The move to Pope AFB brought some mission changes as well.

On 16 July 1993, the 40th was deactivated at Pope AFB.

The airdrop mission started at Pope AFB, NC, in a 12-plane formation, four with heavy equipment, and eight with paratroopers.

The 74th began operations at Pope AFB flying the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon.

In July 1996, the F-16s departed Pope AFB and the 74th Fighter Squadron transitioned back to the A-10 aircraft.

On April 28, 1992 a United States Air Force C-130 from Pope AFB crashed into the lake during a training mission.

Pope Field (later, Pope AFB), North Carolina, 3 December 1947 - 1 April 1949.

As the Air Force continued to streamline its operations after the end of the Cold War, the 317th was inactivated at Pope AFB in July 1993.

Pope AFB particularly provides air transportation for the 82nd Airborne, among other airborne units on Fort Bragg.

The 23d Fighter Group transferred its personnel and equipment from Pope AFB in December 2007.