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Reports from the Front: Squadron develops first Air Force Aerial Port

By 2nd Lt. Cammie Quinn
Editor

For this Airman, the call to duty wasn’t one that he was overly eager to take. In fact, when he first learned of their six month deployment to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Senior Airman Allen Wheeler and 16 other members of the 3rd Aerial Port Squadron were hesitant to travel from their training at Fort Hood, Texas to deploy only a few days later to the Joint Base. It wasn’t until the last leg of the mission that Airman Wheeler appreciated what… Continue

Created by Melissa Garcia Dec 4, 2009 at 12:25pm. Last updated by Melissa Garcia Dec. 4, 2009.

Tops in Blue: Bruce Campbell: Performer celebrates 30-year milestone

By Senior Airman Kris Levasseur
Staff writer

Music has played an important role in American military history, whether it is the drums that regulated the daily lives of the average military member or morale and welfare organizations, but according to one Pope member, music has played a key role in his life.

Bruce Campbell, 43rd Airlift Wing Multimedia Visual Information Specialist, holds November as a milestone in his life because on this month 30 years ago, he v… Continue

Created by Melissa Garcia Dec 4, 2009 at 12:17pm. Last updated by Melissa Garcia Dec. 4, 2009.

Reports from the Front: OSS Commander supports, defends

By 2nd Lt. Cammie Quinn
Editor

When reflecting on his recent deployment, Lt. Col. Ched Beam, 43rd Operations Support Squadron commander, chooses not to focus on the political aspect of Iraq. He acknowledges the fact that the enemy still fires on U.S. forces in Iraq, plants improvised explosive devices and shoots missiles at aircrews. These attacks occur weekly – the colonel knows we are still a nation at war.

But he recognizes that servicemembers share a common… Continue

Created by Melissa Garcia Dec 4, 2009 at 12:11pm. Last updated by Melissa Garcia Dec. 4, 2009.

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Colonel removed from command at Pope

Col. John W. McDonald was removed abruptly Friday from his post as commander of the 43rd Airlift Wing and Pope Air Force Base.

Cape Fear People

Airman Jesse R. Adams, son of Thomas and Stephanie Adams of Fayetteville, graduated from Air Force basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. He graduated in 2004 from Jack Britt High School and received a bachelor’s degree in 2008 from Appalachian State University in Boone.

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McDonald removed as Pope commander

Col. John W. McDonald was removed as commander of the 43rd Airlift Wing and Pope Air Force Base today.

FSU planning military center

Fayetteville State University wants to create a military center that could lure new jobs and help businesses and colleges statewide grow.

Ferriter hailed for Iraq program in farewell ceremony

Maj. Gen. Mike Ferriter was hailed Thursday for his role in the success of the Sons of Iraq program, which allowed former insurgents to work for the government.

After cheating death, Sgt. Powers ready to return to duty

Army Sgt. Dan Powers kept the 9-inch knife that entered his skull. It’s on display in his home, among his coin collection and other military mementos.

Iraq releases one of five contractors

Three civilian contractors detained during the investigation of an American’s slaying in Iraq have been ordered released from custody, news reports said.

Senate confirms top commanders

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nominations of Army Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal to be the next commander of U.S. and allied forces in Afghanistan and Navy Adm. James Stavridis to be commander of U.S. forces in Europe and the top NATO commander.