Summer catch

The heat is on

Brown outs, black outs -- they're happening across the country, and they could happen here as the summer heat continues to rise. In anticipation of overworked air conditioners everywhere, Pope's utility supplier has sent word that they are expecting unusually high demand on electricity until August

Coping with it

When a person feels so overwhelmed he can't handle what's on his plate, too much stress may be a key factor. According to the 43rd Medical Group, stress is a normal part of life and each individual handles it in different ways. The important thing to do is maintain the stress at a manageable level.

One-stop shop: Help available saving time, money

The Defense Department has created a place to visit when an Airman or family member needs assistance with anything. It's similar to the Air Force Portal, but deals more with an array of overall military concerns. Military One Source available 24/7. The services include everything from common,

AES tests mettle during quarterly skills challenge

It's a challenge the 43rd Aeromedical Evacuations Squadron commander Col. Judith Schaffer puts to her Airmen once a quarter and every quarter her squadron proves they have what it takes. The 43rd AES Challenge is a chance for the Airmen to put their skills to the test. The events are different every

Nominations for Air Force athlete of the year sought

Are you the top athlete at Pope? Air Mobility Command is looking for you to be a nominee for the 2006 Air Force Athlete of the Year. The Air Force annually recognizes one male and one female for this presti- gious award. Specific information on how to nominate is available at the Pope Fitness Center

Speak your mind

Air Mobility Command Services cares what you think. To prove it, they will be conducting a second customer feedback survey this year. The survey, to be conducted during the first two weeks in August, is a valuable customer feedback tool and will be instrumental in helping AMC Services design and

AMC survey comes to town

The change readiness/ team effectiveness group from Air Mobility Command came here to get the base's feel on how Pope was performing. Base personnel met in the Base Realignment and Closure conference room Monday through Thursday to fill out surveys and discuss their concerns. When discussing the

Making the most of summer's time

Looking for some fun in the sun for the children? Look no further. The Pope School Age Program offers activities throughout the summer break to keep children from becoming bored or cooped up indoors. The program offers field trips, swimming and bowling to children ages 5 to 12.The summer is broken

Veterans one step closer to compensation

A bill designed to help military veterans deal with the rising cost of living is in the hands of the U.S. Senate. The Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment of 2006 was introduced in the House March 2 and passed with a 408-0 vote June 27. The next step is to get the Senate's approval