Commander's Open Forum Published July 24, 2009 43rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- A Commander's Open Forum will be held for Pope military and civilian personnel and their spouses, July 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Pope theater. During the meeting Col. James Johnson, 43rd Airlift Wing Commander, will outline the new Wing's Mission and Vision Statement as well as provide BRAC updates. This is an opportunity for members of Team Pope to ask detailed questions in a town-hall styled setting.