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  • Wingman of the Week

    Investigator Steven Cooley, 43rd Security Forces Squadron Job description: Working as a member of the counter terrorist team, he & his partner interface with other agencies and investigate any reports or possible threats that are terrorist related. Date entered military: June 28, 1998 Reason

  • Team Pope wraps up annual CFC

    Pope's Combined Federal Campaign drive is coming to an end Tuesday. Pope brought in more than $203,500 and met 107 percent of its goal. "Team Pope, at week five of the CFC has surpassed its monetary goal through your generosity and collective efforts," said Capt. Stella Garcia, CFC project manager.

  • Pope Airmen work jointly

    Tucked in a valley between the Euphrates River and some of the most dangerous territory in Iraq is an oasis in the middle of the desert --- Camp Habbaniyah. The British operated at this location from 1934 through 1959, when it was known as Royal Air Force Habbaniyah. Forty-seven years later, the

  • Turkeys link Airmen, families

    Imagine being away from home for the first time during the holiday season at an unfamiliar place. Some Airmen may be feeling this way and may want to share Thanksgiving with a family. The 43rd Services Squadron is sponsoring a program for families to open their homes and hearts to these Airmen

  • Give ‘n take: Youth Center accepts food donations

    Every family should have the opportunity to enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving feast during the holidays. And residents of the Pope and Fort Bragg communities are fortunate to live amongst compassionate people who have demonstrated a constant willingness to lend a helping hand to those in need. The Pope

  • Catch of the year: Airman reels in top honors

    Tech. Sgt. James Poirrier from the 23rd Maintenance Squadron munitions flight holds a new title: the American Bass Anglers (ABA) Air Force "Angler of the Year" for 2006. Sergeant Poirrier returned to Pope in February 2006 after a year long tour in Korea. To achieve his goal to qualify for nationals,

  • Airman selected for Arabic language program

    Staff Sgt. Guy Sotomayer knew when he enlisted six years ago that he wanted to become an Arabic linguist. That goal is finally coming into fruition as the 23rd Fighter Group Airman recently qualified to attend the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, Calif. While the military's performance in

  • Ask the Doc

    Q: What is the policy on bringing children to medical appointments for other family members? A: Children under the age of 12 should not accompany parents or siblings to their medical appoinments. This policy is necessary to decrease the spread of infections, diseases (exposing a healthy child to

  • Wingman of the Week

    Staff Sgt. Christopher Mooney, 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Job description: A-10 Avionic Attack Control Journeyman. I maintain the systems that allow pilots to put bombs on target. Date entered military: May 15, 2001 Most influential in career: Master Sgt. Jerry Brockman. He took me in when I