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  • Sheppard members earn Big Brother, Big Sister of the year award

    Two Sheppard members received the Big Brother, Big Sister of the Year award Dec. 8, during the Mayor's Luncheon at the Kemp Center for the Arts in Wichita Falls, Texas. 1st Lt. Ryan Rutter, 459th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and Hannah Knauss, a military spouse, were recognized for

  • Base housing requires certification

    Current residents of and new applicants for Sheppard dormitories and privatized housing are required by recent changes to Air Force instructions to certify that neither they, nor anyone living with them is required to register as a sex offender on national or state sex offender registries."This

  • Beat the streets: avoid common driving errors

    With the holidays coming up, many folks will travel to see loved ones during these festive times. It also means more people on the roads and holiday parties. Remember that alcohol and driving do not mix, and if you drink don't drive. Wear a seatbelt at all times and do not drive while tired or

  • 80th FTW breaks ground for new operations complex

    Personnel and honored guests officially broke ground for a new operations complex Dec. 3 at the 80th Flying Training Wing, marking the beginning for a modern, state-of-the-art facility to train NATO's future combat pilots.Construction of the approximately $15.5 million venture should be complete by

  • AAFES, DeCA stand up agency advisory council

    The first Army Air Force Exchange Service and Defense Commissary Agency Advisory Council since 1994 stood up this quarter to increase communication and find ways to support customers who shop at the facilities. Jim Gillespie, Airmen & Family Readiness Center flight chief, said he believes the

  • Team Sheppard, Community break ground on new facility

    The 80th Flying Training Wing will host a ground breaking ceremony Dec. 3 at 11:15 a.m. for a new operations facility. Pre-construction steps are nearly complete including surveying of the site, soil sampling and marking utility lines. The excavators are scheduled to begin digging in February, and

  • Carbon Monoxide Poison: Safety Alert

    Dubbed the "silent killer," carbon monoxide is a toxin with no sound, taste, smell or visual signs and it can take lives without warning. It is sometimes called carbonic oxide, exhaust gas, or flue gas and it can kill within minutes in high concentrations.CO is produced by the incomplete combustion

  • Cook family earns Sheppard Military Family of the Year award 2010

    Brig. Gen. Darryl Burke, 82nd Training Wing commander, said during his comments Dec. 1 at the annual Military Family of the Year recognition event that everyone - whether military or civilian - took an oath to serve ... some just step out a little more.That's why Maj. Kenneth Cook, an instructor

  • Holiday feasts, keeping them safe

    As the holidays approach we like to celebrate by entertaining friends and family, throwing parties and preparing feasts from the buffet table to the office party. Food moves to center stage throughout the holiday season, so be sure to keep food safe by following basic food safety steps.Clean You