Hijacking exercise

Marathon training: Am I ready?

With a little more than month left until the big run, I will reach my peak in training in late August and taper off by race day. This month I will focus on adding miles and both hill and speed work. Between now and then, some preparations need to be made to ensure I have a spot at the race. These

Sexual assault: Fact versus fiction

Sexual assault can be found in the news, on television programs or in a current movie almost every day. Most hope it doesn't happen to them or to anyone they know, but the truth is sexual assault can happen to anyone no matter what their cultural background, economic status or age. The Center for

Manchester Gate set to open Aug. 11

More than a year has passed since Manchester Gate was closed for renovation. Aug. 11 will mark the reopening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. The gate, which was completely demolished, has been rebuilt to include enhancements that will increase security and help hasten morning traffic. The

Airman, family help evacuees

It was meant to be a weekend at home with his parents in New Jersey. Airman 1st Class Daniel Reschke, 43rd Airlift Wing, and his family were going to take in a Philadelphia Phillies baseball game, but all that changed with the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. "My dad is a chief with the 305th

Servicemembers take on Mini-Nijmegen march

In a show of camaraderie, teamwork and respect for history, 76 servicemembers from the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing took part in a Mini-Nijmegen march July 23. The event, sponsored by Manas' Enlisted Councils, was designed to simulate the Nijmegen International Peace March, a four-day, 100 mile

AMMO Bowl: Pope takes fifth place

Pope came in fifth place in this year's AMMO Bowl in Panama City, Fla. The AMMO Bowl is an annual softball tournament that includes a variety of maintenance personnel and their family members. Pope was represented by members from the 23rd Maintenance Squadron. Saturday was "round robin" which

VA offers compensation, pension

Military benefits don't cease to exist once the retirement or separation package is accepted. The government continues to offer compensation and pensions to veterans and retirees, often with no time limits on using the benefits. VA can pay monthly compensation if you are at least 10 percent disabled

Hammering away

Editor's note: This is one article in a series of construction updates. Next week will feature an update on the new Combat Control School construction and Manchester Park. Pope has been undergoing some structural changes. The latest completed construction projects are the renovation of the old

Five weeks to calmer, well behaved dog

Dog obedience classes will be held at the Community Center Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. Classes are each expected to last for one hour. Puppies need to be at least four months old and the dog handler must be at least 16 years old. Younger dog handlers may attend, however a parent or guardian would need to be