Photo essay: McChord Field riggers prepare parachute for airdrop

Riggers with the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron's aerial delivery facility prepare a parachute for an airdrop bundle during operations on July 21 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.The parachute preparation was part of a demonstration for the 2011 International Airdrop Symposium that took place July 19-21,

90th EARS a force multiplier in air-to-air fueling

By definition, force multiplier means a capability that, when added to and employed by a combat force, significantly increases the combat potential of that force and thus enhances the probability of successful mission accomplishment. That is exactly what the 90th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron

Little Rock aerial porters reload, ready to defend trophy

The 19th Airlift Wing's aerial port team is ready to load up, deploy and defend its world champion title at the Air Mobility RODEO 2011 competition from July 24-29, 2011, at McChord Field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.Air Mobility Rodeo is the U.S. Air Force's and Air Mobility Command's premier

Little Rock C-130 crew ready for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011

A C-130E aircrew from the 314th Airlift Wing departed Little Rock AFB July 21 to display the wing's mission, "to train the world's best C-130 airlifters to fly, fight, and win," with their participation in Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.The team was chosen based on the

Contingency response wing to receive AFA Citation of Honor

The 621st Contingency Response Wing was selected as a 2011 recipient for an Air Force Association Citation of Honor. According to the Air Force Association, the citation is in recognition of the CRW's outstanding contributions to the development of aerospace power for the betterment of mankind."This

Air Mobility Rodeo 2011: McChord Field aerial porters 'training for success'

Mobility Airmen provide rapid, flexible and responsive global air mobility every day of the year, facts show. During Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, however, their ability to provide these capabilities are pushed even further. Teams train for months, refining their skills in the pursuit of perfection.

Five African nations represented in International Airdrop Symposium exchange

Lt. Col. Pine Pineaar from the South Africa air force described the information he's receiving in the 2011 International Airdrop Symposium here as "a lot to take in." But he added he's "learning a lot."During the three-day symposium, 26 nations are taking part. Of those, five nations from Africa are

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Photo essay: Belgium C-130 practices for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011

A Belgium air force C-130 went on a practice flight for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 on July 20. Belgium is just one of several international competitors participating in Rodeo competition from July 24 to 29 here.Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, sponsored by the Air Mobility Command, is the Mobility Air Force's

Little Rock comptrollers ready to lasso competition in inaugural Rodeo event

While many teams have competed at previous Air Mobility Rodeo competitions, a three-person team from the 19th Comptroller Squadron will compete in a newly added finance competition for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011.Tech. Sgt. Adam Rohrer and Staff Sgts. Amber Hunt and Jake Taylor will do battle against 11