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  • Sheppard supports Recruiting

    Team Sheppard and Air Force Recruiting Service are exploring new ways Air Force bases and local recruiters can work together. Teaming with the 344th Recruiting Squadron in Arlington, Texas, the base will provide a variety of volunteers with a range of first-hand career experiences to help recruit

  • Congratulations to the Air Force Hennessy Trophy Award winners

    On behalf of U.S. Air Force Col. Marc Piccolo, Air Force Services Activity commander, congratulations to the 2015 Hennessy Trophy Award winners for excellence in food service. The Hennessy Trophy has been awarded for 59 consecutive years to the teams presenting the best Food Service programs in the

  • Combat BBQ: Not your average cookout

    Comprehensive Airmen fitness is key to helping Airmen make sound choices and develop resiliency. Airmen at Sheppard have a chance to improve their mental, physical and social fitness, all at the same time through the first-ever Combat Barbeque event.Sheppard is scheduled to host a Combat Barbeque

  • Congratulations to the Second Air Force annual award winners

    On behalf of U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brown, congratulations to the Second Air Force, 2014, Airman, Noncommissioned Officer, Senior Noncommissioned Officer, First Sergeant, Honor Guard Member, Honor Guard Program Manager and Civilians of the Year.Airman Category:Senior Airman Steven J. Rock,

  • Air Force aims to improve health, performance

    With the goal to move from healthcare to health, the Air Force Medical Service has created a dynamic plan, which will transform health and human performance systems as they exist today.The Human Performance Concept of Operations, created by Air Force medical planners, strives to not only prevent or

  • Women’s Conference is fully charged; power through diversity

    The Air Education and Training Command sponsored the first Women's Conference at Sheppard Air Force Base to advocate professional Airmen culture, family support programs and appreciation for others.The Women's Conference started with a breakfast and throughout the day included guest speakers,

  • iMatter site gives AETC Airmen voice to share innovations

    Air Education and Training Command launched the iMatter website March 23, giving all command Total Force Airmen access to an AETC-specific tool for sharing innovations and improvement ideas.The concept took hold based on Gen. Robin Rand, AETC commander, hearing ideas directly from Airmen during his

  • Sheppard fire department earns accreditation

    Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, fire and emergency services have culminated a three-year process when they were approved for accreditation at a hearing with officials from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, CAFI, sharing the distinction of becoming the first in Air Education and

  • Mother's ultimate sacrifice inspires son to serve

    In Feb. 2015, an Airman Basic inspired the leadership of the 82nd Training Wing by sharing his story of selfless service, dedication and commitment to better himself and the Airmen around him.Treyton-Thomas Juopperi, now Airman Juopperi, joined the U.S. Air Force a few months ago in spite of