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  • AETC commander returns to Sheppard

    Gen. Edward Rice Jr., commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Chief Master Sgt. James Cody, AETC Command Chief Master Sergeant, will visit Sheppard Air Force Base next week.The general visited Sheppard in March for the AETC Senior Leaders' Conference where Sheppard showcased propulsion

  • Thank you, Sheppard

    This past weekend marked the successful completion of the 30th Hotter'N Hell Hundred race, and a large thank you is owed to the Team Sheppard members who were involved.In terms of participation and effort, the Hotter'N Hell Hundred is one of Sheppard's largest events every year, not just for the

  • Air Installation Compatible Use Zone study published

    Sheppard Air Force Base released the results of its 2011 Air Installation Compatible Use Zone study during a public meeting at the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall, Wichita Falls, Aug. 29. The bottom line: noise levels have decreased since the last study conducted in 1999."This is a good news story for the

  • Horsepower at the Hotter'N Hell Hundred

    Conversations about the Wichita Falls Hotter'N Hell Hundred race typically revolve around the riders, the rest stops and the routes; experienced participants and volunteers might even talk about the spaghetti dinner or the charities that benefit from the event. But few mention a key safety measure

  • What are the chances?

    Staff Sgt. James Breidenbach, 362nd Training Squadron Fighter Commons instructor, welcomes all of his new F-15 Aircraft Crew Chiefs classes the same way, but after his last introduction, he was in for a pleasant surprise.Eight Airmen, straight out of Basic Training, began preparing for their careers

  • Conquering many miles in 30 years

    One of the nation's largest single day bike races, the Hotter'N Hell Hundred, travels through Sheppard Air Force Base each year with record-setting numbers of cyclists.This year marks a milestone for both the world-renowned bike race and the world-class pilot training produced at Sheppard Air Force

  • The PECI program promotes productivity for Sheppard Air Force Base

    Finding innovative ways to perform Air Force functions while increasing productivity is one of the hallmarks of good management. With the drawdown of manpower and rapid changes in technology, we continually need to generate improvements to increase operational efficiency. The Productivity Enhancing

  • Water on base safe to drink

    Have you noticed a change in the taste and odor of your water in the last month? Unfortunately, this is a consequence of our current hot weather and drought conditions; however, rest assured that the supplied water is safe for you and your family to drink. The city of Wichita Falls is working on a

  • What's Going on in Your Child's School

    Mike Wenk, Airmen Family Readiness Center School Liaison officer, is the link between the base and the school districts surrounding Sheppard Air Force Base. There are seven public schools and four private schools that he is responsible for: Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, Electra, City View, Archer