Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska temporarily locked down

Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, the headquarters of the U.S. Strategic Command, was temporarily shut down after someone reported hearing a “loud noise,” officials say. All clear was given.

The incident began at 2 p.m. Wednesday when the base sent an alert to soldiers instructing them to immediately form barricades in case of an unspecified emergency.

“Real World: Offutt Air Force Base is currently locked down. Movement within the base is restricted,” warned. “Stay indoors and lock and barricade doors if possible.”

The lockdown was lifted at 2:23pm and service members were told to resume normal activities.

“Someone reported a series of loud noises to our defenders,” the base said in an update. I decided not.”

Offutt Air Force Base is located next to Bellevue, a few miles south of downtown Omaha.