Congressman Thornberry visits Sheppard Published Feb. 24, 2017 By Staff Reports 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Congressman Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and his wife, Mrs. Sally Thornberry, visited with both the 82nd Training Wing and 80th Flying Training Wing to interact with base leadership and view the mission, Airmen and capabilities of Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, February 23, 2017. Thornberry is the first Texan, of either party, to hold the position of Chairman on the committee.