OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Strategic Command issued the following news: U.S. Navy Adm. Charles "Chas" A. Richard took command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) from U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten during a change of command ceremony at the USSTRATCOM Command and Control Facility today. As a former deputy commander of USSTRATCOM, Richard understands the responsibilities of the command and its mission, and is a champion for its continued role as the nation's stra  more

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE, Arizona, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force (355th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: Airmen assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group returned here from deployment, Oct. 12, 2019, after the 43rd Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron, Southwest Asia, was inactivated Sept. 30, 2019. The 55th ECG, a geographically separated unit from Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, continuously deployed Airmen to the 43rd EECS since 2003 in support of Operations Southern Watch, I  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news story: In a change-of-command ceremony, Navy Adm. Charles A. Richard assumed command of U.S. Strategic Command from Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, today. Hyten has been confirmed by the Senate to become the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, replacing Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva. Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist and Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joi  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District has published in the federal register the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and conceptual mitigation plan for the Halligan Water Supply Project, a water supply project located in Larimer County, Colorado, proposed by the City of Fort Collins Utilities. The Corps is evaluating an application and conceptual mitigation plan from Fort Collins for a De  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following news release: The Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC) will hold its fall plenary session Nov. 19-21, 2019 in Omaha, Neb. "MRRIC continues to be an important forum for constructive dialogue and advice for the Missouri River Recovery Program", said Gail Bingham, MRRIC Chair. "The challenges in making recommendations on management actions to benefit the endangered Pallid Sturgeon, Least Interior  more

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: U.S. Navy Adm. Charles "Chas" A. Richard took command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) from U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten during a change of command ceremony at the USSTRATCOM Command and Control Facility today. As a former deputy commander of USSTRATCOM, Richard understands the responsibilities of the command and its mission, and is a champion for its continued role as the natio  more

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: Earlier this year historically high flood waters covered almost one-third of the base and caused damage to structures. A long recovery process began when the waters finally receded and the 55th Civil Engineer Squadron was able to access and survey the damaged area, with the initial concern being safety. Many units were displaced due to the damaging flood. Team Offutt opened their doors an  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District, will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the University of Nebraska-Omaha to gather input on the recently released draft feasibility report for the Papillion Creek General Re-evaluation study. The purpose of the study is to develop alternatives to reduce flood risks and improve public sa  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development - Nebraska office issued the following news release: USDA Rural Development Nebraska State Director Karl Elmshaeuser today announced that $1.5 million will be utilized for a water project in the village of Greeley. "Having a strong water infrastructure is an essential need to rural communities such as Greeley. The funding announced today will move Greeley in the direction to fulfill their water needs. Access t  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development - Nebraska office issued the following news release: USDA Rural Development Nebraska State Director Karl Elmshaeuser today announced that $500,000 will be utilized for a distance learning project in Southeast Nebraska. "Increasing education through technology, enhanced equipment and software that brings educators and students together virtually, helps rural areas to have access to expanded education," said Elm  more

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Strategic Command issued the following news: Watch USSTRATCOM Change of Command ceremony live today at 1000 CST: https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/22108 Navy Vice Adm. Charles A. Richard assumes command of the U.S. Strategic Command from Air Force Gen. John Hyten during a change-of-command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 18, 2019. Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist will be the presiding official for the change of comman  more

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Strategic Command issued the following news: U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) dedicated its new Command and Control Facility (C2F) today at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. to Gen. Curtis E. LeMay. Mr. David L. Norquist, Deputy Secretary of Defense; Gen. Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Adm. Charles "Chas" A. Richard, commander of USSTRATCOM; and Gen. John E. Hyten, former commander of USSTRATCOM officially dedicated the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Department of Transportation will award $6.6 million in airport infrastructure grants to Ainsworth Regional Airport in the state of Nebraska. With this announcement, the Trump Administration has invested a historic $10.8 billion in more than two thousand American airports across the United State  more

HURON, South Dakota, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development - South Dakota office issued the following news release: Distance Learning and Telemedicine Investments Will Benefit Over 729,000 Rural Residents in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development South Dakota State Director Julie Gross today announced that USDA is investing $1,664,940 for five projects in rural communities. USDA is providing   more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following news release: Starting today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will increase the releases from Jamestown and Pipestem Dams by a combined 200 cubic feet per second per day as the cities of Jamestown and LaMoure prepare for the higher flows. The target combined release rate is 2,200 cfs. Combined releases are currently planned to be reduced back to 1,400 cfs by Sunday, December 1, but could be held if weather allows  more