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  • 82nd TRW scores satisfactory on LCAP, zero major findings

    The Air Education and Training Command Logistics Compliance Assessment Program team had no major findings for the 82nd Training Wing during a week-long inspection, resulting in a satisfactory rating.Lt. Col. James Humes, the lead for the inspection team, said it is highly unusual for a wing to go

  • UPDATE: ENJJPT graduate to pilot final flight of Discovery

    UPDATE: The launch of the space shuttle Discovery scheduled for Nov. 8 has been scrubbed due to a detected hydrogen leak during the fueling process, according to NASA's website. More information on a new launch timetable will be released as it becomes available.A graduate of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet

  • Road work to begin at Avenue H, First Avenue

    The pavement at the Avenue H and First Avenue intersection will be reconstructed this fall, causing significant disruption to the normal traffic flow through the area heavily impacting the base populace, particularly Wind Creek Village residents. The contract to rebuild the intersection pavement

  • 80th FTW Commander helps open Call Field Museum

    Col. Kevin Schneider, 80th Flying Training Wing commander, braided the innovative spirit of early aviation with the equipment evolution that has ultimately led to the current Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program at Sheppard in his speech at the grand opening of the Call Field Aviation Museum

  • Suicide prevention inherent to all Airmen

    The Air Force reported that 84 Airmen - active duty, guard and reserve - successfully committed suicide in 2009. As Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy said in a commentary Nov. 2, "even one suicide is too many."With just two months left in 2010, 1st Lt. Casey Ruiz, a licensed clinical

  • 80th FTW earns 'satisfactory' on LCAP inspection

    A team from Air Education and Training Command completed its weeklong Logistics Compliance Assessment Program inspection of the 80th Flying Training Wing Oct. 29 and found the wing to be "satisfactory."The 82nd Training Wing will undergo its LCAP beginning Nov. 1.Col. Kevin Schneider, commander of

  • NATO Air Chiefs visit Sheppard

    Officers from NATO partners visited Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 21 as part of a tour to various locations in the United States.The group, escorted by U.S. Air Forces Europe Commander Gen. Roger Brady, toured the 80th Flying Training Wing's Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training aircraft ramp,

  • AFAS offers scholarships for dependents

    Military dependents can get $2,000 need-based financial college education assistance through the Air Force Aid Society's Gen. Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program.Prospective applicants can apply online at www.afas.org. Completed forms must be received by AFAS no later than March 11.Those

  • Be safe this Halloween while trick or treating

    Team Sheppard encourages everyone to stay safe during this year's Halloween trick or treating events. Here are some tips from the Sheppard Safety Office:Planning Make sure costumes are bright, reflective and short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or coming in contact with flames. Consider