Petersen takes final flight as 80th FTW commander

With more than 3,600 hours in five aircraft, spanning training, instruction and even combat hours, Col. David Petersen prepares to hang up his flight suit June 30 after what might be his last flight. The colonel chose to commemorate his last flight with the 80th Flying Training Wing by soaring over

Rogers becomes first civilian to lead 82nd CS

It's widely known that communications squadrons across the Air Force have gone through drastic changes over the past couple years. The 82nd Communications Squadron went through another change June 30 when leadership changed from military to civilian leadership when guidance changed over to Andrew

Moreau leaves advice during last visit before retirement

Chief Master Sgt. Paul Moreau provided words of advice and guidance for permanent party Airmen and Airmen in Training June 25 during his last visit to Sheppard as the 2nd Air Force command chief. The chief said the "secret of life" for enlisted Airmen is simple by following his key

Flowers: Sheppard is a great wing, moving forward

"Sheppard is a great wing and is setting the standard for all our wings." Those were the words of Maj. Gen. Alfred Flowers, 2nd Air Force commander, June 25 following his two-day stay. The general said the base continues to accomplish remarkable ventures in training and taking care of people. The

82nd Training Group welcomes Harrison

The 82nd Training Group welcomed Col. Shawn Harrison as its new commander of June 25 during a change of command ceremony in Hangar 1045. As the newest commander of the second largest training group in the Air Force with 36 career fields and more than 130 courses and more than 21,000 graduates under

Petersen reminisces on tenure as 80th FTW commander

For Col. David Petersen, his tenure as 80th Flying Training Wing commander flew by as fast a T-38 Talon. The colonel has commanded the wing since August 2007. Col. Kevin Schneider will replace him during a change of command ceremony July 1. "From having the best gate guards I've seen to its great

Air Force releases O-4 to O-6 selection board results

Eleven of Sheppard officers were selected to move up one grade during a recent promotion board. Results were released June 23. The captains selected to be majors are as follows: Gretchen Fivecoat, 382nd Training Squadron; Victor Holmes, 383rd TRS; Karen Jackson, 383rd TRS; Patricia Lucas, 381st TRS

Yeager takes to the air

Airmen volunteer at Lake Texoma

Volunteers from Sheppard rolled up their sleeves June 11 to put a flood-ravaged portion of Lake Texoma back together. "We did a lot of hard work and I got attacked by ants and mosquitoes, but we had fun while doing it. It was a great experience and it felt good to give back and help out," Airman 1st

SFS saves big bucks installing thermal imaging device

Base security is a project that is constantly improving at Sheppard. Security forces are at all gates, they have vehicle inspections, K-9 units, patrol cars and much more. However, the most recent upgrade in base security will have a great impact and increase in the capabilities of security