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Physical fitness is integral to Airman readiness

By Rhonda Griffin
Staff writer

A huge part of military life is physical fitness. Regardless of an Airman’s day-to-day responsibilities, whether at home or downrange, the mind and body must be ready for whatever may come. Every Airman must be “fit to fight.”

Being fit to fight doesn’t mean taking part in a few extra workouts before a PT test to ensure a passing score. Physical fitness comes from taking on a routine of healthy lifestyles that will last a life

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Created by Melissa Garcia Feb 19, 2010 at 11:51am. Last updated by Melissa Garcia Feb 19.

Comedian gives safety message to Airmen

By Senior Airman Kris Levasseur
43rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs

It was time for “Happy Hour” at the Pope Theater, but no one was serving drinks. This happy hour was a training program disguised as a standup comedy routine that turned into a session on avoiding at-risk drinking, drugs and suicide.

Comedian Bernie McGrenahan visited Pope Feb. 17 to talk to Pope Airmen about his own life experiences with alcohol, drugs and suicide, passing his very serious me

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Created by Melissa Garcia Feb 19, 2010 at 11:40am. Last updated by Melissa Garcia Feb 19.

AMC Command Chief imparts wisdom to Airmen

By Senior Airman Kris Levasseur
43rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Chief Master Sgt. David Spector, Air Mobility Command Command Chief Master Sergeant visited the men and women of Pope Feb. 5 to discuss their role in today’s Air Force operations and take part in Pope’s Annual Awards Ceremony. During his visit, I had an opportunity very few young enlisted members get – I had the chance to sit down with the chief and ask him questions about AMC, its people, current op

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Created by Melissa Garcia Feb 19, 2010 at 9:27am. Last updated by Melissa Garcia Feb 19.

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U.S. forces target Taliban stronghold of Kandahar

- The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan pledged Monday to retake the symbolic Taliban home ground of Kandahar in a campaign that builds on early signs of progress from the huge infusion of American and foreign forces.

Iraq voters turn out despite violence

- Throughout Iraq, fear gave way to defiance Sunday as voters, even in the most volatile areas, cast ballots in landmark parliamentary elections that militants tried their best to disrupt with dozens of explosions that shook Baghdad before the polls opened.