Offutt participates in local Veterans Day events

Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, leads members of the 55th Wing down Mission Avenue during the Veterans Day parade in Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. Representatives from the 55th Wing, 557th Weather Wing and U.S. Strategic Command participated in the march. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Offutt participates in local Veterans Day events

Col. Matthew Sattler, 557th Weather Wing vice commander, leads members of the 557th WW down Mission Avenue during the Veterans Day parade in Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. Representatives from the 55th Wing, 557th WW and U.S. Strategic Command participated in the march. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Offutt participates in local Veterans Day events

Col. Ryan Richardson, U. S. Strategic Command director for human capital, leads USSTRATCOM troops down Mission Avenue during the Veterans Day parade in Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. Representatives from the 55th Wing, 557th Weather Wing and USSTRATCOM participated in the march. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Offutt participates in local Veterans Day events

Offutt Air Force Base and Bellevue, Nebraska leaders salute passing processions at the annual Veterans Day parade in Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. The Bellevue parade is the state’s official parade and had held strong despite the rainy conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Offutt participates in local Veterans Day events

Grand Marshal of Nebraska’s official 2024 Veterans Day Parade retired Maj. Verl Chase, riding down Mission Avenue during the Veterans Day parade in Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. The parade was observed by veterans, service members and members of the community to give thanks and show support for members of the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Bellevue West Junior ROTC members participate in the Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. The Bellevue West flag team is a staple in the parade ever year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Offutt participates in local Veterans Day events

Bellevue West Junior ROTC members participate in the Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. The Bellevue West flag team is a staple in the parade ever year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Master Sgt. Rebecca Wichmann, U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band vocalist, sings the national anthem during the annual Veterans Day parade in Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. Veterans Day is an official federal holiday observed annually honoring military veterans. (U.S. AIr Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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U.S. service members, veterans and their families participate in the Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. The parade was observed by veterans, service members and members of the community to give thanks and show support for members of the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Offutt participates in local Veterans Day events

U.S. service members, veterans and their families participate in the Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. The parade was observed by veterans, service members and members of the community to give thanks and show support for members of the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Civil War reenactors participate in the Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. The parade was observed by veterans, service members and members of the community to give thanks and show support for members of the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Offutt participates in local Veterans Day events

U.S. service members, veterans and their families participate in the Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. The parade was observed by veterans, service members and members of the community to give thanks and show support for members of the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Offutt participates in local Veterans Day events

U.S. service members, veterans and their families participate in the Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. The parade was observed by veterans, service members and members of the community to give thanks and show support for members of the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Lt. Col. James Pitts, 55th Wing chaplain, provides an invocation during the Veterans Day parade breakfast at Mission Middle School, Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. The community held the meal to thank military members for veterans for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, gives a moment of silence during a Veterans Day invocation at Mission Middle School, Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov 9, 2024. Since 1938, Veterans Day has been an official federal holiday observed annually honoring military veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, speaks during the Veterans Day parade breakfast in Mission Middle School, Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce hosted the breakfast and coordinated the parade with Offutt Air Force Base and members of Bellevue such as the police department, fire department and local schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Diane Bruce, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce president, gives opening remarks during the Veterans Day parade breakfast at Mission Middle School, Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual parade to honor veterans and their dedication to defend freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Offutt participates in local Veterans Day events

Grand Marshal of Nebraska’s official 2024 Veterans Day Parade, retired Maj. Verl Chase, gives a speech during the Veterans Day parade breakfast at Mission Middle School, Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. After retiring, Chase stayed in the area because of the community's hospitality and support. He opened and operated a tailor shop to continue his military connection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Offutt Air Force base leaders pose for a photo with Grand Marshal of Nebraska’s official 2024 Veterans Day Parade, retired Major Verl Chase, during the annual Veterans Day parade breakfast at Mission Middle School, Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. Veterans Day is a federal holiday, which was originally called ‘Armistice Day’ to commemorate the end of World War I. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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Offutt participates in local Veterans Day events

Published Nov. 13, 2024
By Zachary Hada
55th Wing Public Affairs

BELLEVUE, Neb. --

Representatives from the 55th Wing, 557th Weather Wing and U.S. Strategic Command participated in the annual Veterans Day parade and breakfast in Bellevue, Nebraska, Nov. 9, 2024. The parade was observed by veterans, service members and members of the community to give thanks and show support for members of the armed forces.