Caption:
A C-17 from the 62nd Airlift Wing McChord Air Force Base, WA,
prepares to make a heavy drop at the Nijmegen Drop Zone, Fort Bragg,
Fayetteville, NC, during the Rodeo 2000 competion. Teams from all
over the world are 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. 1st Combat Camera Image by MSgt James D. Mossman
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