Nebraska Antique Farming Association teams up with Operation Comfort Warriors

The Nebraska Antique Farming Association held an 8 day relay ride across the southern edge of Nebraska in June 2014, starting in Nebraska City and ending in Haigler, Neb. Driving for a cause this year, the relay was raising money to benefit Operation Comfort Warriors. Photos by Gregory Blobaum and Lucas Carter.
Nebraska Department Commander Dave Bruckner delivers the welcoming speech to the drivers of the Tractor Relay Across Nebraska. There were 24 tractors lined up to make the first leg of the journey from Nebraska City, NE to Tecumseh, NE. Photo by Gregory Blobaum.
Nebraska Department Commander Dave Bruckner delivers the welcoming speech to the drivers of the Tractor Relay Across Nebraska. There were 24 tractors lined up to make the first leg of the journey from Nebraska City, NE to Tecumseh, NE. Photo by Gregory Blobaum.
American flags were attatched to the front of many of the tractors. Photo by Gregory Blobaum.
American flags were attatched to the front of many of the tractors. Photo by Gregory Blobaum.
Antique farm tractors were driven across Nebraska early June 2014 to raise money for Operation Comfort Warrior. Photo by Gregory Blobaum.
Antique farm tractors were driven across Nebraska early June 2014 to raise money for Operation Comfort Warrior. Photo by Gregory Blobaum.
Antique farm tractors are driven across the southern part of Nebraska in an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors in Arapahoe, Nebraska, on Friday, June 6, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Antique farm tractors are driven across the southern part of Nebraska in an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors in Arapahoe, Nebraska, on Friday, June 6, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Randy Edson leads the way into Cambridge, Neb. as a part of their antique tractor relay across the southern edge of Nebraska on Friday, June 6, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Randy Edson leads the way into Cambridge, Neb. as a part of their antique tractor relay across the southern edge of Nebraska on Friday, June 6, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Raffle tickets being sold was just one way the Nebraska Antique Farming Association was able to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors. Tickets were sold along the route in Nebraska. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Raffle tickets being sold was just one way the Nebraska Antique Farming Association was able to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors. Tickets were sold along the route in Nebraska. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
A community member checks out the antique farm tractors that were being driven across the southern part of Nebraska in an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors in McCook, Neb. on Friday, June 6, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
A community member checks out the antique farm tractors that were being driven across the southern part of Nebraska in an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors in McCook, Neb. on Friday, June 6, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
After a community potluck dinner, an inflatable cooler is deflated on Friday, June 6, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
After a community potluck dinner, an inflatable cooler is deflated on Friday, June 6, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Antique farm tractors leave McCook, Neb. headed for Benkelman in an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Antique farm tractors leave McCook, Neb. headed for Benkelman in an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Donelle Moormeier drives an antique farm tractor across the southern part of Nebraska in an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors near Trenton, Neb., on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Donelle Moormeier drives an antique farm tractor across the southern part of Nebraska in an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors near Trenton, Neb., on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Antique farm tractors are driven across the southern part of Nebraska in an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors near Trenton, Neb., on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Antique farm tractors are driven across the southern part of Nebraska in an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors near Trenton, Neb., on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Antique farm tractors are driven across the southern part of Nebraska in an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors in Trenton, Neb., on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Antique farm tractors are driven across the southern part of Nebraska in an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors in Trenton, Neb., on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Antique farm tractors are driven across the southern part of Nebraska in an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors in McCook, Nebraska, on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Antique farm tractors are driven across the southern part of Nebraska in an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors in McCook, Nebraska, on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Antique farm tractors are driven across the southern part of Nebraska in an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors in McCook, Nebraska, on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Antique farm tractors are driven across the southern part of Nebraska in an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors in McCook, Nebraska, on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Ron Moormeier starts his antique farm tractor as the relay gets back on the road as a part of an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors in Trenton, Neb., on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Ron Moormeier starts his antique farm tractor as the relay gets back on the road as a part of an effort to raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors in Trenton, Neb., on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.