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Man charged with sexually assaulting child is a member of the Air Force, Offutt confirms

The 95th Wing leadership is closely monitoring all aspects of the situation as local law enforcement investigates, officials said.

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KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN STARTS WITH BREAKING NEWS. THAT BREAKING NEWS. OFFUTT CONFIRMS THIS MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY ASSAULTING A CHILD IS A MEMBER OF THE AIR FORCE. THEY SAY 30 YEAR OLD AUSTIN LYLE IS A MEMBER OF THE FIRST AIRBORNE COMMAND AND CONTROL SQUADRON. WE’RE TOLD THE 95TH WING LEADERSHIP IS CLOSELY MONITORING ALL ASPECTS OF THE SITUATION, AS LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATES. POLICE ARRESTED LYLE FEBRUARY 18TH FOR FIRST DEGREE SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD. HE’S CURRENTLY IN JA

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Offutt officials confirm man charged with sexually assaulting child is a member of the Air Force

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Updated: 12:09 PM CST Feb 23, 2026

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Offutt Air Force Base confirmed a man charged with sexually assaulting a child is a member of the Air Force. Officials said 30-year-old Austin Lyle is a member of the 1st Airborne Command and Control Squadron. Previous coverage: Active-duty member of the U.S. Military arrested for first-degree sexual assault of a childThe 95th Wing leadership is closely monitoring all aspects of the situation as local law enforcement investigates, officials said.Bellevue police arrested Lyle last week for first-degree sexual assault of a child. He is currently being held on 10% of $1 million bond.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

Offutt Air Force Base confirmed a man charged with sexually assaulting a child is a member of the Air Force.

Officials said 30-year-old Austin Lyle is a member of the 1st Airborne Command and Control Squadron.

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Previous coverage: Active-duty member of the U.S. Military arrested for first-degree sexual assault of a child

The 95th Wing leadership is closely monitoring all aspects of the situation as local law enforcement investigates, officials said.

Bellevue police arrested Lyle last week for first-degree sexual assault of a child.

He is currently being held on 10% of $1 million bond.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

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