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

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