Offutt AFB, NE

U.S. Strategic Command Protecting Omaha and our Nation

Protecting America's freedom is a global role of the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquartered at Offutt Air Force Base south of Omaha.

Offutt AFB and STRATCOM employ more than 10,000 military and civilian personnel on the 4,000-acre base, making it the largest employer locally. Offutt's annual economic impact on the community is reported at more than $2 billion.

USSTRATCOM provides intelligence, surveillance, planning and network and information operations expertise as well as global missile strike defense to U.S. forces and allies around the globe. With their presence more than 50 defense contractors do business here, resulting in almost 2,500 defense related jobs.

USSTRATCOM has played a major part in helping protect our country even being visited by President George W. Bush on September 11, 2001, where he conducted one of the first major strategy sessions for the response to the attacks on that day.

USSTRATCOM and Offutt have been key in protecting our country as well as providing the people of Omaha with not only great jobs, but pride for having such a great facility here in our area.

If you are in the military and are transferring into the area and need to buy a home or are transferring out of the area and need to sell, give us a call or visit www.TrummTeam.com.

When you are moving across town or across the nation you should work with a real estate agent that has knowledge about the different areas. Plus agents need to know who the point of contacts are so they can provide the buyers a list of people they may want to talk to or visit with if they have questions about an area. After 21 years in real estate I find buyers are not informed about the difference between being in a subdivision that is in a SID and a subdivision that is in the city.

Clients that relocate often, do not realize they need to interview agents that are going to assist them in one of their most important investments that affects the whole family. I believe when they are relocating they should be able to talk to 2 or 3 agents. The person relocating needs to know the agent will work for them so when they become a seller they know they had a knowledgable real estate agent. I have assisted hundreds of military families relocating to Offutt AFB plus many families that work for large corporations.

Field House Indoor Track Closure
The indoor running/walking track will be closed Mon - Fri, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., due to the Offutt Field House ventilation project. We apologize for any inconvenience. For your convenience, the indoor running track at the Lied Center is available for a cost of $2 a day, or $70 for a yearly membership. For more information, call 294-5413/5414.

Warrior Nine Course Closure
Warrior Nine closed for the season on November 1, and will reopen April 1. Willow Lakes will remain open, weather permitting. Call 294-3530 for more information.

Big Jack's Snack Bar Closure
Willow Lakes' snack bar closed for renovations November 1, and will reopen April 1. We apologize for any inconvenience. Call 294-3530 for more information.

Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum Trip
Join Outdoor Recreation on a day trip to Abilene, KS, to see the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum on November 9. The Library and Museum are located on a 22-acre site featuring the Family Home, Place of Meditation, and Visitor's Center. We will depart the Base Lake Pavilion parking lot at 7:30 a.m., returning at approximately 9 p.m. Cost: $30 / person, includes transportation and admission. Sign up by November 4. Call 294-2108 for more information.

Money Talk for Teens
Teens ages 16 - 19 are invited to attend this two-day class on financial responsibility from 6 - 8 p.m. on November 6 and 13. Teens must attend both classes; parents are welcome to join! Topics will include budgeting, checkbook management, spending, and wise use of credit. Register by calling Youth Programs at 294-1686 or the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 294-4329.

Offutt Women's Reading Group
Join us for the second meeting of the Offutt Women's Reading Group, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., November 6, in the Thomas S. Power Library's Conference Room. The November title is The Last Town on Earth by Thomas Mullen. Call 294-5276 for more information.

Veterans Day Hours
The Offutt Field House will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Veterans Day, November 11.

Veterans Day at the Dining Facilities
The King and Alert Dining Facilities will host a special Veterans Day Lunch from 1100 - 1300 on November 11. The menu includes cream of broccoli soup, barbecued spareribs, french-fried shrimp, roast turkey, glazed carrots, Mexican corn, hot dinner rolls, fresh fruit, ice cream, and much more. Call 294-3980 for more information.

A Taste of Italy
Join the Patriot Club for a family-style Italian wine-and-dinner feast at 6:30 p.m. on November 13. Reservations required by November 10. Cost: $20 / members, $25 / non-members. Call 294-2268 or 292-1560 for reservations and more information.

Heart Link
Heart Link provides essential information to spouses to make life in the Air Force fulfilling and rewarding. Join us for a fun-filled day of interactive games, presentations, prizes, and more, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 13. Navy, Marine, and Army spouses cordially invited, too! Childcare reimbursement, continental breakfast, and lunch are provided. For more information and to register, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 294-4329.

A&FRC Career Fair
The Airman & Family Readiness Center and the Nebraska Work Force Development Department of Labor for Veterans will host a career fair with a variety of employers from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on November 13 at the Lied Activity Center, located in Bellevue at the corner of Highway 370 and Fort Crook Road. The fair is open to all active duty, DoD civilians, Reserve, Guard, retirees, and family members. For more information, call the A&FRC at 294-4329 or the Nebraska Work Force at 595-3027.

Food Advisory Council
What would you like to see in the dining facilities? Come and voice your opinions at 3 p.m. on November 13 at the King Dining Facility. Open to all enlisted, but focused mainly on meal card personnel. Call 294-3980 for more information.

Mall of America Shopping Trip Registration
Go holiday shopping with Outdoor Recreation at the world-famous Mall of America! We will depart at 6 a.m. on December 5 from the Base Lake Pavilion parking lot, returning December 6 at approximately 10 p.m. Register by November 13. Space is very limited, so sign up today! Cost: $150 for round-trip transportation and one-night stay in double-occupancy hotel room. Call 294-2108 for more information.

Need Child Care?
Call the Offutt Child Development Center (CDC) for assistance. Hourly rates are available for children 12 months to 5 years of age at the CDC, and for children ages 2 weeks to 12 years at Family Child Care. Pre-enrollment is required and depends upon availability. Contact the CDC at 294-2203.

Golf Instruction
...is now available at the Offutt Field House's 2 indoor driving ranges, for the low price of $15 per 30-minute lesson. Lessons can be scheduled during the day, at night, or on weekends. Contact the Field House at 294-5413 to sign up.

It's time to be proactive and work off those pounds before Thanksgiving packs them on! So, dig out your running or walking shoes and sign up! Date: Saturday November 22, 2008 at 9:00 am Entry Fee: $10 Deadline to register: Friday, November 14 To Register, contact the Field House For training plans, training logs or running advice, check out Active.com

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WEEK AT A GLANCE!

August 4 - 10, 2008 Leading the fun!

Hours of Operation at King Dining - The new hours for Wing down days, holidays, and weekends will be 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. All other hours will remain the same. Call 294-3980 for more information.

New Hours at Kegler Kafé - Kegler Kafé at Peacekeeper Lanes now has new hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesdays: 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fridays: 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Saturdays: 1 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Down days: open at 11 a.m. Closed on Sundays and holidays. Call 294-2514 for more information.

August at the Patriot Club!

• Customer Appreciation Lunch Special - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Special Nature Sandwich with Fruit - (Turkey, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, alfalfa sprouts, cream cheese, & mayo served on marble bread.) $5.95 members / $7.95 non-members

• Club Cash Craze Fridays - Weekly cash drawings for members every Friday at 6 p.m., starting at $250 and increasing by $25 every week until won! Must be present to win. Patriot Club members can enjoy drink specials and free food from 4:30 - 6 p.m.!

• Bonanza Bingo - Play Quick Shot Bonanza Bingo every weekday, open to close! Cards are only $1 and are available at the Cashiers' Cage - try your chance at winning up to $1,000! Must be 18 years or older to participate.

• Bar Specials - 4:30 - 6 PM in the Raiders Lounge

o Wingman Wednesday - Serving up 25¢ hot wings, and $3 domestic pitchers to wash them down!

o Thirsty Thursday & Taco Bar - Take a Taco and pick up a domestic longneck for just $2!

o Super Social Hour - Every Friday, featuring the Drink of the Month and complimentary appetizers!

Contact the Patriot Club at 294-2268 for more information.

The Patriot Club Membership Drive - Air Force Clubs and Chase Bank are launching an enhanced cash-back Military Free Cash Rewards Program. New Patriot Club membership applicants can choose between a MasterCard with the enhanced rewards program or a limited-use Proprietary credit card without rewards. The Patriot Club is inviting all non-members to sign up free with no dues payments for six months!

Reduced Swim Passes now available! Single member passes will be $25, and family passes will be $40. Take advantage of this reduced rate for the last few weeks of summer.

Dance and Gym Classes Registration - Registration for new Youth Programs instructional classes is now underway. Classes will begin in September and continue through the school year -- sign up before spaces are gone! Dance classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights, for ages 4 through teens. Gym classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays for ages 18 months and up. Call 294-5152 for more information.

Sign up for Tennis Lessons! - Bill Batchelor will be providing tennis lessons on a weekly basis, Monday - Thursday, 2 - 8 p.m, for just $20 per lesson, beginning September 2, after the Labor Day Weekend. Signups going on now. Contact the Field House to be placed on the waiting list!

Kansas City Chiefs Tickets - The excitement of professional football is just around the corner! ITT has a limited number of tickets available for each game, on sale now! Start with a pre-season game on August 27 at 7 p.m., just $30! Regular season games are September 14, September 28, and October 19, each for $63. All ticket sales are final. Call 294-5406 for more information.

Military Splash Days - CoCo Key Water Resort is offering one last splash before school starts! Military Splash Days are August 3 - 5. Cost: $10 / person / ages 3 and over. Contact ITT, 294-5406.

Food Advisory Council - The Food Advisory Council will meet August 6, 3 p.m. at the King Dining Facility. Call 294-3980 for more information.

Bingo with Kjell - Head to the Patriot Club Global Lounge at 5 p.m. on August 8 for drink specials, appetizers, and exciting rounds of bingo with prizes! Buy bingo cards for $1.50, or buy 8 games for $12, with a second package for only $8!

Jeff Galloway at Offutt - The former U.S. Olympian and author of "Running Until You're 100" will be at Offutt August 10 - 11 for several Air Force Week events.

• Runway Run - A 7 mile run throughout the base and along the runway on August 10, 7 a.m. starting at the Lied Activity Center - registration begins at 6 a.m. The registration fee is just $25 on race day. For more information, contact 898-3000, email bellevue@bellevuenebraska.com, or check out the Air Force Week website, www.AirForceWeek.com.

• Offutt Field House Meet & Greet - August 11, 7 a.m. Jeff will be signing copies of "Running Until You're 100", giving autographs, and meeting & greeting base personnel. For more information, contact 294-6311.

• Youth Center - August 11, 9:30 a.m., presenting tips on childhood fitness, nutrition, and more. For more information, contact the Center at 294-5152.

Peacekeeper Lanes Adult League Registration - Adult leagues will be holding fall registration August 11 through September 2. Leagues include Intramurals (small and large squadrons), Mixed (two men, two women), Mixed (any combination of men & women), and Scratch (rotating pro patterns). Call 294-2514 for more information.

Kegler Kafé Closure - Kegler Kafé in Peacekeeper Lanes will be closed on August 11 and August 12 due to construction. We apologize for any inconvenience. The Kafé will resume normal hours on August 13, and will be closed August 16 and August 17 for the Air Show.

Tops in Blue World Tour '08 - Headquarters Air Force Services presents the Tops in Blue: Deja Blue, at 7:30 p.m. on August 14, in the Civic Auditorium Music Hall, celebrating 55 years of entertainment! Admission is free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A shuttle bus with limited seating will depart from the Offutt Field House at 6 p.m. Call the Offutt Community Center for shuttle reservations at 294-6247.

Offutt Air Show - August 16 - 17. Many facilities will be closed or have reduced hours, August 15 - 17. A full list is available at www.offutt55fss.com/airshow_hours.html.

Need Child Care? Call the Offutt Child Development Center (CDC) for assistance. Hourly rates are available for children 12 months to 5 years of age at the CDC, and for children ages 2 weeks to 12 years at Family Child Care. Pre-enrollment is required and depends upon availability. Contact the CDC at 294-2203.

Intramural Team Bass Fishing Tournaments - every other Wednesday all summer long. Launch times will be at safe light as determined by the director. Cost: $20 / season. Call 294-2167 for more info.

Summer Birthday Specials at Outdoor Rec

• Paintball Party Pack: Get 100 free paintballs when you throw your birthday party at the paintball course! Minimum group of ten people, ages 13 and up. Cost: $20 / person.

Children's Party: Rent a bouncy castle, three paddleboats, and the Base Lake Pavilion for one hour! Cost: $100.

Golf Instruction is now available at the Offutt Field House's 2 indoor driving ranges, for the low price of $15 per 30-minute lesson. Lessons can be scheduled during the day, at night, or on weekends. Contact the Field House at 294-5413 to sign up.

Happy Birthday to Patriot Club Members! - During your birthday month be sure to stop by the Patriot Club office to pick up your birthday present. You will receive a Birthday Gift Book worth over $450! Call 294-2268 for more information.