Safety is the message for 55th Wing motorcycle run

Motorcycle riders depart Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. for the 2013 55th Wing Mentorship Ride May 10. More than 100 riders participated in the event that provided hands-on experience riding in groups over a span of 134 miles. Group riding is known to be an effective way to influence new riders on using safe practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

Safety is the message for 55th Wing motorcycle run

Motorcycle riders depart Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. for the 2013 55th Wing Mentorship Ride May 10. More than 100 riders participated in the event that provided hands-on experience riding in groups over a span of 134 miles. Group riding is known to be an effective way to influence new riders on using safe practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

Safety is the message for 55th Wing motorcycle run

Motorcycles sit on the Mike North ramp of Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. May 10 for the 2013 55th Wing Mentorship Ride. More than 100 riders participated in the event that provided hands-on experience riding in groups over a span of 134 miles. Group riding is known to be an effective way to influence new riders on using safe practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

Safety is the message for 55th Wing motorcycle run

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Franz Bruce-Salmon, a USSTRATCOM production non-commissioned officer, pauses from reading his safety briefing before participating in the 55th Wing Mentorship Ride May 10 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Bruce-Salmon was one of the Ride Captains who provided mentorship during the ride. More than 100 riders participated in the event that provided hands-on experience riding in groups over a span of 134 miles. Group riding is known to be an effective way to influence new riders on using safe practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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)

Emily Stephenson smiles at the camera

Emily Stephenson, daughter of Staff Sgt. Wayne Stephenson, of the 55th Intelligence Support Squadron, smiles at the camera. Emily was diagnosed with a genetic blood disorder that requires monthly blood transfusions.