Yokota POL compete in fuels rodeo U.S. Air Force Logo Nov. 16, 2023 Yokota POL compete in fuels rodeo A Yokota team member places his hand on the starting point during the figure eight competition of the 2023 Petroleum Oils and Lubricants Rodeo, Nov. 11, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Six teams of four Airmen competed in the rodeo, featuring participants from Yokota, Misawa Air Base, Kadena Air Base, Eielson Air Force Base, and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean) Details Download Yokota POL compete in fuels rodeo A Kadena Air Base team member jumps into an R-11 refueling truck during the 2023 Petroleum Oils and Lubricants Rodeo, Nov. 11, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The first competition was a figure eight event where Airmen were timed on their accuracy and safety as they maneuvered through a course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean) Details Download Yokota POL compete in fuels rodeo A judge marks the start of the slalom and backing event by waving an American flag bandana during the 2023 Petroleum Oils and Lubricants Rodeo, Nov. 11, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The timed event was designed to test the Airmen's ability to quickly maneuver through the cones in a safe manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean) Details Download Yokota POL compete in fuels rodeo A Misawa Air Base team member maneuvers an R-11 refueling truck through a set of cones during the slalom and backing portion of the 2023 Petroleum Oils and Lubricants Rodeo, Nov. 11, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airmen were tested on their ability to quickly maneuver through the cones in a safe manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean) Details Download Yokota POL compete in fuels rodeo A judge annotates completion times on a score sheet during the 2023 Petroleum Oils and Lubricants (POL) Rodeo, Nov. 11, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The annual POL rodeo was founded to test operational excellence while also boosting morale through team-building challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean) Details Download Yokota POL compete in fuels rodeo Yokota Air Base team members push a C-300 refueling truck during the 2023 Petroleum Oils and Lubricants (POL) Rodeo, Nov. 11, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The annual POL rodeo was founded to test operational excellence while also boosting morale through team-building challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean) Details Download Yokota POL compete in fuels rodeo "Team MegaOps," winners of the 2023 Petroleum Oils and Lubricants (POL) Rodeo, stand together for a group photo, Nov. 11, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The annual POL rodeo was founded to test operational excellence while also boosting morale through team building challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean) Details Download Yokota POL compete in fuels rodeo Participants of the 2023 Petroleum Oils and Lubricants Rodeo pose for a group photo, Nov. 11, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Approximately 40 people attended the annual POL rodeo, which showcased operational excellence through team-building challenges and and friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean) Details Download The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight hosted the 2023 Petroleum Oils and Lubricants Rodeo to bring fuels technicians together for a series of competitive challenges based on their career field, Nov. 11, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Six teams of four Airmen competed in the rodeo, featuring participants from Yokota, Misawa Air Base, Kadena Air Base, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Challenges included a figure-eight event, a C-300 refueler push, and a slalom and backing event. Yokota’s team “MegaOps” won the rodeo by completing the challenges with the fastest times throughout the competition.