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  • Pope senior NCO receives Bronze Star

    Senior Master Sgt. Sean Wong, 2nd Airlift Squadron loadmaster superintendent here, was awarded the Bronze Star medal Dec. 7 for his work in training the Iraqi air force on the C-130 aircraft during OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. Sergeant Wong received the Bronze Star for exceptionally meritorious

  • 43rd Communication Squadron wraps up perfect season with back-to-back titles

    The 43rd Communications Squadron here had only one thing on their minds to prove this season as the defending flag football champs - that they could do it all over again."Coming off of a championship season, our expectations were to repeat," said 43rd CS quarterback and coach William "G-Force"

  • Former chief wins award

    Joe Renteria, 43rd Security Forces Squadron, was named Air Mobility Command's Security Forces Civilian of the Year for 2007 for his contributions as Pope's information security specialist. He will now go on and compete for the same award at the Air Force level. Mr. Renteria's day-to-day work is

  • Retired General visits 21st Special Tactics Squadron

    Retired Maj. Gen. Richard Secord visited Pope on Nov. 28 in an effort to share his knowledge and experience with the members of the 21st Special Tactics Squadron.General Secord graduated West Point in 1955 and went on to receive many other degrees and accolades throughout his 28-year career. He has

  • Everyday heroes step up in unexpected time of need

    The city of Fayetteville, N.C., recognized all those who have served or who are currently serving in the military with a parade down Hays Street Nov. 10. This parade was the start of the Veterans Day weekend, a time to honor our everyday military heroes; however, for two Airmen this day became even

  • AU program gives CCAF graduates clear path to bachelor's degree

    The average Airman who is asked why they joined the Air Force typically responds with patriotism, travel and educational benefits. The Air Force boasts some of the most competitive educational benefits around with 100 percent tuition assistance, free College Level Examination Program tests and

  • Pope Rodeo team arrives in full force

    The 2007 Pope Rodeo team arrived Saturday at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. for the Air Mobility Command international competition held July 22 through 27. Pope got off to a strong start after Capt. Nathan Mansfield, C-130 pilot on the aircrew team, arrived just four seconds off the scheduled land

  • WWII vet awarded Distinguished Flying Cross

    Retired Col. Vincent Fonke, who ended his 30-year career here, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross July 20 for actions he took during World War II while a bomber pilot assigned to the Army Air Corps 91st Bomb Group, 324th Squadron. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded for heroism or