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  • 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

  • World War II veteran creates 'clean cuts'

    For more than 26 years, Mario Pujol's specialty has been taking care of servicemembers here on MacDill. He cuts hair at the barber shop on base and maintains his regular customers with his sharp precise styles. His customers range from Airmen to generals and civilians to family members, but little

  • Air Force officials establish core team for Nuclear Surety Inspections

    Air Force Inspection Agency officials here recently created a new team to increase the standardization and consistency of Nuclear Surety Inspections across the Air Force. The establishment of a centralized team of nuclear inspectors, known as the Air Force NSI Core Team, is another critical

  • RODEO: Despite setback, Malaysian air force gains valuable experience

    Among first-time participants at Air Mobility RODEO 2009 is an international competitor looking to pick up information in several areas. According to Malaysian air force flight commander, Maj. Mohd Anuar Bin Ahmad, the Malaysian contingent's exposure to mobility operations here will enhance its

  • RODEO 2009: Band's effortless performance anything but easy

    When they play, the work behind the performance doesn't show. "Most people can't imagine all the things that have to happen to make this look like it's all we do," said Tech. Sgt. Michael Williams, non-commissioned officer in charge and Music Director for the 45-member Band of the Golden West.The

  • 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.