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

RODEO 2009: Flight attendants - first class service, first time competing at RODEO

Imagine, you are flying to your destination when all of a sudden, the flight attendant says the hydraulic system has failed and we will be doing a crash landing in 10 minutes. Luckily, the plane was an Air Force plane with a qualified Air Force flight attendant and that was just a scenario during

RODEO 2009: Republic of Korea learns new tactics, gains friendship at RODEO

The Republic of Korea air force is one of seven international teams competing in Air Mobility RODEO 2009. For most of the team members this was their first RODEO. It is also one of the few times they had been in America and interacted with so many other international air forces. "This is a beautiful

RODEO 2009: Belgian air force enjoys spirited competition

Members of the Belgian air force are among the more than 2,500 participants in the Air Mobility RODEO 2009, an international competition and training event geared toward optimizing mobility partnerships. "Being here is like a present," said Commandant Tom Casier, a pilot from the air transport 16th

RODEO 2009: Aeromedical evacuation competition

RODEO 2009: Opening ceremonies memories