
Air Force photograph by Senior Airman Cydnie Williams
Col. Joshua DeMotts, the 99th Air Base Wing commander, welcomes distinguished members of Las Vegas Events and National Finals Rodeo (NFR) champions to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 17, 2023. Members of the NFR toured Nellis ahead of the rodeo season. Hosting groups like the NFR at Nellis creates opportunities for collaboration and mutual understanding between military and civilian organizations.

Air Force photograph by Senior Airman Cydnie Williams
U.S. Air Force aircraft maintenance Airmen, distinguished members of Las Vegas Events, and National Finals Rodeo (NFR) champions pose for a group photo at Nellis AFB, Nev., May 17, 2023.

Air Force photograph by Senior Airman Cydnie Williams
Jess Pope (center right) the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) Bareback World Champion explores the Thunderbird’s hangar at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 17, 2023. The NFR toured Nellis ahead of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association season.

Air Force photograph by Senior Airman Cydnie Williams
Caleb Smidt, the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) Tie Down Roping World Champion, poses for a picture while sitting in an F-16 cockpit replica while visiting the Thunderbird’s hangar at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 17, 2023. The NFR toured Nellis ahead of the rodeo season.

Air Force photograph by Senior Airman Cydnie Williams
Distinguished members of the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) and the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) champions pose for a group photo inside the Thunderbird’s hangar at Nellis AFB, Nev., May 17, 2023. The NFR is the season-ending championship event for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.