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  • 501 diplomas presented to 387 graduates

    A total of 501 degrees will be presented during the Community College of the Air Force graduation of the October 2010 and April 2011 students, at the base theater April 22, at 2 p.m. Of the 387 servicemembers who earned a total of 501 Community College of the Air Force, Associate of Applied Arts

  • Sheppard firefighters help battle wildfires, save homes

    Firefighters from Sheppard Air Force Base helped battle at least three wildfires April 15 that destroyed the home of one Sheppard Airman and forced the evacuation of one of Sheppard's military housing areas.Two fires began burning early in the afternoon--one north and one south of the base.

  • Sheppard offers walk-in legal assistance hours

    The Sheppard Legal Office now offers walk-in legal assistance hours every Friday morning from 9-10 a.m. for legal needs not related to wills. The preparation of wills, living wills and advanced medical directives will remain on appointment only basis. The legal assistance program is a free service

  • Deputy SecDef's message to DOD workforce on potential government shutdown

    "The department remains hopeful that a government shutdown will be averted. The president has made it clear that he does not want a government shutdown, and the administration is working to find a solution with which all sides can agree. However, prudent management requires that we plan for an

  • Officials discuss DOD's government shutdown plans

    Military personnel will report to duty as normal if the U.S. government shuts down midnight, April 8, Pentagon officials said April 7. The department has identified tasks that must continue if or when a government shutdown occurs, said Pentagon spokesman Marine Col. Dave Lapan. "Who is affected

  • 82nd Earns String of Excellents in 2AF Stan-Eval Inspection

    It was Excellent across the board for the 82nd Training Wing as Second Air Force wound up a two-week Standardization and Evaluation Inspection here April 5."I just couldn't be more proud of our people--they made this happen," said 82nd Training Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Darryl W. Burke. "This was a

  • Warm weather brings motorcycle riding season, safety awareness

    The weather is warming up at Sheppard, and so is the motorcycle riding season. With more and more riders out there, Team Sheppard is encouraged to think safety before, during and after hitting the roads.The 82nd Training Wing safety office is a great way for any rider to find information, checklists

  • Sheppard members honored by Daughters of the American Revolution

    The Air Force technical training mission, steeped in its own historical milestones, intersected with the rich history of the Major Frances Grice Chapter, Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution on March 26 at the country club in Wichita Falls, Texas.Susan McRae, DAR Military Awards

  • Steering Committee wraps up 60th meeting

    The Steering Committee for the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program completed the 60th bi-annual meeting March 25 at Sheppard.Officials from 13 international air forces discussed topics such as extending the Memorandum of Understanding , a new trainer aircraft and program essentials like the