Offutt AFB conducting active shooter training exercise this week

A STRATCOM gate at Offutt Air Force Base was closed briefly on Wednesday morning, Dec. 11,...
A STRATCOM gate at Offutt Air Force Base was closed briefly on Wednesday morning, Dec. 11, 2019, after authorities discovered a suspicious package in a vehicle during a routine inspection. (Photo courtesy of Offutt AFB)(WOWT)
Published: Sep. 18, 2023 at 12:41 PM CDT
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BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - You may notice increased activity around Offutt Air Force Base this week -- officials say it’s a drill.

Offutt announced on social media Monday they will conduct an active shooter exercise between Tuesday and Thursday.

Notifications via phone, email, and AtHoc will be preceded by “EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE.” The base says this is a normal, routine event.

Questions should be directed to the 55th Wing’s Exercise Planning team at (402) 294-7235.