One reason to give to the AFAF

I have received some really good feedback from the article I wrote a couple of weeks ago. Several of you have given serious consideration to "adjusting" your way of looking at the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign. One of the young Airmen I spoke to asked me a very good question. He said, "Have you

First Lady Visits With Pope Airmen

43rd AW reaches out to Salvation Army

Wingman of the Week

Job description: I am a Customer Service Representative. Date entered military: March 21, 2006 Reason entered military: I entered the military for stability and to further my education. Who has been the most influential person in your career? Two people have been very influential: my mother and my

Air Force Mourns the Loss of First CMSAF

Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey died March 11 in Panama City, Fla. "Chief Airey was an Airman's Airman and one of the true pioneers for our service," said Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff. "He was a warrior, an innovator... and a leader with vision well

Combat controller receives Air Force Cross, Purple Heart

Tears stood in Sue Rhyner's eyes as she talked about her son, who, in a ceremony March 10 here received the Air Force Cross, the highest military decoration awarded by the service, and a Purple Heart. Staff Sgt. Zachary Rhyner of the 21st Special Tactics Squadron from Pope Air Force Base, N.C.,

Lifeguards needed for Pope Pool

It is almost that time of year ... warm rays, suntan lotion, sparkling swimming pools and lots of laughter. The Pope Pool is looking for a few great lifeguards to keep everyone safe and ensure a summer of fun at the pool. Here are the basic criteria individuals who are interested in becoming a Pope

Motorcycle safety - Classes kick off at Pope

With warmer weather, more motorcyclists will be on the road. What can "cagers" do to be ready to share the road? Cagers? Yep, Cagers! That is motorcycle rider lingo for someone who drives a car, truck, etc. These enclosed vehicles are referred to as a "cage" of sorts, compared to the motorcyclist

AMC brings VPP to Pope

Representatives from the respective offices of Safety and the Surgeon General at Air Mobility Command visited here March 4 to discuss implementation of the Voluntary Protection Program at Pope. Uniformed, civilian and contracted personnel from throughout Pope, to include Wing leadership, were

Pope dog trainers prep for combat