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  • USMC instructor is "Commander's Wingman of Choice" for Nov. 19-23

    Staff Sgt. Mark Frederickson of the 364th Training Squadron was named the the 82nd TRW "Commander's Wingman of Choice" award winner for the week of Nov. 19-23.The 82nd Training Wing "Commander's Wingman of Choice" award program is the commander's way of acknowledging Airmen for a job well done and

  • "Finish strong": Sheppard AGR superintendent closes 38-year career

    Not too many service members can say they know what it's like to walk in the boots of their counterparts in different branches of the military. For one Air Force reservist stationed here, he really can say he knows what a mile in their boots is like.Chief Master Sgt. David Morris, Sheppard's Air

  • 80th FTW Command Chief reflects on 30-year career

    Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Jelks-Browning, command chief for the 80th Flying Training Wing, will retire Nov. 30 after serving 30 years in the Air Force.Jelks-Browning, who came to Sheppard in June 2009 from Eielson Air Force Base, Ak., took over as the wing's Command Chief after a short stint as the

  • Instructor pilot helps Air Force win gold

    Major Keith McDaniel did not expect that at age 35 he'd still have the opportunity to play soccer on the national stage. McDaniel, a T-6 instructor pilot in the 97th Flying Training Squadron, was one of eighteen individuals selected to compete on the All Air Force Soccer Team for this year's

  • 82d Training Wing Safety Office Takes Winning to a New Level

    Most organizations are happy to receive one award, but one is just not enough for the Sheppard Air Force Base Safety Office. AETC just awarded the 82nd Training Wing Safety Office the To Promote Safety (TOPS) award, the AETC Ground Safety Excellence award, and the AETC Ground Safety Manager of the

  • Recycling's avoided costs add up to savings

    Recycling is a team effort and the Sheppard recycling managers are asking everyone on base to pitch in as it saves the base money. "There are recyclables in the dumpster on base on any given day that could be recycled," said Michael Klump, base qualified recycle program manager, 82nd Civil

  • "Commander's Wingman of Choice" is just Dandy!

    Tech. Sgt. Amethia Dandy of the 363rd Training Squadron was named the the 82nd TRW "Commander's Wingman of Choice" award winner for the week of Nov. 12 - 16.The 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

  • Putting power in the aircraft at the 361st TRS

    Training the Airmen who put the power in aircraft is the task of the instructors at the 361st Training Squadron's Aerospace Propulsion apprentice courses.With four apprentice courses designed around turboprop and turbofan engine models, Airmen learn the basics about getting aircraft powered up to

  • IAF teams with Charleston for C-17 maintenance training

    The Indian Air Force has begun sending about 100 airmen to Joint Base Charleston to receive instruction from the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5, on how to operate the 10 C-17 Globemaster IIIs they recently purchased."The Indian air force purchased the C-17s and they need the training because

  • Sheppard events update for Nov. 12 - 18th

    Click on the attached "Sheppard Radio" link to find out about base events and happenings for the week of Nov. 12 - 18th.Check out the base events calendar for more detailed listings.For more information on "Keep it Rollin'" resources and the Integrated Delivery System agencies, click here.For more