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  • Strokes: Not knowing the signs may be fatal

    Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke is the key to saving brain cells and improving recovery. The American Heart Association has special protocols for medical and surgical interventions that can help, if a person discovers

  • Vendor Day strengthens relationship with local community

    Sheppard will have the 13th Annual Vendor Day May 20at the Midwestern State University Clark Student Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Vendor Day is an event that gives local and surrounding vendors a chance to showcase their products and services not only to the local public, but to Sheppard Government

  • DePLAYment tags bond families

    In honor of the Year of the Air Force Family, the Air Force created the DePLAYment program in July 2009 offering special discounts to deployed servicemembers and their families. The program has already made life more enjoyable for almost 90 Sheppard families who have received $10,000 in fun through

  • "Sex Signals" production raises sexual assault awareness, prevention

    Sheppard wrapped up Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a theater production to raise sexual assault awareness and prevention during the "Sex Signals" one-day event at the base theater May 1.Catharsis Productions created an innovative approach to the uncomfortable and sensitive subject of sexual

  • EOD instructors awarded Bronze Stars

    Two instructors with the Det. 3 366th Training Squadron received Bronze Star Medals April 6 for meritorious service as Explosive Ordnance Disposal team leaders in 2009 at Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq .Staff Sgt. Kevin Beasley and Tech. Sgt. Frank Pulice were both assigned to the 506th Expeditionary Civil

  • Holocaust Remembrance Service: Upstanders

    Sheppard's Holocaust Remembrance Service was held at the North Chapel April 28. This year's theme was "Upstander". This service was held to pay respects to so many that lost their lives during the Holocaust and for those who take a stand to help end the hate, prejudice and intolerance. Brig Gen.

  • MSU Soccer team scores at Sheppard

    The Midwestern State University Soccer Team toured Sheppard as part of their fifth annual Youth Soccer Clinic for Sheppard children April 28. MSU approached the Sheppard Youth Center several years ago proposing a partnership with the youth soccer program. Mrs. Terry Baggott, Youth Center program

  • Hands-free cell phones saves lives

    The most common and dangerous distraction to drivers today is the cell phone. To help decrease accidents, Department of Defense installations have a "hands-free talking" rule when driving. This rule is especially important to Sheppard because of the large number of Airmen in Training that occupy it.

  • Sheppard combats sexual assault with annual SAAM symposium

    Sheppard hosted the annual Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Professional Symposium to combat sexual assault April 27. The speakers educated those in attendance about sexual assault and how each person plays a first-responder role to decrease sexual assault in Texas.Speakers and presenters