Dyess C-130J squadrons saddle up for Rodeo competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 317th Operations Support Squadron rig cargo and perform a job inspection before takeoff at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 8, 2017. The flight and airdrop were a part of the 317th Airlift Group Rodeo competition, in which pilots and loadmasters are graded on their ability to execute their skillsets both accurately and expeditiously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class April Lancto)

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Dyess C-130J squadrons saddle up for Rodeo competition

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules takes off after loading and unloading a convoy vehicle at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 8, 2017. The 317th Airlift Group Rodeo competition occurred over several hours and included the preparing and executing a series of tactical events such as cargo loading, ground and flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class April Lancto)

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Dyess C-130J squadrons saddle up for Rodeo competition

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jeff Schmidt, 39th Airlift Squadron pilot, reviews an aerial map with coordinates of an airdrop location over Bronte, Texas, March 8, 2017. One of the ten events that make up the 317th Airlift Group Rodeo competition was an airdrop which judged both pilots and loadmasters on their ability to successfully navigate a bundle to a precise location in a drop zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Copeland)

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Dyess C-130J squadrons saddle up for Rodeo competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Olson, a 39th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares to airdrop a pallet of barrels on a marked target March 8, 2017, near Bronte, Texas. The 317th Airlift Group held a tactical airlift competition to test and improve combat tactics in a competitive environment with a split focus on pilot and loadmaster skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Copeland)

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Dyess C-130J squadrons saddle up for Rodeo competition

Members from the 39th Airlift Squadron, 40th AS and 317th Operations Support Squadron drop cargo during a competition March, 8, 2017, at Bronte, Texas. The Rodeo is a friendly competition between the 39th AS, 40th AS and 317th OSS, who compete in different events such as loading, ground and flying operations which earns them bragging rights for the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Mayfield)

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Dyess C-130J squadrons saddle up for Rodeo competition

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules performs a tactical maneuver during the assault landing event at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 8, 2017. The assault landing was the final portion of the tactical airlift competition held by the 317th Airlift Group where several squadrons competed for the most points. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class April Lancto)

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Dyess C-130J squadrons saddle up for Rodeo competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Olson, 39th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, helps guide the driver of a convoy vehicle onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 8, 2017. Throughout the 317th Airlift Group Rodeo competition, each team was faced with a series of tactical events such as combat on and off-loading, airdrops and assault landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class April Lancto)

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Dyess C-130J squadrons saddle up for Rodeo competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Soto marshals a convoy vehicle and trailer into the cargo area of a C-130J Super Hercules March 8, 2017, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Two of the ten events that make up the 317th Airlift Group Rodeo competition was a reverse taxi and convoy on and off-load which judged both pilots and loadmasters on their ability to successfully complete the tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Copeland)

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Dyess C-130J squadrons train for tactical airlift

Published March 9, 2017
By 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --

Dyess C-130J squadrons saddle up for Rodeo competition

Dyess C-130J squadrons saddle up for Rodeo competition

Dyess C-130J squadrons saddle up for Rodeo competition

Dyess C-130J squadrons saddle up for Rodeo competition

Dyess C-130J squadrons saddle up for Rodeo competition

Dyess C-130J squadrons saddle up for Rodeo competition

Dyess C-130J squadrons saddle up for Rodeo competition

Dyess C-130J squadrons saddle up for Rodeo competition