OFFUTT AFB, Nebraska, July 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Offutt Air Force Base (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: By D.P. Heard, 55th Wing Public Affairs The 2d Weather Group held a change of command ceremony July 11, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Joseph D. Coughlin, 557th Weather Wing commander presided over the ceremony where Col. Christopher J. Lovett relinquished command and Col. Andrew M. Frey assumed command. "Col. Lovette and Chief Cole, thank you for your service   more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following news: * * * Federal investment improves service for Holdrege and Hastings * * * HOLDREGE and HASTINGS, Neb. - Amtrak customers can enjoy a more accessible and comfortable travel experience at both the Holdrege and Hastings stations with the completion of a total of nearly $10 million in improvements. The Amtrak California Zephyr stops twice daily at the stations in Central Nebraska while travelin  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 16 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Omaha District issued the following news release: THURSTON COUNTY, Nebraska, July 15 A proposed alteration of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska/ Winnebago Tribe Broadband Fiber Optic Project, located on the Winnebago Reservation and in the adjacent communities of Emerson, Homer, and Wakefield in Thurston County, Nebraska, is currently available for public review and comment. The purpose of the project is to deploy a broadband infrastru  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska issued the following news release: United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jason Viera Penalbert, 37, of Madison, Nebraska, was sentenced July 17, 2024, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska for conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. United States District Court Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Penalbert to 57 months' imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Pen  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska issued the following news release: United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Shelby English, 42, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced July 17, 2024, in federal court in Omaha for distributing methamphetamine. United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced English to 130 months' imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After English's release from prison, she will begin a 5-year   more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, July 19 -- The U.S. Air Force's Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: By Mark Wyatt, 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs Chief Master Sgt. Jason Vollmer has assumed the role of command chief for the 66th Air Base Group and installation here, bringing more than 20 years of experience to the position. Hailing from a small town in Nebraska, Vollmer called his journey to the Air Force "unconventional." "I never thought the Air Force was for me," he said. "M  more

OFFUTT AFB, Nebraska, July 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Offutt Air Force Base (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: By D.P. Heard, 55th Public Affairs The 557th Weather Wing held a change of command ceremony July 2, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Col. Joseph D. Coughlin assumed command and Col. Bradley J. Stebbins relinquished command in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, Sixteenth Air Force, Air Forces Cyber commander. "When selecting a wing commander, I look for l  more

OFFUTT AFB, Nebraska, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Offutt Air Force Base (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: Offutt Air Force Base's Military and Family Readiness and United Way of the Midlands (UWM) signed a partnership agreement to launch the Military and Family Helpline 211, June 26, 2024. Nearly 70% of active-duty service members and their families live off base, making it essential to provide robust quality of life support systems that extend beyond military installations and Vet  more