RODEO 2009: Umpires: So much to evaluate, so little time

"Integrity First" is an Air Force core value that every Airman knows. No group will show it more at Air Mobility Command's RODEO 2009 than the umpires. Umpires were sent by each participating base and are the subject matter experts for their events. Headquarters AMC, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.,

RODEO 2009: Communications team keeps competition connected

More than 100 teams and 2,500 people from the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and select countries are competing in the Air Mobility RODEO, held at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., July 19 to 24. An event of this magnitude, takes a lot of planning and coordinating. Behind the scenes

RODEO 2009: Commander says competition will be 'best ever'

With the shouts and sounds of the fit-to-fight competition resonating in the background, Maj. Gen. Brooks Bash, Air Mobility RODEO 2009 commander, said he believes this year's edition of RODEO will be the best ever. "That's because of the great spread of international partners and U.S. teams we have

RODEO 2009: Fit-to-fight kicks off first competition

Air Mobility RODEO 2009 continued here today with a fit-to-fight competition involving more than 100 teams participating in the standard Air Force fitness test of pushups, sit-ups and the 1.5-mile run. Although RODEO 2009 is mainly focused on combat skills and flying operations, it also encompasses

Air Mobility RODEO 2009 officially underway

RODEO 2009: Belgian air force participates

RODEO 2009: Malaysian air force participates

RODEO 2009: Rainier Ranch serves as 'home away from home' for teams

More than 100 teams from across the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and selected foreign countries are competing in Air Mobility Command's RODEO 2009. After hours, they need someplace to meet and greet - that's where Rainier Ranch comes into play. Named for the 14,410-foot Mount

RODEO 2009: Getting behind the 'process'

With more than 2,500 people needing badges, billeting and workspace for Air Mobility Command's RODEO 2009, someone needs to be in place to guide and provide direction. This daunting, but "rewarding" duty is taken on at RODEO's in-processing line. The in-processing line, which has a staff of 28

RODEO 2009: Volunteers 'wrangle' their skills into valuable support

As the planes and buses roll in for the 2009 RODEO competition, certain Airmen are distinguishable by their jeans and cowboy hats. They are here to offer direction and greetings to the participants. They are the RODEO Wranglers. RODEO is an international competition that focuses on Mobility Air