What are CPI, LEAN anyway?

You may have asked the question above recently at Pope . If so, let me answer it. Let's look at CPI first. CPI stands for Contin-uous Process Improvement. It is not a new term in industry, but it is relatively new in the Department of Defense. The term is used to describe a very important new

Pope Airman wins scholarship

A Pope Airman has won a $250 scholarship from the Tarheel Chapter of the Logistics Officers Association and a $2,000 scholarship from the National LOA. Tech. Sgt. Steven Hart, NCO in charge of passenger services, was recently awarded the scholarships for his high grade point average, his leadership

Ask the Doc

Q: When should my kids get their first vision exam by an eye doctor? A: A child's first eye examination should be scheduled by 6 months of age, performed by your family physician or pediatrician. When no abnormalities are detected at this age, the next examination should be scheduled at age 3 with

Wingman of the Week

Senior Airman Devaron Headings, 43rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Job description: I'm an integrated Avionics Communications, Navigation Mission Systems Journeyman. I work on radios, radar and all navigation systems on the C-130. I also have responsibilities, as all specialists do, to help crew

September Promotions

To staff sergeant: 43rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Aaron Arechiga John Knisely Jr. 21st Special Tactics Squadron Earl Campbell David Orvosh 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Thomas Drocea Kymberly Hunt Jerel Moore 43rd Security Forces Squadron Carlton Epton 43rd Logistics Readiness Squadron

Above and Beyond

The following Airmen completed their initial Career Development Courses and received scores above 90 percent. Congratulations on their hard work. Staff Sgt. Joshua Armstrong, 43rd Mission Support Squadron Airman 1st Class Dozie Nzenwa, 43rd Airlift Wing Staff Sgt. Brian Pelettiere, 43rd Maintenance

The People Made the Difference

Attending to business: Pope flight nurse wins AF award

 A flight nurse with the 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron was named the 2006 Dolly Vinsant Flight Nurse of the Year. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to patient care during flight. Major Joni Clemens, 43rd AES interim chief nurse, nominated Captain Sharon B. Frazier for her

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

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