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

New commander sees Airmen as top priority

As Bob Dylan once wrote, "The times, they are a changin'." Those words ring true as more than 10 different commanders hand over their guidons to new leadership this summer. Col. Pat Savoy took command of the 43rd Mission Support Group from Col. Eric Wilbur June 22 and said he feels fortunate to be

Airman praised for selfless service

A tactical air controller was recognized by the Secretary of the Air Force in a Silver Star ceremony Monday for heroic duties while deployed to Southwest Asia in support of the Global War on Terror. Tech. Sgt. Travis Crosby, a terminal attack control-qualified TACP assigned to the 15th Air Support

Exercise: Bus vs. train

Taking the lead: 18th ASOG squadrons compete for top spot

Joint Tactical Air Controllers are used to training and working in the field. It's part of their life whether deployed or at home. A select few of the 18th Air Support Operations Group got to prove their skills in the field May 18 through 22 at the group's Dragon Challenge competition. Sixty

A time to remember

Airman has 106 days to make 26.2 miles

Thousands of people compete in them every year. Sean "Puff Daddy" Combes did it, Oprah did it, and I want to do it too. Why I started to run and train for my first marathon is irrelevant. What's important is what's going to keep me training and will ultimately get me to the end of the 26.2-mile

Staffs, techs find place in Pope organization

Technical and staff sergeants have only had a professional organization of their own on Pope for just over a year. The club is called Team 56 and its members meet every third Tuesday at 11:30 at the Community Center to discuss how junior noncommissioned officers can better influence not only the