Sept. 22, 2022 Newest Members of Second Air Force Command Team Experience Innovation During Sheppard Immersion Tour The newest members of the Second Air Force command team visited the United States Air Force’s premiere and most diverse training installation last week. While at Sheppard Air Force Base, the team experienced a first-hand look at how the 82nd Training Wing continues to advance force development and
Sept. 14, 2022 Student pilot takes unique look inside munitions maintenance officer course A chance meeting while on a photo assignment for the 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs Office led to a unique training prospect for a casual student pilot awaiting training, a first for Sheppard AFB, and one that could lead to further opportunities for other casuals.
Aug. 5, 2022 Virtual reality centerpiece for 362nd Innovation Expo The 362nd Training Squadron hosted an innovation expo on Thursday, July 28, 2022, to demonstrate the new ways they are optimizing the students' learning environment through the use of virtual reality technology.
July 28, 2022 Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe.
July 20, 2022 Local education partnership benefits training for entire Air Force Members of the 367th Training Support Squadron can now receive a customized, in-residence education at Davis Technical College in graphics design, software development and business administration.The recent agreement made between the training squadron, and Davis Tech offers industry accreditation
July 13, 2022 Ploetz takes command of 82nd Training Group The 82nd Training Group welcomed new leadership July 8, 2022, when Col. Charles G. Ploetz took command of the organization known as Aircraft Maintenance University. Col. John C. Lofton the III relinquished command.
July 6, 2022 Lofton set to retire after 30 years of service 82nd Training Group Commander Col. John C. Lofton III's Air Force journey will end where it began as he is set to hang up his uniform and leave the Air Force from the very place he started more than 30 years ago. He will relinquish command during a ceremony on July 7, 2022, and retire on a later
July 2, 2022 Friend of Sheppard and MOH recipient Hershel 'Woody' Williams passes Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient and friend of Sheppard AFB, died June 29, 2022, at the age of 98. He was awarded the medal for his actions on the tiny Pacific island of Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945.
July 1, 2022 'Ride into Summer' campaign awards new bikes to children Nine Sheppard AFB children were rewarded with new bicycles July 1, 2022, for their efforts in the Commissary's "Ride into Summer" coloring contest and campaign.
June 30, 2022 Mueller's penchant for 'yes' leads to eventful 25-year career Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Mueller, the former command chief master sergeant of the 80th Flying Training Wing and Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program here, retired from the Air Force June 29, 2022.