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  • 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

  • Consider winter driving safety

    You may be thinking to yourself, I've been here a couple years, and I haven't seen a snowflake, so why should I be worried about winter driving? I can think of at least three reasons: - We are due for a big snow/ice storm - Many drivers around here do not know how to drive in snow - Most vehicles

  • 1275 takes its final flight

    Nearly two years after being grounded, Pope's C-130, tail number 1275 took its final flight to the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center adjoining Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. In February 2005, Congress authorized 51 C-130s to be transferred to the AMARC. Pope had eight aircraft that had been

  • Wingman of the Week

    Staff Sgt. Jeremy Rey, 43rd Services Squadron Job description: Assistant NCOIC of Storeroom Operations at the Flight Line Cafe. Date entered military: I initially entered the Oklahoma Air National Guard in July 1997 and then transferred over to active duty Nov. 28, 2001. Reason entered military: For

  • SECAF visits, addresses Pope Airmen

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne toured a base in Southwest Asia Dec. 7, and spoke to base members Dec. 8, about issues affecting today's Air Force. Secretary Wynne and his wife Barbara were taken throughout the base and shown many of the outstanding work centers, accomplishments and Airmen

  • In memory of Tech. Sgt. Corola Duckett, June 13, 1970 – Dec. 2, 2006

    "The 43rd Maintenance Squadron was greatly saddened when we received notification Tech. Sgt. Corola Duckett had lost her long struggle with cancer," said Lt. Col. George Mitchell, 43rd Maintenance Squadron commander. "She will be sincerely missed as an invaluable member of Team Pope. Our hope is

  • 43rd SFS Protecting the Force

    More than 250 people were "jailed" in the 43rd Security Forces Squadron's 2nd Annual Jail and Bail, which raises funds to help organizations on base in need of funds. "Last year we donated $500 to Airmen Against Drunk Driving," said Master Sgt. Jerry Glover, 43rd SFS first sergeant. "This year we'll