Altus stands tough throughout fifth day of 2011 AMC Rodeo

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- A C-17 Globemaster III from the 58th Airlift Squadron, Altus Air Force Base Okla., takes off from McChord Field July 28, 2011 during the 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo. AMC Rodeo is the U.S. Air Force's and Air Mobility Command’s premier international combat skill and flying operations competition designed to develop and improve techniques, procedures and interoperability, while optimizing international mobility partnerships and enhancing mobility operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman / Released / 97th Air Mobility Wing Rodeo Public Affairs)

Altus stands tough throughout fifth day of 2011 AMC Rodeo

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. --The 97th Security Forces Squadron Rodeo Team from Altus Air Force Base, Okla., runs to the finish line during the 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo Combat Endurance Competition July 28. The CEC included 18 obstacles, four Combat Skills, a 1.2 mile run that tested the team on physical conditioning and field craft skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman / Released / 97th Air Mobility Wing Rode Public Affairs)

Altus stands tough throughout fifth day of 2011 AMC Rodeo

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Senior Airman William Martineau and Airman 1st Class Joshua Verran, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron Rodeo Team members from Altus Air Force Base, Okla., stack palette shoring as part of the 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo Challenge Course July 28, 2011. During the Challenge Course, the five-man team from 97th LRS ran a 3.6 mile, 14-obstacle course intended to challenge their physical ability and team work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman / Released / 97th Air Mobility Wing Rode Public Affairs)

Altus stands tough throughout fifth day of 2011 AMC Rodeo

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Staff Sgts. Eric Sims and Michael Ladrigan, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron Rodeo Team members from Altus Air Force Base, Okla., stack palette shoring as part of the 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo Challenge Course July 28, 2011. During the Challenge Course, the five-man team from 97th LRS ran a 3.6 mile, 14-obstacle course intended to challenge their physical ability and team work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman / Released / 97th Air Mobility Wing Rode Public Affairs)

Altus stands tough throughout fifth day of 2011 AMC Rodeo

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – (L to R) Senior Airmen Eric Hazlewood, William Martineau and Staff Sgt. Eric Sims, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron Rodeo Team members from Altus Air Force Base, Okla., assemble M-16 rifles during the 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo Challenge Course July 28, 2011. During the Challenge Course, the five-man team from 97th LRS ran a 3.6 mile, 14-obstacle course that challenged their physical ability and team work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman / Released / 97th Air Mobility Wing Rode Public Affairs)

Altus stands tough throughout fifth day of 2011 AMC Rodeo

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron Rodeo Team from Altus Air Force Base, Okla., answers 20 questions from the Airman’s Manual at a mental challenge station during the 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo Challenge Course July 28, 2011. During the Challenge Course, the five-man team from 97th LRS ran a 3.6 mile, 14-obstacle course that challenged their physical ability and team work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman / Released / 97th Air Mobility Wing Rode Public Affairs)