Sheppard answers call to ice-stricken Texoma

When hundreds of area residents were affected by the recent winter storms Jan. 28, Sheppard Air Force Base answered the calls for help with personnel, equipment and lodging.A 200 kilo watt generator was sent to Electra, a town just 25 miles west of Sheppard, when severe icing caused power lines to

Valentine's Day: Military Couples and the mission

Valentine's Day is a day for people to share and show their love for another. For military couples, this day is a day of spent with their loved one or apart because of the mission.The Air Force mission affects couples in different ways, but many agree that overall they're closer to one another

Wildcats hosts Military Appreciation Game

Sheppard Youth Center Basketball Kicks off

The Sheppard Youth center kicked off its 2010 basketball season Jan. 16 with opening ceremonies and introduction of teams. The guest speaker for the event was Chief Master Sgt. Steve Parker, 82nd Force Support Squadron superintendent.The Games started with the 5- 8 year olds in the non-competitive

Team arrives to inspect 82nd TRW

Medical Readiness Site moves to Camp Bullis

Winter storm could create hazardous conditions

Regardless of what weather report is on the radio, television or in the newspaper, the consensus is clear: North Texas is likely going to get hit with its second winter storm in as many months, causing frigid temperatures, ice and dangerous driving conditions.Local weather forecasters are predicting

Not again: Preparing now key in battling possible winter storm

After a few weeks of above average temperatures, North Texas and Sheppard Air Force Base is bracing for another potentially dangerous winter storm system to move through the area beginning Jan. 28. Sheppard leadership is urging everyone to be prepared for this storm.The National Weather Service in

Senior leaders attend Burkburnett Chamber of Commerce banquet

More customers, higher savings percentage point

Even a challenging economy couldn't diminish the strength of the commissary benefit as more customers decided to take advantage of their annual savings. In fiscal 2009, customers conducted 94.7 million transactions at commissaries, up 1.81 million from fiscal 2008. Increased visits and the