A lot of Army bull ... riding.(professional bull riding)

From: Soldiers Magazine | Date: September 1, 2006| Author: Chambers, Mary Kate | Copyright information

Mike Lee is riding high. Lee won the Professional Bull Riders world championship in 2004, and the Army-sponsored rider is poised for another title this fall.

"I have had a great year so far," said Lee. "I am currently sitting third in the world and ready to make a move toward another world title."

Before he can claim that championship, he has to compete at the U.S. Army Invitational Sept. 29-30 in Reading, Pa., where to do well he'll have to rely on all of th...

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