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  • 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

  • 23rd FG struts stuff in ORI

    The 23rd Fighter Group conducted an Operational Readiness Inspection July 10 through 14. "The Air Combat Command Inspector General Team gave us a thumbs up on every area," said Col. Warren Henderson, 23rd FG commander. "Sixty percent were graded outstanding or excellent." "The group did well. This

  • Smart Ops 21 puts Airmen

    The Air Force is stepping away from out-dated mindsets by rolling up its sleeves and finding new solutions to new obstacles and mission requirements. Gen. Michael Mosley, chief of staff of the Air Force, has decided to make the missions and personnel "lean across the Air Force." With the help of

  • Thornton to carry on traditions, empower Airmen

    The summer months have always been a busy time for servicemembers when it comes to changing duty stations. This summer is no exception at Pope.Col. Gerald Szpila passed his command of the 43rd Operations Group to Col. Michael Thornton June 21. Although Colonel Szpila is excited about the next step