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  • Sheppard celebrates Earth Day 2014

    Earth Day is April 22 and this year's Air Force theme is "Conserve Today-Secure Tomorrow."At Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Airmen are already hard at work to bring awareness and environmental sustainability to the surrounding community of Wichita Falls. Events before and during Earth Day are being

  • Operation KIDS deploy at Sheppard

    A small group from Sheppard deployed April 5, but it was no ordinary deployment.To help military children achieve a better perspective and understanding on what their parents go through during a deployment, Sheppard hosts Operation KIDS once a year. The 46 deploying were called to duty at 7a.m. on

  • Sheppard Airmen receive Article 15's in March

    Five Sheppard Airmen recently received non-judicial punishment for their actions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) Article 15.An Airman 1st Class from the 364th Training Squadron in violation of UCMJ Article 92, 29B violation, received a letter of reprimand, forfeiture of $200 for

  • Airman convicted, jailed for sex offenses

    A Sheppard Airman facing his second court-martial related to sex charges was convicted of two sex offenses and exonerated of a third charge during a general court martial here April 3 and will serve 15 more years in federal prison as a result.Airman Basic Elis M. LaSalle, 364th Training Squadron,

  • National Public Health Week runs April 7-11

    The 82nd Medical Group public health flight wants everyone to know National Public Health Week runs Apr. 7-11. In addition, they would like to provide helpful tips and information every day during the week to help build a healthier community. Each year, NPHW focuses on a different theme. This year's

  • 'Take Back' rids homes of unused drugs on April 25

    The 82nd Security Forces Squadron and the Drug Enforcement Administration have collected nearly 600 pounds of unused and expired prescription and over-the-counter drugs through four collection events. They are providing another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of

  • Ellis, former Vietnam POW to speak at Sheppard Wingman Day

    On Friday, Apr. 11, Team Sheppard will take a pause in the daily mission of training and inspiring warriors to reflect on the four pillars of resilience: mental, physical, social and spiritual.The highlight of this Wingman Resilience Day will be the opportunity to hear the presentation "Leading with

  • NCO Academy class 14-3 graduates; Cramer earns Levitow

    The Sheppard Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Class 14-3 graduated 180 NCO's here Apr. 3, receiving 11 credit hours through the Community College of the Air Force.Tech. Sgt. Michael Cramer, Creech Air Force Base, Nev. earned the John L. Levitow Award as the top overall graduate. This formal award is

  • ALS Class 14-4 graduates 12; Maceachern takes home Levitow

    Airman Leadership School Class 14-4 graduated 12 Airmen here Apr. 3 during a formal ceremony held at the Sheppard Club.The following individuals excelled in their class and were awarded for their effort during the graduation ceremony:Senior Airman Tyler Maceachern, 82nd Medical Support Squadron,

  • Meet the Chief: New 82 TRW command chief lays out vision and objectives

    Chief Master Sgt. Charles J. Burgess III, 82nd Training Wing command chief, wants to implement a vision of success across Sheppard that emphasizes Airman development and morale readiness. Coming from his previous post at the Pentagon, Burgess served as the senior enlisted leader for the Secretary of