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  • Burke takes command of 82nd TRW

    The new commander of the Air Force's largest technical training wing set a straightforward goal for Team Sheppard - meet the challenge of training 80,000 Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines each year to support today's challenging missions. "I am confident that our team of military and civilians

  • Select powers of attorney carefully

    A power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone the legal authority to act for another person in business matters. The person given the power of attorney is often called an "attorney-in-fact." Depending upon the authority given to the attorney-in-fact, different types of transactions can

  • Be sure to register early for Freedom Fest

    Sheppard will host the biennial Freedom Fest July 3 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Sheppard Clinic grounds. The open house is comprised of several events to include band performances and a fireworks display. Heather Newsom, 82nd Force Support Squadron marketing chief, said there will be two newly

  • Photo Essay: HVAC-R course teaches multi-faceted skills

    Students from the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration course learn a variety of skills during their 20-week HVAC-R course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, June 10, 2010.  HVAC-R instructors teach heating and cooling fundamentals, combustion analysis, piping and hydronic

  • Chaplain assistants provide foundation for spiritual support

    When a military member seeks spiritual guidance, typically a chaplain is who comes to mind. Chaplains provide counsel to whoever needs it, both stateside and while deployed. However, every group of chaplains has a core of chaplain assistants to make sure the foundation of their mission is operating

  • RV safety starts before the trip

    Preparing to travel safely is important for everyone who takes to the road in a motor home or travel trailer. When taking a vacation or even a weekend trip, it's important to make sure the recreational vehicle is well maintained and ready to make the trip. Before the tripThere are several steps to

  • 80th Operations Group commander to return home

    The 80th Operations Group commander will return home to Germany after serving at Sheppard for four of his 37-year German air force career. Col. Axel Pohlmann will become the senior international representative and chief of plans for the Combined Air Operations Center in Uedem, Germany. Colonel

  • Child safety: all it takes is one time

    This is the year of the Air Force family. What better time than now for taking a moment to make sure Team Sheppard's homes are safe for all family members? Home and child safety is this week's focus for the Critical Days of Summer Campaign. It may be hard to know where to start when making sure a

  • Education Fair helps Team Sheppard stay academically fit

    Members of Team Sheppard explored opportunities to impact their future careers by attending the annual Education Fair at the Community Activity Center June 10 and 11. Representatives from almost 50 schools shared their offers with more than 900 aspiring students from all sides of Team Sheppard