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  • 62nd AW, 627th ABG working hard at Rodeo

    During Air Mobility Rodeo 2011, the 62nd Airlift Wing and 627th Air Base Group combination team compete in many events including security forces, financial management and maintenance skills.For the Financial Management teams, Rodeo day begins by attending a Pump-Up, which consists of introductions

  • Day two: 62nd AW, 627th ABG Rodeo wrap-up

    The second day of Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 competitions began with the 62nd Airlift Wing and 627th Air Base Group combination team participating in several events.The three-person Financial Management team worked through scenarios and operated in a simulated deployed environment from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • Opening the doors of JBLM for Rodeo

    Two Airmen from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron parachute from a C-17 Globemaster III, one carrying a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flag and the other with an American flag. Ladies on horseback hold the flags of participating foreign countries, and not to mention, the 75 degree sunny weather

  • 62 AW maintainers prepared to bring home the Rodeo win

    After months of preparation, Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing Maintenance Rodeo Team say they are prepared to win at Air Mobility Command's premier air competition, Rodeo."We've been taking care of this plane like no other," said Master Sgt. Patrick Remfrey, 62nd Maintenance Rodeo Team member.

  • Rodeo 2011: 62 APS, training for success!

    Mobility Airmen provide rapid, flexible and responsive global air mobility every day of the year. During Rodeo, however, their ability to provide these capabilities are pushed even further. Teams train for months, refining their skills in the pursuit of perfection. According to the 62nd Aerial Port

  • Congratulations to NCO Academy Class 11-5

    Congratulations to the following Airmen who graduated the Forrest L. Vosler NCO Academy July 15 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Distinguished graduates:Tech. Sgt. Lorna AllenTech. Sgt. Heidi LeonAcademic Achievement Award:Tech. Sgt. Heidi LeonThe remaining graduates are:Tech. Sgt. James AllenTech.

  • Mobility Airmen in-process international teams for Rodeo 2011

    A majority of the 34 international Rodeo competitors arrived at McChord Field July 18 and were in-processed by mobility Airmen from several different career fields. The in-processing line consisted of eight different stations that provided the teams with everything they'll need during their stay."As

  • 62 AW, 627 ABG combo team ready to go for RODEO!

    The tents are built, the signs are hung, and with Rainier Ranch construction almost complete, the combined 62nd Airlift Wing and 627th Air Base Group RODEO team is ready for action. "One of the things we might forget about during RODEO is that we are not only a host, but a competitor as well," said