Port Dawgs show what they're made of; 62nd APS holds competition tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gian Barranco, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron ramp operations representative, participates in a pallet building challenge as part of the Eagle Port Rodeo Team tryouts at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 24, 2021. The participants took part in five events: a pallet build-up competition, a 10K forklift skills course, a simulated aircraft upload, a combat fitness challenge and a knowledge test based on their Air Force specialty codes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zoe Thacker)

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Port Dawgs show what they're made of; 62nd APS holds competition tryouts

An Airman with the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron operates a forklift during a skills course for the Eagle Port Rodeo Team tryouts at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 24, 2021. The participants took part in five events: a pallet build-up competition, a 10K forklift skills course, a simulated aircraft upload, a combat fitness challenge and a knowledge test based on their Air Force specialty codes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zoe Thacker)

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Port Dawgs show what they're made of; 62nd APS holds competition tryouts

The 62nd Aerial Port Squadron held tryouts for the Eagle Port Rodeo Team at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 24, 2021. Once the team is chosen, they will travel to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to showcase their skills and build camaraderie with Port Dawgs from other wings. Those participating took part in five events: a pallet build-up competition, a 10K forklift skills course, a simulated aircraft upload, a combat fitness challenge and a knowledge test based on their Air Force specialty codes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zoe Thacker)

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Port Dawgs show what they're made of; 62nd APS holds competition tryouts

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kennedy Lee, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron passenger operations representative, participates in a simulated aircraft upload during tryouts for the Eagle Port Rodeo Team at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 24, 2021. The chosen team will receive an opportunity to represent the 62nd APS at a Port Dawgs competition at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zoe Thacker)

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Port Dawgs show what they're made of; 62nd APS holds competition tryouts

An Airman with the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron operates a forklift during a skills course for the Eagle Port Rodeo Team tryouts at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 24, 2021. Participants took part in five different job and skill-based challenges and once the team is chosen, the winners will receive an opportunity to represent the 62nd APS at a Port Dawgs competition at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zoe Thacker)

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Port Dawgs show what they're made of; 62nd APS holds competition tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Clay Henderson, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron ramp operations representative, participates in a pallet building challenge as part of the Eagle Port Rodeo Team tryouts at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 24, 2021. The participants took part in five events: a pallet build-up competition, a 10K forklift skills course, a simulated aircraft upload, a combat fitness challenge and a knowledge test based on their Air Force specialty codes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zoe Thacker)

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Port Dawgs show what they're made of; 62nd APS holds competition tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gian Barranco, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron ramp operations representative, participates in a pallet building challenge as part of the Eagle Port Rodeo Team tryouts at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 24, 2021. Participants took part in five different job and skill-based challenges and the winners will receive an opportunity to represent the 62nd APS at a Port Dawgs competition at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zoe Thacker)

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Port Dawgs show what they're made of; 62nd APS holds competition tryouts

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kennedy Lee, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron passenger operations representative, participates in a simulated aircraft upload during tryouts for the Eagle Port Rodeo Team at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 24, 2021. The participants took part in five events: a pallet build-up competition, a 10K forklift skills course, a simulated aircraft upload, a combat fitness challenge and a knowledge test based on their Air Force specialty codes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zoe Thacker)

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Port Dawgs show what they're made of; 62nd APS holds competition tryouts

An Airman with the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron carries chains and other equipment across a course during a combat fitness challenge as part of the Eagle Port Rodeo Team tryouts at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 24, 2021. Once the team is chosen, they will travel to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to showcase their skills and build camaraderie with Port Dawgs from other wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zoe Thacker)

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Port Dawgs show what they're made of; 62nd APS holds competition tryouts

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kennedy Lee, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron passenger operations representative, participates in a skills challenge during the Eagle Port Rodeo Team tryouts at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 24, 2021. The chosen team will receive an opportunity to represent the 62nd APS at a Port Dawgs competition at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zoe Thacker)

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Port Dawgs show what they're made of; 62nd APS holds competition tryouts

The 62nd Aerial Port Squadron hosts tryouts for the Eagle Port Rodeo Team at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 24, 2021. The chosen team will receive an opportunity to represent the 62nd APS at a Port Dawgs competition at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Those participating took part in five events: a pallet build-up competition, a 10K forklift skills course, a simulated aircraft upload, a combat fitness challenge and a knowledge test based on their Air Force specialty codes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zoe Thacker)

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Port Dawgs show what they're made of; 62nd APS holds competition tryouts

(From left) U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gian Barranco and Airman 1st Class Clay Huddleston, both ramp operations representatives with the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron, participate in a pallet building challenge as part of the Eagle Port Rodeo Team tryouts at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 24, 2021. The chosen team will receive an opportunity to represent the 62nd APS at a Port Dawgs competition at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zoe Thacker)

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Port Dawgs show what they're made of; 62nd APS holds competition tryouts

Published June 24, 2021
By Senior Airman Zoe Thacker
62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. --