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  • More milk, please

    Pope Child Development Center added sign language to their curriculum two years ago, and there have been fewer incidents of biting and hitting as a result. There might not seem to be a correlation between more sign language and less aggression, but Sandra Morrisey, CDC director, believes there is.

  • Dedicated crew chiefs can proclaim, ‘That’s my aircraft’

    More than a dozen crew chiefs from 43rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron were honored in a ceremony Feb. 1, and awarded the title "dedicated crew chief." They are each now assigned to an aircraft that they will stay with until they leave Pope. Col. Bryan Beardon, 43rd Maintenance Group commander, spoke

  • Keeping healthy weight after holidays

    The holidays are over and you think you've gained 10 pounds, but research from National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases suggests that you probably gained one pound during this winter holiday season. This extra

  • Ask the Doc

    Q: How can I schedule my teenager an appointment with a dermatologist? A: To have an appointment scheduled with a dermatologist or any other medical specialty provider, you first need to see your Primary Care Manager. Just call 394-4258 or go to www.tricareonline.com to make an appointment. At

  • Team Pope's newest promotees

    Senior Master Sergeant 24th Special Tactics Squadron Sean Gleffe Dean Thompson Master Sergeant 2nd Airlift Squadron Marc Martindale 18th Air Support Operations Group Todd Gannon 23rd Maintenance Squadron Robert Adams Jr. 24th STS Stephen Danforth 43rd Civil Engineer Squadron David Strum 43rd

  • Pope retires senior warfighters

    Over the past few months, the 43rd Airlift Wing has been retiring some of its oldest members. Many have been serving our nation since the early 1960s and will be retiring to sunny Tucson, Ariz., a popular retirement spot due to its warm weather and dry climate. These distinguished retirees have

  • Wingman of the Week

    2nd Lt. Ashley Luckie, 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Job Description: Assistant officer-in-charge. I oversee personnel and maintenance. Date entered military: June 19, 1995 Reason entered military: Both my parents were in the Air Force. Most influential in career: My parents. My dad is a

  • Town Hall Meeting

    Pope's Town Hall meeting Feb. 1, outlined a more detailed BRAC timeline, as well as an update on Pope's housing privatization plans. Lt. Col. Pat Frost, chief of the 43rd Airlift Wing BRAC office, briefed the latest information on what Pope is expected to look like after BRAC takes place. "An (Air

  • Car accident takes life of Airman

    Airman Michael Byles was an information manager with the 43rd Communications Squadron. He was assigned to the Base Information Transfer Center where he processed, controlled and delivered administrative communications to the base populace. He was responsible for sorting, weighing and metering

  • ‘Why we serve’ looking for participants

    The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense Public Affairs is looking for nominations for participation in the second quarter rotation of calendar year 2007 "Why We Serve" program. All nominees must: - Range in grade from E-5 through O-4. - Have served in the U.S. Central Command Area of