Manchester Gate set to open Aug. 11

More than a year has passed since Manchester Gate was closed for renovation. Aug. 11 will mark the reopening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. The gate, which was completely demolished, has been rebuilt to include enhancements that will increase security and help hasten morning traffic. The

Airman, family help evacuees

It was meant to be a weekend at home with his parents in New Jersey. Airman 1st Class Daniel Reschke, 43rd Airlift Wing, and his family were going to take in a Philadelphia Phillies baseball game, but all that changed with the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. "My dad is a chief with the 305th

Servicemembers take on Mini-Nijmegen march

In a show of camaraderie, teamwork and respect for history, 76 servicemembers from the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing took part in a Mini-Nijmegen march July 23. The event, sponsored by Manas' Enlisted Councils, was designed to simulate the Nijmegen International Peace March, a four-day, 100 mile

AMMO Bowl: Pope takes fifth place

Pope came in fifth place in this year's AMMO Bowl in Panama City, Fla. The AMMO Bowl is an annual softball tournament that includes a variety of maintenance personnel and their family members. Pope was represented by members from the 23rd Maintenance Squadron. Saturday was "round robin" which

VA offers compensation, pension

Military benefits don't cease to exist once the retirement or separation package is accepted. The government continues to offer compensation and pensions to veterans and retirees, often with no time limits on using the benefits. VA can pay monthly compensation if you are at least 10 percent disabled

Hammering away

Editor's note: This is one article in a series of construction updates. Next week will feature an update on the new Combat Control School construction and Manchester Park. Pope has been undergoing some structural changes. The latest completed construction projects are the renovation of the old

Five weeks to calmer, well behaved dog

Dog obedience classes will be held at the Community Center Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. Classes are each expected to last for one hour. Puppies need to be at least four months old and the dog handler must be at least 16 years old. Younger dog handlers may attend, however a parent or guardian would need to be

Summer catch

The heat is on

Brown outs, black outs -- they're happening across the country, and they could happen here as the summer heat continues to rise. In anticipation of overworked air conditioners everywhere, Pope's utility supplier has sent word that they are expecting unusually high demand on electricity until August

Coping with it

When a person feels so overwhelmed he can't handle what's on his plate, too much stress may be a key factor. According to the 43rd Medical Group, stress is a normal part of life and each individual handles it in different ways. The important thing to do is maintain the stress at a manageable level.