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  • Airmen dominate in Rodeo 2011 ‘Fit-to-Fight’ competition

    Their arms and legs in unison with the chants of their teammates, Airmen from 150 teams of active duty, Guard, Reserve and 30 teams of allied forces from around the world competed in the Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 "Fit-to-Fight" competition. Rodeo is a biennial international competition that focuses on

  • Team Travis members celebrate Air Mobility Rodeo 2011

    Members of Travis Air Force Base's (Calif.) 60th Air Mobility Wing prepare the Team Travis hospitality tent July 24 at Rainer Ranch, which is located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Rainer Ranch is an international meeting place located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord during the Air Mobility Rodeo

  • Band of the Golden West opens Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 ceremony

    Members of the U. S. Air Force Band of the Golden West performs July 24, 2011 at the opening ceremonies for the Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. "For us it's so special to get a chance to play for our Airman and international partners," said Capt. Haley Armstrong, Band of

  • Opening ceremonies done, Team Charleston ready for Rodeo 2011

    More than 30 Airmen from Joint Base Charleston witness the opening ceremony of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 July 24, 2011 on Joint Base Lewis-McChord flight line. Approximately 150 teams and 3,000 people from across the Air Force, Air Force Reserve and allied nations are participating in a five-day air

  • Local family hosts bash for Rodeo participants

    Thousands of mobility Airmen gathered at America's Car Museum near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., as guests of the LeMay family and the City of Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, for an ice breaker July 23.The event was a precursor to the Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition

  • 62nd AW maintainers prepared to bring home the Rodeo win

    After months of preparation, Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing Maintenance Rodeo team say they are prepared to win at Air Mobility Command's premier air competition -- Rodeo."We've been taking care of this plane like no other," said Master Sgt. Patrick Remfrey, 62nd Maintenance Rodeo team member.

  • ‘Precision’ airdrop systems are growing for future ops

    Since 2005, when the first forms of the Joint Precision Aerial Delivery System were being developed and used, the idea of a "precision" airdrop has continued to grow and evolve.During the 2011 International Airdrop Symposium here July 19-21, service members from 26 nations took part in discussions,