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  • Make a will now, enjoy life later

    One of the most important documents Airmen should consider is their will. The time to think about it is not in the mobility processing line, but right now. Preparing a will requires preparation and planning to decide how all property should be divided, who should handle the person's affairs or who

  • AF Fitness Program adds new incentive

    Airmen who pass their physical training evaluation test with a score exceeding 90 percent will now be eligible to test only once per year according to a revision of the Air Force PT Program, which begins July 1. Currently, physical training evaluations must be conducted twice a year for all Air

  • Sheppard scout earns highest rank twice

    Boy Scout Troop 232 honored Kynan Franke, 15-year-old, during an Eagle Scout Court of Honor June 5, in the Heritage Center at Sheppard. Troop 232 is sponsored by Sheppard.The Eagle Scout Court of Honor is a ceremony which recognizes a scout's elevation to the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of

  • Sheppard to host annual Freedom Fest

    Sheppard will host the annual Freedom Fest from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 3 with free admission.A few major events planned for the 2010 Freedom Fest include a volleyball tournament, Wade Bowen concert, car show and fireworks presentation. The volleyball tournament will begin at 10 a.m. Each team must

  • Critical Days of Summer Campaign focuses on PMV safety

    The Air Force and Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, will be focusing on private motor vehicle safety and awareness, as part of the Critical Days of Summer Campaign, during the week of June 7. According to the CDS 2010 Campaign website, private motor vehicle mishaps are the leading cause of death for

  • Little Team Sheppard members maintain fitness

    Sheppard's Madrigal Youth Center hosted an American Armed Forces Kids Run at the 1-mile track June 5. More than 100 participants dashed around the track, running distances ranging from .5 to 2 miles. Evelyn Holmes, event coordinator, said the principle of the run was to encourage not only kids'

  • Conserve water this summer

    Have you ever heard of the saying "If you don't like the weather in Texas, wait awhile, it'll change?" North Texans know seasonal droughts and erratic weather are just part of living in the region. That's why it's important for us to use "common sense" water conservation efforts at home and at the

  • Handling vehicle repairs wisely

    Vehicle repairs are among the most common and frustrating consumer problems. Airmen are often overcharged or become victims of poor workmanship and deception by auto mechanics. Airmen can protect themselves from this issue by doing a few simple things beforehand.Know the vehicle warrantyIf there is

  • Be sun safe during the summer months

    Protection from sun exposure is important all year round, not just during the summer or at the beach. Ultraviolet rays can reach the skin on cloudy and hazy days, as well as bright and sunny days. UV rays also reflect off of surfaces like water, cement, sand and snow.The hours between 10 a.m. and 4