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Nov. 20, 2017
43d AMOG holds Wingman Day

The 43d Air Mobility Operations Group held a Wingman Day here Nov. 9, giving Airmen in the group and opportunity to come together and focus on wingman qualities like getting involved, staying alert and knowing their fellow Airmen, taking appropriate actions which enhance mission performance and
Nov. 15, 2017
Pope Airmen join Fayetteville Veterans Day Parade

Airmen assigned to Pope Army Airfield walked, drove and rode in Fayetteville's 2017 Veteran's Day Parade Nov. 4, joining communities which surround the base in honoring America's veterans.
Nov. 14, 2017
Good mental health critical to readiness

Mental health is a critical part of every Airman’s medical readiness. Although many service members worry that seeking mental health care will negatively effect their career, the opposite is usually true. With early identification and the right treatment by a medical professional, most mental health
Nov. 9, 2017
Take command: Enroll now for 2018 TRICARE coverage

On Jan. 1, 2018, there are a number of changes coming to your TRICARE benefit. This includes a change to the current TRICARE regions. The current three regions (North, South and West) will become two regions (East and West). There will be new regional contractors for the new East and West regions.
Oct. 27, 2017
43d AMOG supports joint airdrop training on Green Ramp

Airmen from the 43d Air Mobility Operations Group here joined with crews from the 317th Airlift Wing at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, to support joint airdrop training on Green Ramp here this week. Airmen from the 317th AW flew missions out of Pope Field all week with support from the 43d Air
Oct. 27, 2017
Take Command: Changes to TRICARE disenrollment coming in 2018

As part of the changes coming to TRICARE on Jan. 1, 2018, there will be new rules affecting disenrollment.
Oct. 19, 2017
TRICARE payment changes coming in 2018

With the Jan. 1, 2018 changes to new stateside regions and contractors, service members may need to update payment options to guarantee continued payment of TRICARE enrollment fees and monthly premiums.
Oct. 13, 2017
Take command with TRICARE changes: Enrollments shifting from fiscal to calendar year starting in January 2018

Starting Jan. 1, 2018, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year period to a calendar year period. Changing from fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) to calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) makes the TRICARE benefit consistent with civilian health plans. The change will largely affect
Oct. 12, 2017
43d OSS sergeant part of championship women's AF softball team

Tech. Sgt. Schameka White of the 43rd Operations Support Squadron at Pope, was part of the All-Air Force women's softball team went 9-0 throughout a recent Armed Forces tournament to win the gold medal for the first time since 2014.
Oct. 11, 2017
Rapid Global Mobility at work after Maria

Air Mobility Command Airmen from the 43d Air Mobility Operations Group are augmenting cargo movement and aeromedical evacuation missions in the wake of recent hurricanes, aiding other Airmen and units which are part of the Air Force Expeditionary Center enterprise.