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Nov. 22, 2022
Faculty development initiative kicks off at 82nd TRW

The 82nd Training Wing made a major investment in the future of that mission Nov. 18 with its first-ever faculty development day with a goal of pouring new ideas and methodologies into the almost 2,300 educators who teach and train the tens of thousands of Airmen coming through Sheppard’s classrooms
Nov. 10, 2022
80th FTW, USDA set for bird mitigation operation

Sheppard AFB will conduct a joint operation with the USDA Nov. 14-18, 2022, in an attempt to mitigate one of the biggest threats to its flying training mission: birds.
Nov. 2, 2022
Sheppard Airman honors fallen Marine, has solid showing in 47th MCM

Second Lt. Grace Tinkey, a student awaiting pilot training at the 80th Flying Training Wing, ran the 47th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 30, 2022, in honor of her friend and fallen hero Marine Sgt. Nicole L. Gee, who was killed on Aug. 26, 2021, when a suicide bomb went off in at
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

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