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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Photo essay: C-17s and Air Mobility Rodeo 2011

    C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing will be a part of the Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 competition.The C-17 Globemaster III is the "newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force," according to its Air Force fact sheet. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic

  • Photo essay: Preparations for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 continue

    Workers have been busy preparing one of the hangars here for operations for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 as Joint Base Lewis-McChord is serving as the host base for the international air mobility competition.Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, sponsored by the Air Mobility Command, is the Mobility Air Force's (MAF)

  • Photo essay: Scott AFB personnel depart for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011

    Personnel from Air Mobility Command and the 375th Air Mobility Wing were among the people to board a KC-10 Extender July 17 en route to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011.Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, sponsored by the Air Mobility Command, is the Mobility Air Force's (MAF)

  • Overseas AMC unit works to relay cargo to key points across the globe

    The 728th Air Mobility Squadron is at the frontline of efforts to deliver lifesaving cargo to several key locations across Eastern Europe, Southwest and Central Asia, and parts of Northern Africa.The 728th AMS is a tenant unit to the 39th Air Base Wing and is comprised of approximately 300

  • USNORTHCOM announces travel restrictions to Mexico

    The USNORTHCOM commander has added three Mexican states to the list of travel-restricted areas and confirmed the validity of the travel advisory to Acapulco.No states were taken off the list and additional requirements for Air Force personnel traveling on leave are still in effect."Mexico is a