June 22, 2005 Seymour Johnson tanker crew carries Reserve torch The aircraft at Rodeo 2005 come in many shapes and sizes, but one thing every one of them has in common is their need for a constant supply of fuel. The 916th Air Refueling Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C., is one of nine refueling wings and the only Reserve refueling wing competing
June 22, 2005 Travis unit brings Rodeo to televisions worldwide By Tech. Sgt. Mark Diamond Rodeo Public Affairs MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. (AMCNS) -- The Air Mobility Rodeo 2005 closing ceremony will be broadcast live, via satellite, Friday at 2 p.m. PDT. Hosted
June 22, 2005 Rodeo imagery Members of the 97th Aerial Port Squadron, Altus AFB, Okla., run to a C-17 Globemaster III to unload equipment during Air Mobility Rodeo 2005 competition June 20. (Photo by Staff Sgt. James L. Harper Jr.)
June 22, 2005 CIC keeps command inspections on track When he took the reins as Air Mobility Command’s Inspector General in August 2003, Brig. Gen. Mark Zamzow’s charter for his staff was to validate for the AMC commander, Gen. John W. Handy, if his units were in fact viable, mission-ready and compliant. The AMC/IG said his team is
June 22, 2005 Wing ORIs: an open book test By Cynthia Bauer Air Mobility Command Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AMCNS) Air Mobility Command Wing Operational Readiness Inspections are open book tests, according to the AMC Inspector General, Brig. Gen. Mar Air Mobility Command Wing Operational Readiness Inspections are open book tests, according to the AMC Inspector General, Brig. Gen. Mark Zamzow. The inspections are open book tests right up to the time we show up with the black hats firmly in place, he said. Resources that are part of that open
June 20, 2005 Rodeo 2005 Premier air mobility event kicks off Ladies and gentlemen, let the fight begin Rodeos on! Brig. Gen. Scott Gray kicked off Air Mobility Rodeo 2005 with those words June 19 when Rodeo participants and observers gathered on the flightline here for the Air Mobility Rodeo 2005 opening ceremony. Rodeo participants stood in formation and
June 20, 2005 AMC commander: The best in the world arrive at McChord AFB By Gen. John W. Handy Commander, U.S. Transportation Command, and Commander, Air Mobility Command MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. (AMCNS) -- Rodeo is back! Keeping with the great tradition that Rodeo is back! Keeping with the great tradition that began at Pope AFB, N.C., in 1962, teams from around the globe once again will compete to see who the best of the best is and to learn from the best. We are resuming Rodeo after a five-year hiatus. The Global War on Terrorism was and continues to
June 20, 2005 Rodeo commander: Be safe. Be competitive. Have fun. Welcome to Rodeo 2005! It is a privilege to be among so many air mobility professionals gathered in the pursuit of excellence. Our international teams and observers come from around the globe. Our American forces come from Air Mobility Command, the Air National Guard, the Air Force Reserve, Air