Opening ceremonies mark official start for Air Mobility Rodeo 2007
A horse-riding instructor carries the American flag during the opening ceremony for Air Mobility Rodeo July 22 at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. Rodeo, sponsored by Air Mobility Command, is a readiness competition for U.S. and international mobility air forces. Besides numerous international teams and observers, there are also teams from across the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)