AMC runners reminded of upcoming AF Marathon

Air Mobility Command officials are reminding AMC runners - both active-duty personnel and civilians -- that the 13th Annual U.S. Air Force Marathon is "right around the corner." This year's marathon event will be held Sept. 19 at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to the 26.2-mile

RODEO 2009: Maintaining the enduring spirit of Air Mobility RODEO

Air Mobility RODEO is all about being the best and taking home the trophy. Underneath that goal, however, is something else -- something intangible that lasts longer than RODEO week. Airmen call it "esprit de corps," or "camaraderie." It is the spirit of RODEO. It can be seen in the exhibition hall,

RODEO 2009: Winners announced for competitions

Air Mobility RODEO 2009 ended today with closing ceremony celebration and the announcement of 74 awards including the coveted "Best of the Best" award. The competition is the U.S. Air Force's and Air Mobility Command's premier mobility competition. Following are 16 of the main awards presented

RODEO 2009: McChord's 62nd AW wins 'Best of the Best'

RODEO 2009: Pursuit of excellence is Turkish aim

An international team here has been making a major effort getting to know everyone this week. "We have great relationships with many of the teams here," said Maj. Gurbuz Bulut, Turkish air force team chief at Air Mobility RODEO 2009. "We would be quite happy to take some cups home with us this

German team builds strong relationships at RODEO 2009

Germany is one of seven international teams competing in Air Mobility RODEO 2009. The German RODEO team first attended the competition in 1982 at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., with an aircraft affectionately known as "Else." The German C-160 Transall, built in 1970, has returned to RODEO this year with

RODEO 2009: Lessons learned at RODEO translate to more effective operations

Whenever Airmen converge here for RODEO, their actions and ingenuity could change the face of the Air Force. Air Mobility RODEO 2009 is a competition focusing on the air and ground skills of aircrews and related team members from around the globe. It provides Airmen and international counterparts a

RODEO 2009: Israeli air force team familiar with RODEO

Among international participants at Air Mobility RODEO 2009 here, few boast a longer history than an aircrew out of the Middle East. According to Lt. Col. Micah Swersky, Israeli air force team chief, currently stationed at Nevatim AFB, Israel, C-130, at RODEO represent the relationship the Israeli

RODEO 2009: Two Tuskegee Airmen visit RODEO

Almost all Air Mobility RODEO 2009 guests have driven down Tuskegee Airmen Boulevard here, but most of them probably did not expect two of the Tuskegee Airmen themselves to be at RODEO. Retired Lt. Cols. Edward Drummond Jr. and Bill Holloman stopped at RODEO today during the opening ceremony to

RODEO 2009: AMC commander cites RODEO as 'beneficial' in more ways than one

For Air Mobility RODEO 2009, Gen. Arthur J. Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander, said the competition brings with it a plethora of shared knowledge and lessons learned. In addition, General Lichte said the rich heritage and the people involved create an atmosphere that is not only for competing,