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  • Build-a-Boat helps build Team Sheppard morale

    Card board, duct tape and non-buoyant decorations were the only tools teams could use to devise their watercraft during Sheppard's 10th annual Build-a-Boat Race at the Bunker Hill Pool July 31. The end results varied for each team as they lowered their vessel into the water, provided a fearless

  • Sheppard launches That Guy campaign

    The angry guy, the party guy, the drama queen or the risky guy...the many faces of the binge drinker are back on display as That Guy, a Department of Defense's campaign for over-drinking awareness, begins again at Sheppard Aug 2.Staff Sgt. Orson Ricks, installation That Guy coordinator, said the

  • New equipment helps Sheppard Fire Department reach new heights

    Under the Air Force Firefighting Vehicle Modernization Program, the Sheppard Fire Department received a fire engine equipped with a 75-foot rescue ladder and elevated water stream.The new truck provides the base and surrounding community with improved capabilities and safety assurances, considering

  • Sheppard welcomes new senior NCOs

    Fifty technical sergeants joined the rank of master sergeant during the Senior NCO Induction Ceremony July 30 at the Multi-purpose Events Center in Wichita Falls.A Senior NCO Induction is a ceremony to honor and recognize an Airman's elevation from the NCO leadership tier to becoming a senior

  • Sheppard sets goal for disability employment

    The Americans with Disabilities Act celebrated its 20th Anniversary July 26 and the 82nd Force Support Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, is working to help achieve a local goal of two percent of Sheppard civilian workforce positions being filled by qualified persons with targeted

  • Facility managers aid resource conservation

    In 2009, Sheppard spent an average $41,556 a day on electricity, natural gas, water, and waste water, equating to $290,892 a week or $15 million for the year. Each of the buildings on Sheppard has a facility manager who has certain responsibilities for helping conserve these resources.Facility

  • Bunker Hill pool extends hours of operation

    There have been issues with the main pool's circulation pump, resulting in its closure until further notice. The pump is being ordered but may take an extended period of time to reach Sheppard.In order to accommodate Sheppard's personnel and pool regulars who use the pool for fitness and recreation,

  • Units could win money through recycling program

    What could your group do with $1,000? Do your part to recycle, and you may find out."There is a $1,000 award for the winners of each quarter," said Michael Pettibon, DS2 hazardous waste program manager.The purpose of this program is to encourage participation in the recycling program among all of

  • Sheppard members set the pace in mini-biathlon

    More than 40 men, women and children from Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, participated in the mini-biathlon July 24.The biathlon consisted of a 20K bike ride and a 5K run. The winners were selected based on the three fastest times in the categories of men 40 and over, men 39 and under, women 39 and

  • Public Affairs launches new Eye On Sheppard program

    Sheppard Air Force Base is launching a new medium to help its populace see what's going on as well as teach those not familiar with the base about its mission.Eye On Sheppard, a five-minute video production, will highlight recent news productions that provide insight on how Sheppard trains its