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Glue Which Holds Battalion Mass Tactical Weeks Together: 49th CTS Executes BMTW 24-05

A U.S. Airman removes air pressure from a tire prior static loading it on to an aircraft for Battalion Mass Tactical Week 24-05 on Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2024. The attention to detail for the loading of equipment into an aircraft sometimes comes down to mere inches for safe and proper securing of assets. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kourtney Ross)
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Glue Which Holds Battalion Mass Tactical Weeks Together: 49th CTS Executes BMTW 24-05

U.S. Airmen coordinate a detail to execute a static load of tactical equipment during Battalion Mass Tactical Week 24-05 on Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2024. This BMTW involved Airmen from different bases and afford practice of clear communication, regardless of squadron to properly and safely execute a task. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kourtney Ross)
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Glue Which Holds Battalion Mass Tactical Weeks Together: 49th CTS Executes BMTW 24-05

U.S. Airmen complete a combat offloading exercise during Battalion Mass Tactical Week 24-05 on Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2024. Airmen practiced these procedures to keep their skills at their best. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kourtney Ross)
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Glue Which Holds Battalion Mass Tactical Weeks Together: 49th CTS Executes BMTW 24-05

Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force participate in Battalion Mass Tactical Week 24-05 to better understand how the Air Force executes different tactical exercises on Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2024. BMTWs are exercises hosted at Pope for different branches to continue the practice of joint efforts and an opportunity to work with international allies. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kourtney Ross)
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Glue Which Holds Battalion Mass Tactical Weeks Together: 49th CTS Executes BMTW 24-05

U.S. Airmen complete post unloading procedures after a combat offloading exercise during Battalion Mass Tactical Week 24-05 on Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2024. Airmen practiced these procedures in safe, controlled environments to prepare for the potential necessity of Great Power Competition conflicts. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kourtney Ross)
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Glue Which Holds Battalion Mass Tactical Weeks Together: 49th CTS Executes BMTW 24-05

A U.S. Airman prepares equipment for a combat offloading exercise during Battalion Mass Tactical Week 24-05 on Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2024. BMTW preformed quarterly and are a joint exercise between the Air Force and U.S. Army to ensure mission set interoperability. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kourtney Ross)
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Glue Which Holds Battalion Mass Tactical Weeks Together: 49th CTS Executes BMTW 24-05

A U.S Air Force MC-130 Combat Talon II taxis down a dirt runway Battalion Mass Tactical Week 24-05 at Holland Landing Zone on Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Aug. 22, 2024. The aircraft taxied down to the side of the runway to finish the rest of the exercise by offloading before taking off again. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kourtney Ross)
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Pope AAF officer receives prestigious Tuskegee Airmen award

Continuing a tradition of excellence, Lt. Col. Joel Banjo-Johnson, 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group, was awarded the General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. Military Award August 17, 2024. Banjo-Johnson, who is the commander of the 43rd Force Support Squadron at Pope Army Airfield, received the award during the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. 2024 National Convention and Annual Business Meeting, which was held in Washington. The prestigious award is given to a field grade officer who has exhibited outstanding performance in both performance and community service. Banjo-Johnson said it is a profound honor and privilege to be recognized by Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. “We all carry forward the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, who demonstrated that our nation is strong when everyone has the chance to serve and contribute,” said Banjo-Johnson. (Photos provided by Lt. Col. Joel Banjo-Johnson)
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Pope AAF officer receives prestigious Tuskegee Airmen award

Continuing a tradition of excellence, Lt. Col. Joel Banjo-Johnson, 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group, was awarded the General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. Military Award August 17, 2024. Banjo-Johnson, who is the commander of the 43rd Force Support Squadron at Pope Army Airfield, received the award during the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. 2024 National Convention and Annual Business Meeting, which was held in Washington. The prestigious award is given to a field grade officer who has exhibited outstanding performance in both performance and community service. Banjo-Johnson said it is a profound honor and privilege to be recognized by Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. “We all carry forward the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, who demonstrated that our nation is strong when everyone has the chance to serve and contribute,” said Banjo-Johnson. (Photos provided by Lt. Col. Joel Banjo-Johnson)
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Chief Master Sgt. Tomio P. Brown Sr.

Command Chief, 43d Air Mobility Operations Group
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Air Force Academy Cadets Tours 2024

U.S Air Force Academy cadets sit in the cockpit of a helicopter after a Black Hawk helicopter incentive ride on Simmons Army Airfield, North Carolina, July 3, 2024. The helicopter ride was an opportunity to interact with the U.S Army and seek advice from them on flying, leadership, and joint communication. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kourtney Ross)
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Air Force Academy Cadets Tours 2024

U.S Air Force Academy cadets talks to a U.S Army Solider about the Black Hawk helicopter flight and joint operations on Simmons Army Airfield, North Carolina, July 3, 2024. The helicopter ride was an opportunity to interact with the U.S Army and seek advice from them on flying and leadership. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kourtney Ross)
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Air Force Academy Cadets Tours 2024

U.S Air Force Academy Cadets offload from a Black Hawk Helicopter after on incentive ride on Simmons Army Airfield, North Carolina, July 3, 2024. The helicopter ride was an opportunity to interact with the U.S Army and seek advice from them on flying and leadership. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kourtney Ross)
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Air Force Academy Cadets Tours 2024

U.S Air Force Academy cadet rides in the back of a Black Hawk helicopter on an incentive ride on Simmons Army Airfield, North Carolina, July 3, 2024. The helicopter ride was an opportunity to interact with the U.S Army and seek advice from them on flying and leadership. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kourtney Ross)
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Air Force Academy Cadets Tours 2024

U.S Air Force Academy cadets listen to an Air force senior enlisted panel on leadership on Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, June 6, 2024. The cadets came to Pope to gain more knowledge on leadership over the summer months before school starts in the fall. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kourtney Ross)
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Air Force Academy Cadets Tours 2024

U.S Air Force Academy cadets listen to an Air force senior enlisted panel on leadership on Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, June 6, 2024. The cadets came to Pope to gain more knowledge on leadership over the summer months before school starts in the fall. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kourtney Ross)
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Air Force Academy Cadets Tours 2024

U.S Air Force Academy cadets listen to an Air force senior enlisted panel on leadership on Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, June 6, 2024. The cadets came to Pope to gain more knowledge on leadership over the summer months before school starts in the fall. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kourtney Ross)
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Air Force Academy Cadets Tours 2024

U.S Air Force Academy cadets listen to an Air force senior enlisted panel on leadership on Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, June 6, 2024. The cadets came to Pope to gain more knowledge on leadership over the summer months before school starts in the fall. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kourtney Ross)
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Team Pope member wins 2023 North Carolina Department of Agriculture Employee of the Year

James E. Cavenaugh, U.S Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services airport wildlife biologist, smiles at the camera for a photo for on Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, June 17, 2024. Cavenaugh was selected as the U.S Department of Agriculture Employee of the Year Award for North Carolina due to his hard work and many wildlife accomplishments during 2023. (U.S Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Kourtney Ross)
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Pope AAF hosts Change of Responsibility Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tomio P. Brown, 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group incoming command chief, renders a salute to Col. Allen C. Morris Jr., 43rd AMOG commander, during the 43rd AMOG Change of Responsibility Ceremony on Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, July 8, 2024. The Change of Responsibility Ceremony serves the function of rendering honors to the departing senior enlisted leader and provides official recognition of the transfer of responsibility to the incoming senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Solomon Cook)
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