28 Sep 2006

Mind over matter: Making it to the finish line

 In 490 B.C., a soldier became the first marathoner when he ran from the Greek village of Marathon to Athens to deliver the message of Greek victory over the Persians. Legend has it that once the soldier completed the 24-mile run and delivered his message, he dropped dead on the spot. As I rounded the bend of the 26-mile in my first marathon last

28 Sep 2006

43rd OSS commander visits CSAF

Last week General T. Michael Mosely, Air Force chief of staff, held a squadron commander, first sergeant, and spouse' s conference in Washington D.C. to communicate with, and hear issues from, a representative sampling of squadron-level leaders from around the Air Force. He brought together individuals from every major command, the Air National

28 Sep 2006

Wingman of the Week

Senior Airman John Vacarro Job description: I am a fuels distribution operator and flight sergeant at Base Honor Guard. Date you entered military: March 3, 2003. Reason you entered the military: My father was a recruiter. Most influential in your career: My involvement at the Honor Guard. Short-term goals: To make staff sergeant. Long-term goals:

28 Sep 2006

Ask the Doc

Q: When and where can I get a flu vaccination this year? A: Beginning in late October, all active duty, TRICARE Prime enrolled family members and retirees will be able go to the 43rd Medical Group on a walk-in basis during normal duty hours to receive their annual flu shot or Flu Mist. Different from other vaccinations, no prescription from their

28 Sep 2006

AFSO21 working at Pope

Have you noticed anything different in the last few months as you work and live at Pope? You should, because big changes are taking place. Since December 2005, Pope has been trying out some new techniques to improve processes on the base. Areas that have been affected are all over the base. One area you might have seen is the medical clinic. Notice

28 Sep 2006

No good deed goes unnoticed; Pope teen gives back to community

Col. Timothy Zadalis, 43rd Airlift Wing commander, presents Taya Ferriere a plaque proclaiming her Pope's Youth of the Year, a $500 savings bond and other prizes on Kids Day, Sept. 16. Ms. Ferriere attends E.E. Smith High School and has contributed so much to the community at such a young age. Some of her titles include: Torch Club advisor, SMART

28 Sep 2006

Aeromeds: Delivering life to fight in AOR

Capt. Louis Romain is up by 5 a.m., hits the gym and breakfast, and by 6 a.m. is working the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron's crew management cell. An attorney in his civilian job, the Minnesota Air National Guard medical service corps officer knows he has a long day ahead of him. Captain Romain is just one of many people

22 Sep 2006

Maintainers improving system through AFSO 21

If you could reduce the number of steps an Airman in the 92nd Maintenance Squadron's Periodic Inspection Element has to climb every day, you could give him back a lot of time. It would also be an excellent example of Air Force Smart Operations 21 in action. Until recently, working inside the cargo area of the KC-135 Stratotanker was a cluttered

22 Sep 2006

Pope Stars get a chance to shine

"The family that gets up on stage together, stays together." Isn't that how the old cliché goes? If not, it should as Pope Family Member Programs hosts the 2006 Family & Teen Talent Contest. On Sept. 30, the Youth and Community Centers invite moms, dads, brothers, and sisters to sing, dance, and perform together in the family-oriented event.

22 Sep 2006

Dave Davenport: 1964-2006

"I was here, I had fun, I'm leaving. That's all you need to print." Sorry, Dave, but you don't get off that easy. Not when the "I was here" part has encompassed more than 40 years of supporting the Pope mission, both in uniform and as a civilian. Dave Davenport, base photographer and unofficial C-130 and Pope historian, retires today, almost 42