LAS VEGAS -- Country music star Lee Greenwood thanks Master Sgt. Christopher Aguilera, an aerial gunner assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., for his honorable service prior to the National Finals Rodeo opening ceremony Dec 5. Sergeant Aguilera recently returned to duty after four months in the hospital from injuries he sustained during his last tour in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo/Released)
LAS VEGAS -- Members from the 58th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., rappel into the Thomas and Mack Center during an opening ceremony demonstration prior the National Finals Rodeo Dec.5. The NFR paid tribute to the men and women of the armed forces for their service to our country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo/Released)
LAS VEGAS -- Members from the 58th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., rappel into the Thomas and Mack Center and simulate the rescue of a downed pilot during an opening ceremony demonstration prior the National Finals Rodeo Dec. 5. The NFR paid tribute to the men and women of the armed forces for their service to our country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo/Released)
LAS VEGAS -- Members from B Troop, 4th U.S. Cavalry (Memorial), Fort Huachuca, Ariz., and the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., render a salute during the singing of the national anthem at opening ceremony of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas and Mack Center Dec. 5. The NFR paid tribute to the men and women of the armed forces for their service to our country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo/Released)
LAS VEGAS - Staff Sgt. Brian Pop, a weapons load crew chief assigned to the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., sings the national anthem during the opening ceremony of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas and Mack Center Dec. 5. The NFR paid tribute to the men and women of the armed forces for their service to our country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo/Released)
LAS VEGAS-- Clint Cannon, from Waller, Texas, rides Peaches and Cream to an 86.5 second place finish during the bareback competition in the fourth round of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas and Mack Center Dec. 5. The NFR paid tribute to the men and women of the armed forces for their service to our country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo/Released)
LAS VEGAS - Steer wrestler Luke Branquinho, from Los Alamos, Calif., attempts to bring down a steer during the fourth round of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas and Mack Center Dec. 5. The NFR paid tribute to the men and women of the armed forces for their service to our country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo/Released)
LAS VEGAS -- National Finals Rodeo fans wave American flags as a tribute to the men and women of the armed forces at the Thomas and Mack Center Dec. 5. The NFR honored members of the armed forces for their service to our country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo/Released)
LAS VEGAS-- Bull rider Seth Glause from Rock Springs, Wyo., rides Texas Sancho during the fourth round of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas and Mack Center Dec. 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo/Released)
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