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  • Former crew chief pulls heavy burden for retired pilot

    When Mike Battaglino, an instructor with the 362nd Training Squadron and a former crew chief, heard the news about his former commander, he knew he had to do something.U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn "Norm" Pederson was a Thunderbird pilot and vice commander of the 4th Fighter Wing. In 2007, Battaglino

  • Airman found guilty of attempted sex offense

    A court-martial found an Airman guilty of attempting to commit a lewd act on a minor and sentenced him to six months confinement, a dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction in rank to Airman Basic, or E-1, on September 3, 2015.Airman 1st Class Matthew Thomas, 365th

  • Instructor receives the Nuclear Deterrence Operations award

    A recently arrived instructor with the 363rd Training Squadron's Air Force Logistics Officer School was presented the 2014 Nuclear Deterrence Operations Company Grade Officer of the Year award by Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Doherty, 82nd Training Wing commander, at the Sheppard Air Force Base Theater

  • Security Forces and DEA host Drug Take Back Sept. 26

    The 82nd Security Forces Squadron and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its tenth opportunity in five years Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring

  • Veteran inspires during Hotter’N Hell 100

    Sheppard welcomed more than 12,000 cyclists through the base during the 34th Hotter'N Hell 100 bike race Aug. 29, 2015.The base has been part of the event since it began in 1981, and this year hundreds of volunteers once again ensured riders had not only a great and safe ride, but a unique Air Force

  • Wounded Warriors inspire Airmen through perseverance

    "It's not about the disability, it's the ability," retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Dana Bowman."He is right," said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lashawndra Singleton, referencing Bowman's slogan.Tech. Sergeants Lashawndra Singleton and Jason Caswell shared their stories of resiliency with Airmen from

  • Beyond pilot training

    It's no secret the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, trains some of the best pilots in the world, but behind the scenes of the Top Gun-like environment are the Sergeants of ENJJPT.Originally known as the Top Four, the Sergeants of ENJJPT members are all

  • Congratulations to our newest Staff Sgt. Selects

    There are 37 Airmen who were selected from the 82nd Training Wing and the 80th Flying Training Wing Aug. 20, 2015 to promote.Air Force officials selected 13,269 of 39,260 considered for promotion to Staff Sergeant for a selection rate of 33.8 percent, according to the Air Force Personnel Center.The

  • Sheppard bids farewell to a 4-legged-hero

    It was Sunday March 22, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. when Military Working Dog Larry, 82nd Training Wing Security Forces Squadron, was called for explosive support by the Wichita Falls police department.During that afternoon call, Larry helped the local police find several different explosives including fuses,

  • Airmen recharge with newly validated Hotline Training Course

    It's common knowledge that plugging a cell phone into an outlet will charge the battery, but how did that power get there? Every single day Airmen train to ensure power is accessible to the base.For more than 30 years, Airmen at Sheppard Air Force Base have accomplished countless training hours in