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  • Watch the diet, watch the scale numbers drop

    There are plenty of diets and fat-busting plans available in magazines, on the internet and in stores. However, there is one strategy that anyone can start with that is free and doesn't involve spending extra money on a diet plan. According to studies, eating three to five healthy meals a day will

  • Sheppard medical laboratory shines in worldwide competition

    This year, the 82nd Medical Support Squadron's Clinical Pathology Services group placed as the Second Runner-Up in the Medical Laboratory of the Year competition. Members of the lab were instrumental in creating new programs while several individuals earned awards and the entire lab received

  • Tribute to military heroes honors Sheppard warriors

    When we pay tribute to our fallen military heroes, our second thoughts are of the little warriors who find the strength to cope with the loss of a parent, while carrying the honor of being the sons and daughters of our war-fighting servicemembers.America will have one opportunity to view a live

  • Junior enlisted servicemembers give back

    When the request to restore a local Veterans of Foreign Wars facility was presented at a monthly meeting, the members of Junior Enlisted Team Sheppard gladly accepted the challenge. JETS kicked off the VFW Chapter 8878 project May 8, as members volunteered to enhance the facility. Twenty-one JETS

  • Navy SeaBees Instructor earns NETC award

    The Naval Education and Training Command, announced the 2009 Military Instructors of the Year during a ceremony at the Navy Memorial, District of Columbia, May 6. The Enlisted Instructor of the Year for 2009 was awarded to a Team Sheppard member, Construction Electrician 1st Class Ryan Gerdon, 366th

  • Sheppard wins $785k for Lake Texoma

    The Sheppard Lake Texoma marina's recently-designed repair project received the highest project rating from Air Education and Training Command for 2009. AETC awarded Sheppard a total of $785,000 to complete the project because it exceeded the expected criteria. Ernest Mills, Lake Texoma store

  • Airmen prepare for harder fitness standards

    In 2009, the Air Force set new physical fitness standards, which were designed to be more difficult than the current standards and will be effective July 1. With the date quickly approaching, Airmen should be aware of the changes and how to properly train to meet the standards. 82nd Aerospace

  • Command chief bids Sheppard farewell

    The command chief of the 82nd Training Wing, Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Sallinger bids farewell to Sheppard May 14 after almost two years serving this community. The chief has enjoyed the great opportunities during his tenure at Sheppard and he and his family move on to continue their Air Force

  • Armed Forces Day events to honor military service

    In recognition of past and present servicemembers, Sheppard will celebrate Armed Forces Day May 21-22.This year the base will commemorate the day with three events, including the Armed Forces Day Parade, a unique presentation-- the "Hall of Heroes" and the annual Joint Warrior Challenge. The "Hall