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  • Mannon takes to the sky in WWI relic

    At 70 mph, the "high-speed" pass of the Curtiss JN-4D "Jenny" over Kickapoo Airport in Wichita Falls, Texas, Nov. 21 wasn't exactly snapping heads on the ground. But for the guy flying in the front seat of the 90-year-old aircraft, it was an experience to rival any he's had in his 4,400-hour flying

  • Airmen “stay blue”

    Airmen wishing to transition from active-duty military to the reserves learned how they live a life less demanding and "stay blue," during the Palace Chase informational briefing Nov. 20 at the Professional Development Center. "Palace Chase is a vehicle for active-duty Airmen to 'stay blue' if they

  • Military compensates affected stop loss members

    The United States Armed Forces is showing its appreciation to separated or retired servicemembers that went above and beyond by serving their country as an affected member of stop loss. "Sometimes when a separating or retiring servicemember has an approved date of separation or retirement they are

  • Squadron Adopter Program hits 50

    The Squadron Adopter Program is one of the most unique and effective community relations programs in the Air Force today. This year marks the 50th anniversary of a program that began right here in Wichita Falls, extended to Burkburnett and Iowa Park, and then further across the globe.The Squadron

  • Families to open doors for AiT during Thanksgiving

    Community and military families will open their doors for Sheppard's Airmen-in-Training to partake in a Thanksgiving meal together during Operation Thanksgiving Nov. 26. This will be the thirty-second year the program will connect students with the community to celebrate the holiday together and

  • Hangar Holiday welcomes more than 14,000

    Hangar 1045 was bursting at the seams Nov. 14-15 as more than 14,000 people rang in the Christmas spirit with Hangar Holiday 2009. "We are overjoyed with the success of this year's Hangar Holiday and are grateful for the phenomenal community support," said Audrey Pounds, Hangar Holiday 2009

  • Historical B-52 transitions from operational to trainer

    The historical B-52H Stratofortress will make the transition from operational aircraft to trainer Nov. 17 at the old SAC ramp when its vertical fin is removed. This aircraft came to Sheppard Sept. 9 to be a ground instructional trainer for the 82nd Training Wing after a playing a key role to one of