Location
Pope Air Force Base is home to two important USAF divisions: 43rd Airlift Wing and 23rd Fighter Group of Air Combat Command. It is a small base located about 15 miles northwest of Fayetteville and a close neighbor to Fort Bragg in North Carolina.
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History
Pope AFB is named after First Lieutenant Harvey Halbert Pope, who tragically died in 1919 in an air crash. The most recent missions at Pope AFB include
Mission
Missions at Pope range from providing airlift and close air support to American armed forces, to humanitarian missions flown all over the world. Pope AFB particularly provides air transportation for the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and XVIII Airborne Corps.
Population
Pope Field is home for approximately 2,100 active duty members and their families. Pope also has approximately 500 plus civilians, non-appropriated fund and contract personnel supporting the mission of the 43 Airlift Group. Fort Bragg’s population is over 57,000 active duty troops.
Base Transportation
Currently, there is no base transportation on this installation.
Sponsorship
A sponsor will send you a sponsor package, answer your questions about the base and the area, make lodging/dorm arrangements for you, and meet you upon arrival. Your sponsor will help you and your family until you are settled into the new community. A sponsor will be assigned to you by your gaining unit commander’s support staff. Sponsorship is mandatory for all personnel below the grade of colonel. If you do not hear from a sponsor, contact your gaining unit. Department of Defense civilians should contact their selecting official or personnel office for a sponsor. If you still do not receive a sponsor, contact the Airman and Family Readiness Center for assistance, 910-394-2538 or DSN 312-424-2538.
Each squadron is responsible for in-processing of personnel. They will schedule you for all your appointments. When you arrive at Pope, the first thing to do is report to your squadron Orderly Room and sign into your squadron. The unit orderly room and/or the military personnel flight will set up all your in-processing appointments. If you have any questions or concerns, again contact your sponsor, unit orderly room or the Customer Service Center, Military Personnel Flight at 910-394-2276.
If you wish to have your mail forwarded to ‘General Delivery’ use the following format: Member’s full name/rank, 505 Virgin Street, Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308. Do NOT write “General Delivery” ANYWHERE in the address as this will route the mail to a post office in downtown Fayetteville. Using the above address will avoid delays in mail delivery. Phone Number: 910-394-2828 or DSN: 312-424-2828
Temporary Quarters
As there is a great demand for lodging at Pope AFB, it would benefit any newcomer to contact the Lodging Office to make reservations as soon as they know their arrival date. Inbound personnel have a priority for reservations, Due to ongoing renovations at billeting, space is limited.
All rooms are non-smoking. Official duty travelers and PCS personnel (in/out) can make reservations at any time. PCS in/out families are authorized to stay 30 days subject to space being available for that time period. Space Available reservations are taken 24 hours in advance.
Relocation Assistance
Pope Air Force Base housing is under the control of Picerne Military Housing. To contact them, please call (910) 764-4500.
A total of 2,562 homes will be built and a total of 1,993 homes will be renovated over the next 9 years. Picerne Military Housing will manage and maintain the property for the next 50 years.
Critical Installation Information
BRAC
Due to the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) which took effect 01 March 2011, Pope Field has realigned with Fort Bragg. Pope Field will be Fort Bragg’s third airfield, joining Simmons Army Airfield and Mackall Arm Airfield in supporting combat training and rapid contingency deployments of the post’s airborne and special operations communities.
The Pope Fitness Center is now operated by Fort Bragg personnel and for more information call 910-394-2671. Fort Bragg offers a variety of other Fitness Centers for members and their families.
Contact Information
Adult Education Centers
Base Education Office
384 Maynard Street, Suite A
Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308-2373
Phone 910-394-4692
Fax 910-394-4692
Beneficiary Counseling Assistance Coordinators
TRICARE
Reilly Road
Building 4-2817, TRICARE Service Center (WAMC)
Fort Bragg, NC 28310
Phone 910-907-6926/6778 / Beneficiary Claims Inquiries: 1-800-493-1613 / TRICARE Provider Claims Inquiries: 1-800-613-7124
Phone (DSN) 312-337-6926/6778
Fax 910-907-8105
Chapels
Chaplain Duty Officer
43 AW/HC 315 Ethridge Street
Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308-2396
Phone 910-394-2677 (duty hours) 910-394-9000 (after duty hours)
Fax 910-394-4259
Civilian Personnel Office
Civilian Personnel Office – Pope Army Airfield
43 MSS/DPC – 384 Maynard Street, Suite G
Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308
Phone 910-394-2695
Phone (DSN) 312-424-2695
Pope Shoppette/Class Six/Gas Station
Armistead Road
Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308
Phone 910-497-8181
Dental Clinics
Dental Clinic – Pope Army Airfield
5424 Reily Road
Bldg M-260
Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308
Phone 910-570-3002/3003
Phone (DSN) 312-424-3002
DoD Schools
Irwin Middle School
Knox Street
P.O. Box 70089 (mailing address)
Fort Bragg, NC 28310
Phone 910-907-0206
Phone (DSN) 312-337-0206
Fax 910-907-1247
Emergency Relief Services
Air Force Aid Society
829 Armistead Street
43 MSS/DPF
Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308
Phone 910-394-2538 / after duty – contact Command Post at 394-9000
Phone (DSN) 312-424-2538
Fax 910-394-4346
Fax (DSN) 312-424-4346
Family Center
Airman and Family Readiness Center
829 Armistead Street
42 FSS/FSFR
Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308
Phone 910-394-2538
Phone (DSN) 312-424-2538
Fax 910-394-4346
Fax (DSN) 312-424-4346
Finance Office
Finance Office Customer Service
5451 Reilly Street
Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308
Phone 910-394-2276
Phone (DSN) 312-424-2276
Fax 910-394-2589
Fax (DSN) 312-424-2589
Hospital/Medical Treatment Facility(s)
Pope Clinic Information
383 Maynard Street
Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308
Phone 910-907-2778 / 877-874-2273 appt. line
Phone (DSN) 312-337-2778
Fax 910-394-1865
Housing Referral Office/Housing Privatization
Picerne Military Housing – Leasing and Relocation Center
2843 Normandy Drive
Soldier Support Center, Bldg. 4
6th Floor
Fort Bragg, NC 28310
Phone 910-495-0878 / 1-888-525-HOME
ID/CAC Card Processing
Base Inprocessing
43 FSS, 384 Maynard Street
MPF (Military Personnel Flight)
Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308
Phone 910-394-4868/2174
Legal Services/JAG
Legal Assistance – Staff Judge Advocate
374 Maynard Street, Suite A
Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308-2381
Phone 910-394-2341
Fax 910-394-1508
Information and Referral Services
Information and Referral
43 MSS/DPF 829 Armistead Street
Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308
Phone 910-394-2538
Phone (DSN) 312-424-2538
Fax 910-394-4346
Fax (DSN) 312-424-4346
Legal Services/JAG
Legal Assistance – Staff Judge Advocate
374 Maynard Street, Suite A
Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308-2381
Phone 910-394-2341
Fax 910-394-1508
Loan Closet
Pope Army Airfield Family Services
829 Armistead Street
43 MSS/DPF
Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308-2375
Phone 910-394-2538
Relocation Assistance Program
Relocation Assistance Program
43 MSS/DPF 829 Armistead Street
Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308
Phone 910-394-2538
Phone (DSN) 312-424-2538
Fax 910-394-4346
Fax (DSN) 312-424-4346
pouse Education, Training and Careers
Army Community Services (ACS)
Soldier Support Center
3rd Floor
Fort Bragg, NC 28307
Phone 910-396-8682/8683 / 1-800-958-4759
Phone (DSN) 312-236-8682
Transition Assistance Program
Transition Assistance Program
829 Armistead Street
43 MSS/DPF
Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308
Phone 910-394-2538
Phone (DSN) 312-424-2538
Fax 910-394-4346
Fax (DSN) 312-424-4346
Temporary Lodging/Billeting
Lodging Office – Carolina Inn
302 Etheridge Street
Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308-2310
Phone 910-394-4131
Phone (DSN) 312-424-4131
Fax 910-394-4192
Fax (DSN) 312-424-4192