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  • Coining Pope's Finest

    Each week Col. James Johnson, 43rd Airlift Wing Commander, highlights an outstanding Airman Col. James Johnson, 43rd Airlift Wing Commander, presented his Commander's Coin to Senior Airman Christopher Gaudette, 43rd Civil Engineer Squadron, Tuesday for his outstanding work on and off base. Senior

  • 101 critical days of summer

    Sept. 7 officially wraps up this year's 101 Critical Days of Summer Safety Campaign. Labor Day weekend historically brings with it a spike in fatalities, so it is important to practice safety in every activity as you celebrate the unofficial end of summer. Having a positive safety attitude is

  • “ALIVE AT 25” Course Offered

    Traffic accidents are a leading cause of death among teens and North Carolina ranks among the highest in the nation for fatal vehicle accidents. To help give teens the tools to mitigate risks they will face as young drivers, the Pope Safety Center is offering the nationally renowned Alive at 25

  • Pope children take center stage

    Pope children took center stage recently when the Missoula Children's Theater came to visit. The traveling theater production tour, based out of Missoula, Mont., visits all parts of the country and some locations overseas to get children involved with the performing arts. Within one week's time, the

  • How Respect is Earned

    It's been said that respect is something earned, not given - Pope's softball team has definitely earned its respect, not just for them but for all members of Pope. It was just a year ago that no one even knew Pope had a team, but after finishing second in last year's World Series tournament and all

  • Coining Pope’s Finest

    Each week the 43rd Airlift Wing highlights an outstanding AirmanCol. Craig Berlette, 43rd Airlift Wing Vice Commander, presented a Commander's Coin on behalf of Col. James Johnson, 43rd Airlift Wing Commander, to Senior Airman Marvin Ellis, 3rd Aerial Port Squadron, Aug 18 for his exceptional

  • Pope Crowns the biggest loser

    Staff Sgt. Shane Barry, 3rd Aerial Port Squadron, is the Biggest Loser on Pope, and both he and his wife, Jennifer, are proud to admit it. For three months, Sergeant Barry has competed in the Biggest Loser Contest hosted by the Pope Fitness Center - and the results have been phenomenal. "I went into

  • AMC commander receives Order of the Sword

    Arriving at the Scott Club in a horse-drawn carriage while a bagpipe melody filled the air, Air Mobility Command Commander Gen. Arthur J. Lichte and his wife Chris were about to become a part of military history. The carriage ride, which arrived under security forces escort, was just the start of a

  • 18th Air Force welcomes new commander

    Lt. Gen. Robert R. Allardice formally assumed command of the 18th Air Force from Maj. Gen. Winfield W. Scott III in a change-of-command ceremony today at the Scott Club. "Thank you for the opportunity," said General Allardice. I feel like today we stand on the shoulders of giants, fellow airmen who