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Caption:
A Maxwell AFB, AL, C-130 loads a Humvee during the Engine Running
Offload (ERO) competition at Pope AFB, NC on 9 May 2000. An ERO
involves the timing and precision of teams loading large pallets and or
vehicles on a aircraft. Teams from all over the world will be competing
in areas including airdrop, aerial refueling, aircraft navigation,
special tactics, short field landings, cargo loading, engine running
on/offloads, aeromedical evacuations and security forces
operations. From May 6 to 13, more than 80 aircraft representing
more than 100 teams from 17 countries will bring in about 3,500
competitors, observers, umpires, and support people to Pope AFB, NC.
USAF photo by Airman 1st Class D. Myles Cullen. (released)
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