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A Safe Ride

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Edward J. Lotz, with the 55th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspects a 1984 Honda interceptor in the lower STRATCOM parking lot at Offutt AFB, Neb., May 15. As part of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness Day motorcycle riders in the 55th AMXS attended a motorcycle safety course that included the Tires and Wheels, Controls, Lights and Electrical, Oil and Fluids, Chassis and Side stand or “T-CLOCS” pre-ride inspection (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles J. Haymond/Released)

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Offutt celebrates heritage during "Tales of the 55th"

Dozens of booths, adorned with squadron heritage, line the area just behind the bleachers for the annual Tales of the 55th heritage ceremony held at the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility on May 15, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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Offutt celebrates heritage during "Tales of the 55th"

Airmen assigned to the 55th Wing fill the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility for the annual Tales of the 55th ceremony on May 15, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Squadrons boast about their heritage with elaborately decorated tables throughout the hangar, adding to the annual event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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Offutt celebrates heritage during "Tales of the 55th"

U.S. Air Force Maj. Rustin LaFurney, 97th Intelligence Squadron director of operations, spoke about the many changes he’s seen within the 55th Wing throughout his twenty year career at the annual Tales of the 55th ceremony at the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility on May 15, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Stories, from all perspectives, are shared with fellow members of the Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth to strengthen the connection between the present day and the wing’s rich heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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Offutt celebrates heritage during "Tales of the 55th"

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Hinsley, 55th Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, speaks to hundreds of fellow Airman at the annual Tales of the 55th meeting at the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility on May 15, Offutt Air Force Base Neb. Hinsley spoke about being caught in an ambush in eastern Afghanistan and how he made his way back to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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Offutt celebrates heritage during "Tales of the 55th"

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Jim Thomas, 55th Wing Association president and emcee for the annual Tales of the 55th ceremony, addresses a hangar full of Airmen inside the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility on May 15, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The Tales of the 55th is an annual event that brings former and current Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth members together to relive past war stories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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Offutt celebrates heritage during "Tales of the 55th"

The children of U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph J. Gyulavics pose with their father’s hall of fame plaque at the annual Tales of the 55th ceremony held at the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility on May 15, 2015 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Gyulavics was posthumously selected for inclusion into the 55th Wing Hall of Fame. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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Longtime Offutt employee retires

A photo of Bill Campbell at his going away luncheon May 18. (Courtesy photo)

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Local students honored in Congressional Award ceremony

High school students from across Sarpy County, Nebraska pose for a group picture after being awarded medals or certificates by Congressman Jeff Fortenberry as part of the Congressional Award Program held May 8 at the Bellevue Public Schools Welcome Center in Bellevue, Nebraska. The program recognizes youth, ages 14 through 23, who achieve personal goals in public service, personal development, physical fitness and completion of an expedition or exploration. The annual awards program is administered by the 55th Force Support Squadron and Bellevue Public Schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Delanie Stafford / Released)

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Local students honored in Congressional Award ceremony

Andrew Eisert, son of retired Air Force Lt. Cols. Gerard and Dawn Eisert, poses for a picture after being awarded a Congressional Gold Medal by Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, left, during a ceremony May 8 at the Bellevue Public Schools Welcome Center in Bellevue, Nebraska. The Congressional Awards program recognizes youth, ages 14 through 23, who achieve personal goals in public service, personal development, physical fitness and completion of an expedition or exploration. Eisert was one of four Sarpy County students to earn a Congressional Gold Medal while 13 others received silver and bronze medals or certificates. Air Force Col. Mark Williamson, 55th Wing vice commander at Offutt Air Force Base, and Frank Harwood, Bellevue Public Schools superintendent, right, also participated in the ceremony. The annual awards program is administered by the 55th Force Support Squadron and Bellevue Public Schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Delanie Stafford / Released)

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A Long Troubled Road

Airmen attended the silent viewing remembrance display at the Patriot Club. Patrons were on hand in celebration of the Days of Remembrance. The 55th Wing Diversity Awareness Team invited Capt. (Ret.) Roy Long, concentration camp liberator and World War II veteran, to offer his experiences of war at the Patriot Club on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)

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A Long Troubled Road

U.S. Army Capt. (Ret.) Roy Long, concentration camp liberator and World War II veteran, speaks to patrons and points out the location of his troops arriving in Europe in 1944. The 55th Wing also displayed a silent viewing remembrance display in honor of the Days of Remembrance at the Patriot Club on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)

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A Long Troubled Road

U.S. Army Capt. (Ret.) Roy Long, concentration camp liberator and World War II veteran, speaks to patrons about his experiences of war. The 55th Wing Diversity Awareness Team also displayed a silent viewing remembrance display in honor of the Days of Remembrance at the Patriot Club on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)

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Month of the Military Child ends with a song at Offutt

In recognition of the military child, U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Rebecca Packhard, vocalist with the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band, performs various songs to a crowd of children at Offutt’s child develop center on Offutt AFB, Neb., April 27. The Heartland of America Band has a rich history of inspiring hearts and minds, building and sustaining American patriotism, and enhancing esprit de corps in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Haymond/Released)

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Month of the Military Child ends with a song at Offutt

In recognition of the military child, the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band sings “The wheels on the bus” for various age groups at the child development center on Offutt AFB, Neb., April 27. The band is made up of various component ensembles which perform more than 150 concerts annually, performing extensively throughout Nebraska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Haymond/Released)

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Month of the Military Child ends with a song at Offutt

In recognition of the military child, U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Rebecca Packhard and other members of the USAF Heartland of America Band sing to a crowd of infants and toddlers at Offutt’s children development center on Offutt AFB, Neb., April 27. The Heartland of America Band is a group of Air Force professional musicians whose backgrounds include advanced degrees in music performance and whose broad mastery of musical styles range from classic to contemporary, jazz to country, and pop to rock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Haymond/Released)

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Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month comes to a close

Golfers take off towards their starting hole for the shotgun start of the course as they start the tournament. Patrons gathered for the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month golf tournament at Willow Lakes April 29, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The 55th Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program actively commits to the safety and well-being of all military members, civilians and family members assigned to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)

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Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month comes to a close

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ken Hornsby, 557th Weather Wing, focuses on his ball before he swings during the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month golf tournament at Willow Lakes April 29, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The tournament, held with the assistance of the 1st Sergeants Group, was just one of many events held throughout the month designed to raise awareness and combat sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)

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Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month comes to a close

A group of runners head down Washington Square of the parade grounds during the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 5k relay race April 17, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The race was just one of many events held throughout the month designed to raise awareness and combat sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)

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Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month comes to a close

Runners hit their stride during the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 5k relay race on the parade grounds April 17, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The race was just one of many events held throughout the month designed to raise awareness and combat sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeff W. Gates/Released)

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