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  • New Incentives and Programs Offered in Family Housing

    With occupancy rates falling below 95 percent, Sheppard's privatized housing partner, Balfour Beatty Communities, will accept housing applications from non-military residents.Privatized housing contracts include a provision allowing management to consider non-military tenants on a tiered basis when

  • Seminar helps mentor, train first sergeants

    Like every great idea, it started with a question. A senior NCO preparing for his next assignment takes the natural step and goes to his first sergeant, who takes the natural step and delivers answers. Master Sgt. Kirk Benda, an interim scheduling element chief for the 982nd Training Group, was

  • ENJJPT committee discusses future of program

    Partners of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program met Sept. 13-17 in Berlin, Germany, to discuss issues ranging from construction projects to possibly increasing participation during the annual fall meeting of the program's steering committee.Col. Kevin Schneider, commander of the 80th

  • PECI Program funds can increase unit productivity

    In times when budget constraints and cutbacks are prevalent, Air Force members can use the Productivity Enhancing Capital Investment program as an avenue to fund needed equipment which will improve productivity within the unit. This program provides units with a resource for purchasing

  • Base gets $6.1 million for energy conservation projects

    Sheppard recently received $6.1 million from U.S. Air Staff to support energy conservation projects to be completed over the next six to nine months. The funds will maximize four large projects that will reduce utility consumption costs by more than $1.5 million annually. Two of the projects focus

  • Similac issues recall on powdered formula

    The Sheppard Public Health Flight is working with on-base facilities to ensure Similac-branded powder formula is removed from the shelves. The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District is also aware of the recall.Although the Similac recall lot numbers are unknown at this time, an official

  • Wayland Baptist University graduates 20 from Team Sheppard

    Taking career and leadership potential to the next level, twenty active duty members walked the stage to receive their Bachelor and Master degrees at the Wayland Baptist University graduation Sept. 20 at Sheppard Air Force Base.Achieving a college degree is still a major lifetime achievement and

  • AFPAAS - Supporting Airmen and Families During a Disaster

    What is AFPAAS?AFPAAS is the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System. It is a secure website designed to help Air Force personnel and their families directly affected by natural and man-made disasters. The website allows you to update your current accounting status, your