Political Quotes

“I rise to commend the incredible work done by the men and women of Offutt Air Force Base during the historic flooding that has affected the State of Nebraska. Offutt Air Force Base is home to some of our Nation's most essential missions. The men and women of STRATCOM stand constant vigil. They provide command and control for the U.S. nuclear deterrent and maintain watch over space operations, missile defense, and global strike. Airmen of the 55th Wing execute some of the most sensitive and complex missions, ensuring that battlefield commanders and the Nation's decision makers have the most up-to-date intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance information available. The Air Force's only weather wing, the 557th Weather Wing, provides timely, accurate, and relevant weather information at any time and for any place around the globe. Throughout Offutt, many other tenant units work in tandem with base leadership to fulfill vital missions that support our national security. These men and women pride themselves on being ready for every threat, but the arrival of a once-in-50-year weather event provided a test unlike any other they have previously faced. In 2019, Nebraska has seen severe flooding--the worst and most widespread natural disaster in the history of our State. When the waters began to rise, the lives of those at Offutt and the base's critical equipment were put at risk, and the response was immediate.…”