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Air Force Space Command Exhibit at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo®
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IMAX Movie: "Fighter Pilot – Operation Red Flag"
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Air Force Movie Night at Bayliss Park
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Offutt Defenders of Freedom Open House & Air Show
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IMAX Movie: "Fighter Pilot – Operation Red Flag"
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WELCOME TO AIR FORCE WEEK OMAHA 2008!

Air Force Week in the Heartland will be supported by Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska with numerous large and small events planned throughout the week in venues spanning the entire state of Nebraska, western Iowa, southeast South Dakota and northern Kansas. The week will begin with a proclamation event in Omaha that will feature celebrity appearances, music, and display by America's Air Force. The week will culminate with the Offutt AFB "Defenders of Freedom" open house and air show with a performance by the Air Force Thunderbirds. Other events planned during the week include an Expo at Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion, Nebraska, a senior leaders symposium in Lincoln, Nebraska, performances by the Tops in Blue and Heartland of America band, a technology town hall meeting, a golf tournament, and many other exciting activities.

OPENING CEREMONIES

Opening Ceremonies will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2008 in Omaha, Nebraska. The Governor of Nebraska, the Honorable Dave Heineman, will sign the official proclamation to start Air Force Week followed by performances by the Air Force drill team and United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) jump team.

If you have any questions regarding Air Force Week, please contact us at AirForceWeekInfo@offutt.af.mil.

EVENT SPONSORS

As a leader in online degree programs, Bellevue University excels at educating adult students. Bellevue University serves students from 12 campus locations throughout Nebraska and the Midwest.

Since 1961, the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce has been dedicated to developing, promoting and maintaining a sound and healthy economic climate for Bellevue.

Serving Area Communities since 1946. SAC Federal Credit Union is a Community Credit Union. Visit one of our twelve convenient locations to see how easy it is to join. Membership is open to everyone in Douglas, Sarpy, Cass Counties, Nebraska and Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Remember, at SAC Federal Credit Union - Service is not a Trend - it's a Tradition!

Shadow Lake Towne Center integrates a combination of home, fashion, grocery, discount and lifestyle retailing into one convenient location. It provides a wide selection of shopping opportunities and restaurants in an easily accessible environment. The open-air design of the center provides optimal vehicular access to the major and junior anchors around the perimeter of the center, as well as specialty shops at the center's core.

The mission of the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce is to serve our members and community by promoting business, growth and development.

The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau are proud to support the United States Air Force personnel as they defend our freedom.

Mid-America Center strives to be an active leader in the community and industry through consistent and best practices; to exceed the expectations of our clients and patrons; to host a stage that promotes diversity and quality of life.

Get fired up for the 5th Annual Mid-America Ribfest at the MAC (Mid-America Center) in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo® has four primary objectives: conservation, research, recreation, and education. In promoting these objectives on a local, regional, national, and global scale, the Zoo provides exciting recreational opportunities that simultaneously enhance our visitors' knowledge of the natural world.

The Strategic Air & Space Museum is regarded as the nation's foremost facility of its kind, the $29.5 million museum opened on May 16, 1998, and preserves aircraft and missiles for future generations. The Museum is a 300,000 square foot building that features a glass atrium, two aircraft display hangars, a traveling exhibit area, a children's interactive gallery, a 200-seat theater, a Museum store, an aircraft restoration gallery, and a snack bar. The glass atrium is a breathtaking structure constructed of 525 glass panels that encase the awesome Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird.

The Douglas County Historical Society is located at Historic Fort Omaha, which is now the campus of Metropolitan Community College, at 30th and Fort Streets. The Mission of the Douglas County Historical Society is to Collect, Preserve and Present to the public the history of Douglas County, Nebraska.

As the catalyst organization that ensures Greater Omaha is a vibrant place to live, work and enjoy, the Chamber promotes economic growth and provides a unifying voice for the business community.