The 43rd Airlift Wing at Pope AFB, N.C., received an overall “excellent” rating in a logistics compliance assessment held at the base June 14-19. The wing is home to C-130 transports, but its airmen also have to deal at times with C-5s and C-17s. “We took an extremely close and purposeful look at all appropriate logistics areas. There is no doubt the logistics functions in the 43rd AW are fulfilling their mission with excellence,” said Col. William Zeck, who led the team of 29 Air Mobility Command inspectors. The inspectors assessed logistic functions across the 43rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 43rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, and 3rd Aerial Port Squadron. “We received kudos from the inspectors, who said our airmen demonstrate both professionalism and are highly motivated,” said Lt. Col. Michael Estira, 43rd LRS commander. (Pope report by 1st Lt. Cammie Quinn)
US Space Command Should Always Be Led by a Guardian
Sept. 12, 2026
General Stephen Whiting took command of U.S. Space Command in January 2024, and if customary three-year tenures hold, his tour would end in January 2027. The question now before the President and Senate is who should follow him? Whoever they choose, it has to be a Guardian—and so should every successor…
