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April 17, 2024
82d MDG Laboratory receives "excellent" rating after inspection

The 82nd Medical Group Laboratory recently earned an “excellent” rating for the third consecutive inspection with zero deficiencies reported. The College of American Pathologists conduct the inspection to evaluate laboratory practices. This inspection carried added significance as it coincided with
March 21, 2024
Team Phoenix rises to the challenge

Team Phoenix, the 82nd Communications Squadron, continues to lead the way as they work to provide seamless, secure voice and data connections here while reducing trouble ticket resolution times and educating network users about cyber security.Although Team Phoenix prides itself on nearly
Feb. 28, 2024
AF Logistics Enterprise Council holds winter meeting at Sheppard

The 82nd Training Wing hosted the Air Force A4 Enterprise Council for its 2024 winter meeting Feb. 26-27, after a virtual session held Feb. 23.With the meeting focused on “Developing the Airmen We Need,” Sheppard was a natural choice to host – the 82nd provides the lion’s share of officer and
Feb. 6, 2024
82nd Medical Group enhances training and readiness through Ready Eagle exercise

The 82nd Medical Group participated in a Ready Eagle exercise to strengthen training and readiness in response to mass casualty events recently. Ready Eagle is a training program funded through the Defense Health Agency to amplify Medical Contingency Response Home Station readiness, team integration
Dec. 14, 2023
Navigating accountability challenges

When met with the challenge of tracking over 5,000 Airmen in Training to provide accountability, Military Training Leaders began utilizing a software system called TCMax used in the maintenance world.
Nov. 7, 2023
The Life Coach Program: motivating and supporting AiTs

The Integrated Resilience Office introduced the Life Coach Program, an initiative focused on enhancing the well-being and performance of Airmen in Training here.
Oct. 20, 2023
Air Force uses unique MOS taught on post to help Army reach their fitness goals

Students from Fort Leonard Wood’s U.S. Air Force 368th Training Squadron are putting their new pavement skills to the test by laying concrete pads for the Army’s gyms-in-a-box that will support the Secretary of the Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness initiative.
Oct. 10, 2023
SECAF visits Sheppard AFB

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited the 82nd Training Wing and the 80th Flying Wing Oct. 4-5, where he got a first-hand look at how Sheppard Airmen are transforming technical and flying training to support the future fight.
Sept. 19, 2023
The 365th TRS spearheads a fitness revolution

The 365th Training Squadron has implemented a groundbreaking physical fitness program called Sheppard Physical Education and Readiness – SPEAR.
Sept. 6, 2023
80th Flying Training Wing and Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Pledge to Combat Sexual Violence

This joint pledge serves as a powerful testament to their dedication to supporting victims of sexual assault and their determination to eliminate such incidents from their ranks.

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