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  • Aerospace propulsion Airman earns ACE

    Airman 1st Class Cody Thompson, 361st Training Squadron, for scoring 100 percent on all his tests in the aerospace propulsion apprentice course. As an aerospace propulsion specialist, Thompson will ensure aircraft engines are in first-rate operational condition for mission effectiveness. His career

  • Support Airman of the Week

    Rank and Name: Staff Sgt. Lorri LyonsUnit: 82nd Security Forces Squadron.Duty title: Military Working Dog Trainer.Hometown: Olongapo City, Philippines.Time in Service: 9 years.How she impacts Sheppard's mission:"Staff Sgt. Lyons is a military working dog trainer assigned to the 82nd Security Forces

  • Instructor of the Week

    Rank and Name: Tech. Sgt. Sarah QuaynorUnit: 364th Training Squadron, Det. 1, Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.Duty title: Engineering InstructorHometown: Tema, GhanaTime in Service: 13 yearsHow she impacts Sheppard's mission:"Tech. Sgt. Quaynor plays an integral role in the training and education of more than

  • Sheppard Airmen invited to hunt dove in Clay County

    Nearly 175 Sheppard hunters prowled the fields of Birdwell and Clark Ranch during the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015.Each year, Birdwell and Clark Ranch host a Dove Salute to welcome Sheppard's active duty military to the community and show them their North Texas culture. This year marked the

  • 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