Veterans Day parade

Leading the way, the U.S. Strategic Command's honor guard posts the colors prior to leading members of Team Offutt and tenant units in the 2011 Veterans Day parade held on Mission Ave. in Bellevue, Neb., Nov. 5. Team Offutt members start the annual parade to pay their respects to those who serve in the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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The U.S. Strategic Command's honor guard posts the colors prior to leading members of team Offutt and tenant units in the 2011 Veterans Day parade held on Mission Avenue in Bellevue, Neb., Nov. 5. Hundreds of military members start the annual parade where people gather to pay their respects to those who serve in the Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Natasha Herbert stands ready, holding the 55th Wing guidon before marching in the 2011 Veterans Day parade held annually on Mission Avenue located in Bellevue, Neb., Nov. 5. Along with the 55th Wing and its groups, U.S. Strategic Command and the Air Force Weather Agency units also marched in the parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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Bellevue East High School ROTC cadet Brea Brandquist stands in a joint formation of Bellevue East and Bellevue West ROTC members prior to marching in the 2011 Veterans Day parade on Mission Avenue in Bellevue, Neb., Nov. 5. The Bellevue community boasts one of the nation's largest ROTC programs, and is a staple formation in the Veterans Day parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Donald Bacon, 55th Wing commander, leads members of the 55th Wing down Mission Avenue, in Bellevue, Neb. as part of the 2011 Veterans Day Parade Nov. 5. Offutt and the Bellevue community have a long history working together as a team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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Bellevue West High School ROTC cadet Larry Holley stands in a joint formation of Bellevue East and Bellevue West ROTC members prior to marching in the 2011 Veterans Day parade on Mission Ave. in Bellevue, Neb., Nov. 5. The Bellevue community boasts one of the nation's largest ROTC programs, and is a staple formation in the Veterans Day parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Fritz Roegge, Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike at U.S. Strategic Command, salutes the colors as they pass the grand stand during the annual Veterans Day parade held in Bellevue, Neb., Nov.5 . All branches of the armed forces along with local area residents lined the streets to pay tribute to those who serve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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Megan Lucas, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Brig. Gen. Donald Bacon, 55th Wing commander, and Rear Adm. Fritz Roegge, Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike at U.S. Strategic Command, stand on the grand stand and salute the veterans as they march down Mission Ave. in Bellevue, Neb., Nov. 5. The city of Bellevue has always maintained a very close and supportive role with the Offutt community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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The Daisy Scouts march down Mission Avenue in Bellevue, Neb., while participating in the 2011 Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 5. Scouts of all ages participated in marching alongside military members during the annual parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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The Bellevue West High School marching band's flag corps marches through the heart of Bellevue, Neb. as they participate in the 2011 Veterans Day parade, Nov. 5. . Hundreds of military members start the annual parade where people gather to pay their respects to those who serve in the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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The Americas Guardians biker group rides down Mission Avenue in Bellevue Neb. as they participate in the 2011 Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 5. Motorcycle groups comprised of both patriots and area veterans often ride to support numerous military functions, including memorial services for those killed in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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Team Offutt leads the way in Veterans Day parade

Published Nov. 8, 2011