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  • "Heavies" maintain cargo, bomber, tanker aircraft

    The maintainers of aircraft have the duty to fix anything that's wrong with them from the nose to the tail of the aircraft and everything in-between. All crew chiefs carry the responsibility of the physical condition of aircraft, but crew chiefs for heavy aircraft carry the responsibility of

  • Like father like son

    "I heard people from the hangar calling out 'Sergeant Val, Sergeant Val, Sergeant Val,' as we walked by on this base that was foreign to me. I was surprised, so I asked out loud "Who knows me out here?" My son answered 'Dad this is my playground. I'm in the Air Force too,'" said Carlos Valenzuela,

  • Off-duty employment procedure

    Airmen pursue off-duty employment for a variety of reasons. A second job offers benefits to Airmen ranging from more family insurance to more income to being a voluntary time consumer. An off-duty job can be very valuable, especially when the proper procedures to acquire and keep one are

  • Ensuring readiness one mouth at a time

    From their teeth to their toes, Airmen must be hale and hearty to get the Air Force mission accomplished. Dental assistants ensure Airmen wellness by taking care of a small, but mighty body part -- the mouth. The Sheppard Dental Clinic has more than 50 dental assistants. They do everything from oral

  • RAPCON protects lives in the skies

    The Air Force vision is to provide compelling air, space, and cyber capabilities for use by the combatant commanders. Radar Approach Control at Sheppard plays a major part in this vision by contributing the training of military pilots throughout the Air Force and in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot

  • Sheppard's history Doc says farewell

    Tucked away in a corner office building in Bldg. 2130, Sheppard's Heritage Center, is a treasure trove of history about the base that people know to tap when information is needed. That history walked out of the Heritage Center May 29 when Dr. Dwight "Doc" Tuttle retired as the base historian. Mr.

  • Memorial Day tribute: Veteran's journey begins, ends at Sheppard

    Master Sgt. Otto Havins was perhaps one of few who began their military career in the U.S. Army Air Corps at Sheppard in the early 1940s and retired when it was an Air Force base. Certainly those years of transition from an extension of the U.S. Army to an independent military service is chocked

  • Golden Knights: 364th Training Squadron

    While many squadrons at Sheppard focus on one particular career specialty, the Golden Knights are probably the most diverse squadron in the 82nd Training Wing. The 364th Training Squadron "Golden Knights" provide technical training for Airmen in aircraft electrical, telecommunications cable and

  • NMOC provides foundation for nuclear surety

    The Air Force maintains a nuclear stockpile as a deterrent against other nations who may wish the United States harm. Nuclear weapons maintenance personnel, officer and enlisted, have the responsibility to make sure that stockpile is kept safe, secure and ready for use if and when called upon.

  • A chaplain's counsel: a listening ear, sound advice

    When someone looks for a listening ear or sound advice, personnel at the 82nd Training Wing Chapel Division is an option. Chapel counseling services at Sheppard are available for all personnel in various places and forms. "We are here to help the commander ensure freedom of religion, provide ethical