Sheppard revs up computer security

Today attacks against the United States no longer come from the land, sea or air. The U.S. military must remain vigilant against a number of threats, including the growing world of cyberspace. Team Sheppard is doing its part in securing our information lines with a number of measures to ensure

Athletic fields under construction at Sheppard

The telltale signs of construction are popping up all over Sheppard. A backhoe depositing huge mounds of earth onto the ground as it creates a growing chasm. Workers crowd around blueprints and maps discussing the end product. The entire spectacle is surrounded by orange traffic cones connected with

Mouthguards take the bite out of tooth, mouth injuries

Knee pads? Check Ankle brace? Check. Mouth guard? Hmmm. When most active people prepare for their respective sport, they often overlook the need for a mouth guard. But, statistics show that is one piece of protective equipment that shouldn't go tongue-in-cheek. Each year more than 500,000 dental

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Taxing time: Center opens to help taxpayers save money

It's that time of year again when pencil use is at a feverish high and numbers on keyboards are beginning to fade as the 2007 tax season is set to start Jan. 17. More than 60 volunteers are prepared to help make this year's tax season a painless experience for all Team Sheppard members. Pat Moudy, a

Sheppard phases in new phase program

Sheppard Airmen in training are finding themselves with more freedom and responsibility as Air Education and Training Command phases in its new phase program. The new program, which took effect after the Airmen returned from holiday exodus, is scheduled to be fully functional across Sheppard on Jan

Character a common interest between King, AF

Character is what made Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a champion of civil rights for all Americans, regardless of race, creed, color or any other label attached to a person or group of people. Character is what drove Col. Michael Anderson to become an astronaut and keep the integrity that has made this

MPF prepares for FSB list

Although the Air Force is set to reduce the number of officers serving on active duty, Sheppard officials won't know how many officers here the current guidance would affect. Capt. Steven Packard, commander of the military personnel flight at the 82nd Mission Support Squadron, said he won't know

Sheppard braces for wintry blast

Sheppard and the surrounding area is preparing for another blast of wintry weather as a front moves in later today. According to the National Weather Service in Norman, Okla., freezing rain and a build up of ice is expected this afternoon and will continue throughout the weekend with lows dipping

MLK tournament postponed due to inclement weather

The Martin Luther King Jr. varsity basketball tournament has been postponed due to inclement weather. This weekends forecast for the area at and around Sheppard Air Force Base calls for freezing rain with a chance of snow or sleet on Jan. 14 and 15, according to the National Weather Service. Brian