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Nov. 15, 2022

Identical twin doctors serve together at Offutt AFB

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Visitors to the 55th Medical Group’s Women’s Health Clinic at Offutt Air Force Base may think they’re seeing double. Doctors Vinay and Vijay Setty are identical twins who serve as OB-GYN doctors.

Nov. 2, 2021

True North Offers Support for Active Duty Members

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- True North opened at Offutt AFB in April of this year. The program provides limited scope counselors, which are licensed mental health providers trained to understand the unique pressures associated with high stress organizations.

Sept. 23, 2021

Myths and Facts about the Vax — Debunking Common COVID-19 Vaccine Myths

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) -- The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it.

Sept. 2, 2021

AUAB medics adapt to support Afghanistan evacuation

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — Since Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, became the main stopover location for qualified evacuees from Afghanistan on Aug. 14, 2021, the entire installation and all of its personnel have had to adapt at a moment’s notice in order to support the Afghanistan evacuation operations.

July 9, 2021

55th MDG Welcomes New Commander

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- The mighty medics of the 55th Medical Group welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, on July 8.

March 11, 2021

Medical group poised for major transition in operations

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- The 55th Medical Group is poised to undergo one of its largest operational changes in recent memory as it transitions to the new electronic health record system, known as MHS GENESIS, April 24, 2021.

Jan. 8, 2021

Offutt receives COVID-19 vaccine

The 55th Medical Group COVID Cell began administering initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to frontline healthcare workers Jan. 6.

Sept. 25, 2020

Offutt Medical Services realigned to better meet patient care needs

The 55th Medical Group redesignated two squadrons Sept. 25, 2020, as part of the Air Force-wide initiative to enhance military medical readiness.

Aug. 14, 2020

ACC recognizes Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth for excellence in patient care

The 55th Medical Group was the recipient of the 2019 Air Force Surgeon General’s Best Ambulatory Patient Safety Program Team Award.

April 17, 2020

Public Health Emergency Working Group at forefront of Offutt COVID-19 response

As the world continues the battle against the spread of COVID-19, one Offutt team has worked day-in and day-out to protect Team Offutt and the surrounding communities.