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  • Sheppard to conduct active shooter exercise

    Sheppard AFB will conduct an Active Shooter Exercise Feb. 10, including a base lockdown that consists of gate closures, securing buildings and sheltering in place.Although the exercise will not be as extensive as the one in June 2010, Team Sheppard is advised to make arrangements for that day if

  • Instructions for weather, operations updates

    All, we are able to provide quicker updates regarding weather and base operations via our official Facebook page. Continue to monitor our Facebook page and local media for more information. (Links provided below)Base officials will monitor the weather and roads overnight, and any changes to the base

  • Nuclear accountability starts here

    Sometimes change is implemented after thorough evaluation of a new process, but sometimes it is propelled by a negative event that requires action.Change in an Air Force process was realized for Sheppard AFB and the service in October 2009 when the 363rd Training Squadron stood up the Nuclear

  • Sheppard member recognized as one of Wichita Falls' 20 under 40

    A Sheppard civil service employee was recognized Jan. 25 at the Kemp Center for the Arts as a rising star in the civic leadership.Eric West, 82nd Training Wing Training Operations oversight training flow manager, was named as one of Wichita Falls' 20 under 40. The program is designed to single out

  • JAG corps now accepting FLEP, ELP applications

    Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted from Jan. 1 through March 1.The FLEP is an assignment action that provides participants will full pay, allowances and tuition. ELP participants do not receive pay and allowances, but remain on active duty

  • Legislative changes put select tax returns on hold

    Recent legislative changes require some tax payers to wait until mid to late February to file their tax returns. The Sheppard Tax Center has recognized these changes and will not prepare the affected returns until the Internal Revenue service gives notification that they can be processed. The

  • BAH rates change for Sheppard members, Air Force

    Basic allowance for housing rates are updated every year and may affect Airmen at Sheppard and across the Air Force, according to the Department of Defense. Rates will not change for those covered under the BAH rate protection. The BAH rate protection, in accordance with Joint Federal Travel

  • Fake marijuana illegal in Air Force, U.S.

    "Spice," "K2," "Blaze" and "Red X Dawn" are just a few of the names that synthetic marijuana goes by. All are labeled and were sold as herbal incense and a legal alternative. Although these products have been illegal in the Air Force since June 9, 2010, it was announced Nov. 24, 2010 that it is now

  • SRC renovated, re-opened

    Solid Rock Café opened its doors Jan. 12 after a $4 million dollar and 14 month renovation period of the facility. Leadership, Airmen and special guests gathered together for fun, food and a dedication ceremony at the re-opening.The new facility features new furniture, more gaming systems, faster

  • Sheppard implements new Air Force CSA program

    The Sheppard finance office is holding briefings Jan. 13 at the base theater at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m for the Air Force-wide conversion to the Controlled Spend Account program that began Dec. 27. The CSA will replace the Government Travel Card currently used. Some of benefits of the CSA include