Eligible Airmen, Guardians have access to more monkeypox vaccines

The Department of Defense is increasing its supply of the approved monkeypox vaccine, JYNNEOS, which allows for more Airmen and Guardians at higher risk for transmission to access preventive measures to keep themselves safe.

USAFEC welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. John Klein assumed command of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center during a change-of-command ceremony here August 17, 2022, officiated by Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander.Klein took command from Maj. Gen. Mark Camerer, outgoing USAFEC commander, who is retiring after

Team Pope units welcome new commanders

A busy day of change ensued at Pope Army Airfield on July 13, 2022. Two of the largest units, the 43d Air Mobility Operations Group and the 18th Air Support Operations Group, welcomed their new commanders and bid fond farewells to their previous leadership teams. That morning, Col. Richard Kovsky

Team Pope makes changes to best serve Airmen

The 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group held two ceremonies July 8, 2022, at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, as part of an overall reorganization to better align what Team Pope does with the mission and other Air Force locations.

Pope Port Dawgs Compete in Rodeo

For the first time in over a decade, the 62d Airlift Wing hosted 14 teams of aerial port professionals during the Port Dawg Rodeo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 22-24, 2022.The rodeo is an annual tradition amongst aerial port squadrons, where Airmen showcase their skills, enhance

Pope one of 10 locations to receive free maternity uniforms from DAF

The Department of the Air Force will soon launch the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program which will temporarily issue free maternity uniform items to pregnant Airmen and Guardians at 10 bases. Joint Base San Antonio is included in that list.

Pope Airmen compete in ground transportation rodeo

Fort Indiantown Gap hosts airborne training for first time in 10 years

Fort Indiantown Gap hosted joint airborne training May 17 and 18. It is believed to be the first airborne training conducted at the installation in about 10 years.

446th AES welcomes new commander, Pope Alumna

The 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron welcomed a new commander April 30, 2022, on McChord Field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

Airman Survives Parachute Accident, Still Going Strong

Women’s History Month is in March and there is nobody reflective of being a role model for other women than U.S. Air Force Capt. Ricki Sidorov.First impressions aren’t always accurate, but when meeting her, there is a bubbly, positive, go-getter attitude who can, and will, get things done. Hardly