Pope AAF Air Force Sergeants Association Memorial Day Ceremony

Pope TACP Airmen participate in 24-hour run

Tactical Air Control Party Airmen stationed here participated in the second annual TACP Association's 24-hour worldwide run challenge at the Hedrick Stadium track, March 28-29. The challenge run started at 3:00 p.m. and culminated 24-hours later with a final lap group run and memorial push up drill,

3 APS Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Over 150 Airmen and family members from the 3rd Aerial Port Squadron gathered for a picnic here to celebrate the squadron's 60th Anniversary that occurred March 16, 2013. As they look to the future, the "All-American Port" continues to move forward in spite of recent budget challenges and the

43 AG participates in combined and joint training exercise

The 43rd Airlift Group exercised their Global Response Force (GRF) mission by participating in the Joint Operational Access Exercise (JOAX) 13-02 with U.S. Army and Canadian partners here Feb 25 thru Feb 28.JOAX is a combined and joint training exercise designed to prepare elements of the 82nd

18th Air Force Commander visits Pope

Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew, 18th Air Force commander, along with Chief Master Sgt. Vicki Gamble, 18th Air Force command chief, met with Airmen of the 440th Airlift Wing and 43rd Airlift Group here Feb. 25 - March 1 during a visit to observe the group's mission firsthand. During the visit, General

Expeditionary Center commander visits 43 AG

The commander of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, Maj. Gen. Bill Bender, and his command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Cui, visited the 43rd Airlift Group here, Feb. 8, during a six-day tour of Air Mobility Command bases under his administrative command.While at Pope Army Airfield, the

Pope navigator helps provide cargo to ground forces at forward operating bases

The Air Force's mission is to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace. One of the core competencies of the Air Force's six distinctive capabilities is being able to respond quickly and decisively anywhere mobility airlift is needed.Captain Michael Welch, 2nd Airlift Squadron, was ensuring

Pope Field logistician mentored high-ranking officials in Afghan national police

Being a young Airman tasked to mentor high ranking officials of the Afghan National Police Force and supervising 52 local nationals while deployed to Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan can seem overwhelming. Senior Airman Thomas Ballew, 43rd Logistic Readiness Squadron, mentored a Colonel,

Pope sergeant guides Airmen in right direction

Deploying can be a confusing time for any Airmen. Trying to get where you need to be can be an overwhelming task during a difficult transition. Fortunately, the Air Force has a program in place to help meet their needs. With the Air Force Liaison Officer's help, transitioning from one location to

Safety and security of cargo in flight

Securing the safety of cargo on an aircraft is an essential part of flying operations. When cargo is not packed correctly, it can put the passengers, crew and aircraft at risk. If the payload on an aircraft shifts, it can alter the flight path or come lose and injure passengers or crew.Tech. Sgt.