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  • PFD gets fired up

    According to urban legend, when a firefighter's picture is featured in the newspaper, that person must provide donuts for the entire station. When their name is mentioned, they must provide filet mignon to the reporter. Whether the legend is true or not, during a quest to find out more about the

  • Don’t let the UCI gotchas getcha

    In preparation for the Unit Compliance Inspection, make sure the following items don't trip you up: - Not wearing seat belts - Not wearing hats outside - Hands in pockets - Cell phones while driving - Smoking in non-designated smoking areas - No rank insignia on GoreTex jackets - Improper patches on

  • Airmen’s Attic a valuable resource for Pope community

    When Airman 1st Class Nick Cowling isn't repairing aircraft with the 43rd Maintenance Squadron, you can find him volunteering at the Airmen's Attic at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, with his wife Diane. Mrs. Cowling began volunteering after her 5-year-old son, Matthew, started school She

  • New PRTs train at Fort Bragg

    Three days prior to moving 15 miles from his four-bedroom home near Pope to a 20 by 40 tent here, Lt. Col. Robert Ricci got married to Lt. Col. Kimberlee Joos. He will train for a total of 82 days and after that have four days to spend with family. Then immediately after the four days, he will

  • Wingman of the Week

    Airman 1st Class Heather Heininger, 3rd Aerial Port Squadron Job description: Air Transportation. I load and unload cargo from aircraft. Date entered military: Aug. 2, 2005 Reason entered military: To get my college paid for and to try something new. Most influential in career: Growing up I've

  • General McNabb visits Pope

    As the Air Force reaches 60 years of service, Air Mobility Command's senior officer outlined what he is most proud of when it comes to Pope and the contributions of AMC. "We're the true crown jewel of our nation's security, we can take the fight anywhere and provide humanitarian assistance when

  • Sergeant gives grandfather 'best gift ever'

    A retired senior master sergeant finally received the medals owed to him from World War II and the Korean War, and his grandson made sure he had a brand new uniform to accept them in. Staff Sgt. Mason McPhetridge, 743rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, knew his grandfather, James Nichols, was Air

  • Finance customer service Q & As

    Q: What do you expect from Finance Customer Service? A: "I would like the finance technician to address me, acknowledge that I'm there. Also provide a good atmosphere and have a positive attitude. It helps for the lobby to be organized, like the "One Stop" terminal for example" -- Staff Sgt. Alex

  • Don’t let the gotchas getcha

    In preparation for the UCI, make sure you adhere to the following safety standards: -Plug your surge protectors directly into the wall and not each other -The old brown extension cords you use at home are prohibited. -If you have a heater, it must be the kind that automatically shuts off if

  • Secure your valuables

    The Air Force offers crime prevention programs for Airmen to use to protect personal property 24/7. Educate yourself, your family and your team members. Operation Identification: A program designed to encourage owners of high-value, theft- attractive or highly pilferable property to mark it with an