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  • Excellence: electronic warfare student achieves ACE award

    South Dakota native and 365th Training Squadron student, Senior Airman Derek Jaeger, received the ACE award June 5, 2014. The ACE award was earned through hard work and effort as he scored a 100 percent average throughout 10 blocks of testing. As an avionics electronic warfare backshop student,

  • Airman earns rare ACE award

    Through dedication and drive, an electrical and environmental systems apprentice student here has achieved the ACE award June 5, 2014. The ACE award, given for maintaining a 100 percent average throughout each block test, was earned by Airman 1st Class Eric Ayotte, a 364th Training Squadron

  • Sheppard to host Freedom Fest July 4; gates open 3:30 p.m.

    If you're looking for some fun in Wichita Falls this Independence Day, mark your calendars to attend the 2014 Freedom Fest. Gates open at 3:30 pm, with events starting at 4 p.m.  The fireworks show starts at approximately 10 p.m.The event is open to the public with live music, fireworks and much

  • 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