Wingman of the Week

Job description: I am a Combat Weather Forecaster supporting the 82nd Airborne Division. Date entered military: Dec. 5, 1991 Reason entered military: I just knew I wanted to. I am glad that I did. Who has been the most influential person in your career? My wife, Retta, because she has supported

2 AS Returns From Southwest Asia

I AM ... the Air Force Assistance Fund

If you have been in the Air Force even one day, you have probably heard of the Air Force Assistance Fund. If you have been part of Team Pope for more than a day, you have definitely heard "I AM," or Individual Actions Matter. I am going to tell you how the AFAF and "I AM" go hand in hand. Throughout

February Promotions

2nd Airlift Squadron Capt. Jason Gossett, Feb. 18 Capt. Mark Lyerly, Feb. 15 Maj. Ryan Grant, Feb. 1 43rd Force Support Squadron Senior Airman Nicholas Forguson, Feb. 7 Senior Airman Sophia Gonzalez, Feb. 13 Senior Airman Nikki Simpson, Feb. 20 Senior Airman Michael Marlow, Feb. 21 Airman John

Ironman speaks at substance abuse prevention event

The road for Todd Crandell, a 16-time Ironman competitor and founder of Racing for Recovery, has not always been an easy one. From age 3, when his mother committed suicide, to years later when substance abuse and subsequent run-ins with the law took everything he had and forced him to give up on a

AMC Command Surgeon Visits Pope

Brig. Gen. Douglas Robb, Command Surgeon for Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., visited many Pope medical facilities Feb. 23-25 in order to consult with health care workers and community operators. The general made good use of his time by having a question and answer

Pope Scholarship Applications Available for Download

Applications are now available for the 2009 Pope Scholarship season! We offer scholarships to spouses and dependants of Active Duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Retired Air Force personnel living within a 50-mile radius of Pope Air Force Base, N.C. Download your applications below! If you have

ASIST Provides Important Skills

Imagine this scenario: You're at the Pope track early one morning to complete your PT requirements. Ahead you see a fellow airman collapse and they've stopped breathing. Your first inclination is to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on them until the paramedics arrive in order to just keep them

Recognition of the Week

Medical Awards I am proud to announce that the 43rd Medical Group won the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General Award for Best Clinic of the Year for 2008. This award encompasses all activities of the 43rd MDG. It serves to further illustrate the pride and outstanding professionalism we have already

Scholarships Available For Pope/Bragg Members and Families

MOAA ScholarshipThe Military Officers Association of America is pleased to offer their base/post scholarships again for this year. This MOAA program provides grants of $1,000 each to 25 children of military personnel. This scholarship is one of several MOAA education programs designed to help