Physiology training combats human factors

Senior Airman Katia (left), 82nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace and operational physiology specialist, explains the dynamics of the Barany Chair to Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program student 2nd Lt. Shanon Davis during physiology training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Jun 8, 2012. The Barany Chair simulates spacial disorientation pilots would be exposed to during actual flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Hawkins)

Physiology training combats human factors

Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training students undergo an altitude chamber flight Jun 8, 2012 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Undergraduate Pilot Training students receive 50 hours of physiological training over the first year of training and all pilots and aircrew are required to take refresher training every five years, to include exposure to hypoxia symptoms. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Hawkins)

Physiology training combats human factors

Airman 1st Class Allison Freeman, 82nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace and operational physiology technician, assists a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training student with his oxygen mask prior to an altitude chamber flight Jun 8, 2012 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Undergraduate Pilot Training students are exposed to low-pressure altitude flights to experience the onset of hypoxia, or a lack of oxygen to the blood and brain, as part of the physiology training required of all military aviators. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Hawkins)

Physiology training combats human factors

Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training students learn about the human factors that can derail them and their aircraft in flight Jun 7, 2012 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Undergraduate Pilot Training students receive 50 hours of physiological training over the first year of training and all pilots and aircrew are required to take refresher training every five years, to include exposure to hypoxia symptoms. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Hawkins)

Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz presents the Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy to 2011 recipient Capt. Frank Baumann during a Pentagon ceremony June 27, 2012. Baumann is an instructor pilot stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The trophy, established in 1958, is the only Air Force individual safety award personally presented by the Air Force Chief of Staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael J. Pausic)

USMC sends top "Devil Dawgs" to Sheppard for joint training

Instructor Staff Sgt. Kristopher Canales (white helmet) and student Lance Cpl. Ryan Shekey (yellow helmet), demonstrate tower rescue procedures to the rest of the class during the Communications Cable and Antenna Systems apprentice course Jun 26, 2012 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Students train on pole climbing, installing and terminating commercial fiber and copper cable, splicing fiber and certification testing during the course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Hawkins)

USMC sends top "Devil Dawgs" to Sheppard for joint training

Lance Cpl. Jordan Landry, USMC, inspects antenna cable during the Communications Cable and Antenna Systems apprentice course Jun 26, 2012 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The United States Marines Corps graduates approximately 60 students annually from the course, along with approximately 290 students from the Air Force and Army. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Hawkins)

Gas turbine generator student training.

Henry Castro, Senior Airman Mychal Hamilton and Staff Sgt. Christopher Goff of the 361st Training Squadron, check the gas turbine generator wiring to trouble shoot an electrical problem in a practice scenario set up by their instructor on June 8, 2011 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Frank H.Carter)

ENJJPT students receive physiological training

1st. Lt. Noah Spitler, student in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot training program, prepares for egress training in a T-6 Texan mock cockpit Jun 13, 2012 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The egress training is part of the 50 hours of physiological training pilots receive in their first year of pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Hawkins)

80th FTW invites local pilots for Civilian Fly-In

2nd Lt. Eric Goral 469th Flying Training Squadron, shows Jeff McNight, local civilian pilot, a flight simulator used to train pilots in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program during the Civilian Fly-in event June 9, 2012. The main purpose of the event was based on a common denominator both civilian and military pilots share—flight safety and avoidance of mid-air collisions. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Adawn Kelsey)

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Airmen from the 363rd TRS train on loading munitions on a B-52. The B-52 Armament Systems Apprentice course teaches airmen the fundamentals of B-52 armament systems. (US Air Force Photo/Josh Wilson)

E&E student graduates with ACE award

Airman 1st Class Taylor Roysdon finished the 364th Training Squadron's Electrical and Environmental Systems apprentice course with a 100 percent academic average Jun 8, 2012 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. As a result of his effort, Roysdon graduated the course with the ACE award, the highest academic award given during technical training. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Chief Master Sgt. David Nelson, 82nd Training Wing Command Chief

Official photo for Chief Master Sgt. David Nelson, 82nd Training Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant. Nelson's retirement ceremony was held May 30 to recognize his 30 years of dedicated service. (U.S. Air Force photo)

E&E graduate takes home ACE award

Airman 1st Class Darren Clarke inspects an F-16 electrical system during the 364th Training Squadron's Electrical and Environmental Systems apprentice course May 24, 2012 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Clarke graduated the course Jun 1, 2012 with the ACE award, given to students who master the academic portion of the class with a 100 percent average. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Base emergency dispatcher helps save a life

Jason Dandurand, emergency dispatcher with the Sheppard Air Force Base Fire Department, checks the computer for information during a fire alarm call in the base emergency communications control center May 11, 2012. Dandurand's handling of an emergency 9-1-1 call helped save a three-year old child during a near-drowing incident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Hawkins)

Base emergency dispatcher helps save a life

Jason Dandurand, emergency dispatcher with the Sheppard Air Force Base Fire Department,at work in the emergency communications control center May 11, 2012. Dandurand's handling of an emergency 9-1-1 call helped save a three-year old child during a near-drowing incident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Hawkins)

SFS member recieves AF award for expeditionary excellence

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Van Etten, 82nd SFS military working dog handler, and his MWD Larry, conduct an area sweep April 23, 2012. Van Etten, was recognized at the Air Force level and received the Elizabeth N. Jacobson Award for expeditionary excellence in San Antonio, Texas, at a security forces focus group held April 24-26.

82nd SFS wins AETC Small SF Unit award for 2011

Major Robert Moore (left) stands with Capt. Jack McGonegal, 82nd Security Forces Squadron with their unit award showcase where previous AETC and Air Force Small Unit and other awards are displayed on April 27, 2012. Winners of the 2011 AETC Small SF Unit award, the 82nd SFS has won the AETC Small SF Unit Award six times and the Air Force Small SF Unit Award three times.(U.S. Air Force photo/Frank H. Carter)

New 82 TRW Commander shares priorities

Brig. Gen. Michael A. Fantini takes command of the 82nd Training Wing during a ceremony at the Sheppard parade field April 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Adawn Kelsey)

82 TRW Change of Command

82 TRW Change of Command

Civic leaders get immersed in Air Force training

Lynn Robinson (left), from Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., and Randy Catlin (right), from Sheppard AFB, Texas, listen to Col. Stephen Clutter, Air Education and Training Command director of public affairs, during lunch with students at the Medical Education and Training Campus on Fort Sam Houston, Texas, March 21. Robinson and Catlin are newly appointed AETC Commander's Group members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

363rd Training Squadron - Training

The 363rd Training Squadron provides training for armament, munitions, nuclear weapons and maintenance scheduling/analysis for both enlisted and officer maintenance professionals. The 363rd TRS is focused on meeting the United States Air Force maintenance objectives on time, on cost and on target. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

361st Training Squadron - Propulsion

The 361st Training Squadron has a versatile mission that trains Airmen to maintain, troubleshoot and repair different systems such as aerospace ground equipment and turboprop engine systems. The training squadron is also responsible for training, educating and developing Airmen in aircraft metals, vehicle body repairs, aircraft structural maintenance and non-destructive inspection. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

82nd Security Forces Squadron - Military Working Dog Kennel

Sheppard’s Security Forces Squadron provides force protection for the base as well as fully trained and qualified security forces personnel to Air Expeditionary Force deployments. Their efforts include police services, antiterrorism, air base defense, physical security, personnel security and combat arms training. The Security Forces Squadron also operates the military working dog kennel. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)