Soldiers from Alpha Company, 133rd Armor Division, Fort Lewis, Wash., acting as litter bearers, position the stretchers for the aeromedical evacuation competition at Air Mobility Rodeo 98, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., June 23, 1998. Rodeo 98 tests the flight and ground skills of aircrews as well as the related skills of special tactics, security forces, aerial porters, aeromedical evacuation and maintenance members. The goal of the international airlift-tanker competition is to develop and improve techniques and procedures that enhance air mobility operations.