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  • Taking care of own

    "The Air Force takes care of its own." How many times have people heard that phrase? Recruiters, retirees, commanders, just about anyone associated with the Air Force has used that phrase at one time or another. We've all heard it so often, because it's true. Right now Pope has a great opportunity

  • 2nd AS continues success while deployed

    2nd Airlift Squadron Airmen proved that being "Second to None" is more than just a motto during their recent deployment to Southwest Asia. During the four-month rotation, the Deuce Airmen flew 2,566 mishap-free combat sorties and transported 65,475 passengers and 2,189 tons of cargo. This equates to

  • Frozen Flyers: Pope teams up with 440th AW

    To the ice fisherman in central Minnesota, the formation of eight C-130's flying over their frozen lake Saturday may have looked all the same, but a closer look would have revealed an assortment of tail flashes. "Strength in Diversity" could have been the motto on this day as Hercules crews from two

  • Tryouts yield new team for Pope

    The Pope traveling softball team held tryouts last week to fill the 14-player roster. The team's coach, Craig Reid, 43rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, said there were no obvious standouts during tryouts, but the team will start off the season with a tournament, which should highlight each player's

  • AF announces RIF board eligibility

    The Air Force will convene an officer reduction in force board June 11, at the Air Force Personnel Center. All eligible officers should have received an Officer Pre-selection Brief around Feb. 15. Officers are responsible for reviewing their records for accuracy and ensuring information within their

  • The Skinny of Fad Diets

    March is National Nutrition Month and the Pope Health and Wellness Center staff encourages members to consider being 100 percent fad free and achieve a healthy lifestyle through proven, science-based approaches to healthy eating. The HAWC has a registered dietitian who has the skill and knowledge to

  • Ask the Doc

    Q:  If I see a civilian provider and he/she gives me prescriptions, can those prescriptions be filled at Pope Pharmacy? A:  The prescriptions written by a civilian provider can be filled by Pope if those medications are in our stock. If they are not, active duty personnel and their family members

  • Show of force brings peace to South America

    In March 1988, the Sandinistas threatened the borders of Honduras. The Nicaraguan government had launched Operation Danto to overrun Contra rebel supply caches and during the operation the Sandinistas crossed over into Honduran territory. To stop this threat, President Reagan dispatched elements of

  • Ensure safety, care of family members

    The truth is, we are all going to grow old one day. There is no hiding from it; the days, weeks and months pass, and we get another grey hair and realize the years, too, are passing. Who is going to take care of you and your family when you get older? The Air Force just might. Yes, the Air Force may