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  • Two ACE winners , one tale of success

    There is a saying that "good things come in pairs." Well, a pair of two Airmen-in-training here achieved the ACE Award Aug. 16, for scoring a 100 percent average throughout each block of testing. Airman Basic Zachary Cody of Lexington, N.C., and Airman Basic Alex Barnes of Apple Valley, Minn., Both

  • Sheppard wins AETC logistics award

    If it moves, grooves or needs screws, the 82nd Logistics Readiness Squadron is there to make sure goods get transported and run smoothly. Their dedication to the mission has paid off as they received the 2012 Logistics Readiness General Lew Allen, Jr. award here. The 82nd LRS, whose mission is to

  • 'Hotter'N Hell' blazes through Sheppard

    As the dawn peaked over the indigo sky, the cannon's boom echoed across the North Texas prairie. While the sun painted Air Force planes with a golden glow, participants rolled across the asphalt with a focused ferocity in the Hotter'N Hell Hundred Aug. 24. The Hotter'N Hell Hundred is a 100-mile

  • Marriage retreat makes a splash

    Inside a circular conference room among the rushing water and laughter of children were Airmen from Sheppard taking a day off to relax and most importantly, strengthen a critical part of their mission readiness. Hot springs and water slides fused into the landscape while the sound of howling wolves

  • AF announces PT test enhancements to start Oct. 1

    Air Force senior leadership announced enhancements to the Air Force's Physical Fitness Assessment program, to be implemented Oct. 1. In a letter to Airmen Aug. 20, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III explained the results of the comprehensive review, highlighting the strength of the

  • Cook is commander's 'Wingman of Choice'

    Mary Cook, 82nd Force Support Squadron food service worker, is Brig. Gen. Michael Fantini's "Wingman of Choice" for the week of Aug. 19. "Miss Mary" as she goes by, has worked at Sheppard for nine years and calls Edna, Texas, home. Family: One sisterEducation (Include name of school and degree in

  • Critical days of summer results

    As the summer continues to wind down, the Air Force "Critical Days of Summer" is nearing an end with only a couple more weeks to go.During the 2013 fiscal year so far, Air Education and Training Command has received zero fatalities thus far, a feat that hasn't been accomplished since 2010. During

  • Keesler, Sheppard and Vance shine in King of the Hill game

    The King of the Hill game has ended, and three Air Education and Training Command bases have been spotlighted for best idea, individual participation, and wing participation.Keesler Air Force Base's idea on "C3 Multi-Functional Device Initiatives", which involved renegotiating print, copy, scan and

  • Former Sheppard student pilot speaks to graduating class

    More than 43 years after earning his wings here, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) John Bradley, took the stage to talk responsibility, perspective and what lies ahead for the Euro NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program pilots of class 13-07 at their graduation Aug. 9, 2013. Based on his 41-year Air Force career, the

  • Love for Lamia: Retired general devotes life to help Afghans

    It was part of the international relationship building he spoke about to the graduating pilots from Euro NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program, Aug. 9, 2013, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, that has propelled Lt. Gen. (Ret.) John Bradley into a post-military career passion. During his service as