Pope Army Airfield

06/01/2026

The 49th Combat Training Squadron hosted its Change of Command where Lt. Col. Ryan. E. Donohoe, 49th CTS outgoing commander, relinquished command and Lt. Col. Jonathan A. Lewczyk, 49th CTS incoming commander assumed command, on Pope Army Airfield, May 29, 2026. Lewczyk will continue to lead the 49th CTS forward to new heights. The 49th CTS coordinates joint training through Battalion Mass Tactical Week to keep Airmen ready for when duty calls.

Additionally, the 49th CTS used the gathering to signify its realignment under the Expeditionary Operations School.

05/29/2026

The 14th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) honored fallen Airmen for Memorial Day by challenging themselves to run as many miles as possible in a 24-hour period, May 28, 2026. Members from across Pope Army Airfield were welcomed to join the challenge. Throughout the event, runners took turns carrying the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) career field flag. During the run, they never let the flag stop moving.

05/27/2026

This week’s is Staff Sgt. Kalonna Craig, 43rd Group Staff Agency commander action group (CAG) non-commissioned officer. As a part of the CAG, she coordinates senior leader engagements, meeting products and strategic initiatives for the 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group (AMOG) commander. She was the Host Aviation Resource Manger noncommissioned officer in charge before being nominated by the 43rd Operations Support Squadron (OSS) commander to join the CAG. She joined the CAG to also learn more about leadership and to further develop her career.

Hobbies: Knitting, cosplaying and playing video games
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
Reason for Joining: Her Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (JROTC) mentor encouraged her to join

05/25/2026

Prior to this Memorial Day, members of took part in the fourth annual Memorial Ruck to honor fallen servicememebers while rucking approximately seven miles across the installation and around the flight line.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dv9yPG

📸📰: Staff Sgt. Solomon Cook

U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) | United States Air Force | Air Mobility Command | 21st Air Force and USAF Expeditionary Center | Fort Bragg

05/21/2026

The 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group (AMOG) hosted its Change of Command Ceremony, May 21, 2026. During the event, presided over by Maj. Gen. Darren R. Cole, 21st Air Force commander, the responsibility of command was passed from Col. Allen C. Morris Jr., 43rd AMOG outgoing commander, to Col. Brian K. Steinke, 43rd AMOG incoming commander.

Best wishes to both commanders as they begin their new adventures!

Read the whole story: https://bit.ly/49hIHE5

U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) | United States Air Force | Air Mobility Command | 21st Air Force and USAF Expeditionary Center | Fort Bragg

📰: Staff Sgt. Solomon Cook
📸: Staff Sgt. Solomon Cook & Senior Airman Kourtney Ross

05/20/2026

As the Air Force remembers fallen Airmen for Memorial Day, the Air Transportation career field also reflects on losses in their own community. Airmen who are part of the Air Transportation career field are nicknamed “Port Dawgs.” Port Dawgs from across the Air Force host a memorial run and have a moment of silence for brothers and sisters who died during the year. Airmen from Pope Army Airfield carried MB1-Devices, a cargo tie-down tensioning device, with them for each of this year’s losses and ran strong.

Condolences to the families of the fallen Port Dawgs.
Tech. Sgt. Jasmine Allen
Staff. Sgt. Gregory Peterson
Senior Airman Aeron Olson
Senior Airman Mario Ceja

05/18/2026

Members from the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) went to Shughart Elementary School in Cameron, N.C., for career day to show what goes into being in the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) career field for the Air Force, May 15, 2026. Students asked questions about what it takes to become a TACP. Additionally, Airmen from the 14th ASOS brought some equipment to show the students some tools of the trade. The gear shown included a drone, radios, and other tactical gear they use for their job. To become a TACP, members must first qualify to join the Air Force. After completing basic training, 55 weeks of training - between six courses - must be completed to become a TACP.

05/15/2026

Investing in our Airmen's education is an investment in our mission readiness. The 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group is committed to equipping our force with the tools they need to lead and succeed both on and off the flight line. On May 12, 2026, the Pope Education Center hosted a College Education Fair, connecting directly with the academic institutions and resources needed to advance their degrees and sharpen their strategic edge.

Read More: https://www.pope.af.mil/News/Pope-News/Article/4494601/opportunities-for-educational-growth-on-pope-aaf/

📸&🖋: Senior Airman Kourtney Ross

05/15/2026

The 43rd Communication Squadron hosted its Change of Command Ceremony, May 15th 2026. During the event, Maj. Chelsea D. Esenwien, 43rd CS incoming commander, assumed command as Maj. Kayla M. Haven, 43rd CS outgoing commander, relinquished command. Change of command ceremonies are a time-honored military tradition that officially transfers authority and responsibility of a unit from an outgoing commander to an incoming one.

As Esenwien assumes command, she will guide the 43rd CS as they continue their mission of supporting . The 43rd CS fulfills an integral purpose at Pope Army Airfield by maximizing the warfighter's ability to attain cutting edge decision superiority by providing robust, reliable, and secure cyberspace capability.

United States Air Force | Air Mobility Command | 21st Air Force and USAF Expeditionary Center

📸: Staff Sgt. Solomon Cook

05/14/2026