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Oct. 12, 2022
Air Force Chief of Staff visits Sheppard Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., and his wife, Sharene Brown, visited Sheppard Air Force Base Oct. 6, 2022, to meet with Airmen and see how the base’s two wings are accelerating change in technical and flying training.“If we’re going to continue to be the most respected Air Force
Sept. 26, 2022
Advance Force Development: Updated, modern GITAs enhance technical training

Sheppard AFB has improved a specific aspect, or tool, of advancing its force development piece over the past few years in a very particular way as it has brought on much-needed upgrades to its ground instructional training aircraft, or GITA, fleet, the aircraft on which all of the Air Force’s new
Sept. 22, 2022
Newest Members of Second Air Force Command Team Experience Innovation During Sheppard Immersion Tour

The newest members of the Second Air Force command team visited the United States Air Force’s premiere and most diverse training installation last week. While at Sheppard Air Force Base, the team experienced a first-hand look at how the 82nd Training Wing continues to advance force development and
Sept. 14, 2022
Student pilot takes unique look inside munitions maintenance officer course

A chance meeting while on a photo assignment for the 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs Office led to a unique training prospect for a casual student pilot awaiting training, a first for Sheppard AFB, and one that could lead to further opportunities for other casuals.
Aug. 5, 2022
Virtual reality centerpiece for 362nd Innovation Expo

The 362nd Training Squadron hosted an innovation expo on Thursday, July 28, 2022, to demonstrate the new ways they are optimizing the students' learning environment through the use of virtual reality technology.
July 28, 2022
Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know

The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe.
July 20, 2022
Local education partnership benefits training for entire Air Force

Members of the 367th Training Support Squadron can now receive a customized, in-residence education at Davis Technical College in graphics design, software development and business administration.The recent agreement made between the training squadron, and Davis Tech offers industry accreditation
July 13, 2022
Ploetz takes command of 82nd Training Group

The 82nd Training Group welcomed new leadership July 8, 2022, when Col. Charles G. Ploetz took command of the organization known as Aircraft Maintenance University. Col. John C. Lofton the III relinquished command.
July 6, 2022
Lofton set to retire after 30 years of service

82nd Training Group Commander Col. John C. Lofton III's Air Force journey will end where it began as he is set to hang up his uniform and leave the Air Force from the very place he started more than 30 years ago. He will relinquish command during a ceremony on July 7, 2022, and retire on a later
July 2, 2022
Friend of Sheppard and MOH recipient Hershel 'Woody' Williams passes

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient and friend of Sheppard AFB, died June 29, 2022, at the age of 98. He was awarded the medal for his actions on the tiny Pacific island of Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945.

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