Articles

Nov. 15, 2022

Offutt’s first responders come to the rescue

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — On a cool winter morning in December, some of Offutt Air Force Base's first responders had no idea their lives would turn from ordinary to them becoming heroes.

Nov. 15, 2022

ACC medics support deployments to civilian hospitals and care facilities

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — ACC has deployed 88 medics from 5 bases across the command to work alongside other military departments and federal agencies as a part of the nation’s pandemic response.

Nov. 15, 2022

Offutt personnel compete in body composition challenge

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — After the holiday season, it is not unusual for many Americans to become more body conscious. This often leads to New Year’s resolutions to become healthier and improve their fitness.

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.