The Pentagon is canceling a well-loved Air Force competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord this summer, grounding the air mobility “rodeo” to save money.
The Pentagon is canceling a well-loved Air Force competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord this summer, grounding the air mobility “rodeo” to save money.
About 20 air crews from a dozen nations were scheduled to visit McChord Air Field this July for the competition. Two years ago, teams came from as far away as Pakistan to practice with local airmen.
Read more here: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/military/2013/03/13/federal-budget-cuts-claim-well-loved-air-mobility-rodeo-at-jblm/
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