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  • 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

  • Players, spectator save life of fallen Airman

    The time is roughly 8:30 on a Wednesday night. It is five minutes into an intramural basketball game where two Pope teams are competing for victory. Suddenly the focus shifts from a battle for victory to a battle to save a fallen opponent's life. When a player from the opposing team collapsed at the

  • Congratulations to March Promotees/CDC Stars

    The following individuals were promoted March 1. 2nd Airlift Squadron Tech. Sgt. Nathan Dickey Staff Sgt. Cravenkeo Khamone 3rd Aerial Port Squadron Tech. Sgt. Tiffany Croskey Staff Sgt. Elliott Huddleston, Jr. Staff Sgt. Octavia Swinson 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Tech. Sgt. Haven Smith

  • AFAF: The Four Fans of Funds

    After a week of being bombarded with Air Force Assistance Fund pop-ups, unit project officer requests for donations and a Popetastic Wing Commander's call, many of you are wondering 'what is this AFAF thing?' The AFAF is an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide

  • Speeding Problems Can Be Reduced

    During these hard economic times, everyone is looking for ways to save a little money. One way to save some money is to slow down and pay more attention while driving.  Some people may be wondering how this simple action can save them money. In 2009, the 43rd Security Forces Squadron has issued 112

  • Wingman of the Week

    Tech. Sgt. Mitchell Polu14th Air Support Operations SquadronJob description: Tactical Air Command and Control Specialist Date entered military: Jan. 28, 1998 Reason entered military: I can't pinpoint one reason, but I know why I re-enlisted: I felt I needed to do more --to be out there with the guys