RODEO postponed until 2003
A projected date for RODEO 2003 is June 21-28 at McChord Air Force Base, Wash.
Air Mobility RODEO is AMC's biennial international readiness competition, showcasing airdop, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation, security forces competition, assault landings and related ground operations. More than 100 teams and 2,500 people compete from more than 300 active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, Air National Guard, U.S. Army units and allied nations.
"RODEO is an important air mobility tradition, and one we will not abandon," said Handy. "However, our current OPTEMPO is likely to preclude meeting mission requirements while preparing a first class RODEO event. Many people worked hard to make RODEO happen. Your efforts are not in vain, and will be reflected in our next RODEO, which will be the best ever."
Maj Steve Janeczko, RODEO 2003 Command Project Officer explains that planning has not stopped.
"We are still working on getting everything ready for RODEO. Postponing it until June 2003 just ensures we that we make it the best RODEO ever. The McChord host-base and AMC staff are still committed to this great event," said Janeczko.
Volant Rodeo began in 1962 as a combat airdrop skills competition designed to develop and improve techniques and procedures while enhancing air mobility operations, and promoting esprit de corps. In 1979 Rodeo expanded to include international air mobility partners. Air Refueling events were added in 1993.
Specific information about RODEO 2003 can be found on the Internet at https://amc.scott.af.mil/do/dov/rodeo.htm.
(FROM AIR MOBILITY COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS)
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