Air Force leaders visit for JFEX

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

Pope Airman To Receive Air Force Cross March 10

An Air Force Special Operations Command Airman from Pope will receive the Air Force Cross March 10 for life-saving actions during a lengthy battle in Afghanistan April 6, 2008. Staff Sgt. Zachary Rhyner, 21st Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, was deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom as

Military Saves "Builds Wealth, Not Debt"

In these times of economic turmoil, what better way to spend a week than to learn about how to save a buck or two...or thousands? The military certainly is putting its "money where its mouth is" by educating the base populace on various money saving techniques. Pope kicked off Military Saves Week

Carolina Hurricanes Thank Military

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted their annual Military Appreciation Game Sunday afternoon against the Colorado Avalanche, thanking more than 5,000 military personnel with complimentary tickets and dozens of military-themed displays and in-game activities. Pope was out in full force at the RBC Center

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