Wingman of the Week

1st Lt. Kevin Jun, 43rd Contracting Squadron Job description: Contract administrator Date entered military: Jan. 7, 1997Reason entered military: I joined for educational opportunities as well as a chance to see the world and be part of something that reaches far beyond than just "my own little

Are you ready for the UCI? Team Pope plays in exercise

Airmen across the base took part in a base-wide exercise Dec. 11 through 15, to prepare for the upcoming Unit Compliance Inspection, but more importantly to test their ability to react and survive in a real world crisis situation. "It is important to conduct exercises to ensure our readiness to

Governor announces initiative for military kids

North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley recently announced an initiative to help the children of military parents who are deployed on active duty. The initiative includes training institutes to help educators better understand the challenges faced by children of deployed parents as well as a new Web site to

43rd supports Linebacker II

Dec. 18, 1972, the 43rd Strategic Wing, based at Andersen AFB, Guam, started the 11-day offensive known as the Operation Linebacker II. The 43rd launched 33 B-52s against an airfield north of Hanoi. Operation Linebacker II was ordered by then U.S. President Richard Nixon against targets in North

ORE Preparation

43rd LRS wins Penton Award

TACPs: Providing crucial battle field communication link

The sunny warm December day's training jump began with 36 Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airmen, or TACPs, practicing their Parachute Landing Fall procedures in chalky small white rocks, hooking up yellow simulated static lines in a mock C-130 cargo area, repeating the jumpmaster's commands

Giving gift of life

Most people have donated blood, but fewer are actually receivers of blood given at a blood drive. That was the story for Staff Sgt. Jesse Cravens, 43rd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels flight. "I've given blood one time at basic training, but due to deployments, I've been unable to give since

Alone doesn’t have to mean lonely

One thing to remember: There is no cure-all for the holiday blues; however it is important for you to understand that the only person in charge of how you "feel" is you. It is not in your best interest to allow initial automatic negative thoughts to color how you feel. Understand the difference

Ask the Doc

Q: My teenager is driving me crazy and won't listen to a word I say. Is there any advise on dealing with this type of situation? A: You're in luck, because we have a program to assist you. Teenagers can test the patience of any parent at the best of times. Please know that it's all part of normal