Student conducts last T-37 simulator mission

No one wants to be last in anything they do, especially when it comes to the highly-competitive Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program, the world's only multi-nationally run undergraduate pilot training organization. But, 2nd Lt. Evan Negron, a 25-year-old Salem, N.J., native said he didn't mind

Back to school: Airmen selected for DoD PA school

"I'm so frustrated that I think all three of you need to go back to school and learn this," said Brig. Gen. O.G. Mannon, 82nd Training Wing commander, as he handed three Airmen their new textbooks for the Physician's Assistant Training program. Staff Sgt. Jared Files, 383rd Training Squadron, Staff

366th TRS represents Sheppard at Bataan Memorial Death March

On April 10, 1941, about 75,000 captured American and Filipino troops began a grueling 80-mile, seven-day march across the Bataan peninsula in the Philippines. Their final destinations were prison and labor camps spread across the Japanese empire. Death was a constant reality on the forced march.

Sex signals prevent sexual assualt

Sheppard took the opportunity to inform Airmen about sexual assault awareness with "Sex Signals" presentations April 20. The program uses improvisation and audience interaction to address sensitive and embarrassing topics with an untraditional approach. The two presenters used role playing, humor

Combat Dining Out

Fine dining at the Sheppard Club

A juicy filet mignon sat nestled in a gormet plate, surrounded by prawns, a potato torte, red onion marmalade and steamed asparagus. One might think that this extravagant culinary dish the anxious patron was waiting for was at some upscale restaurant in New York City. But, this delicious display of

Sheppard Airmen receive CCAF degree

The following recipients will receive a degree in Human Resource Management: Mariam Akurkuch, John Bowerman, Robert Cunningham, Keith Fitzpatrick, Shawn Galbraith, Carlos Griggs, Trevor Harris, Jennifer Helms, Blake King, Derek Malone, Jeffrey Morris, John Myers, Amanda Peterson, Jabar Rucker and

Officials notify civilians of future employment at Sheppard

About 90 Team Sheppard civilians learned the future of their employment with the base April 20-22 here when civilian personnel officials handed out Reduction-in-Force notifications. Pat Leard, chief of the 82nd Training Wing's Civilian Personnel Flight, said the notifications are a result of the

Earth Day

The purpose of Earth Day is to raise awareness about environmental concerns. At Sheppard, the main concern is conservation of natural resources. Sheppard is one of the main consumers of water and electricity in Wichita Falls, TX. Each year Sheppard consumes a vast amount of energy and water used in

80th FTW welcomes 459th FTS

The 80th Flying Training Wing welcomed an additional squadron to the wing during the 459th Flying Training Squadron reactivation ceremony and assumption of command April 17, only one week after welcoming the 469th FTS to the wing. The 459th FTS, previously the 459th Fighter Squadron, was reactivated