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

The U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band from Offutt Air Force Base performs their first act for the annual holiday concert held at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha, Neb., Dec. 7. The 2012 concert theme was “A Hometown Holiday” welcoming patrons from all over the Omaha area to a free concert. The Heartland of America Band works in conjunction with the Omaha World Herald to put the concert series together each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)

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

Mrs. Claus reads a story to children as they sit with her and Santa during the annual holiday concert at the Holland Center in Omaha, Neb., Dec. 9. The U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band from Offutt Air Force Base performs holiday songs in the background. The concert is sponsored by the Omaha World-Herald and is presented each year during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dana P. Heard/Released)

Offutt Field House Renovation

Construction workers piece together the new basketball court at the Offutt Field House at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Dec. 6. The field house is undergoing renovations to improve the basketball courts and soccer field. One basketball court is complete as another is being renovated currently along with the nearby soccer field turf. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)

Offutt Field House Renovation

Workers have begun constructing the new basketball court at the Offutt Field House at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Dec. 6. The field house is currently undergoing renovations to improve the basketball courts and soccer field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)

Offutt tree lighting

The Salvation Army’s Brass Ensemble made an appearance for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony held at the Strategic Air Command Chapel as well as the Patriot Club on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 29. The tree lighting ceremony and the festivities that follow draws hundreds of families. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

Offutt tree lighting

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cameron Smith, 55th Strategic Communication, and his three-year-old-daughter, Teagan, decorate a candy cane to look like one of Santa’s Reindeer while attending the Christmas Tree Lighting reception held at the Patriot Club on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 29. In addition to foods and crafts children also had a chance to meet Santa Claus and be entertained by a magician. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)