A TC-135 piloted by Col. Kristen Thompson, 55th Wing commander, touches down on the newly constructed flightline at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, during an airfield reopening ceremony Sept. 30, 2022. Dozens of people came out to welcome Offutt’s personnel and aircraft home after an 18-month absence while the runway was completely rebuilt. During this time, operations continued in Lincoln, Nebraska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kendra Williams)