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  • Wingmanship: A&FRC takes lead on mission on, off base

    As human beings, every Airman has a certain amount of needs, goals and aspirations that can affect them on and off base; the Airmen and Family Readiness Center makes it their goal to meet those needs so their customers can complete the Air Force mission. The A&FRC offers a variety of services which

  • Public Affairs relocating to bldg 1917; reduced ops June 13-23

    The 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs office will be relocating to building 1917 during the week of June 16-20 and will have reduced operations during that time.The photo, video and graphics departments will be relocating from building 1020 into 1917, while the main PA office in building 400 will

  • 'Street Smart' event June 10 in the base theater

    The wing safety office will be hosting two "Street Smart" presentations June 10 at the base theater, building 840, 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All base personnel and dependents age 15 or older, accompanied by an adult, are welcome to attend the presentations.  Maximum participation is requested to fill the

  • Sheppard Airmen receive Article 15's in May

    Three Sheppard Airmen recently received non-judicial punishment for their actions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice Article 15. An airman basic from the 363rd Training Squadron, received non-judicial punishment for violation of the UCMJ Article 92, underage drinking, UCMJ Article 111,

  • Sheppard opens pool under drought restrictions, trucks in water

    Sheppard Air Force Base plans to open up its pools this year using non-city water sources in respect of drought restrictions in the surrounding city of Wichita Falls. Wichita Falls has entered stage 5 drought conditions, which calls for even more stringent conservation measures as the city enters

  • Airman pleads guilty to sexual assault

    Airman 1st Class Brandur Jensen, 362nd Training Squadron student, pled guilty May 27 before a military judge to violating Article 120b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for sexual assault of a child and two specifications under Article 134 for attempting to persuade two other underage girls to

  • Medical group answers questions about ‘Access to Care,’ TRICARE options

    With the April 1, 2014, closure of the TRICARE customer service office, the 82nd Medical Group has been taking steps to ensure beneficiaries are educated about their access to care. The transition has been a smooth one, and yet all members still need to stay on top of how these changes affect their

  • International bonds fly high at Sheppard

    Sheppard is honoring its international partners through the sacred military tradition of retreat. Each Tuesday as retreat plays, a ceremony initiated to signal the end of the duty day, the national anthem is now accompanied by an anthem of a partner nation as well. Since the 2014 fiscal year alone,

  • Sheppard receives high scores for UEI inspection

    Sheppard Air Force Base earned high scores during an Air Education and Training Command unit effectiveness inspection. The 82nd Training Wing received an 'effective' rating and the 80th Flying Training Wing received a 'highly effective' grade.Sheppard was the first base in AETC command to be

  • Sheppard clinches Verne Orr award

    The 982nd Training Group here received the Verne Orr award for the 2013 fiscal year. The award is presented annually by the Air Force Association to a unit or organization that most effectively uses its resources to accomplish the Air Force mission. The group is annually responsible for 48