ACC chiefs depart Offutt with broad perspective

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rick Parsons, command chief master sergeant of Air Combat Command, provides opening remarks at the ACC Chief Master Sergeant Orientation mixer hosted by the 55th Wing’s Patriot Club at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Jan. 27. Chief selects from across ACC came to Offutt to take part in a week long orientation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

Salute to America’s Heroes

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Victor Toney, 55th Wing chaplain, shares a few words before providing the invocation at the inaugural Salute to America’s Heroes dinner at the Omaha Ramada Inn Feb. 16. More than 50 wounded warriors and their families from around the Midwest attended the event. (Photo by Ryan Hansen)

Salute to America’s Heroes

From left to right; James George, a retired Air Force captain and Purple Heart recipient, Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle, and Robyn George, talk before the inaugural Salute to America’s Heroes dinner at the Omaha Ramada Inn Feb. 16. The event brought together more than 50 wounded warriors and their families for the weekend. (Photo by Ryan Hansen)

Leadership group receives hands-on training for active shooter situations

Vihar, a 7-year-old Belgium Malinois and K-9 Military Working Dog, demonstrates how to apprehend a suspect, which was played by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Gudmundson, the kennel master for the 55th Security Forces Squadron, on Feb. 5. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Carly Costello/Released)

Leadership group receives hands-on training for active shooter situations

Staff Sgt. Johann Gonzalez, 55th Security Forces Squadron, explains a victim’s role during an active shooter situation to members of Leadership Sarpy during a tour on Feb. 5. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Carly Costello/Released)

Leadership group receives hands-on training for active shooter situations

Members of Leadership Sarpy watch as four 55th Security Forces Squadron members approach the shoot house in a diamond formation during an active shooter demonstration on Feb. 5. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Carly Costello/Released)

Black History Month Celebration

From left to right: U.S. Air Force Airman Hezekiah Allen, 55th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Col. Hans Palaoro, 55th Wing vice commander, and former U.S. Army Cpl. Robert D. Holts, an original Tuskegee Airman, perform the ceremonial cake cutting inside of the Patriot Club on Feb. 8 to officially begin Black History Month at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African-American military aviators in the U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

Black History Month Celebration

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Z. Alston, U.S. Strategic Command senior enlisted leader, greets former U.S. Army Cpl. Robert D. Holts, an original Tuskegee Airman, while attending the Multicultural Heritage Committee’s Black History month cake cutting ceremony Feb. 8 at the Patriot Club on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The ceremony officially marked the beginning of Offutt’s recognition of Black History Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

ACC command chief addresses current issues at enlisted call

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rick Parsons, command chief of Air Combat Command, speaks at an enlisted call located in Dock 1 of the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility, on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Feb. 1. Parsons stayed, at Offutt an additional day to meet with Airman following a week long ACC Executive Chief’s Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

ACC command chief addresses current issues at enlisted call

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rick Parsons, command chief of Air Combat Command, speaks at an enlisted call located in Dock 1 of the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility, on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Feb. 1. Hundreds of Airmen attended the call to discuss current topics that are reshaping the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

TacFit Games

Terra Moyers, Katelyn Busacker, Bryce Teaser and Jonathan Pingel of CrossFit Omaha stand with Col. John Rauch, 55th Wing commander, for a photo after winning first place in the RX division. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Carly Costello/Released)

TacFit Games

Jonathan Pingel and his teammate Terra Moyers of CrossFit Omaha flip a tractor tire as they fight to win first place for the RX division. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Carly Costello/Released)

TacFit Games

CrossFit Omaha's Andrea McDaniel and her teammate Matt Behrens hold a press while their teammates complete 10 tire flips. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Carly Costello/Released)

TacFit Games

U.S. Strategic Command’s Jessi McCain from Fit2Fight, a CrossFit gym in Omaha, performs American kettle bell swings for her team, Fit2Fight C. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Carly Costello/Released)

Christmas Dinner

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Giles, 55th Strategic Communications Squadron, selects items from the buffet with Tom Fahrer, 55th Force Support Squadron deputy commander, working side by side with wing leadership to ensure the Airmen have Christmas dinner at the Ronald L. King Dining Facility, Dec. 25, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

Christmas Dinner

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. William W. Thomaston, 55th Wing command chief, dices up ham as people make their way through the Ronald L. King Dining Facility for Christmas dinner Dec. 25., Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Wing leadership serves meals on both Christmas and Thanksgiving as a way to say thanks to the Airmen of the 55th Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

Offutt’s Transition Assistance Program evolution

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Don Cournoyer, Mission Support Group deputy commander, gives students an introduction to their week-long Transition Assistance Program where they will learn how to better prepare for life in the private sector, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

Offutt’s Transition Assistance Program evolution

Julia Noe, a Transition Assistance Program Coordinator with the Family Readiness Center, gives opening remarks to dozens of students preparing to make the leap from active duty members to civilian life beyond the gates of a military instillation, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 5. Students will relearn how to work and live in the private sector after years of military service and structure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

2012 U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band Holiday Concert

Senior Airman Ryan Rager shows his amazing skills on keyboards during the guitar hero act of the night. The U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band From Offutt Air Force Base performed various holiday favorites at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha, Neb., Dec. 7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)

2012 U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band Holiday Concert

The Grinch makes a special appearance during the reading of “How the Grinch stole Christmas” read by Mrs. Claus. The U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band from Offutt Air Force Base performed various holiday favorites at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha, Neb., Dec. 7. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)

2012 U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band Holiday Concert

(from left to right) Staff Sgt. David Pojar, Airman 1st Class Lee Heerspink and Senior Airman Ryan Rager come together to perform a holiday classic. The U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band worked in conjunction with the Omaha World Herald to put the concert series together at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha, Neb., Dec. 7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)

2012 U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band Holiday Concert

Master Sgt. Richard Baisden, guitarist with the Heartland of America Band, shows his talents on a banjo while performing a holiday favorite. The U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band performed various holiday favorites at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha, Neb., Dec. 7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)

2012 U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band Holiday Concert

Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Packard, vocalist for the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band, sings a holiday favorite. The band performed various holiday favorites at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha, Neb., Dec. 7, and welcomed patrons from all over the Omaha area to a free concert. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)

2012 U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band Holiday Concert

Guest conductor 2nd Lt. Shanti S. Nolan, from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., introduces the band to the audience. Nolan shows her support for 1st Lt. Rafael Toro-Quiñones, the current conductor who is deployed during the holidays. The U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band performed playing various holiday favorites at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha, Neb., Dec. 7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)