Security Forces Airman rises to the challenge while deployed

The first time deploying to a hostile country can be nerve-racking for any individual. Airman 1st Class Jonathan Hogg, assigned to the 43rd Security Forces Squadron, recently deployed with a 13-man team from Pope to Joint Base Balad, Iraq. During Airman Hogg's deployment, he and his team were

Munitions NCO brings home new skills from Iraq

Supplying four squadrons of F-16 Fighting Falcons, AC-130 gunships, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles with the munitions necessary to meet mission requirements can be a difficult task for any Airman.Tech. Sgt. James Poirrier, 43rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, met the high demand for

Pope chaplain assistant provides support for deployed servicemembers

Deploying can be stressful for anyone.Returning home can bring a whole new set of challenges and everyone needs a person to talk to from time to time.Staff Sgt. Sharon Morrisey, a chaplain assistant from the Pope Chapel filled that role while stationed at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.

Future weapons system for today's Airmen

Even though most military vehicles with weapon mounts offer some form of protection, manning them can be extremely hazardous. Exposed to Improvised Explosive Devices, rocket-propelled grenades and enemy sniper fire in the Area of Responsibility, Air Force gunners are extremely vulnerable. Recently,

Pope Paralegal supports special operations

The Paralegal Career Field encompasses functions relating to military justice, including court reporting, administrative boards reporting, accident and collateral investigations, depositions, and other legal proceedings. That mission is never more important than when they are deployed.Tech. Sgt.

They stand for Zac

For two days last week, four Ramstein Airmen traveled to O'Fallon, Ill. We were there to attend the funeral of our fallen wingman, Airman 1st Class Zac Cuddeback. Before we departed Germany, we learned that back in Illinois, the community was placing several thousand large American flags along

Air Force, Army makes history in first ever JOAX

Team Pope, along with the 82nd Airborne Division, took the lead in initiating the first ever Joint Operational Access Exercise here, from Feb. 8 to Feb. 16. Pope and the 82nd Airborne Division worked diligently with various other units to prepare our service members with the skills necessary to

Local community makes Pope 'sought after place to work and live'

For an Air Force member, PCSing means many things; working in a different office, finding a new place to live and adjusting to a new community. No matter where you are based in the Air Force, community support is a must. Luckily for Airmen here at Pope, the local community goes above and beyond in

Chief takes final flight

Community leader departs Pope