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  • 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

  • Sheppard welcomes new Navy det officer

    The Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering Detachment at Sheppard gained a new officer to command the U.S. Navy unit July 29, 2015.Los Angeles native Lt. j.g. Leonardo Calderon arrived to Sheppard for the second time in his career from Port Hueneme, Calif.Calderon arrived at Sheppard for the

  • Beat the heat

    Almost everyone experiences stress in some form or another, but some types of stress can be avoided especially in the form of heat.Heat stress can affect everyone from Airmen in training marching to and from class to permanent party performing in their workplace to pilots stepping for a sortie."Heat

  • 82nd TRW retires command CMSgt. Burgess after 28-year career

    Command Chief Master Sgt. Charles Burgess, former 82nd Training Wing command chief, retired July 31 after a 28-year Air Force career.During his time at Sheppard, Burgess played a key role in several new programs and initiatives that will benefit permanent party and student Airmen well into the

  • Congratulations to our new Master Sgt. selects

    Out of 175 locally eligible Technical Sergeants at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, 45 were selected for promotion to Master Sergeant.  From the 285 eligible at Sheppard's detachments around the globe, 91 Tech. Sergeants were selected.Congratulations to the following Tech. Sergeants who have been

  • One small room for one big sacrifice

    On July 14, 2015, a room at the 363rd Training Squadron was dedicated to honor Kent Salvage's sacrifice to the U.S. Air Force.Not only was it dedicated for his service as an active duty aircraft armament specialist, but also for his continued service as a civilian instructor for the F-16 Aircraft