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  • Pope AAF Christens Dorm Residents Quality of Life Improvement

    Airmen’s quality of life is important to keeping them ready for any mission on Pope Army Airfield. Airmen Dorm Leaders (ADLs) coordinated the construction of two pickleball courts and a volleyball court that began March 2026 and was completed June 2026. The new pickleball and volleyball courts

  • 43rd AMOG Hosts 2026 Change of Responsibility

    The 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group hosted its Change of Responsibility Ceremony June 18, 2026. During the event, Col. Brian Steinke presided over the ceremony which transferred the role of 43rd AMOG command chief from Chief Master Sgt. Tomio P. Brown, Sr., 43rd AMOG outgoing command chief, to

  • Pope AAF Hosts 2026 Memorial Ruck

    During an early Spring morning, a light breeze passes between Airmen on Pope Army Airfield as they greet each other and make casual conversation. Gathered with purpose on a sunny day, they prepare for the Fourth Annual Memorial Ruck, May 19, 2026.

  • Opportunities for Educational Growth on Pope AAF

    For the 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group, developing a highly educated force is not just good advice, it’s a strategic imperative. To ensure Airmen possess the critical thinking skills required for today's complex mission sets, the Pope Education Center hosted a College Education Fair on May 12,

  • Pope Command Chief Challenges Airmen for Second Year

    Physical fitness and overcoming challenges are core components of the military lifestyle, and combining the two is a natural fit. Recognizing this, Chief Master Sgt. Tomio P. Brown Sr., 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group (AMOG) command chief, started a personal challenge years ago to run 100 miles

  • Retired SEAC Visits Pope AAF

    On March 27, 2026, retired Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) Ramón "CZ" Colón-López visited Pope Army Airfield to talk about his time as SEAC and share the lessons he learned. The SEAC is the highest enlisted position in the United States Armed Services.

  • Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop: 43rd AMOG Supports Holiday Cheer

    During the giving season, service members are helping to spread holiday cheer during the Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, Dec. 8-12, 2025. The 43rd Air Mobility Operation Group (AMOG) and visiting Air Force units help spread merriment by providing necessary assistance to participating Army

  • BMTW 26-01: Maintaining Joint Forces Function

    Battalion Mass Tactical Week (BMTW) 26-01 occurred at Pope Army Airfield from Dec. 1-5, 2025. During the exercise, Air Force members worked with Army counterparts to accomplish various trainings and certifications to ensure their readiness and bolster warfighters’ lethality.