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  • Rodeo first rate: Competition successful, friendly as teams find stride

    Air Mobility Command's Rodeo 2007 hit full stride this week as the event proved challenging and rewarding for all those involved. McChord, international and U.S. teams worked extremely well, roping success and forming friendships throughout the intense competition, according to Rodeo

  • Combat cowpokes focus on fitness

    Though each of the Rodeo competitors used different training regimens in preparation for Air Mobility Command's Rodeo 2007, all are looking for the same result -- taking home a giant trophy. Saturday's Fit-to-Fight competition will be one of the first opportunities the teams will have to show off

  • Safety still No. 1 priority during AMC Rodeo 2007

    Base officials are reminding Airmen, Rodeo volunteers, competitors and the base community here to make safety a top priority this week. The projected warm weather combined with an estimated 3,000 Rodeo visitors might create conditions that can raise the risk involved with day-to-day operations, said

  • McChord welcomes U.S. Rodeo teams

    A flood of U.S. teams will arrive here Saturday for Air Mobility Command's Rodeo 2007. Nearly 70 teams will arrive on flights set to touch down here between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. In addition, teams will also arrive on commercial flights at Sea-Tac International Airport. The teams will arrive here in all

  • McChord mobilizes for Rodeo

    Nearly 3,000 sets of eyes will be intently focused on McChord this week as the base hosts Air Mobility Command's Rodeo 2007. Competitors and observers from all over the world will visit and tour McChord's grounds, facilities and events. According to base officials, McChord is ready for the

  • New name, same devotion: Phoenix Spouses support Airmen

    It didn't take much to sell Jennifer Pearcy on becoming an advocate for McChord's spouses. After a close friend moved away, she realized that she wanted to be a part of a support network for McChord's Airmen. When she heard about the base's key spouse program and its purpose, she said she jumped at

  • Adventures Unlimited offers trips to Rodeo teams

    In celebration of Rodeo 2007, starting Monday Adventures Unlimited will be offering a different trip each day until July 27. The trips are geared to accommodate the Rodeo teams and their support staffs to give them a taste of a little bit of everything in the Pacific Northwest, said Adventures

  • Current, upcoming mission-tasks require focus, dedication

    Are you ready? Much should be on your radar screen requiring you to be prepared: permanent-change-of-station season, summer vacation, safety as we are one-third of the way through the 101 Critical Days of Summer, deployments as they continue unabated in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi

  • McChord prepared to host premier air mobility event

    In 1962 a combat skills competition called Rodeo made its first appearance as a way to enhance air mobility operations and promote esprit de corps. Thirty two years later McChord would host the premier air mobility event for the first time creating a standard of excellence for others to follow. Next