Caption:
Members of the 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, NC, wait for the
arrival of their aircraft on yellow ramp on Pope AFB, NC. The
82nd ABN is jumping into Pope AFB for the opening ceremonies of Air
Mobility Rodeo 2000. During Rodeo 2000, teams from all over the
world will 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 Technical Sergeant James E.
Lotz (RELEASED)
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