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  • Main track closes for renovations, alternate track opens

    The main track will close Oct. 15-Nov. 15 for renovations, and the alternate track, located north of the air traffic control tower, will be open for use. The additions will cost about $313,167 and will include a second stretch pad and eight turnarounds that will be added along the middle of the

  • Mihal to lead new Sheppard NCO Academy

    The Air Force announced in May that Sheppard would become the home of the newest NCO academy. Now it's known who will be the first commandant of the academy to get it up and running and lead it into the future.Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Mihal, currently the superintendent for the 82nd Training Group

  • Programs, databases to consolidate under ECSS

    A big shift is coming in the way Sheppard does business, at least when it comes to the number of programs and databases used to accomplish daily tasks.David Hubbard, the chief of quality assurance at the 82nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, said Sheppard is slowly introducing the concept of the

  • 362nd TRS wins inaugural Firefighter Olympics

    Eight teams of five people competed in the Inaugural Firefighter Olympics Oct. 8, culminating the annual Fire Prevention Week at Sheppard Air Force Base.Rod Ryalls, the assistant fire chief at the Sheppard Air Force Base Fire Department, said the intent of the event was to allow the teams to

  • Working dogs get new 'woof' over their heads

    When it comes to quality of life issues, taking care of the Air Force's four-legged Airmen is also a priority.Construction of new kennels was completed in August to provide better living arrangements for Sheppard Air Force Base's military working dogs. Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hann, the kennel master

  • Sheppard honored at local Habitat for Humanity event

    Sheppard Air Force Base was honored Oct. 7 with the "Angels in the Rafters" award from the local chapter of the Habitat for Humanity.Brig. Gen. Darryl Burke, 82nd Training Wing commander, accepted the award on behalf of Sheppard and told the crowd that the volunteers that have helped over the last

  • Flu season: Controlling the bug

    As flu season draws near, this year's vaccine will protect against the 2009 H1N1 and two other influenza viruses. All active duty members are required to receive their vaccination at the Sheppard Clinic. Family members, retirees and civilians are highly encouraged to get this year's vaccine as the