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June 16, 2026

The four-legged therapist on duty

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Behind a big goofy smile, wet pink nose, and wagging tail, the soft patter of furry white paws gently treads through the halls of the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic in search of the next belly rub or head pat.

June 16, 2026

Children show their pearly whites for dental day

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The 55th Dental Squadron held a free dental day for dependent children of service members March 6, 2026, at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic.

June 16, 2026

Mighty Medics unveil new mural

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The 55th Medical Group unveiled a new mural in the Heritage Hall at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic Feb. 20, 2026, highlighting the shared mission and values that keep the team ready to support the joint force.

June 16, 2026

Offutt, Red Cross partnership provides vital support services

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Wearing a collared sweatshirt with the American Red Cross emblem, a bespectacled man warmly smiles while handing a prescription to a customer at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic pharmacy. This moment may appear small and routine, but this exchange also symbolizes a deeper connection – the partnership between the Red Cross and Offutt Air Force Base.

June 16, 2026

Offutt’s 55th Medical Group holds change of command

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Col. Tracy Bozung relinquished command of the 55th Medical Group to Col. Sarah Evans during a change of command ceremony held June 24, 2025, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.

June 3, 2026

Exceptional military health professionals, facilities earn coveted awards

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — The 2026 Military Health System Conference recognized outstanding military medicine professionals who are “excelling at their craft, rising stars, and innovators, but most of all — they are patriots; they are warriors,” said Dr. Stephen Ferrara, principal deputy assistant secretary of war for health affairs.

April 14, 2025

55th MDG new central check in desk

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — The 55th Medical Group celebrated the grand opening of their new central check-in desk, April 7, 2025, in the Ehrling Bergquist Medical Clinic, marking a significant step toward modernizing patient care and streamlining administrative processes for its patients.

Feb. 26, 2025

Caring for Military Families: Offutt’s Free Dental Day

Airmen and dental residents teamed up to provide children of active-duty service members essential dental care during the 55th Dental Squadron’s annual Dental Day at Ehrling Bergquist Clinic in Bellevue, Nebraska, Feb. 7, 2025.

Nov. 25, 2024

Offutt Hosts VA Exercise

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Offutt Air Force Base hosted the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System as it conducted a National Disaster Medical System exercise Nov. 13 at Offutt Field House.

Oct. 15, 2024

55th MDG’s Mighty Medics treat Hondurans & train military

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Six 55th Medical Group members participated in Amistad 24 training Aug. 4-16 at 1st Battalion Marine Base in La Ceiba, Honduras.