Pope IDEA and PECI move to Smart Ops office

The Innovation Development through Employee Awareness Program has joined the Smart Ops Team, lead by Lt. Col. Michael Lewis. The vision of the Smart Operations 21 Office is to bring about a culture of transformation and Continuous Process Improvement. Now both the IDEA Program and the Productivity

Ask the Doc

Q: Can I send my troops home when they get sick, or do they need to report to the Clinic to be put on quarters? A: You, as the supervisor, can send your subordinate home for the day if they have cold or flu-like symptoms. Use your common sense. This will help cut down on the spread of the disease to

Wingman of the Week

Airman First Class Steven DePedro Job description: Maintenance Data Analysis. I track trends in the maintenance data to find problems and maintain the G081 database. Date entered military: March 2, 2006 Reason entered military: School Most influential in career: Dr. Thomas Dewald, he is a

Wild Blue Yonder to Ground Pounding

Airmen learn combat skill for in-lieu-of taskings Some Airmen cross service lines to carry out joint mission objectives while working cooperatively with the Navy, Marines and Army. These Airmen typically are classed as "special ops" and until recently, have been considered "outside the norm." When

CFC Donation

Recycling made easier

Recycling solid waste is not only mandated by the Air Force, but it is a smart way to do business while helping preserve the environment. And now it's easier than ever to recycle at Pope, thanks to a new Centralized Recycling Point that's just been established on base. The new recycling point --

CE Cleans Up

Red Hatter Reunion

The 3rd Aerial Port Squadron enjoys a rich history firmly entwined with the glory of the post-World War II era and the 18th Aerial Port Squadron. Members of the 18th APS paid a visit to their old stomping grounds Oct. 5. The veterans toured the newer facilities and met with the Airmen who have since

Staying lean with "Healthy Kids"

With the increasing emphasis placed on body types and figures, more families are taking an interest in how to be healthy. The Pope Youth Center is offering a class which identifies the growing need to educate America's children against obesity with a new healthy lifestyle program. Healthy Kids in

43rd AES recognized with top honors

Pope's 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron has the unique mission of tactical medical evacuations and was recently awarded several Air Mobility Command awards for its dedication to the mission and to saving people's lives. The 43rd AES was named squadron of the year among 31 active duty, Guard and