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Fremont Tribune
April 30, 2018
Emergency responders from Murray, Louisville, Offutt Air Force Base and Pacific Junction all came to Plattsmouth over the next 45 minutes. Tankers, wheat trucks and pumpers drove through downtown to reach the park's entrance. Workers spent several hours Friday night containing fires that were both onÃâà...
Omaha World-Herald
April 30, 2018
Numerous friends and relatives from Nebraska turned out at Offutt Air Force Base's Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show in 2016 to watch Krajicek perform with the Thunderbirds. This year's Offutt air show will take place Aug. 11 and 12, but the Thunderbirds are not scheduled to perform.
Omaha World-Herald
April 29, 2018
Karen spent a 30-year career in the Federal Civil Service as a Flight Scheduler at Hickam Air Force Base, HI, and as an Executive Secretary at the United States Strategic Air Command, Offutt Air Force Base, NE. She retired in 1992. A fiercely independent spirit, Karen lived a long life pursuing her manyÃâà...
Beckley Register-Herald
April 15, 2018
Airman 1st Class Timothy M. Wilsey was also given a dishonorable discharge, reduced in rank to airman E-1 — the Air Force's lowest possible rank — forfeited all pay and allowances and was given an official reprimand, according to a statement from Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, where the crime tookÃâà...
PEOPLE.com
April 14, 2018
Wilsey pleaded guilty last week to the premeditated murder of 20-year-old Airman 1st Class Rhianda Dillard, a Mississippi native who was found strangled in her dorm room on Nebraska's Offutt Air Force Base on July 29, 2016. At the time, Dillard was a member of the 55th Strategic CommunicationsÃâà...
WOWT
April 13, 2018
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE -- Emergency response agencies from Offutt Air Force Base and the Douglas County explosive ordinance disposal unit responded to a potential threat, identified by a military working dog during a routine vehicle inspection, at approximately 9:30 a.m. Thursday near theÃâà...
Nebraska Radio Network
April 13, 2018
Offutt Air Force Base reopened the STRATCOM gate on Capehart Road at 11:15 this morning. It was temporarily closed after a military working dog detected a possible threat during a routine vehicle inspection. Emergency response agencies from Offutt Air Force Base and the Douglas County explosiveÃâà...
Lincoln Journal Star
April 13, 2018
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE — Officials have reopened a gate closed at an Air Force base near Omaha after a military dog alerted its handler to the presence of ... Offutt Air Force Base officials said the dog's alert occurred during a routine vehicle inspection at the south gate around 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
Bryan-College Station Eagle
April 13, 2018
Offutt Air Force Base officials say in a news release that the dog's alert during a routine vehicle inspection at the south gate around 9:30 a.m. Thursday doesn't confirm explosives are present. The officials say, however that the precautionary measures are being taken "out of an abundance of caution.".
Newsaegis
April 12, 2018
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — An airman from Valdosta, Georgia was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole Wednesday for slaying a woman on an Air Force base in Nebraska. Airman 1st Class Timothy M. Wilsey was also given a dishonorable discharge, reduced in rank to airmanÃâà...
NTV
April 12, 2018
UPDATE: Officials at Offutt Air Force Base have cleared the base after a military dog detected a possible threat during a vehicle inspection. The STRATCOM gate is open again to traffic. Officials say they will not reveal what triggered the dog's response or what happened during the security investigation. OFFUTT AFB, NebÃâà...
The Charlottesville Newsplex
April 7, 2018
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. (AP) -- An airman has pleaded guilty to charges that he killed another airman at Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha. Officials say Airman 1st Class Timothy Wilsey entered the plea Thursday to a charge of premeditated murder. It carries a sentence of life in prison.
Omaha World-Herald
April 6, 2018
After Airman 1st Class Timothy Wilsey fled the scene of a murder he had committed at Offutt Air Force Base, he wrote in his journal that he might kill again. On the evening of July 29, 2016, Wilsey had befriended Airman 1st Class Rhianda Dillard, 20, then strangled her in her Offutt dormitory and left herÃâà...
Omaha World-Herald
April 5, 2018
Airman 1st Class Timothy Wilsey admitted to a military judge Thursday what he confessed privately in his journal 20 months ago. He strangled an acquaintance, Airman 1st Class Rhianda Dillard, while the two watched television together one summer evening in her Offutt Air Force Base dormitory.
CNN
March 31, 2018
"I have a certain amount of minutes to get on that plane and for that plane to get off and to a safe distance before a nuclear weapon went off here," John Hyten, the head of US Strategic Command, told CNN in an exclusive interview earlier this month from his headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base in easternÃâà...
WENY-TV
March 31, 2018
"I have a certain amount of minutes to get on that plane and for that plane to get off and to a safe distance before a nuclear weapon went off here," John Hyten, the head of US Strategic Command, told CNN in an exclusive interview earlier this month from his headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base in easternÃâà...
York News-Times
March 28, 2018
We will meet Staff Sgt. Elbert Foreman and the military dog Rocky during our tour of Offutt AFB in Omaha. Rocky is trained to patrol and sniff out explosives. ... At Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, the Fun Club will meet some of the military dogs and their handlers. We'll learn the different breeds that are usedÃâà...
The Drive
March 25, 2018
CNN's Barbara Starr seems to agree as she recently went inside Strategic Command's "battle deck" command bunker at Offutt AFB—maybe the most likely spot in American where the end of the world as we know it would begin. You may be surprised by the fact that it looks more like a telecom company'sÃâà...
KITV Honolulu
March 24, 2018
Hyten spoke earlier this month as CNN was granted exclusive access to Strategic Command headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base in eastern Nebraska. Hyten, who is in charge of the US nuclear arsenal, oversees a command of more than 184,000 military and civilian personnel -- all tasked with being onÃâà...
Omaha World-Herald
March 20, 2018
Given the importance to Bellevue of Offutt Air Force Base and U.S. Strategic Command, Blood said the Legislature should do what it takes to keep Nebraska in the forefront of military friendliness. According to the U.S. Department of Defense State Liaison Office, which is charged with coordinating legislativeÃâà...
Omaha World-Herald
March 20, 2018
WASHINGTON — The head of U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base testified Tuesday in support of deploying low-yield nuclear weapons on submarine-launched ballistic missiles. “We believe that'll give future adversaries significant pause before they act,” Gen. John Hyten told the SenateÃâà...
Washington Examiner
March 20, 2018
Top US commander says he would not recommend an immediate response if Russian nukes were heading to US. by Jamie McIntyre. | March 20, 2018 11:52 AM. Print this article. Gen. John Hyten speaks at Offutt AFB Gen. John Hyten said an adversary would have only 30 minutes to react, and would likely not launch anÃâà...
Omaha World-Herald
March 19, 2018
The closure at 9 a.m. is necessary for the new alignment of Fort Crook Road between Capehart and Fairview, the Nebraska Department of Transportation said. The short section of Fort Crook Road that will close is at the south end of Bellevue near Offutt Air Force Base. Hawkins Construction Company ofÃâà...
NTV
March 19, 2018
Michael Manion of Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue. “The number one reason for service members to leave the service is for their family–the spouses and children are just required to face too many hardships. We, the spouses of Offutt Air Force Base, so appreciate the passing and signing of this revision. The knowledge thatÃâà...
Fremont Tribune
March 10, 2018
“Just last week I read a report that Offutt Air Force Base alone had over $20 million worth of damage, so severe weather has a big economic impact for all of us.” As each spring brings the chance for severe weather in the area, it also brings events designed to educate the public on how to spot, report andÃâà...
Omaha World-Herald
March 8, 2018
Henry was born on Feb.17, 1963, at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, NE. He grew up in Omaha, enjoying time with family, friends and outdoor activities. Henry is survived by his daughters, Nicole LaFrance (Darin) and Carrie Clotfelter (Justin); three siblings, Paula Mosher, Kurt Clotfelter and Mary Furr;Ãâà...
Omaha World-Herald
March 6, 2018
At 6 a.m.: Lincoln, 55 mph; Norfolk, 53 mph; Beatrice, 48 mph; Tekamah, 48 mph; Eppley Airfield, 47 mph; Nebraska City, 45 mph; Fremont, 45 mph; Offutt Air Force Base, 44 mph; Falls City, 43 mph; Columbus, 43 mph; Albion, 43 mph; Plattsmouth, 41 mph; Harlan, 41 mph; Council Bluffs, 40 mph;Ãâà...
91.5 KIOS-FM
March 6, 2018
The Nebraska District Office of the Small Business Administration has a number of programs to help veterans start a business. Elizabeth Yearwood, Development Specialist with the Nebraska SBA, says Boots to Business is the most popular of them. Offered in collaboration with Offutt, SCORE and theÃâà...
Omaha World-Herald
March 6, 2018
An active duty service member is running for Papillion La Vista Community Schools Board of Education. Patrick Vandagriff moved to the area in 2014 when he was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, and he said the Papillion community welcomed him and his family “with open arms,” and he wants to giveÃâà...
Omaha World-Herald
March 6, 2018
At 6 a.m.: Lincoln, 55 mph; Norfolk, 53 mph; Beatrice, 48 mph; Tekamah, 48 mph; Eppley Airfield, 47 mph; Nebraska City, 45 mph; Fremont, 45 mph; Offutt Air Force Base, 44 mph; Falls City, 43 mph; Columbus, 43 mph; Albion, 43 mph; Plattsmouth, 41 mph; Harlan, 41 mph; Council Bluffs, 40 mph;Ãâà...
Omaha World-Herald
March 5, 2018
The EF-1 tornado that freight-trained across Offutt Air Force Base's parade grounds and down its flight line last summer left behind damage totaling nearly $20 million, Air Force officials say. Some damage has yet to be repaired from the twister that hit the base June 16, 2017. It was one of six tornadoes thatÃâà...
1011now
March 4, 2018
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. (AP) -- Military officials say a tornado that tore through Offutt Air Force Base last June caused nearly $20 million in damage. The Omaha World-Herald reports that the damage included $9.4 million to Offutt's buildings and trees and slightly more than $10 million to at least 10Ãâà...
North Platte Telegraph
March 4, 2018
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. (AP) — The Air Force says a tornado that tore through a Nebraska base last June caused nearly $20 million in damage. The Omaha World-Herald reports that the damage included $9.4 million to Offutt Air Force Base's buildings and trees and slightly more than $10 millionÃâà...
Omaha World-Herald
March 2, 2018
The June 16 storm struck a hard blow at Offutt Air Force Base, downing large trees, damaging some facilities and knocking down power lines, said Ryan ... The EF-1 tornado that freight-trained across Offutt Air Force Base's parade grounds and down its flight line last summer left behind damage totalingÃâà...
Aerotech News (blog)
March 2, 2018
News Pentagon probes cost overruns, delays at StratCom's new $1.3 billion HQ – The Department of Defense is investigating cost overruns and scheduling delays in the construction of U.S. Strategic Command's massive new $1.3 billion headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base. Neb. Business Trump, BoeingÃâà...
Deseret News
March 2, 2018
According to BBC, analyst Matthew Kroenig wrote in the book “The Logic of American Nuclear Strategy,” that Putin would likely target the Malstrom Air Force Base in Montana, the Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota, the Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska, and the Warren Air Force Base, which sitsÃâà...
Omaha World-Herald
March 2, 2018
The June 16 storm struck a hard blow at Offutt Air Force Base, downing large trees, damaging some facilities and knocking down power lines, said Ryan ... The EF-1 tornado that freight-trained across Offutt Air Force Base's parade grounds and down its flight line last summer left behind damage totalingÃâà...
Omaha World-Herald
March 1, 2018
Indoor activities include presentations by RAF Squadron Leader Adrian Pickup and Air Force Major Noah Lazenby, both instructor pilots on the 338th Combat Training Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base. The museum will also open its Vulcan aircraft for the day, weather permitting. The Vulcan was Britain'sÃâà...
Omaha World-Herald
March 1, 2018
Bellevue. March 7: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., Bellevue Public Library, 1003 Lincoln Road. March 9: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Bellevue East High School, 1401 High School Drive. Saturday March 10: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bellevue Public Library, 1003 Lincoln Road. Offutt AFB. March 8: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Offutt Air Force Base,Ãâà...
Omaha World-Herald
February 24, 2018
“It is not unexpected for a project the scope and size of the new U.S. Strategic Command facility on Offutt Air Force Base to be under review,” Hudson said in a statement. “The cost and time growths are within acceptable ranges for a project of this size, and (the Corps) is not currently concerned about theÃâà...
WOWT
February 12, 2018
(WOWT) -- One of the President's planes was being used for training today Offutt Air Force Base. There are actually two planes for the President and although they look identical Air Force One specifically refers to the plane carrying the President at the time. While the President was in Washington today, thisÃâà...
Omaha World-Herald
February 10, 2018
Hamilton, who served 20 years in the Air Force before retiring as a master sergeant at Offutt Air Force Base in 1994, said he and his volunteers uncovered extensive corrosion once they ... That mission ended on July 24, 1990, when EC-135 Looking Glass aircraft 63-8049 landed at Offutt Air Force Base.
Omaha World-Herald
February 9, 2018
In 1994, Rich was stationed at Offutt AFB and made his home in Papillion, NE. Rich was a 20 year Veteran of the United States Air Force where he served his country around the globe in various capacities. After his retirement in 2003, Rich remained working at Offutt AFB with his current employer beingÃâà...
KETV Omaha
February 8, 2018
Army Air Corps Staff Sgt. Gail Farrell receives honors in special ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base. Share. 128 Shares. Copy Link. Copy. {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! KETV. Updated: 10:25 PM CST Feb 8, 2018. Michelle Bandur. Reporter. World War II hero receives war medals 73 years later. Army Air Corps Staff Sgt.
Barksdale Air Force Base
February 8, 2018
Members of the 595th Command and Control Group stand in front of an E-6B following a tour of the aircraft during the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron's Deep Dive held at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Jan. 25, 2018. The Deep Dive is part of an effort by the group to give members of different squadronsÃâà...
Omaha World-Herald
February 7, 2018
Hamilton, who served 20 years in the Air Force before retiring as a master sergeant at Offutt Air Force Base in 1994, said he and his volunteers uncovered extensive corrosion once they began removing panels, all of which needed to be restored. He gave a tour Thursday of the plane's largely empty interior,Ãâà...
AirForceTimes.com
September 26, 2017
An RC-135V/W Rivet Joint aircraft leaves the runway Aug. 13, 2015, at Offutt AFB, Neb. (Josh Plueger/Air Force). OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Officials of the Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha are hoping two new projects will help it survive the next round of military base closures. The Pentagon hasÃâà...
Signal Magazine
December 31, 1999
Philip Westerfield, chief, J-6 Forward Division, U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) Cyber Systems Directorate, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, spoke with the chapter at a March general membership meeting about the STRATCOM Command and Control Facility (C2F). Westerfield covered the LeMay Complex changesÃâà...
The Drive
December 31, 1999
New details have emerged about the damage a tornado dealt to Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska in 2017, a storm that left only one the U.S. Air Force's E-4B Nightwatch airborne command centers operational for three months. The incident only further highlights the service's push to modernize the vitalÃâà...
The Spokesman-Review
December 31, 1999
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – The Air Force says a tornado that tore through a Nebraska base last June caused nearly $20 million in damage. The Omaha World-Herald reported the damage included $9.4 million to Offutt Air Force Base's buildings and trees and slightly more than $10 million to atÃâà...
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