OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Sam Swerczek accepts his one thousand dollar check after winning the 2009 Offutt Idol competition at the Patriot Club March 20. Sam who performs regularly with "The Young Americans," a singing and dancing group, said he was thrilled with the victory. Air Force Photo by Dana P. Heard
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Mrs. Judy Frison performs at the Patriot Club March 20, during the finals of 2009 Offutt Idol competition. Mrs. Frison who said she enjoys singing, has recently been invited to sing the "National Anthem" at a Omaha Royals baseball game. Air Force Photo by Dana P. Heard
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Airman 1st Class Eugenia A. Hart, an aerospace ground equipment apprentice with the 55th Maintenance Squadron performs a recent Carrie Underwood hit, at the Patriot Club March 20, during the finals of the 2009 Offutt Idol competition. Airman Hart said she believes singing will lead to a long and healthy lifestyle. Air Force Photo by Dana P. Heard
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Sam Swerczek performs during the finals of the 2009 Offutt Idol competition held at the Patriot Club March 20. Mr. Swerczek won the competition with his rendition of "Feeling Good." Air Force Photo by Dana P. Heard
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Airman 1st Class Katelyn Thiele of the 55th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performs a recent Dido hit during the finals of the 2009 Offutt Idol competition, held at the Patriot Club March 20. Airman Thiele, who was one of ten finalists competing to win the grand prize of $1,000 and a professional recording session, said she hopes to one day start a women's clinic in India. Air Force Photo by Dana P. Heard
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- 55th Wing Commander Brig. Gen. James J. Jones and other audience members cast their votes at the finals of the 2009 Offutt Idol competition, held at the Patriot Club March 20. Air Force Photo by Dana P. Heard