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)

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., dawns their gas masks following a simulated chemical attack and continue their run 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., runs to the next obstacle 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)

Team Altus rides through day four of 2011 AMC Rodeo

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Staff Sgt. Michael Ladrigan, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron Rodeo Team member from Altus Air Force Base, Okla., directs the driver of a 25k Halvorson out of a C-17 Globemaster III during the engine running on-load and off-load event July 27. This timed event was intended to simulate expedient on-load and off-load of cargo in a wartime environment using a five member team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman / Released / 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs)

Team Altus rides through day four of 2011 AMC Rodeo

JOINT BASES LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo team members from Altus Air Force Base, Okla., run to the finish line during the first part of the engine running on-load and off-load event during the 2011 AMC Rodeo July 27. This timed event was intended to simulate expedient on-load and off-load of cargo in a wartime environment using a five member team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman / Released / 97th Air Mobility Wing Rodeo Public Affairs)

Team Altus rides through day four of 2011 AMC Rodeo

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – A 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo umpire watches Joshua Fraser, 97th Maintenance Directorate KC-135 Rodeo Team member, back up a Bobtail as teammate Brian King directs him within inches of an egg during the Maintenance Skills Course July 27, 2011. The MSC tests maintenance teams on their ability to complete day-to-day tasks while under a time constraint. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman / Released / 97th Air Mobility Wing Rodeo Public Affairs)

Team Altus rides through day four of 2011 AMC Rodeo

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – A 2011 Air Mobility Command Rodeo umpire speaks to Brian King, Robert Guber, Mike Proveaux, and Joshua Fraser, 97th Maintenance Directorate KC-135 Rodeo Team members from Altus Air Force Base, Okla., before they compete in the Maintenance Skills Course July 27, 2011. The MSC tests maintenance teams on their ability to complete day-to-day tasks while under a time constraint. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman / Released / 97th Air Mobility Wing Rodeo Public Affairs)