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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The 43rd Air Mobility Operation Group held an Honorary Commander’s Ceremony Sept. 13 on Pope Army Airfield to induct leadership from Fayetteville and the surrounding community.
The 43rd AMOG Commander, Colonel Allen C. Morris Jr., inducted Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Jensen, Interim Airport Director Deontae Watson, and Fayetteville Area System of Transit Director Tyffany Neal as Honorary Commanders.
Each commander is assigned to a squadron to within the 43rd AMOG to provide civilian expertise, leadership and strengthen the ties between Pope Army Airfield.
“These Honorary Commanders serve as a reminder that we must work together with our military neighbors, in every aspect, to continue building a strong future for Fayetteville,” said City Manager Douglas J. Hewett. “The military community is a vital part of the City and we want to take every opportunity to continue our developing partnerships with Pope Army Airfield and Fort Liberty as they are our neighbors, friends and loved ones.”
Morris re-instated this program when he took command in Nov. 2023, as he saw the significance of local Honorary Commanders’ connections with squadrons. He stated the importance each of these Honorary Commanders have for their assigned squadrons and encouraged each Honorary Commander to partner with their assigned squadron and become involved with events and outreach.
Each Honorary Commander will serve a term of two years, with their duties including attending squadron meetings, opportunities to speak with the Airmen, and invitations to official Pope Army Airfield events, such as the upcoming Air Force Ball in celebration of the Air Force’s 77th Birthday.
“It is an incredible opportunity to be chosen as an Honorary Commander,” said Interim Airport Director Deontae Watson. “I look forward to this partnership we will build between the Airport and the 43rd Air Mobility Squadron, continuing our support of the local military.”
This partnership between key leaders in the city and the military furthers the overall goal of strengthening relations between Fayetteville and the military community.
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