Clubs and Associations
Air Force Sergeants’ Association
The Air Force Sergeants’ Association is a professional organization representing active duty, retiree, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve enlisted members. Its primary purpose is to provide a voice to government leaders in an effort to improve the quality of life, on and off duty, for enlisted people. The chapter provides opportunities for members to become involved in the on- and off-base communities. Key events include the annual POW/MIA Recognition Day Luncheon and the Thanksgiving Food Basket Program.
Air Force Association
The Ak-Sar-Ben Chapter of the Air Force Association has approximately 1,700 members. The chapter supports the goals of the national organization and is active in the Omaha, Offutt and Bellevue communities. Major projects include annual recognition programs like the Storz’ Awards, recognizing the achievements of an outstanding Offutt junior officer, mid-tier enlisted member, junior-tier enlisted member and civilian employee, and scholarship programs for qualified Air Force Junior and Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets. AFA events include an annual Air Force birthday ball, a charity golf tournament and monthly visits to the local veterans hospital. People interested in joining the AFA should contact a unit sponsor, first sergeant or the command chief master sergeant.
Airmen Against Drunk Driving
This program is run by Airmen, for Airmen. Volunteer drivers provide free rides to Airmen who may have consumed too much alcohol on Fridays, Saturdays, holidays and down days from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.; and Sundays –Thursdays from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. It is intended to be a back-up plan when your primary plan fails. Drivers take Airmen from any establishment to their home. To arrange a ride, call (402) 659-2233.
Airmen's Advisory Council
The Airmen's Advisory Council provides a platform for airmen basic through senior airmen to express their concerns to senior leadership and to become actively involved within their communities on and off base. The council is chaired by the 55th Wing command chief master sergeant, who provides command-level information on topics of interest to the enlisted community. To get involved in this program, contact your first sergeant.
Base Advisory Council
Comprised of unit advisory council representatives at the organization and squadron levels, the advisory council addresses the concerns of all military members, regardless of rank. The group helps commanders work issues that affect their people; modifies programs, policies, and directives; and explores potential improvements to duty areas, living quarters, services, and recreational facilities. The advisory council system is not a substitute for the chain of command, nor is it a way to solve individual gripes.
Company Grade Officers' Council
The Company Grade Officers' Council provides a forum for company grade officers to get involved in base and community activities, meet other officers, and share ideas. The council sponsors the annual Stars and Bars Dining Out, Santas in Blue, Adopt-a-Highway and other community programs, professional development seminars, and various social events.
Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club
The Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club is dedicated to making living at Offutt and the surrounding communities the best it can be. The club supports local communities by sponsoring and awarding annual college scholarships to local military-affiliated high school students, hosting an annual Children’s Winter Wonderland Holiday Breakfast, and participating in numerous charitable activities. The club is open to all enlisted spouses, active duty and retired.
Officers’ Spouses Club
The Officers’ Spouses Club organizes and sponsors educational, charitable, cultural and social activities for its members, as well as providing a venue for people to meet one another. Membership in the club is voluntary and includes active, associate, social and honorary members.
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