Doug Johnson, a volunteer at the 2014 Offutt Advisory Council’s Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic, cooks hundreds of hamburgers for Team Offutt members and their families at the Offutt Base Lake on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, June 6, 2014. The OAC has coordinated this event for the members of Team Offutt and their families for more than 20 years. The 2015 OAC Appreciation picnic is scheduled for June 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Haymond/Released)

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Rick Spurgeon, guitarist with the Rick Spurgeon and Out of the Fire band, entertains the crowd during the 2014 Offutt Advisory Council’s annual Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic held at the Offutt Base Lake on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, June 6, 2014. The picnic had various activities and performances for all ages to enjoy. The 2015 OAC Appreciation picnic is scheduled for June 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Haymond/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeffery Tucker, U.S. Strategic Command, and his son Connor both climb the rock wall during the 2014 Offutt Advisory Council’s annual Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic held at the Offutt Base Lake on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, June 6, 2014. More than 8,000 Team Offutt members and their families enjoyed a day that included free food, beverages and entertainment. The 2015 OAC Appreciation picnic is scheduled for June 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Haymond/Released)

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Sadie Thompson, daughter of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Thompson, 55th Security Forces Squadron, poses for a photo on a slide during the Offutt Advisory Council’s annual 2014 Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic held at the Offutt Base Lake on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, June 6, 2014. More than 8,000 Team Offutt members and their families enjoyed a day that included free food, beverages and entertainment. The 2015 OAC Appreciation picnic is scheduled for June 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Haymond/Released)

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Brooklyn Barrett paints the face of her brother Hunter Witte during the 2014 Offutt Advisory Council’s annual Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic held at the Offutt Base Lake on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, June 6, 2014. More than 8,000 Team Offutt members and their families enjoyed a day that included free food, beverages and entertainment. The 2015 OAC Appreciation picnic is scheduled for June 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Haymond/Released)

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Annual OAC Appreciation Picnic is June 5

Published May 21, 2015
55th Wing Public Affairs

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- The Offutt Advisory Council's annual Offutt Appreciation Day Picnic is Friday, June 5, at the Offutt Base Lake.

The picnic, which will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., is open to all Offutt personnel and their families.

Shuttles will run from the lower parking lot of U.S. Strategic Command to the base lake from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will also be shuttles specifically for dorm residents to and from the dormitory area with the pick-up area being by the dining facility.

There will be free food, drinks, a rock climbing wall, bouncy castles, petting animals from the Henry Doorly Zoo and face painting.

There will be prize giveaways and the band "Out of the Fire" will be performing live.

Limited parking will be available at the lake, but people are advised to use the shuttle service in order to avoid traffic congestion.

As a reminder, backpacks or coolers are not allowed at the picnic. We also ask that you leave your pet at home due to strict food safety guidelines and for respect to other patrons.

The OAC and the community surrounding Offutt have graciously hosted this picnic for the Team Offutt community for more than 20 years.