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Oct. 3, 2017
AMC leadership conference stresses full spectrum readiness

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Wing commanders, command chiefs and spouses representing Air Mobility Command gathered here for the fall Phoenix Rally conference Sept. 26 - 28. Throughout the conference, AMC leaders discussed ways to grow and develop Airmen with a big “A.”“Every single day you put
Oct. 3, 2017
43d AMS officer selected for 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball trial camp

Second Lt. Connor Litt, a member of the 43d Air Mobility Squadron at Pope Field, was recently selected to attend the 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball Trial Camp at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 13-30.
Sept. 29, 2017
43d AES, other AE teams assist in aeromedical evacuation for patients trapped by hurricanes

The hurricanes that battered dozens of islands in the Caribbean and the southeast U.S. in the last month left millions without power, food, safe drinking water and no way to contact the outside world. The situation is devastating for everyone in the area, but for people undergoing dialysis, it is
Sept. 29, 2017
43d AMOG assists in Hurricane Maria relief efforts

Airmen in the 43d Air Mobility Squadron Aerial Port assisted an aircrew from 22nd Airlift Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., in loading a 45,000-pound Federal Aviation Administration power generator bound for Puerto Rico on a C-5M Super Galaxy on Green Ramp here at Pope Army Airfield Sept.
Sept. 22, 2017
Having a ball: Pope Airmen celebrate 70th AF birthday

Airmen from four different Air Force major commands and other joint service units at Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty) celebrated the service's 70th birthday during the 2017 Air Force Ball in Pinehurst Sept. 16.
Sept. 21, 2017
43d AMOG Airmen assist during Hurricane Irma response

Airmen from the 43d Air Mobility Operations Group assisted in Hurricane Irma response here at Pope Field, and by deploying to assist the Federal Emergency Management Agency, receiving and staging much-needed supplies at North Auxiliary Airfield, South Carolina.
Sept. 21, 2017
Never forget: AF units hold POW/MIA events

Air Force units at Pope Army Airfield held several events honoring America's commitment to account for our nation's prisoners of war and those missing in action, during POW/MIA Observance Week, Sept. 8-15.
Sept. 19, 2017
Take action to make a smooth transition with TRICARE in 2018

You may be wondering what action you need to take, if any, to ensure you continue TRICARE coverage in 2018. Some beneficiaries will need to take action, but most will not. If you’re currently enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE coverage on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to your respective TRICARE
Sept. 15, 2017
Honoring heroes: 43d AMOG welcomes WWII veterans, families

Airmen in the 43d Air Mobility Operations Group honored six World War II veterans and family members of the 43d Bombardment Group during various events at Pope Field Sept. 8.
Sept. 6, 2017
Pope Airmen welcome technical sergeants to senior NCO corps

Airmen at Pope came together to honor 17 technical sergeants, and to officially welcome them to the senior non-commissioned officer corps during a Senior NCO Induction ceremony at the Iron Mike Conference Center on Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty) Aug. 25.