A Day in the Life of a … AELT member

"Ding, ding, ding -- round two!" Or at least that was the thought running through my mind as I once again boarded a C-17 aircraft, along with Pope's steadfast hurricane relief team, and headed to Brownsville, Texas. I was excited for yet another chance to spend time with this exceptional group of

Wingman of the Week

Staff Sgt. Robert Yazinka, 43rd Logistics Readiness Squadron Job description: Vehicle Operation/DispatcherDate entered military: Sept. 11, 1996 Reason entered military: My grandfather was in the military and it's how I grew up; it's what I know. Who has been the most influential person in your

In loving memory of Mrs. Shirley Miyoko Miyamori

The 43rd Civil Engineer Squadron was greatly saddened by the unexpected loss of Mrs. Shirley Miyoko Miyamori Sept. 9. Shirley was born Feb. 24, 1959 in Tokyo, Japan, and resided in California, Okinawa, and North Carolina. She was raised in Tokyo and attended Yamato International School during her

Articles 15 for June through August

The following is a summary of non judicial punishments given by commanders under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for June -- August. Please note that the punishments are determined based on the individual facts and circumstances of each case. Also, a suspended punishment occurs

Dinner and a Movie - Anyone?

Now that I have your attention, I'll confess the title was simply to draw you in, hopefully to pique your interest to read the remainder of the article. This article is about more than going to the movies and enjoying popcorn; it's about the power of sacrificing a night out at the movies! That's

Wingman of the Week

Tech. Sgt. William Spring, 43rd Security Forces Squadron Job description: Military working dog supervisor Date entered military: Sept. 16, 1993 Reason entered military: I was interested in going into civilian law enforcement but was told I needed to be 21 to apply. I joined the Air Force to get the

Combat Weatherman receives Bronze Star in support of OIF

Can You Beat The Pro?

The Pope Beat The Pro program is in full force for the 2008 pro football season. Whoever picks the most winners throughout the season wins two FREE TICKETS to the 43rd Force Support Squadron's SUPER BOWL BINGO in January, where you can win tickets to the Big Game on February 1, 2009 in Tampa. Second

Wingman of the Week

Senior Airman Robert Fanton, 43rd Civil Engineer Squadron Job description: Emergency management journeyman Date entered military: Aug. 19, 2003 Reason entered military: To serve my country and earn money for college. Who has been the most influential person in your career? My grandfather, because he

Wingman of the Week

Airman 1st Class Anthony Cayetano, 43rd Communications Squadron Job description: I work in Network Management to install and maintain data network services across Pope. Date entered military: March 21, 2006 Reason entered military: To travel the world we live in by supporting warfighters protecting