber…
Roger Anderson served the Bellevue community for nearly 30 years as an officer with the Bellevue Police Department. Anderson spent four years in the Army and six years with the National Guard with the C Troop 167th Air Cavalry. He then served the next 3+ decades of his life in public service, including two years…
BELLEVUE, Neb. – A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Bellevue on Tuesday for the Nebraska Army National Guard Bellevue Readiness Center. Speakers included Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, Congressman Don Bacon, Congressman Mike Flood, and Major General Daryl Bohac – Adjutant General of the Nebraska National Guard. “The Readiness Center itself represented something very important,” Maj….
