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  • Carolina Flyer goes online

    As the years go by, many things change. Compact discs have made way for mp3 players, floppy disks have been replaced by memory sticks and the majority of households now have Internet wired into their homes. Many people across the globe are turning to the Internet as a more convenient way to shop,

  • Afghan National Army Air Corps completes historic flight to Bagram Airfield

    Members of the Afghan National Army Air Corps accompanied by 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group/Combined Air Power Task Force mentors completed a historic mission when they flew their Mi-17 helicopter during the first joint rotary wing medical evacuation from Bagram Airfield to Forward Operating

  • 'Bulldawgs' keep aircraft mission ready

    The recent devastating earthquake in Haiti quickly brought a rush of aircraft to Pope's flightline as Airmen and Soldiers worked together in relief efforts for the ravaged country. With constant air traffic in and out of the base, the "Bulldawgs" of the 43rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron had to stay

  • Pope, Bragg (now Fort Liberty) team for successful mission

    The joint effort of Pope and Fort Bragg in getting supplies to grief-torn Haiti is proof that military branches can successfully work together to make a difference.When the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, of Fort Bragg was tagged as a supplemental element in the U.S.'s humanitarian

  • 43rd makes history supporting the XVIII Airborne Corps, 2nd of the 82nd

    Pope is making history today! The 43rd Airlift Wing is executing the contingency outload of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division and other elements of the XVIII Airborne Corps to support the Haitian humanitarian relief effort. This is important because this is the first time that a

  • From motto to mission

    The 43 AW motto "Willing, Able, Ready" is being put to the test during the ongoing Operation Unified Reponse. The originators of that motto chose it partially because it indicated by its acronym "WAR." the unit's willingness, ability and preparedness to go to war. Even so, the words still apply to

  • Haitian Humanitarian Relief in Perspective

    I have been trying for over two weeks now to place the events surrounding Pope's support of Operation Unified Response into a broader historic perspective of humanitarian relief. After hours of reading, researching and statistical analysis I finally realized the effort was somewhat futile. While

  • A Brief History of U.S. Involvement in Haiti

    In 1803, after 12.5 years of fighting, a slave uprising succeeded in ousting the French run government of Haiti. This was the only successful slave revolt ever to occur in the Western hemisphere. Made up primarily of former African warriors who were captured and sent to Haiti, the slave population

  • Feb. 1 weather delay

    Pope AFB personnel: Normal Duty hours for 1 Feb 2010 begin at 9 a.m. Key and essential personnel remain on work shifts previously identified by their unit leadership. Facility Managers should arrive at 7 a.m. to clear all building walkways of ice/snow. Always use good judgment as road conditions

  • Base Closure

    Due to anticipated inclement weather, Pope AFB will close on Saturday, 30 January 2010. Pope AFB service activities such as the bowling center, auto & wood skills, and the library will be closed. All Key and Mission Essential Personnel are required to report at normal times. Supervisors and