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  • AFAF supports those who support the nation

    It saddens me greatly to announce that Team Pope has lost a great warrior. Our condolences and prayers are with the family of Tech Sgt. Scott E. Duffman, a member of the 24th Special Tactics Squadron, who lost his life in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan Sunday. All of us who serve know the hazards

  • Congratulations Team Pope

    I want to start off with a big congratulations to all the annual award winners, including 43rd Airlift Wing Airman of the Year, Senior Airman Rebekah Diky, 43rd Mission Support Group; 43rd AW NCO of the Year, Tech. Sgt. Chris Oatman, 43rd MSG; 43rd AW Senior NCO of the Year, Senior Master Sgt.

  • Rebuilding Afghanistan with hope

    It's important to not only rebuild the country but also rebuild the spirit of the people. In 2001 when America retaliated against the Taliban and their unthinkable acts of terrorism, little thought was given to the people who called the place home. Under the tight grip of the Taliban, Afghans

  • Pope pride shines through

    First and foremost, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Airman Michael Byles, 43rd Communications Squadron. Michael was an outstanding troop, and his loss is difficult for all of us. It is times like these that we need to take comfort in the memories he left us

  • UCI will be an opportunity to shine

    With the UCI beginning Monday, you will show the inspectors why Pope is the best in Air Mobility Command. As Gen. Duncan J. McNabb told us during his commander's call, Pope is a very special place, because no one does joint like us. With BRAC, successful GWOT deployments, presidential visits, and an

  • Pope pride on display

    I would like to welcome Gen. Duncan McNabb, Commander Air Mobility Command, and his wife Linda, along with Chief Master Sgt. Joe Barron, AMC Command Chief. We are tremendously proud to host them, and are excited that they will see why Pope is such a fantastic place: our great people, our unique

  • People, mission, motivation

    Our mission is a unique one, and one you should all be proud of. You should be proud of the contributions you make to our nation's defense everyday. Our people, our mission, and our motivation. With the increase of personnel in theater supporting OEF and OIF, it's our vital tactical airlift mission

  • Celebrating Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    Monday, we will celebrate a man committed to peacefully fighting racism. As I always say, it is extremely important for us to recognize diversity and those who were committed to that aim. It is our backgrounds, cultures and perspectives of so many that make up the Air Force culture. It is those

  • What It Means To Serve

    In the middle of holiday season, it's easy to dwell on the things we miss versus the things we gain as we serve away from home at this time of year. I have a picture of my family and some craft items my children made for me on my desk along with lots of thoughts of what they're doing in preparation

  • New Year with Sustained Excellence

    Happy New Year, welcome back and thank you for your outstanding work in 2006. Because of your motivation and remarkable mission accomplishment we can achieve even greater things in 2007. The 2nd Airlift Squadron, 43rd Maintenance Group, members of every group, including warfighting partners at Pope