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  • 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: Combat camera team serves as 'eyes' of competition

    Behind every major event at Air Mobility RODEO 2009 there is a videographer, photographer or both. The RODEO Combat Camera Team is here to capture imagery for historical documentation, training, media releases, after-action reports and a final video for the closing ceremony. All of their imagery is

  • RODEO 2009: Doolittle Raiders ride during RODEO

    On the flight deck of a C-17 flown by a crew from Dover Air Force Base, Del., over the mountains of the northwestern Washington landscape, sat two men. They serve as an inspiration to many and have gone down in history as the Doolittle Raiders. Retired Lt. Col. Richard Cole, copilot to Col. Jimmy

  • RODEO 2009: Secretary Donley visits mobility air forces competition

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley received an in-depth look at the mobility world during a visit here July 22 for Air Mobility RODEO 2009. Secretary Donley toured the competition, met with Airmen and international partners, and experienced the sights and sounds of the many RODEO events.

  • RODEO, a proud heritage of training and camaraderie

    Among the booths in the exposition hall at Air Mobility RODEO 2009, you'll find a booth, full of Air Force photographs, some black and white, highlighting Air Force milestones and events. This is the Air Mobility Command history booth. "Because RODEO is a large international event, bringing the U.S.

  • 30th Airlift Squadron welcomes new commander

    Lt. Col. Eric S. Mayheu assumed command of the Wyoming Air National Guard's 30th Airlift Squadron during a change-of-command ceremony July 10. Colonel Mayheu took command from Lt. Col. Jeffrey DeVore, who served as the squadron's commander for the last 18 months. Colonel DeVore helped to "stand up"

  • 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,

  • RODEO 2009: Security forces hone combat skills

    At Air Mobility RODEO 2009, security forces Airmen are being challenged in a series of events including weapons, tactics and an obstacle course. The events are designed to prepare Airmen for contingency operations. "The scenarios in the tactics portion are very realistic," said Tech. Sgt. John Knapp