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  • WBU, Sheppard maintain strong relationship

    Not only did almost 70 of Sheppard's smartest Airmen graduate from Wayland Baptist University Sept. 21, but the graduation continued the history of a strong relationship between the base and school. Dr. Elane Seebo, the associate vice president of external campuses for WBU, said the story began in

  • Sheppard celebrates 62nd Air Force Birthday

    About 1,000 Airmen and guests gathered in Hangar 1045 Sept. 19 to celebrate the Air Force's 62nd Anniversary. Maj. Gen. Anthony F. Przybyslawski, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command vice commander, spoke of the night as a "Re-Bluing" event. He said it reminded him of what the Air Force

  • POWs, MIA troops remembered for sacrifices

    All the sacrifices of prisoners of war and troops missing in action were remembered Sept. 18 during POW/MIA Recognition Day. Retired Air Force Col. Richard Mac Isaac, the guest speaker at a luncheon for the observance, said this recognition day is sacred on military calendars and "no other nation,

  • Sheppard saves Air Force $238,000

    Sheppard was the one of two Air Force bases to participate Sept. 16 in testing a different, more cost efficient way to dispose of excess aircraft. "The current method would cost about $250,000 to remove the eight aircraft we have," said Dave Ferry, the 82nd Training Group operations chief. "The cost

  • TAP helps Airmen transition to civilian life

    The Defense Department, Department of Labor and Department of Veterans Affairs worked together to prepare servicemembers separating or retiring from the military through the Transition Assistance Program workshop Sept. 14-17. The class facilitates the transition from military life to civilian life

  • Airman uses SABC training off duty

    Although taking annual training courses and computer based training for Self-aid and Buddy Care may seem like a hassle, the long hours of training pay off when people need help. "Even though the training is primarily to prepare Airmen for war situations, it can be applied to everyday situations,"

  • CBRNE exercise Airmen skills for real life emergencies

    Airmen exercise their skills for real life emergency circumstances during Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-yield Explosive defense training, a key component that Airman will be assessed over during the unit compliance inspection. "During the UCI a select number of Airmen will be

  • Sheppard to host POW/MIA Day events

    Sheppard will host a series of events Sept. 18 to honor prisoners of war and servicemembers who did not return. Capt. Robert Austin, the events coordinator for POW and MIA Day from the 364th Training Squadron, said this day is important because of its objective which is to commemorate, recognize and

  • 24th Annual Hangar Holiday set to take flight

    Preparations are officially underway for the Sheppard Officers' Spouses' Club's Hangar Holiday 2009, a spectacular 2-day community event that includes more than 220 vendors from across the Southern United States, November 14 and 15 at Sheppard Air Force Base. "We are thrilled to offer an array of