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Air Mobility Command

Air Mobility Rodeo 2011

Airmen run through smoke, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen jog with donned gas masks, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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An Airman lifts a sandbag July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen move sandbags from one pallet to the next, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen begin their run to the first challenge, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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An Airman searches for an unexploded ordnance, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen move wooden pallets, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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An Airman drags two wooden pallets, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen catch their breaths before taking a five-question test, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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An Airman sweats, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen push a truck, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen don their gas masks, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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An Airman dons his gas mask, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen drag tie-down chains, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen push a truck, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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An Airman puts together an M-16, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen move a truck, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen run down a hill, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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An Airman pieces together an M-16, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen run in rough terrain, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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An Airman poses as a wounded troop, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen treat an acting wounded troop, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen carry a wounded troop on a litter, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen build a pallet, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen stack a box on a pallet, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi) )

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An Aiman ties down cargo onto a pallet, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen run next to their commander, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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An Airman carries tie-down chains, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen move tie-down chains, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen transport dunage, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen haul water jugs, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Airmen race to the finish line, July 28, 2011 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., during an aerial port obstacle course. The event was part of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, a biennial international competition that focuses on mission readiness, featuring airdrops, aerial refueling and other events that showcase the skills of mobility crews from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi)

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Photo essay: Port Dawgs run Rodeo obstacle course

Published July 28, 2011
By Airman 1st Class Jared Trimarchi
Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- -- Aerial porters run an obstacle course as part of the Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 challenge here July 28, 2011. Several teams competed to find out which one of them would go home with the Best Aerial Porters trophy. The winners will be announced July 29, 2011.