Caption:
Members of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division jump from a C-130
Hercules during the Rodeo 2000 opening ceremonies at Pope AFB, NC on
Sunday, May 7, 2000. During Rodeo 2000, teams from all over the world
compete 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 Staff Sgt Jeffrey Allen (RELEASED)
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