The Patriot Club at Offutt Air Force Base is Closing

The End of an Era-The Patriot Club at Offutt Air Force Base is Closing

The Patriot Club at Offutt Air Force Base last day will be  Friday, 2 November. After that the building will no longer have lunch and will be run by the Community Center.

Several employees that I spoke with will lose their jobs and do not have another job  lined up.

The building will be renovated to support the new function. With the renovations hopefully access for the disabled will be in mind. Currently, there is very limited parking at this building. The sidewalk is uneven and dangerous for those with mobility impairments. The bathrooms are in need of updating to be usable. Electric push button doors for the entrance would make this both usable and welcoming to disabled veterans and disabled family members and guests.

In its hey day, the Club provided sumptuous Sunday brunches with hand carved roasts, linen and many fine food items.  Over time, this was reserved for special holidays.

Lack of members utilizing the regular lunches to offset operating costs were mentioned as contributing factors to this decision. Raising costs and prices were cited by retirees as reasons to eat out elsewhere.

Omaha Event: 2018 Offutt Air and Space Show

Thank you to Major Hunter M. Horste, Director, 2018 Offutt Air and Space Show for the interview for this weekend’s Omaha event.

The 2018 Offutt Air and Space Show will be held at Offutt AFB, NE on August 11 & 12 2018. Gates Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

How long has Offutt been doing the air show?
Offutt has been doing air shows as we know them since 1972. This is the 43d Air Show.

How did it start?
See above!

How does it help with recruiting?
The Air & Space show highlights what the Military does, focusing on Aviation. Military Statics, the F-22, F-35 Demos and the many ground displays highlighting the different aspects of the military.

Why did you take a hiatus last year?
We took a hiatus last year because of our higher than normal operations and deployments. We are excited to be having the show this year and welcoming the community back on to base.

Will there be another show next year or when will there be a next one?
We are planning for another Air & Space Show in 2019 featuring the United States Thunderbirds.

What planes and performers can we see in the air this year?
Our Headline acts are the F-22 & F-35 Demos, they will then be joined by the P-38 and they will all fly together showcasing 70 years of United States Airpower. We
will also have RC-135, E-4, and B-2 fly overs. Our civilian acts include, Randy Ball’s Mig-17, Acemaker’s T-33, Aeroshell T-6 formation team, Re/Max Jump team and many more. We will also have several current Military and warbirds on the ramp for static displays, to include the C-5, KC-10, P-38, AC-47.

What kind of ground exhibits can we see?
We have increased our STEM area this year, exhibits will include Nebraska Education Television, National Weather Service, Brownell Talbot Robotic Team, and an amateur Radio Club. The always popular Kid’s Zone is back with a lot of entertainment for Kids.

What is the cost to attend?
The Cost is FREE!

How do you find parking?
We will have 4 off base parking lots that have a free shuttle to the Air Show: Bellevue University, Bellevue West, Bellevue East, and Southroads mall. There is also parking available on base.

Where can we go for more information about the air show?
You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or www.offuttairshow.com. We have an Air Show App in the Apple & Android app stores.

Nebraska Asian Festival, 28 July Photographs

The Nebraska Asian Festival began with a blessing form Buddhist monks. The then Star Spangled Banner was sung.

After the the scheduled events took place.

Please enjoy these photos and visit the vendors at the festival and at their location.

Buddhist Monks Perform Blessing Ceremony

Aikido Demonstrations

Aikido is one of my favorite martial arts.

Face the World

This is a foreign exchange student hosting program. They need volunteer host families.  Please contact hostfamily@facetheworld.org for more information and learn how you can volunteer.

Snowland from Oakview Mall

I hope to go there soon and check out their restaurant.

Awesome Egg Rolls

They are one of my favorite vendors at any festival and the ones responsible for organizing the festival.

The Tea Smith

They have a large selection of teas and gift baskets.

Did you know that Horseshoe has a noodle bar? I didn’t.

The pho I had was very good.  You can choose what spice you want to add.

Besides that they had a prize wheel. I won the crystal

Solutions Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC

Posting is in progress. More pictures will be added later along with contact information for the vendors.