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  • Surge becomes the norm

    In recent weeks, C-130 Hercules crews of the 2nd and 41st Airlift Squadrons have revamped training requirements including tacking on more flying hours. With a continuous deployment schedule, air crews need a more stable training schedule to help keep proficiencies and currencies up to date. “A long

  • Meeting moving challenges full force

    Everyplace. Most reassignments don’t go off without one or two bumps, but many Airmen feel like their bumps are actually mountains — some as unmanageable as Mount Everest. These “bumps” can mostly be avoided, though, with some planning, organizing and a little bit of luck. Master Sgt. Stephen

  • Homecoming for the 440th

    When Pope turns ownership over to the Army, the 440th Airlift Wing will relocate from Milwaukee, Wis., to take over the C-130 mission The wing’s commander, Col. Merle Hart, visited recently to speak at an Air Force Association luncheon. Colonel Hart spoke about the history of the 440th Airlift Wing,

  • Leadership, Initiative: Formula for Success

    I’ve heard throughout my Air Force career that “you can delegate authority, but not responsibility.” I take my responsibility as an officer and commander very seriously — basically, the buck stops here, and I am accountable for our squadron’s accomplishments and particularly our failures. One

  • Save lives during 101 critical days

    Carelessness kills more Airmen during the summer than anything else. That’s why the Air Force takes its 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign seriously. The campaign began 4 p.m. May 26 and ends Sept. 5 to counter the traditional rise in mishaps and fatalities that summer brings. Last summer, Air

  • Logistics director visits Pope Airmen

    The director of logistics for Air Mobility Command met with base leaders Wednesday and Thursday to check logistics and maintenance procedures, check facilities and meet with Bronze Star recipients. Maj. Gen. Loren M. Reno will bid goodbye to AMC as he prepares for his position as the Defense

  • New physical fitness uniform comes with wear policy

    What is gray with reflective tape and blue all over? That’s right — the new Air Force physical fitness uniform. Available to all active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen since May, the unisex uniform shouldn’t need any modifications after purchase. It consists of a T-shirt, a pair of shorts and a

  • Defense Travel System is coming to Pope

    Among the benefits DTS brings to travelers, authorizing officials, managers and commanders, those most touted include: fast, electronic reimbursement of travel expenses; approvals and certifications tied directly to mission; a significant reduction in time spent administering travel; reduced