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375th CES win third straight Lineman Rodeo competition

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  • By Airman 1st Class Brian Butkus
  • 375th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. 6/8/06 -- --  The 375th Civil Engineer Squadron
Lineman team received top honors for
their third straight Air Force Lineman
Rodeo competition title May 21.
The event was held at Sheppard Air
Force Base, Texas, where the 375th CES
competed against seven other teams from
across the country.
“We take these competitions very seriously,”
said Tech. Sgt. Donald Topper,
non-commissioned officer-in-charge of
electrical systems. “We always show up
ready to do our best. Winning isn’t our
only goal. We learn a little something
new every year whether it be a new tool, a
new technique or just a better way to perform
an every day job.”
This year’s winning team consisted of
James Chandarlis, Sergeant Topper and
Staff Sgt. Aaron Byford.
Each of this year’s contestants knows
what its like to be a winner in this competition.
Eeach have won the competition at
least twice, with Sergeant Byford a win-