Two receive AETC award

Two of Sheppard's outstanding individuals were recognized April 8, for their hard work and excellent performance in 2009 and received Air Education and Training Command awards. Master Sgt. Katrina Martin, 82nd Training Wing Judge Advocate General's Corps military justice NCO in charge, received the

Chief Thierolf farewell: there’s nothing quite like this life experience

After 30 years of service in the Air Force, Chief Master Sgt. Norman Thierolf, 80th Flying Training Wing superintendent, bid Sheppard and the Air Force a final farewell at his retirement ceremony at the Sheppard Club April 16. Chief Thierolf said he plans to attend School at Midwestern State

Healthy eating habits: It's not just about food

Healthy eating habits are important throughout life and they are especially important during childhood.Children who are learning and growing at a rapid rate use a lot of energy. Their bodies need healthy foods to provide this energy.Many parents have concerns about getting children to eat nutritious

Children deploy during Operation KIDS

More than 100 of Team Sheppard's bravest children participated in a special deployment during the annual event, Operation KIDS, April 10. Operation KIDS is a day devoted to the children of military families to explore and acquire an understanding the processes before, during and after military

Sheppard starts new Combat Fit Program

The Health and Wellness Center recently started a new exercise program, titled Combat fit, to help Team Sheppard get physically prepared for the combat environment.Combat Fit is a circuit-training program designed by HAWC fitness professionals to strengthen core muscles and build an overall stronger

Stories fly at 469th reunion

For the first time, the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron's F-105 Thunderchief pilots and F-4 Phantom II pilots had a joint reunion Friday here hosted by the 469th Flying Training Squadron.About 60 former 469th TFS pilots, who flew interdiction operations missions in North Vietnam and Laos, and their

Here comes Peter Cottontail

Safe summer grilling tips

With the warming weather, more people will take to their backyards looking for the perfect grilled steak. Follow these quick tips and rules of grilling safety to avoid injury or losing your home:Home fires involving grillsFrom 2003 to 2006, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 7,900 home

Is your vRED up to date?

The Virtual Record of Emergency Data, or Department of Defense form 93, is probably the most important document in a military record.The vRed provides information on a member's primary next-of-kin, secondary NOK and other persons to notify in case of death, injury or emergency. Very often,

CE brings cooler days to Sheppard

After a few days of above-average temperatures in recent weeks, the civil engineering crews have turned on the much-anticipated air conditioning.While Sheppard personnel are comfortable now, a few cooler days will make for a chilly work atmosphere. According to the National Weather Service, low