A representative of Omaha Nebraska's Henry Doorly Zoo holds a baby alligator for children to touch at the Offutt Advisory Council's annual Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic at the Offutt Air Force Base Lake June 8. The members of Team Offutt and their families enjoyed a day that included free food, beverages and entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)
Jaden Smith, son of Master Sgt. Tyler Smith, focuses on the ball being held up by air at the batting attraction at the Offutt Advisory Council's annual Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic at the Offutt Air Force Base Lake June 8. More than 10,000 Team Offutt members and their families enjoyed a day that included free food, beverages and entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)
Teagan Smith, daughter of Staff Sgt. Cameron Smith, climbs over an obstacle on one of the many inflatable attractions at the Offutt Advisory Council's annual Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic at the Offutt Air Force Base Lake June 8. The OAC has coordinated this event for the members of Team Offutt and their families for 19 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)
Ann and Abbey Wilson, daughters of Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Wilson, hold on while enjoying the G-Force ride at the Offutt Advisory Council's annual Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic at the Offutt Air Force Base Lake June 8. Team Offutt?s Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, civilians and their families enjoyed free food, and entertainment from the band ?Out of the Fire.? (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)
Cassie Walker, daughter of retired Senior Master Sgt. James Walker, climbs high on the climbing wall attraction at the Offutt Advisory Council's annual Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic at the Offutt Air Force Base Lake June 8. The activities were only a small portion of the event there was also free food, drinks, live entertainment and trivia for prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)
Patrons enjoy complimentary hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks and more at the Offutt Advisory Council's annual Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic at the Offutt Air Force Base Lake June 8. Food wasn?t the only item of interest for patrons at the OAC Appreciation Picnic; there was also free entertainment like animals were brought in by Omaha?s Henry Doorly Zoo and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)
Children gather to look at the prizes that were offered at the Offutt Advisory Council's annual Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic at the Offutt Air Force Base Lake June 8. Team Offutt children also got to enjoy face-painting, bounce-houses, zoo animals and more during this event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)
Ryan Ross from Bellevue, Neb., takes aim during a game of horseshoes at the Offutt Advisory Council's annual Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic at the Offutt Air Force Base Lake June 8. This was the 19th annual picnic sponsored by the OAC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)
Patrons relax and enjoy the music of "Out of the Fire" at the Offutt Advisory Council's annual Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic at the Offutt Air Force Base Lake June 8. The event is spearheaded by the OAC and volunteers from the Bellevue-Omaha community come out to support the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)