U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Scipio, 55th Wing Honor Guard, stands ready to lead the military procession down Mission Avenue for the 2012 Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue, Neb., Nov. 10. The honor guard leads Team Offutt past hundreds of spectators every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ralph Pohlman, United States Strategic Command’s Color Guard, holds the U.S. flag to begin the formation for the Veterans Day Parade held in Bellevue, Neb. Nov. 10. The color guard represents each of the branches of the armed forces and leads the military procession down Mission Avenue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)
U.S. Air Force Col. John Rauch, 55th Wing commander, salutes the U.S. flags as they pass by on Mission Avenue while attending the annual Veterans Day parade in Bellevue, Neb., Nov. 10. Team Offutt leadership stood on the grandstands at show central as the parade passed by. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William W. Thomaston, 55th Wing command chief, salutes the stars and stripes while attending the annual Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue, Neb., Nov. 10. Leadership from the Team Offutt stood on the grandstand as the parade marched by. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)
The 55th Wing proudly extends out their wing flag at the 2012 Veterans Day parade in Bellevue, Neb. Nov. 10. This is the 12th annual Veterans Day parade held in the third largest city in the Nebraska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)
Jim Strawn, a retired U.S. Marine, displays a thank you sign to show his gratitude in the 2012 Veterans Day parade in Bellevue, Neb. Nov. 10. This is the official Veterans Day parade for the state of Nebraska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)
Holly Smith, daughter of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Raymond Taylor, 55th Medical Support Squadron, holds her flag up with pride as the Junior ROTC marches by in the 2012 Veterans Day parade in Bellevue, Neb. Nov. 10. Team Offutt joined with the Bellevue community to honor veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)
Erica Nickisch, with the Girl Scouts of America, shows her patriotism as she marches down Mission Avenue in the Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue, Neb., Nov. 10. The parade consisted of several metro area businesses, schools, clubs and other organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)
Chloe Brockhaus and Zoe Mason stand out in their patriotic attire as they attend the annual Veterans Day Parade held in Bellevue, Neb., Nov. 10. Team Offutt joins with the Bellevue community each year to honor its local veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)
Josie Oseka along with her mom, Channon, and dad, Antone, watch the Veterans Day parade together in Bellevue, Neb., Nov. 10. The annual parade draws hundreds of metro area families to show their support of our nation’s veterans. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger/Released)
The Veterans of Foreign War Post 7064 of Tabor, Iowa, convoy through Olde Towne Bellevue as part of the Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue, Neb., Nov. 10. A proud military heritage was on display as veterans both young and old had a chance to march in the parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)
The 1st Nebraska Volunteer Infantry fires a round in the sky at the 2012 Veterans Day parade in Bellevue, Neb. Nov. 10. There were more than 80 entries in this year’s parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)
Bellevue, Neb. Police Officer Marcos Lopez, blocks residential traffic as the men and women from the 55th Wing and tenant units march toward the Veterans Day Parade held annually on Mission Avenue of Bellevue, Nov. 10. Hundreds of people line the street for the parade every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)
Bellevue East Junior ROTC member James Cox stands with his fellow cadets as they prepare to march in the Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue, Neb., Nov. 10. The Bellevue East JROTC flag team is a staple in the Veterans Day parade every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)
Daniel Smith smiles as Cameron Cattano gives a thumbs-up for the Bellevue East Junior ROTC at the 2012 Veterans Day parade in Bellevue, Neb. Nov. 10. The 55th Wing, U.S. Strategic Command, the Air Force Weather Agency and other base units joined with members of the Bellevue community to honor veterans at this annual parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)
Vehicles proudly displaying American flags fall in place for the beginning of the 2012 Veterans Day parade in Bellevue, Neb. Nov. 10. An RC-135V/W from the 55th Wing provided a flyover, officially kicking off the parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)
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