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721st Aerial Port Squadron Hogties Rodeo

Photos by Tech. Sgt. Devin Nothstine
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
August 6, 2021
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron stand on the winner’s podium to conclude the 2021 Multi-Capable Airman Rodeo at Ramstein Air Base, July 23. The Airmen competed in a vehicle obstacle course, MCA endurance course, knowledge test, engine running on- and off-load, and a center of balance course.

 

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Khandzhayan, 721st Aerial Port Squadron load planner, secures the final tie-down chains during the physical challenge portion of the 2021 Multi-Capable Airman Rodeo at Ramstein Air Base, July 23. The rodeo consisted of five-member teams from seven squadrons assigned to the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing.

 

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron participate in the 2021 Multi-Capable Airman Rodeo at Ramstein Air Base, July 23. The MCA Rodeo allowed for the assessment of the 721 APS Airmen’s tactics and techniques and culminated in a competition to determine which team completed tasks with the highest level of skill.

 

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron reposition a ground power unit during the physical challenge portion of a competition during the 2021 Multi-Capable Airman Rodeo at Ramstein Air Base, July 23. A GPU supplies power to an aircraft while parked on the runway for maintainers to conduct ground maintenance and project airpower ensuring rapid global mobility.

 

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron secure a pallet of equipment in the 2021 Multi-Capable Airman Rodeo at Ramstein Air Base, July 23. The Airmen conducted operations including palletizing equipment, driving a 60K aircraft cargo loader through an obstacle course, and recalling 20 items from memory after completing a physical challenge.

 

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron hold their first-place trophy presented by U.S. Air Force Col. Adrienne Williams, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing commander, during the 2021 Multi-Capable Airman Rodeo at Ramstein Air Base, July 23. The Airmen competed in a vehicle obstacle course, MCA endurance course, knowledge test, engine running on- and off-load, and a center of balance course. This group of Airmen named themselves “Off the Deck.”

 

The team, Reaper Squad, is assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron hold their second-place trophy presented by Col. Adrienne Williams, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing commander, during the 2021 Multi-Capable Airman Rodeo at Ramstein Air Base, July 23. The Airmen competed in a vehicle obstacle course, MCA endurance course, knowledge test, engine running on- and off-load, and a center of balance course.

 

The Enforcers, assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron, hold their third-place trophy presented by Col. Adrienne Williams, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing commander, during the 2021 Multi-Capable Airman Rodeo at Ramstein Air Base, July 23. The Airmen competed in a vehicle obstacle course, MCA endurance course, knowledge test, engine running on- and off-load, and a center of balance course.

 

U.S. Air Force Col. Adrienne Williams, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing commander, gives closing remarks during the 2021 Multi-Capable Airman Rodeo at Ramstein Air Base, July 23. The rodeo consisted of approximately 60 Airmen assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron competing in events such as an endurance course, knowledge test, and an engine running on- and off-load.

 

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 721st Aerial Port Squadron represent the top performers during the 2021 Multi-Capable Airman Rodeo at Ramstein Air Base, July 23. The self-proclaimed “Off the Deck” team won first place after competing in a vehicle obstacle course, MCA endurance course, knowledge test, engine running on- and off-load, and a center of balance course.

 

U.S. Air Force Col. Adrienne Williams, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing commander, discusses how members contribute to accelerating global reach during the 2021 Multi-Capable Airman Rodeo at Ramstein Air Base, July 23. The 521st AMOW provides all command and control, en-route maintenance support, and air transportation services for theater and strategic air mobility missions in Europe and Southwest Asia.
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