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  • Learning to lead

    The 363rd Training Squadron graduated its first class of nine-level Aircraft Armament Systems senior NCOs Sept. 23 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.The two-week course is focused on teaching career maintainers how to become managers. While initial armament systems training is aircraft platform

  • Sheppard's Air Show is ready to pull chocks!

    The air acts are scheduled, the static displays have been assigned spots on the ramp and the concessionaire stands have gathered their volunteers - get ready for a weekend of flying and fun for you and your family!The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will take to the skies at the 2011 Sheppard Air Force

  • Main gate traffic pattern change

    Sheppard Air Force Base Civil Engineering will be changing the traffic pattern at the Main Gate traffic signal where Avenues D&E and 1st Avenue intersect Sept. 28. Currently at 1st Avenue westbound, the left lane must turn left toward the gate and the right lane must proceed straight at the D&E

  • Air Force to consolidate household goods movement process

    Department of Defense officials and the U.S. Transportation Command are leading a change in how household goods move for military personnel and civilian employees supporting the military. The change consolidates 151 Personal Property Shipping Offices into 11 regional Joint PPSOs. Local Personal

  • Sheppard EOD instructor named Best in Texas

    "Everyday members of the armed forces face risks most ordinary people are not accustomed to. Most of the time, we perform our jobs in secrecy without any expectation of notoriety or fanfare. But every once in a while, it's nice to receive recognition for a job well done or an act of bravery," Tech.

  • An Independent Air Force

    On Sept. 18, 1947, the United States Air Force was born. The National Security Act of 1947 created the U.S. Air Force along with the Department of the Air Force, which was realigned under the newly formed Department of Defense.While this fact may seem mundane, it was a truly remarkable achievement

  • Sheppard Immunization Clinic extends hours to kick off flu vaccinations

    Flu vaccinations will be available for all active duty, dependents and retirees at the Sheppard Immunization Clinic beginning Sept. 19. No appointment necessary!! The Sheppard Air Force Base Immunization Clinic is offering extended hours Sept. 19-23. The Immunization Clinic will be open from 7:30

  • AETC commander visits Sheppard, applauds mission, people

    Sheppard's training missions are vital to the success of the command and the Air Force, the commander of Air Education and Training Command told Sheppard's Airmen during a visit to the base Sept. 7 and 8."Everything we do in the Air Force depends on what happens here, both in technical training and

  • Sheppard kicks off its Combined Federal Campaign

    Sheppard Air Force Base kicked off its 2011 Combined Federal Campaign September 1 with a breakfast at the base club. The CFC prides itself on being the largest and most successful workplace philanthropic fundraiser raising more than $281.5 million for charities throughout the world in 2010.More than