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  • Pope, other AMC civic leaders tour command with AMC leadership

    A Pope honorary commaner spent several days recently providing input about Pope and the local community to Air Mobility Command leaders. Johnny Dawkins, who was nominated and selected to serve on the AMC Civic Leader Group, traveled to Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 17-19, where he received

  • 18th AF Command Chief Visits Pope

    Chief Master Sgt. James Cody, 18th Air Force Command Chief, toured Pope Aug. 21 and 22 for the first time since taking over as 18th AF/CCC. "It's a great opportunity for me to come out and really get the whole picture of what you all are doing here," Chief Cody said. Chief Cody began his visit by

  • Pope softball team finishes 2nd at military worlds; MacDill takes title

    A few of them did a double take when they saw the uniforms. They'd stop, stare a little longer, then ask the question. "Pope? When are you guys closing?" "So are you guys one of Fort Bragg's teams?" "I heard there was an Army National Guard unit taking over Pope soon." Those were all real comments

  • Team Pope earns Excellent Rating in LSEP inspection

    No matter what job you do, what major command you serve under or base you are stationed at ... Airmen are trusted to have the knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish the everyday Air Force mission. Just to make sure those missions are being executed in a safe and efficient matter, Air Mobility

  • New G.I. Bill benefits begin August 2009

    Recently, President George W. Bush signed a new education bill, the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill, to replace the Montgomery G.I. Bill which was signed into law in 1984. Members of Pope and the entire U.S. military could have this new bill affect their educational benefits as early as August 2009. The

  • Chief Grimm says farewell to Pope

    Chief Master Sgt. Michael Grimm served Pope well. After 25 years in the Air Force and two tours at Pope, Chief Grimm will assume his new post at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. to continue his illustrious career. Chief Grimm was born in the small town of Mora, Minn., but moved to Moreno Valley, Calif.,

  • Wingman of the Week

    Airman 1st Class Rebecca English, 43rd Airlift Wing Date you entered the military: Jan. 9, 2007 Reason you entered the military: I wasn't ready to go to college. I didn't like my job, and I didn't know what else to do. Also, my father (retired Army) was an influence in my decision to join. Who has

  • Command posts combine to increase efficiency

    Members of the 440th Airlift Wing Command Post here recently merged with the 43rd Airlift Wing Command Post as part of the Air Force's continuing initiative to operate more efficiently. Since April 1, both Reserve and active-duty controllers have been operating from the same schedule and sharing the

  • Pakistani general visits Pope

    Lt. Gen. Syed Athar Ali, Vice Chairman of Defense for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, visited Fort Bragg and Pope Aug. 5 and 6 as part of a U.S. tour aimed at improving bilateral relationship between the two nations' militaries. General Athar was invited to tour several U.S. military bases by