Cargo Rodeo

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS -- Airman 1st Class Chelsea Childs records the weight and height of cargo during the Cargo Rodeo, July 30. A Cargo Rodeo consists of simulating packing and inspecting cargo for preparation of an Operational Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Micheal Breaux).

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS -- Airman 1st Class Chelsea Childs, 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron, encloses the packing list of a peice of cargo during the Cargo Rodeo, July 30. A Cargo Rodeo is held for preparation of an upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection, in which cargo will be packed, measured, weighed and loaded onto an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Micheal Breaux).

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS -- Airman 1st Rochel Russell, 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron, measures the height of a peice of cargo during the Cargo Rodeo, July 30. During a Cargo Rodeo, Airmen must pack and inspect cargo as well as weigh and measure it for training of an Operational Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Micheal Breaux).

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS -- Technical Sergeant Richard Burke, 7 Security Forces Squadron, tightens down a strap on a peice of cargo during the Cargo Rodeo, July 30. Cargo Rodeos are conducted mainly for training of an upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection, but are also practice for real-time situations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Micheal Breaux).

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS -- Staff Sgt. Bryan Bloom measures the length of an heater on a cargo palette during the Cargo Rodeo, July 30. During a Cargo Rodeo, Airmen must measure and weigh pieces of cargo that are due to be loaded on an aircraft to avoid weighing down the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Micheal Breaux).

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS -- Staff Sgt. Michael Botti instructs Senior Airman Noel Brown on where to place a cargo palette during the Cargo Rodeo, July 30. During Cargo Rodeos, forklift operations are common. Due to the heavy nature of the cargo being transported, the rodeo is somewhat dangerous and Airmen must practice good risk management. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Micheal Breaux).

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS -- Staff Sgt. Michael Botti supervises Senior Airman Noel Brown while she operates a forklift to transport a cargo palette during the Cargo Rodeo, July 30. Airmen who participate in cargo rodeo's are subject to a 12 hour shift as well as weighing, measuring, packing, and loading cargo onto aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Micheal Breaux).

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS -- Staff Sergeant Mayan Jarnagin places cedar poles underneath a loaded cargo palette during the Cargo Rodeo, July 30. Due to the use of forklifts, all cargo in a rodeo must be strapped down to a cargo palette to ease the loading and transportation procedures of the cargo. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Micheal Breaux).

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS -- Senior Noel Brown backs up a forklift carrying cargo during a Cargo Rodeo, July 30. Cargo Rodeo operations are conducted to ensure Airmen have adequate training while deployed in theater. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Micheal Breaux).

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS -- Senior Airman Noel Brown speaks with Senior Airman Jessica Zajac-Bargas about where to place a palette of cargo during the Cargo Rodeo, July 30. Communication is an essential part of cargo operation due to heavy equipment transportation as well as safety during the event. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Micheal Breaux).

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Cargo Rodeo readies Airmen for upcoming ORI

Published Aug. 7, 2008