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  • 80th FTW hosts civilian "Fly-In"

    The 80th Flying Training Wing Safety office here hosted its annual "Civilian Fly-in" event for civilian aviators June 1.The main purpose of the event is to educate the civilian aviation community about flight safety and mid-air collision avoidance. During the event, civilian aircraft were able to

  • Base pool becomes example of C3 initiative

    The base pool on Avenue H has become the latest beneficiary of the cost conscious culture initiative after the recent completion of a resurfacing project estimated to save the Air Force $350,000 over the next 15 years. The resurfacing project which began in mid-May and took two weeks to complete,

  • Security Forces supports Special Olympics by running

    The 82nd Security Forces Squadron here supported the Special Olympics with a law enforcement torch run that passed through the base May 23. The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) began in 1981 in Wichita, Kan., where Police Chief Richard LaMunyon saw a need to increase awareness for the Special

  • 361 TRS Aircrew flight equipment apprentice receives ACE award

    Not everyone can pull off perfection. But, an airman at the 361st Training Squadron proved it can be done. An ACE award was earned by Airman 1st Class Iokepa Garcia, an aircrew flight equipment apprentice from the 361 TRS. The ACE award represents academic excellence in technical school and

  • NCO Academy class 13-4 graduates; Wilkerson wins Levitow

    Class 13-4 of the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy graduated here May 23 during a formal ceremony at the NCOA auditorium.Tech. Sgt. Ryan Wilkerson from 414th Combat Training Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., was named the John L. Levitow award winner as the top graduate in the class.Tech.

  • 82 TRW Inspection Manager is commander's "Wingman of Choice" for May 20-24

    Tech. Sgt. Anna Mejia, an inspection manager for the 82nd Training Wing, is the commander's wingman of choice for the week of May 20-24The 82nd Training Wing "Commander's Wingman of Choice" award program is the commander's way of acknowledging Airmen for a job well done and to recognize Airmen who

  • AMOC students help with Tornado relief efforts in Texas

    A group of students from the Aircraft Maintenance Officers Course (AMOC) at Sheppard assisted with a disaster relief effort in response to the tornado that ripped through the north Texas area May 15. The relief effort came as a response to a spring storm that spawned at least 13 tornadoes that

  • 107 Team Sheppard technical sergeants make jump to SNCO ranks

    Team Sheppard had 107 technical sergeants selected for promotion to master sergeant in promotion results released by Air Force officials May 23.Of the 20,528 members eligible for promotion to master sergeant, 3, 841 were selected for a promotion rate of 18.71 percent.According to the Air Force

  • AF Village and Officer Spouse Club Share Legacy of Service

    During moments when veterans have endured the challenges that come with serving, one aspect of their lives are oftentimes overlooked. During the commendation ceremonies, the parades, and the constant deployments and threats of being in harm's way, there is one element that is credited with getting