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  • Saving can help Airmen reach their goals

    Saving is a great habit. Students at Pope Elementary School and Irwin Middle learned this important lesson firsthand April 18 from author Sam Renick and his sidekick, Sammy Rabbit. Sammy is a children's character whose books and apperances teach the message that "saving can help reach goals." He

  • Pope Airmen receive another stripe May 1

    To senior master sergeant 43rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Thomas Clater To master sergeant 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Michael Dunham 43rd Logistics Readiness Squadron Jason Harris 43rd Security Forces Squadron John Davis Air Force Element Special Operations Command JCU Patrick Ballard

  • Wingman of the Week

    Staff Sgt. Jamell Camper 43rd Communications Squadron Job description: Manage the Pope Official Mail Program as the base Official Mail Manager. Date you entered the military: March 27, 2001 Reason you entered the military: To serve my country and better my life Who has been the most influential

  • Air Force aims to curb smokeless tobacco use

    The Air Force is pushing to become a tobacco free force. The focus has been on eliminating smoking tobacco, like cigarettes. Until recently, the growing problem of smokeless tobacco has been overlooked by the Air Force. Currently, 14.5 percent of all Airmen use smokeless tobacco compared to 7.7

  • Pope hosts 22nd Mid-Carolina Senior Games

    Senior citizens from across the region came out to Pope's fitness center April 10 to play in the 22nd Annual Mid-Carolina Senior Games. The purpose of these games is to promote a healthy lifestyle for senior citizens and it attracts members from Cumberland, Harnett and Sampson Counties. Senior

  • New lodging procedures for PCS members

    The summer months - June, July and August - are typically the most hectic for military members making a permanent change of station. Those members set to PCS in summer 2008 should be aware of the processes regarding temporary lodging. When first notified of an impending PCS movement, the member

  • Wingman of the Week

    Airman 1st Class Von Carl Thomas 43rd Civil Engineer Squadron Job title: Firefighter/driver operator Date entered military: October 1, 2006 Reason entered military: I joined the Air Force to broaden my chances of making a difference in society and for opportunities to serve in a military facet to

  • AFAF Endurance Run just days away

    "The Extra Mile," the 24-hour endurance run event to benefit the Air Force Assistance Fund, is less than two weeks away. Those looking to participate can still register online at the Company Grade Officer's Council page on Pope's Intranet Web site. Individuals can register to walk or run on their