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  • 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

  • 367th TRS competes, triumphs in international awards program

    The 367th Training Support Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, recently won two 2009 Communicator Awards for two videos that competed against organizations such as Coach, Disney, Estee Lauder, Monster.com, Polo and more. The Award of Excellence in the Film and Video - Motivational category went

  • EOD instructors receive Bronze Stars

    Four explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the 366th Training Squadron, Detachment 3 received Bronze Stars during a ceremony Sept. 2 in front of the EOD Memorial at the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal School. Family members, instructors, commanders and students joined together in recognizing

  • Sheppard prepares for H1N1 season

    Most of the American population experiences coughing, sneezing and fevers in the fall and winter months because of the flu, but this year a new strain of the flu, H1N1, is causing people to be more precautious. "Vaccinations for the virus will begin nationwide in October. The exact date for Sheppard