Offutt Fire Department announces Firefighter of the Year Published Oct. 7, 2021 By L. Cunningham, 55th Wing Public Affairs OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- The Offutt Fire Department announced the selection of James Liptrott as Firefighter of the Year during a ceremony Oct. 7, 2021, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The honoree is chosen from previous Firefighters of the Quarter from last year. Pictured (L to R) are: Col. Kristen Thompson, 55th Wing CC; Fire Chief David Eblin; Firefighter of the Year James Liptrott and the Liptrott family. (U.S. Air Force photo by L. Cunningham)